FORT KNOX, Ky. – Cadets from First Regiment Basic Camp trudged through murky terrain and put their leadership and communication skills to the test at the field training exercise lanes (FTX) on June 16. With three weeks of Cadet Summer Training under their belts, Cadets were able to apply the various skills they’ve leaned through different exercises, such as the team development course (TDC) and the field leader reaction course (FLRC) in an interactive training environment. “Cadets are given a mission, they’re assigned leadership positions within their squad and they then have to react to different scenarios that we’ve been coaching […]

FORT KNOX, Ky. – Alpha Company of the 2nd Regiment Basic Camp completes the Army Physical Fitness Test early morning, June 17 in Fort Knox, Ky. Part of APFT is to complete two minutes of pushups, sit-ups and end with two-mile run. Each gender has a minimum and maximum amount of pushups and sit-ups Cadets have to complete. It’s up to the Cadet how many they would like to complete before two minutes is up. Each Cadet receives points for every pushup or sit-up they complete. As Lt. Col. Elvis Coronado noticed each Cadet struggling he would motivate them to finish. […]

by: Mattie Cook Fort Knox, Ky.- Cadets of 2nd Regiment, Basic Camp battled the feats of Beaudoin Obstacle Course on Fort Knox, Ky., June 15 as part of their Cadet Summer Training (CST). The obstacle course is designed to challenge those who brave it’s stations, but Cadets say working together as a team is key. Cadet Joel Mock, University of Central Florida, Fla., agreed teamwork was the best part of the course. “The bars were definitely the hardest part for each platoon so just cheering each other on was a really good experience, really motivated and I enjoyed it,” said Mock. […]

By: Mattie Cook Fort Knox, Ky.- Cadets of 3rd Regiment, Basic Camp put their exploration skills to the test during day land navigation on Fort Knox, June 15. During land navigation, Cadets are expected to find plotted points. Cadet Tyler Derr, Shippensburg University, Pa., explains that process. “You plot your points on a map and find the direction of the points that you want to go to next; find how far it takes you to get there and just travel,” Derr said. “It was awesome because it was my first time doing land navigation. It was a success because we both […]

By: Mattie Cook Fort Knox, Ky.- Cadets of 3rd Regiment, Basic Camp put their exploration skills to the test during day land navigation on Fort Knox, June 15. During land navigation, Cadets are expected to find plotted points. Cadet Tyler Derr, Shippensburg University, Pa., explains that process. “You plot your points on a map and find the direction of the points that you want to go to next; find how far it takes you to get there and just travel,” Derr said. “It was awesome because it was my first time doing land navigation. It was a success because we both […]

by: Mattie Cook Fort Knox, Ky.- Cadets of 2nd Regiment, Basic Camp battled the feats of Beaudoin Obstacle Course on Fort Knox, Ky., June 15 as part of their Cadet Summer Training (CST). The obstacle course is designed to challenge those who brave it’s stations, but Cadets say working together as a team is key. Cadet Joel Mock, University of Central Florida, Fla., agreed teamwork was the best part of the course. “The bars were definitely the hardest part for each platoon so just cheering each other on was a really good experience, really motivated and I enjoyed it,” said Mock. “I […]

Fort Knox, Ky.,– Cadets must first learn the basics of handling rifles at Preliminary Marksmanship Instruction before they can begin to fire at the ranges. While at PMI, Cadets will learn how to prepare themselves to be ready to fire, put together and take apart their weapon, and move as a formation. Cadet D’errah Richardson, student at Michigan State University, native of Flint, Michigan, learned proper weapon-handling skills at PMI. “We are going over rifle readiness positions, how to lay prone and in kneeling positions, and how to take apart our rifles,” said Richardson. “Being able to take apart and put […]

Cadets went through Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Threat Training on June 8 at the CBRN Chamber. They learned how to defend themselves from chemical attacks, and cadre members taught them how to put their equipment on, put their mask on and how to seal their mask before entering the chamber. “We have to trust the people in charge of us and trust that they have our best interest in mind,” said Cadet Braden Hayes of Bravo Company Third Platoon from the University of Scranton. The goal is for Cadets to be able to put on their masks in nine […]

Fort Knox, Ky., — Basic Camp 1st Regiment Cadets conducted the Alternate Course Qualification where Cadets are tested on basic marksmanship abilities using M-16 rifles. Many of the Cadets have not shot a gun before, and are instructed on breathing techniques, proper form, and general safety procedures. Cadets are also expected to receive a score of at least 23 based on the targets they hit in order to qualify in marksmanship. Cadet Jennifer Rivera, native of Puerto Rico, student at University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, was one of the Cadets who were tested at Alt C. “We are at Alt […]

FORT KNOX, Ky.—Cadets in the 3rd regiment of Basic Camp arrived to Building 5919 eager to begin their training. “I’m really excited for doing the rappelling wall and learning more about basic solider skills.” Said Cadet Jennifer Vandenbosch, Marquette University, of Appleton, Wisconsin. She hopes to bring home better leadership attributes for her country and leadership skills in general. “I would define leadership as leading people in a good way so that they would want to lead others in a positive manner as well.” Said Cadet Vandenbosch. At Basic Camp, Cadets learn their basic skills of ROTC and leadership before moving […]

FORT KNOX, KY. – Cadets finished the Team Development Course (TDC) at Fort Knox on June 4. “We did a lot of team building within our platoon, especially with our squads,” said Cadet Alexis Fitzgerald of Bravo Company First Platoon from Princeton University. “We were able to work together and become a cohesive unit.” Cadets went through multiple obstacles as a squad to develop their teamwork and leadership skills. “By presenting a problem to the squad in the form of an obstacle, one person cannot do it by themselves,” said cadre member Sgt. 1st Class William Richards from West Virginia University. […]

Fort Knox, Ky., — For Basic Camp Cadets, part of Cadet Summer Training (CST) includes learning basic squad formations and maneuvers before they can head to the field. 1ST Regiment Basic Camp Alpha Company participated in drill and ceremony training on May 31st, a two-day training period where platoons work one-on-one with drill sergeants to master squad maneuvers. Cadet Jordan Gill, student at Hampton University, native of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, was one of the Cadets training hard at drill and ceremony. “We’re practicing different movements: left face, right face, different formations, and how to move a platoon on a larger level,” […]

FORT KNOX, Ky.—Cadet Summer Training (CST) 1st Regiment Basic Camp arrived at Fort Knox to begin their training. Upon arrival to Fort Knox, the Cadets depart the buses and group up around Col. Jason Halloren, Task Force Warrior Commander for CST Basic Camp. Nearby, other Cadets unload packs and bags. After a short motivational speech by Halloren, the cadets line back up and go through the rest of the check-in process. The purpose of Basic Camp is to build basic skills, confidence, and for Cadets to learn the basics of the Army. If a Cadet decides to stay with the ROTC […]