Qualities of a leader
Cadet Lalia Stallions, from University of Tennessee, Knoxville, said she decided to join the Reserve Officer Training Corps in high school. “When I was a junior in high school I just had a moment where I knew...
Confidence through teamwork
5th Regiment Cadets completed their training on the rappel tower and confidence obstacle course at Fort Knox, Ky., June 30, 2022. For some Cadets this training is difficult due to a fear of heights. ...
Cadets graduate CST
1st Regiment Cadets graduated from Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox, Ky., June 29, 2022. The ceremony started with a formation of the troops. It also included an invocation, honors to the nation, a Cadet...
Teamwork in the field
2nd Regiment Cadets completed field training exercises at Fort Knox, Ky., June 27, 2022. The exercises, which are part of Cadet Summer Training, take place in the field and teach Cadets how to plan and carry...
Confidence and teamwork
5th Regiment Cadets worked on grouping and zeroing M4 carbines at Fort Knox, Ky., June 26, 2022. Cadet Ryan Miller from Rutgers University, said they were zeroing their weapons in preparation for their...
Life of service
Some Cadets in the Reserve Officer Training Corps plan to stay with the Army for a few years before moving onto civilian careers. Other Cadets want to stay in the Army for a couple decades, which is the case for...
Leadership and Service
Cadets at Cadet Summer Training join the Reserve Officer Training Corps for various reasons. For Cadet Andrew McPoyle from James Madison University, one reason for joining was a family history of military...
Cadets face CBRN
4th Regiment Cadets completed their chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear training and testing at Fort Knox, Ky., on June 15, 2022. The training is part of Cadet Summer Training. It involved a...
2nd Regiment tests Basic Rifle Marksmanship Qualifications
2nd Regiment Cadets tested for their basic rifle marksmanship qualification as part of their Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox, Ky., June 12, 2022. Master Sgt. Benjamin Chumley with the 7th Brigade...
Learning to Fire, Learning to Lead
When Cadets arrive to Cadet Summer Training (CST) at Fort Knox, Ky., many undergo a rapid learning curve on their path to become effective leaders for the U.S. Army. “I fumbled a lot on Land Navigation and my...
11th Regiment, Advanced Camp Graduation
DOWNLOAD Program Special Awards Recipients AUSA Leadership Excellence AwardCadet Elizabeth Walton, Western Illinois University Military Order of World Wars AwardCadet Thomas Haas, Austin Peay State University...
1st Regiment, Advanced Camp Graduation
DOWNLOAD Program Special Awards Recipients AUSA Leadership Excellence AwardCadet Aaron Beaumont, Wichita State University Military Order of World Wars AwardCadet Catherine Witte, Clemson University Military...
An Army of Change: Transforming Civilians into Soldiers
Drill Sergeants want you to know it’s not like the movies, at least not anymore. While some things will always stay the same — like respecting authority, physical training and reciting the soldier’s creed — today’s...
10th Regiment, Advanced Camp Graduation
DOWNLOAD Program Special Awards Recipients AUSA Leadership Excellence AwardCadet Caleb Scully, Norwich University Military Order of World Wars AwardCadet Nicholas Vaughn, Northeastern University Military Officers...
Still Standing: Motivational Speaker and Double Amputee Spc. (Ret.) J. P. Lane visits Fort Knox for Cadet Summer Training
For Cadets at Cadet Summer Training (CST), completing the Basic or Advanced Camp obstacle courses is a rite of passage. For visiting motivational speaker and double amputee Spc. (Ret.) J.P. Lane, it’s a chance to...
9th Regiment, Advanced Camp Graduation
DOWNLOAD Program Special Awards Recipients AUSA Leadership Excellence AwardCadet Avery Duvall, Western Kentucky University Military Order of World Wars AwardCadet Robert Rupert, McDaniel College Military Officers...
3rd Regiment, Basic Camp Graduation
DOWNLOAD Program Special Awards Recipients AUSA Warrior Ethos AwardCadet Turner White, Cedarville University Military Order of World Wars AwardCadet Seneca Tsang, University of Richmond Military Officers...
