FORT KNOX, Ky.—Advance Camp 1st Regiment went out to George Blair Range for weapon qualification. Qualification is an exercise in which the cadets are given 40 rounds of ammunition, then presented 40 targets. Cadets have to hit a minimum of 23 of the 40 targets in order to pass the qualification exercise, and graduate from Advance Camp. This standard of 23/40 is a standard for all Soldiers in the Army. “It’s very important that these future leaders be able to pass qualification since it is the most basic skill to have as a Soldier. It’s important that they take it seriously […]

FORT KNOX, Ky. – Day eight of Basic camp for 1st Regiment Alpha Company; Cadets are taught the basics of how to handle their weapon.   Prior to learning how to dismantle their weapons, Cadets are given M16 Rifle and they sign receipt documents to say they received the weapon.   “[The document] Details what equipment you have received, so you basically sign off to say you have received it,” said Cadet Ezekiel Smith, Stone Mountain, Georgia, of Georgia Southern University.   Drill Sergeant Tenner gathered the Cadets around to give a brief overview on what to do with the weapon. During […]

FORT KNOX, KY. – Cadets completed their Call for Fire Training (CFFT) using virtual simulators on June 1. “From the old days, we didn’t have computers then or the virtual aspect of the training that we have now,” said cadre member Master Sgt. Glenn Hance. “So, it’s much more effective now and much more real life.” CFFT teaches cadets how to identify their location on a map, locate enemy forces and call for a fire mission. “It’s important to know this so that number one they don’t call artillery on themselves or their own position,” Hance said. “Number two, they can […]

FORT KNOX, Ky.—Advance Camp 1st Regiment continues their weapons qualification with several Cadets from A Company 1st Platoon trying to achieve expert marksmanship. Basic rifle marksmanship tests Cadets skills in hitting the target and all of the fundamentals of shooting. The standard for basic rifle marksmanship is a 23 of 40. For a Cadet to qualify for expert marksmanship, they have to shoot a 36 of 40. Cadet Cooper Glenn of Valley Forge Military Academy and College was one of the Cadets hoping to achieve expert marksmanship. Earlier in the day, Glenn had shot a 31 and in his final round […]

Fort Knox, Ky.,– Second Regiment Advanced Camp Cadets navigated the Field Leadership Reaction Course, a series of obstacles developed to strengthen leadership and teamwork, while also developing critical communication skills necessary for success while at Cadet Summer Training. Cadet Zaine Steinmeyer, student at Cameron University, native of Lawton, Oklahoma, served as a squad leader during one of the obstacle challenges. “As a squad leader my job was to receive the mission and interpret it, then develop a plan and deliver it to my team, and then receive feedback from the team to evaluate what they thought they could and could not […]

Fort Knox, Ky.,– Throughout the duration of Advanced Camp, Cadets are expected to qualify in several different tests throughout Cadet Summer training. The first test Advanced Camp Cadets need to qualify with is the Army Physical Fitness Test. The APFT is comprised of three different timed components: push-ups, sit-ups, and a two-mile run. Cadets are expected to meet specific standards based on age and gender within specific time constraints in order to pass. Sgt. 1st Class Max Pumfrey, instructor at Arizona State University, native of Iowa City, Iowa, helped oversee the APFT for his 2nd Regiment, Advanced Camp, 4th Platoon, Charlie […]