In the Early Morning Rain
“Look down, but hold your head up, wipe your eyes, keep going,” Cadet Shariana Freeman, from The Fort Valley State University, said. This advice was given to the Cadets of 3rd Regiment, Basic Camp, as they...
Shots in the Dark
Nervous, excited, and thrilled were all words used by Cadets of 3rd Regiment, Basic Camp, to describe their emotions before crawling directly under and toward live M240 machine gun fire. The Cadets embraced this...
Obstacles High, Morale Higher
“Electric. I felt no muscle fatigue, nothing,” said Cadet Trevor Corso, from George Mason University. This invigorating feeling stemmed from the encouragement he received as he raced against his peers of 3rd...
Speaking Up During STX
A big talking point at Cadet Summer Training is how to communicate with one another. There is no such thing as a single-person squad, and Cadets going through the program must learn how to effectively communicate...
An Exercise in Explosives
“Currently, the Cadets are receiving a block of instruction on hand grenade identification,” said Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas George Gonnion. Cadets from 3rd Regiment were taking instruction a short distance away,...
Shooting for Perfect
The deafening boom of gunfire echoed through Pells range as Cadets from 3rd Regiment, Advanced Camp, went for their M4A1 qualification. This event is the culmination of prior training exercises that the Cadets had...
A Test in Teamwork at the FLRC
Cadets from 3rd Regiment assemble in the open lot of the Field Leader Reaction Course. These Cadets would be tasked with completing obstacle courses designed to test their squad’s teamwork and critical...
Fighting as a Team
“Front Contact!” The squad barely has time to respond before hearing the whistle of incoming indirect-fire, followed by the punch of an explosion. As the plume of smoke rises in front of them, they all drop to the...
Field Craft Training: Not your typical summer camp
Entering the Kentucky wilderness, 3rd Regiment Basic Camp Cadets participated in Field Craft Training on July 21, 2021, where they learned tips and tricks for their upcoming Field Training Exercise (FTX). Cadets...
3rd Regiment, Advanced Camp Graduation
DOWNLOAD Program Special Awards Recipients AUSA Leadership Excellence AwardCadet Maxwell Congrove, The Ohio State University Military Order of World Wars AwardCadet Lauryn Jeans, Claremont McKenna College Military...
FTX: Know your role
3rd Regiment Advanced Camp Cadets are on the last leg of Cadet Summer Training (CST), and on their way to becoming Commissioned Officers in the Army. As a final challenge, Cadets are put to the test during their...
Action Overcomes Fear: 3rd Regiment Builds Confidence
Walking up to the confidence course on the morning of June 18, 2021, you’d likely hear Cadets of 3rd Regiment cheering each other on as they complete each mentally and physically challenging obstacle within the...
Extending Educational Branches
FORT KNOX, Ky. — 3rd Regiment, Basic Camp Cadets attended Branch Orientation at Keyes Park July 30 during Cadet Summer Training. “We are at Branch Day. So, we are getting an opportunity to visit with...
We’re All in This Together
FORT KNOX, Ky. — The Dunagan Teamwork Development Course is comprised of six obstacles. Each obstacle has a scenario for Cadets to attempt and complete with only the materials at hand. However, as the 3rd...
One More Push, One More Jump, One More Obstacle
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnwVBRa8KQA[/embedyt] FORT KNOX, KY. — Obstacle courses are a staple of Army training, and for the 3rd Regiment Basic Camp Cadets, today’s training was their first...
Learning the Basics
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwn323i8HZE[/embedyt] Fort Knox, Ky. – Basic Camp is all about teaching Cadets the basic soldiering skills they need to know before going forward in their endeavor to...
Defining Confidence
FORT KNOX, Ky. — 3rd Regiment, Basic Camp Cadets completed the High Ropes Confidence Course July 10 during Cadet Summer Training. The course consists of three different obstacles including Moore’s Mountain rock...
Moving Up and Moving Out
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvyFK2DV53E[/embedyt] Fort Knox, Ky. – For 37 days, 3rd Regiment Cadets have been working on completing Advanced Camp here at Fort Knox, Ky. Today, the Cadets celebrated...
The M-4 Carbine: An Intro
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEtzrzTRlok[/embedyt] Cadets of the 3rd Regiment of Basic Camp completed their intro to the M-4 Carbine this morning, July 8. Taking Classes Taking them through the proper...
The Biggest Thing about Branches
FORT KNOX, Ky. — 3rd Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadets attended Branch Orientation, July 6, during their final few days of Cadet Summer Training. “Branch orientation is a day the Cadets come and learn about the...
Workout Buddies
FORT KNOX, Ky. – Cadets from 3rd Regiment, Basic Camp were introduced to physical readiness training, July 4. The training is a collection of strength exercises and stretches such as, push-ups, squats, lunges, and...
On the Horizon
FORT KNOX, Ky. – Cadets in the 3rd Regiment closed out their training time at Advanced Camp with the 12-mile ruck march this morning, July 3. It was a victorious moment; cadences were shouted, hands were...
3rd Regiment Basic Camp Arrival: The Start of a Journey
FORT KNOX, KY – Third Regiment, Basic Camp, Cadets arrived Monday afternoon at Fort Knox, Kentucky, on Day Zero to start their Cadet Summer Training (CST). On the day of arrival, Cadets began with checking-in,...
The Power of a Platoon
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgYYGbzCBIY[/embedyt] Third Regiment Cadets endured 29 days of high temperatures, monsoon rainstorms and nights in the woods during Advanced Camp at Fort Knox, Kentucky....
Mentorship leads to success at FTX
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TmwTXuMlbI[/embedyt] FORT KNOX, Ky. – 3rd Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadets enhanced their tactical skills and defense strategies at their Field Training Exercise, FTX, June...