[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJWkoQ9CsnA[/embedyt] FORT KNOX, Ky. – 2nd Regiment Basic Camp Cadets were introduced to small unit tactics at Mill Creek Range, July 15. Each one of the eight lanes on the range introduced a fundamental Army tactic with a classroom component. Every lane assessed Cadets on their knowledge of the concept after a lesson taught by cadre. The cadre at Mill Creek Range make up what is known as a Total Army Force, meaning that they represent National Guard, Reserve and Active Duty Army components. “We [the cadre] are all leaders here in order to make the Army better,” said 2nd [...]

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7m_jF6q9YY[/embedyt] FORT KNOX, KY. – “I learned during my cycle that not everyone learns the same or can get talked to the same [and] not everyone has the same attitude,” said Calli Van Gorden, from the University of Vermont, “I learned that you have to adapt to the people you are with in order to be a confident and good leader.” After 37 days of hard work, Cadets from the 2nd Regiment Advanced Camp graduated and some earned the rank of Second Lieutenant. Major General John Evans Jr., commanding general, U.S. Army Cadet Command and Fort Knox, addressed Cadets on [...]

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckFmkk7jp24[/embedyt] FORT KNOX, Ky., — It was a beautiful, warm sunny day for 9th Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadets to arrive at Fort Knox, for Cadet Summer Training, July 2. Once Cadets arrive they are shuttled to the Disney area of the installation, where the Cadet’s barracks are located. Cadets check in with the Cadre members first before they unpack anything. Cadets then receive what company they belong to, they collect their luggage and go to the respected area for that company. Cadres have the Cadets unpack all of their bags and lay everything out in a specific order. The Cadre [...]

Cadets from First Regiment took part in the WPN Qualification at George Blair Range to test their marksmanship capabilities. 1st Lt. Mike Marta from Apache Company 212 said the course has, “40 targets that they (Cadets) can hit, anywhere from 50 to 300 meters. To qualify they need to hit 23 out of 40.” Marta explained that if they don’t hit 23 out of the 40 targets, the Cadets will be sent to a retrain tent. “They will be trained by two AMU, the Army Marksmanship Unit, certified NCO’s,” he said. Cadet Michael Lugowsai attends Slippery Rock University, and is fromPittsburgh,Pennsylvania, [...]