‘Slow is smooth and smooth is fast’, is the common mantra heard at the Field Leader Reaction Course (FLRC) during the first Cadet run-through of the summer. On June 3, 2022, 1st Regiment Cadets from the Charlie and Delta companies rotated by squad through 16 creative obstacles that challenge the Cadets’ problem solving and leadership skills. The courses require planning and a quick execution. They have five minutes to plan and 15 minutes to complete each one. Before they start, the cadre brief the Cadets by reading the mission details and limitations. Once time has run out they debrief to see [...]

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npKGAiYCatU[/embedyt] FORT KNOX, KY. — “Be flexible and be ready for anything,” said Cadet Zaw Aung, from the University of Pittsburgh, “you have no idea where anyone is coming from.” The Field Leader Reaction Course (FLRC) helps prepare Cadets for this. During their third day at Cadet Summer Training, Cadets had to overcome six different obstacles at FLRC. They were given 17 minutes for each of the obstacles they faced. During this training, Cadets learn how to lead effectively or listen to the squad member in charge. Cadet Thomas Booth, from Ohio University, said that the obstacles, “are meant to [...]

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5QkXVfclLs[/embedyt] FORT KNOX, Ky. – The Delta Co., 2nd Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadets lead their way through the Field Leader Reaction Course yesterday, June 6. The Field Leader Reaction Course (FLRC) puts Cadets, separated into squads, through obstacles that are modeled after situations that Soldiers have come across in historical American wars. To successfully complete an obstacle, the Cadets must get specific equipment through, as well as each squad member. With each new obstacle, a new Squad Leader is appointed. This offers a change in team dynamic with each different challenge. Some leaders take charge, others try to open more [...]