[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZlGrPxV5lU[/embedyt] FORT KNOX, Ky. – 6th Regiment, Basic Camp Cadets tackled the team development course (TDC) as part of their leadership development, August 3. The course evaluates Cadets on their ability to plan and execute objectives in simulated tactical scenarios with limited resources. The TDC is challenging as it requires Cadets to remain cohesive within their squads. “Everyone has different ideas and is capable of different movements,” said Cadet Christy Morales, attending the University of Central Arkansas. “We eventually got specific people to do specific things and others just followed as needed.” Throughout the course, squad leadership rotates giving more […]

Fort Knox, Ky.—Today was another normal day for Cadets in 2nd Regiment Advanced Camp going through CBRN training. Cadet Joshua Best from Little Rock, Arkansas, attending University of Central Arkansas, was not one those Cadets. Best started the training just like all the other Cadets. He sat through the demonstration and instructional session learning proper procedures and how to use the safety equipment issued, but his time in the gas chamber was a little different. Best attended a promotion ceremony inside the gas chamber. Best said he and newly promoted Spc. Dunlap hadn’t seen each other in a while. “It was […]

Fort Knox, Ky.- Cadets from 9th Regiment, Advanced Camp perform combat casualty care as part of first aid testing. This is a mandatory pass event for the Cadets due to its importance to know throughout a Soldier’s career. Cadets began testing during the early morning hours and continued throughout the afternoon. One by one, they performed standard first aid treatment in front of a Cadre member who monitored the treatment. “Today we’re being tested on tactical field training and first aid. Specifically, we are required to properly bandage wounds, apply tourniquets, open airways, CPR, and apply fresh dressings,” stated Cadet Christ […]