[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZfbHQ6X-iU[/embedyt] FORT KNOX, Ky. – 7th Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadets conducted a platoon attack against opposing forces (OPFOR) as part of their second field training exercise (FTX II), July 21.  FTX II is the run phase of FTX, meaning that Cadets coordinate their maneuvers completely independent of Cadre assistance. At the end of each mission however, Cadre guide Cadets’ after-action reviews (AARs) to explain where Cadets made errors and how they can correct them in future.  “During each mission we learn something new, especially during the AARs. We take a lot from them,” said Cadet Kiera Dixon, attending the University […]

The Cadets from 5th Regiment completed their Land Navigation assessment June 17, 2019. The Cadets did a trial run before their test because of the rain and lightning the night before. Capt. Caitlin Moore, who oversees 5th Regiment, Bravo Company, explained the objective of Land Navigation. She said, “Out here at Land Nav, we are having the Cadets take a set number of coordinates and plot them on their map. Then navigate physically on the course to that point to collect that point, and then they bring it back and we grade them.” Moore also provided context for the scouting phase […]