Cadet Daniel Cole, from the University of Hawaii at
Cadet Daniel Cole, from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, shares a light moment before he begins his night land navigation with fellow 1st Regiment Advanced Camp cadets at Fort Knox, May 28, 2019. | Photo by... More
1st Regiment Field Leader Reaction Course
1st Regt., Charlie Co., Cadet Roosevelt Peery, South Carolina State, participates in the Field Leader Reaction Course on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Fort Knox, KY. Cadets visited the Field Leader Reaction Cour... More
Staff Sgt. Benjamin Warner (Left), checks to see if
Staff Sgt. Benjamin Warner (Left), checks to see if a Cadet from 3rd Regiment Advanced Camp put on Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST) correctly during the ‘Chemical, Biological, Radio... More
Cadet Jermy Moser (left), from Saint Leo University,
Cadet Jermy Moser (left), from Saint Leo University, and Cadet Dakota Medley (right), from Eastern Michigan University, help clean out a storage area at the Latvian Social Center/Primary Care Center during a co... More
Cadet Shaunay Palmer, from Alabama A&M University,
Cadet Shaunay Palmer, from Alabama A&M University, gets into position to throw her test grenade before moving on to throw a live hand grenade at Fort Knox, June 8, 2019. | Photo by Jodi Moffett, CST Public Af... More
Cadet Fernando Cantu, from the University of Texas
Cadet Fernando Cantu, from the University of Texas at Austin, attempts the Confidence Climb obstacle at the Confidence Course at Fort Knox, Ky., June 8 2019. The Confidence Course puts Cadets through physicall... More
An Army ROTC Cadet hands an United States Military
An Army ROTC Cadet hands an United States Military Academy at West Point Cadet a magazine while they are under fire during 1st Regiment’s Cadet-led Run Phase of the Field Training Exercise (FTX) portion of camp... More
Cadets from 3rd Regiment, Advanced Camp conduct the
Cadets from 3rd Regiment, Advanced Camp conduct the 8-mile ruck march at Fort Knox, Ky., June 24, 2019. This is the second ruck march cadets will conduct during their time at Cadet Summer Training, and will be ... More
MICC-Fort Knox provides support to summer Army cadet training
Cadet Robert Mullen, from Norwich University, descends the wall of Torres Tower during 2019 rappel training at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The Mission and Installation Contracting Command-Fort Knox contracting office ... More
7th Regiment Advanced Camp
A Cadet from 7th Regiment Advanced Camp descends the wall side of the 64-foot tall rappel tower, Fort Knox, Ky., June 28, 2019. The rappel tower is meant to help Cadets build self-confidence and trust in their ... More
Cadet Leon Smith, from Georgia Southern University,
Cadet Leon Smith, from Georgia Southern University, conducts a blank run of the Buddy Team Live Fire Range at Fort Knox, Ky., July 2, 2019. The Buddy Team Live Fire Range tests the Cadets ability to shoot, move... More
Cadets from the 2nd Regiment of Basic Camp complete
Cadets from the 2nd Regiment of Basic Camp complete Rudder's High Ropes Course when they go through the High Ropes Confidence Course, taking them through a variety of obstacles that requires them to utilize bot... More
Cadet Dominic Presley, from the University of Central
Cadet Dominic Presley, from the University of Central Florida, washes the CS gas off his face after completing the confidence chamber during Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) training July 1... More
Cadet Alexis Gullett (left) and Cadet Georgia Stonicher
Cadet Alexis Gullett (left) and Cadet Georgia Stonicher (right) from the Marion Military Institute make note of their pace counts during basic land navigation at Fort Knox, July 13, 2019. Pace count allows for ... More
Shooting the Distance - A soldier with a machine gun on a wooden platf...
A Cadet from 9th Regiment, Advanced Camp, lets a shell casing fly during weapons qualification on July 14 at Fort Knox, Kentucky. To qualify with a weapon, Cadets must shoot at least 23 of 40 pop-up targets. | ... More
Cadet Christian Yaques, from Florida International
Cadet Christian Yaques, from Florida International University, does the one-rope commando crawl to complete the Rudder's Ropes Course pretraining on July 15 at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The confidence course helps C... More
A Cadet (right) from 7th Regiment, Advanced Camp receives
A Cadet (right) from 7th Regiment, Advanced Camp receives a challenge coin from Gen. James C. McConville (left), the 36th Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, during his field training exercise (FTX). McConville aw... More
9th Regiment, Advanced Camp
Cadets from 9th Regiment, Advanced Camp does arm immersion after going down the rappel tower at Fort Knox, Ky., July 18, 2019. | Photo by Dustin Massengill, CST Public Affairs Office.
Stand Up and Lead: Lessons from a second lieutenant
Cadet Riley Martin, from Capital University, practices the battle drills and communication the regiment has spent the last two days learning, July 17, 2019, at Fort Knox, Ky. Cadets from Second Regiment, Basic ... More
Cadets from 7th Regiment, Advanced Camp, begin their
Cadets from 7th Regiment, Advanced Camp, begin their attack on an objective during the Field Training Exercise (FTX) on July 20 at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The FTX puts Cadets in mock-combat scenarios to see how th... More
1st Regiment Cadet Daniel Cole, University of Hawaii
1st Regiment Cadet Daniel Cole, University of Hawaii at Manoa, from Fayetteville, North Carolina, signs into the range for the weapons qualification course at George Blair Range in Fort Knox, Kentucky, June 02,... More
Cadets from 3rd Regiment Advanced Camp, study prior
Cadets from 3rd Regiment Advanced Camp, study prior to the land navigation written exam, at Fort Knox, Ky., June 7, 2019. The regiment’s Cadre were available to answer any questions and Cadets were free to coll... More
2nd Regiment, U.S. Army Advanced Camp Cadets walk with
2nd Regiment, U.S. Army Advanced Camp Cadets walk with their live hand grenades in "locked" position for safety as they make their way onto the live hand grenade range at Fort Knox, June 8, 2019. | Photo by J... More
Cadet Wendi Walsh from the University of Pittsburgh
Cadet Wendi Walsh from the University of Pittsburgh completes the Low Wire obstacle at the Confidence Course in Fort Knox, Ky., June 8 2019. | Photo by Kyle Gallagher, CST Public Affairs Office
University of Maine student, Army ROTC Cadet Thomas
University of Maine student, Army ROTC Cadet Thomas Krause (right) gives information to United States Military Academy at West Point Cadet Megan Gould (left) as well as others during 1st Regiment’s Walk Phase o... More
A 2nd Regt. Advanced Camp Cadet watches for the enemy
A 2nd Regt. Advanced Camp Cadet watches for the enemy during the Field Training Exercise at Fort Knox, Ky., June 24. Cadets cover themselves in camouflage makeup to blend in with their suroundings. | Photo by M... More
Cadets complete a climb on the Alpine Tower, which
Cadets complete a climb on the Alpine Tower, which gives them the opportunity to overcome a number of different challenges as each way up the tower is different. Cadets can change their path with every climb, n... More
After exiting the CBRN Chamber, 1st Regiment Basic
After exiting the CBRN Chamber, 1st Regiment Basic Camp Addison Hurt, from the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, flaps his arms up and down while walking and must open his eyes in order to dissipate the gas from ... More
Cadets Tanner Pietz (left), from South Dakota State
Cadets Tanner Pietz (left), from South Dakota State University, and Joey Watson (right), East Tennessee State University, lean on each other while waiting to move locations during training, July 11, 2019, at Fo... More
3rd Regiment, Basic Camp Cadets listens as Staff Sgt.
3rd Regiment, Basic Camp Cadets listens as Staff Sgt. William Benson explains the different major terrain features the Cadets will encounter during land navigation at Fort Knox, July 13, 2019. Cadets will use t... More
Cadet Jack Lacy, of Texas A&M University, negotiates
Cadet Jack Lacy, of Texas A&M University, negotiates an obstacle during FLRC training. 10th Regiment, Advanced Camp, completed the Field Leaders Reaction Course on July 16 at Fort Knox Ky. The course challenges... More
Cadet Frank Woods (Left), University of Missouri, 7th
Cadet Frank Woods (Left), University of Missouri, 7th Regiment, Advanced Camp speaks with Gen. James C. McConville (Right), the 36th Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, during his field training exercise (FTX). W... More
Cadets Carlos Mcginity, left, from California Baptist
Cadets Carlos Mcginity, left, from California Baptist University, and Chad Rockwell, right, from Arizona State University, practice plotting points and map reading skills, July 23, 2019, at Fort Knox, Ky. Basic... More
Cadet Raven Vereen, from Prairie View A&M, shares a
Cadet Raven Vereen, from Prairie View A&M, shares a smile as she continues on to her next point during land navigation at Fort Knox, June 7, 2019. |
Cadet Sara Anderson from the Texas A&M University-San
Cadet Sara Anderson from the Texas A&M University-San Antonio completes The Weaver obstacle at the Confidence Course in Fort Knox, Ky., June 8 2019. The Confidence Course puts Cadets through physically challen... More
Cadet Evan Schaefer (left), from Indiana University,
Cadet Evan Schaefer (left), from Indiana University, speaks and translates in Spanish to Spanish North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) personnel on June 18 at Camp Adazi.
United States Military Academy at West Point Cadet
United States Military Academy at West Point Cadet Bryan Gerstenfeld (left) informs his team during 1st Regiment’s Walk Phase of the Field Training Exercise (FTX) portion of camp June 18, 2019, at Fort Knox, K... More
A Cadet from 4th Regiment, Advanced Camp conducts the
A Cadet from 4th Regiment, Advanced Camp conducts the 8-mile ruck march at Fort Knox, Ky., June 29, 2019. This is the second ruck march cadets will conduct during their time at Cadet Summer Training, and will b... More
Part of Rudder's High Ropes Course is a foot bridge
Part of Rudder's High Ropes Course is a foot bridge that leaves space between each step; for many Cadets, this was one of the most difficult to complete solely because they were worried to fall through. This al... More
Cadet Samuel Gordon, from Indiana University, throws
Cadet Samuel Gordon, from Indiana University, throws a dummy grenade towards the target during the hand grenade qualification course at Fort Knox, July 5, 2019. | Photo by Jodi Moffett, CST Public Affairs Office
Cadet Stephen Church, from Lincoln Memorial University,
Cadet Stephen Church, from Lincoln Memorial University, keeps a watchful eye on enemy movement to provide cover for his fellow Cadets as they advance forward during Field Training Exercise at Fort Knox, July 11... More
Cadets Kevin Gauthier (Left) of Temple University,
Cadets Kevin Gauthier (Left) of Temple University, Zachery Ellis (Middle) of the University of North Georgia, and Jack Lacy (Right) of Texas A&M University extend a bridge at the Barrel Role obstacle during FLR... More
Cadet Nicola Patel (left), 7th Regiment, Advanced Camp
Cadet Nicola Patel (left), 7th Regiment, Advanced Camp and a student at the University of Massachusetts, speaks with Gen. James C. McConville (right), the 36th Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, during her field... More
During the After-Action Review (AAR), a 9th Regiment
During the After-Action Review (AAR), a 9th Regiment Advanced Camp Cadet looks at his notes so he can give feedback about the raid his squad conducted at Fort Knox, Ky., July 26. | Photo by Matthew Billiot, CST... More
Cadets from 8th Regiment, Advanced Camp during their
Cadets from 8th Regiment, Advanced Camp during their refit July 27, at Fort Knox, Ky. | Photo by Catrina Dubiansky, CST Public Affairs
Cadets from the 1st Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadets
Cadets from the 1st Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadets learn the proper way to throw a grenade before practicing with a mock grenade at Fort Knox, Ky., June 6. | Photo by Matthew Billiot, CST Public Affairs Office
Cadets carry an injured squadmate to safer ground during
Cadets carry an injured squadmate to safer ground during 1st Regiment’s Walk Phase of the Field Training Exercise (FTX) portion of camp June 15, 2019, at Fort Knox, Kentucky. There are about 600 Cadets in 1st R... More
Team three enters a Black Hawk during their visit to
Team three enters a Black Hawk during their visit to Lielvārde Air Base on June 4. Cadets visited Lielvārde Air Base to learn about the force, structure and capabilities of the Latvian Air Force.
A Cadet from 4th Regiment, Advanced Camp completes
A Cadet from 4th Regiment, Advanced Camp completes the 8-mile ruck march at Fort Knox, Ky., June 29, 2019. This is the second ruck march cadets will conduct during their time at Cadet Summer Training, and will ... More
Cadet Adrian Chavez, from Seton Hall University, helps
Cadet Adrian Chavez, from Seton Hall University, helps his team position a board as they attempt to cross the Destroyed Bridge obstacle during the Field Leader Reaction Course (FLRC) at Cadet Summer Training in... More
Cadet Kayley Hagl, from Truman State University, focuses
Cadet Kayley Hagl, from Truman State University, focuses her weapon towards the enemy to defend her terrain from an attack during Field Training Exercise at Fort Knox, July 11, 2019. This training helps Cadets... More
Cadets from 9th Regiment, Advanced Camp does arm immersion
Cadets from 9th Regiment, Advanced Camp does arm immersion after going down the rappel tower at Fort Knox, Ky., July 18, 2019. | Photo by Dustin Massengill, CST Public Affairs Office.
Cadet Nicola Patel (left), 7th Regiment, Advanced Camp
Cadet Nicola Patel (left), 7th Regiment, Advanced Camp and a student at the University of Massachusetts, speaks with Gen. James C. McConville (right), the 36th Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, during her field... More
Nikolas Tuepara, California State University Sacramento,
Nikolas Tuepara, California State University Sacramento, from Folson, California, poses on the range at Fort Knox, Kentucky, June 10, 2019. | Photo by Dustin Massengill, CST Public Affairs Office.
After exiting the CBRN Chamber, 1st Regiment Basic
After exiting the CBRN Chamber, 1st Regiment Basic Camp Cadet Alec Masiello, from the University of Tampa, flaps his arms up and down while walking and must open his eyes in order to dissipate the gas from the ... More
Cadet William Bower, from McDaniel College, attempts
Cadet William Bower, from McDaniel College, attempts to cross the Rope Bridge obstacle during the Field Leader Reaction Course (FLRC) at Cadet Summer Training in Fort Knox, Ky., July 5, 2019. The FLRC is design... More
7th Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadets (left) speak with
7th Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadets (left) speak with Gen. James C. McConville (right), the 36th Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, during their field training exercise (FTX) after conducting a platoon assault at ... More
Three Cadets ascend their respective lanes of the rock
Three Cadets ascend their respective lanes of the rock wall at the Forest Hills Climbing Course on July 19, 2019. The High Ropes Confidence Course is a major event of Basic Camp, where Cadets get to face fears ... More
A 7th Regiment Advanced Camp Cadet establishes security
A 7th Regiment Advanced Camp Cadet establishes security for his patrol base while waiting for his orders from his squad leader during FTXII at Fort Knox, Ky., June 21, 2019. | Photo by Mary Kate Griffin, CST Pu... More
Cadet Natali Mejorado shoots an azimuth with her compass
Cadet Natali Mejorado shoots an azimuth with her compass during the daytime portion of Land Navigation June 12 at Fort Knox, Kentucky. | Photo by Reagan Zimmerman, CST Public Affairs Office
Cadet Efrain Colon, from the University of Puerto Rico,
Cadet Efrain Colon, from the University of Puerto Rico, attempts the Confidence Climb obstacle at the Confidence Course in Fort Knox, Ky., June 27, 2019. The Confidence Course puts Cadets through physically ch... More
Cadets undergo the Confidence Chamber, a room filled
Cadets undergo the Confidence Chamber, a room filled with CS gas during CBRN Training. CBRN stands for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear training. It gives cadets an introduction to response techni... More
(Left) Cadet Michael Parker, South Carolina State
(Left) Cadet Michael Parker, South Carolina State University, 10th Regiment, Advanced Camp acts as a belay for his battle buddy descending the rappel tower at Fort Knox, Ky., July 21, 2019. | Photo by Mary Kate... More
Cadet Ryan O’Neil, University of Kansas, 2nd Regiment
Cadet Ryan O’Neil, University of Kansas, 2nd Regiment Advanced Camp, throws a mock grenade during the Buddy Team Live Fire (BTLF) exercise, Fort Knox, Ky., June 12, 2019. The last part of the BTLF exercise requ... More
Cadet Koby Smith, representing University of Missouri,
Cadet Koby Smith, representing University of Missouri, takes cover in the brush to hide himself and his weapon from the enemy. FTX cultivates leadership skills in Cadets for Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox, ... More
A 10th Regiment Advanced Camp Cadet acts as a belay
A 10th Regiment Advanced Camp Cadet acts as a belay for her battle buddy descending the rappel tower at Fort Knox, Ky., July 21, 2019. | Photo by Mary Kate Griffin, CST Public Affairs Office.
(Left to Right) Sgt. Justin Luft, 4th Infantry Division
(Left to Right) Sgt. Justin Luft, 4th Infantry Division acts as a safety, and Cadet Sean Burno, University of the Incarnate Word, 2nd Regiment Advanced Camp, moves forward to another point of cover during the B... More
A Cadet uses the zip-line to descent from Rudder's
A Cadet uses the zip-line to descent from Rudder's Rope Course. 3rd Regiment, Basic Camp Cadets completed the High Ropes Confidence Course July 10 during Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox, Ky. Photo by: Madis... More
Cadet Christian Fisher, Georgia State University, waits
Cadet Christian Fisher, Georgia State University, waits at the lane before commencing training on the range. 5th Regiment, Basic Camp Cadets honed their group and zero skills at Morgan Riley Range to qualify t... More
A 1st Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadet waits for orders
A 1st Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadet waits for orders after the Field Training Exercise at Fort Knox, Kentucky, June 15, 2019. | Photo by Dustin Massengill, CST Public Affairs
Cadet James Barr, from Auburn University, takes notes
Cadet James Barr, from Auburn University, takes notes while he prepares for a mock combat scenario during a Situational Training Exercise (STX) for 2nd Regiment, Advanced Camp, on June 16 at Fort Knox, Kentucky... More
5th Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadets discuss the Land
5th Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadets discuss the Land Navigation Training before searching for points at Fort Knox, Kentucky, June 17, 2019. | Photo by Dustin Massengill
4th Regiment, Advanced Cadet David Acampora, from Bucknell
4th Regiment, Advanced Cadet David Acampora, from Bucknell University, must navigate through the mud and water in the low crawl position while going through the Buddy Team Live Fire practice round at Fort Knox,... More
Cadets from 3rd Regiment, Advanced Camp conduct the
Cadets from 3rd Regiment, Advanced Camp conduct the 8-mile ruck march at Fort Knox, Ky., June 24, 2019. This is the second ruck march cadets will conduct during their time at Cadet Summer Training, and will be ... More
Cadet Robert Mullen, from Norwich University, descends
Cadet Robert Mullen, from Norwich University, descends the wall of Torres Tower during rappel training on June 27 at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Cadets are trained and tested on their rappelling skills by completing t... More
Cadet Henry Jackson III, who attends Bowie State University,
Cadet Henry Jackson III, who attends Bowie State University, keeps watch while his platoon leader creates a strategy to execute the plan, during Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox, Ky., July 5, 2019. | Photo by... More