Basic Cadet Training #2 - Day 9

[Y]our recruits are better acquainted with the daily routine and more comfortable in their surroundings. It is acceptable to send letters and cards, but be mindful of the time it takes for mail to travel. Please, if you are going to send a care package make sure there is a degree of moderation, too much of a good thing like cookies or brownies can work contrary to our training goals. Anything you send they'll get, but they'll be sharing with fellow recruits.




If you post a comment on any of their photos, we will be sure they have access to your message. For most recruits, graduation is in reach, but not all recruits will graduate into Cadets. We want everyone to be successful, so our training staff will continue to provide the resources and motivation to carry them over the finish line. The intensity will increase as we continue on with the high-adventure segment of the training schedule.

Basic Cadet Training #2 - Parent's Night

We are finalizing plans for graduation, which will be held this Saturday at 1000. Here are a couple of things to know:

a. Parents are allowed to visit during Canteen time on Friday evening, between 1930-2200 (7:30-10pm). We will have the ACES open, the grill will be available, and you can spend some time with your recruit prior to graduation on Saturday. To ensure the security of our recruits, DO NOT COME EARLIER THAN 1930, you will be asked to leave.

b. Please wear comfortable clothing; however, no open-toed shoes, cut-offs, plain T-shirts, etc. "Business Casual" is most appropriate.

c. You MUST park off-post, on the street or across the street at the Civic Center. Please be patient.

d. Please go to www.goarmycadets.com for details on the check-out priority. We must ensure 100% accountability, so please be patient.

Basic Cadet Training #2 - Day 8

Training Day 8 began bright and early with physical fitness training and a hardy breakfast to provide energy and sustenance. Following morning chow, our recruits were assigned to barracks maintenance- where they were responsible for cleaning and the overall care of the dormitories they reside in. Recruits must make their bunks in a military manner, sweep and mop the floors, and scour the latrines (bathrooms).

Following morning chow, recruits were invited to attend voluntary church services provided by Chaplain Powell. The message was non-denominational, but relative to each individual present. The focus was specific to anger management and controlling emotion. The recruit choir sang with elegance and grace.




Immediately after church service, our recruits transitioned into martial arts, where they continued to perfect previously taught maneuvers and learned new self-defense techniques.




Drill and ceremony help to instill discipline and automated response to orders and commands. It also helps to instill confidence as recruits master commands and execute them with precision.




Graduates of the Basic Leader Course continued their leadership and field training by implementing small squad tactics during an afternoon of airsoft gaming.

Basic Cadet Training #2 - Day 7

Recruits participated in another action-packed day of high adventure activities. The morning began at 0515 (5:15am) with their second Physical Fitness Test. Again, the test effectively measures core body strength, agility, flexibility, and endurance. Many recruits improved upon their scores from the first test conducted on Tuesday.




Recruits receive martial arts instruction on a daily basis. As they progress through Basic Cadet Training (BCT), beginning techniques are reinforced, and advanced maneuvers are implemented to allow practical application of self-defense.




On Friday, recruits suited up with protective gear and faced off in multiple inner-platoon grudge matches using pugil sticks. Today, recruits received instruction on proper bayonet form and technique using rubber M16's and rubber M4 rifles.





Only the U.S. Army can create soldiers. The mission of the U.S. Army Cadet Corps is "To instill in young Americans, through a multi-faceted Army Cadet program which is physically and mentally challenging and rewarding, the importance of national pride, service to others and maintaining a drug-free and gang-free lifestyle." The effort and hard work exhibited by our recruits is rewarded with access to occasional indulgences and entertainment. Recruits and Cadets have access to sweets, gaming and an evening of camaraderie amongst each other.