Future Annnouncements

We encourage Cadets and Parents to visit this blog and the following web sites for additional information and opportunities. Please register and provide your input at the U.S. Army Cadet Corps Discussion Forum

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COMING SOON:
* Winter Survival for Cadets
* New Recruit Orientation for new youth enrollments
* Officer Candidate School for adults interested in joining the cadre
* Cadet Ranger Course scheduled for Annual Training 2010

Officer Candidate School - Leadership Development Courses

Membership in the Officers’ Corps or Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO) Corps is a privilege reserved for those individuals who desire to promote the objectives and purposes of the U.S. Army Cadet Corps and the U.S. Army and who meet the eligibility requirements.



Army Cadet units and detachments across the country are operated and supervised by dedi­cated non-paid professional officers, NCOs and instructors. Each applicant must complete a series of prerequisites and a thorough screening process prior to receiving a commis­sion or NCO appointment.

Graduation Day

Congratulations to the Cadets of the 2009 Basic Cadet Training Session #2! In order to earn the title Cadet, recruits must demonstrate the physical endurance and mental toughness befitting of an individual wearing the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. These challenges are designed to propel them through life with confidence and commitment to success. A Cadet in the United States Army Cadet Corps represents the willingness to make sacrifices and the fidelity to country, exhibited by the men and women who serve selflessly in our military.




Recruit Training is designed to create basically trained Cadets, capable of performing drill and ceremony and implementing military customs and courtesies. As newly indoctrinated Cadets, they move on to the next phase of training and personal development. The majority of Cadets will continue on to the Basic Leader Course, where they will gain practical knowledge in troop leading procedures and field training exercises.

Over the next year, all Cadets will work toward earning rank, ribbons, and awards for physical fitness, academic achievement, volunteer service, and by delivering Drug Demand Reduction presentations to their peers.

Basic Cadet Training #2 - Day 13

Today was the final day of evaluations for our recruits. They were tested to ensure they possess the basic knowledge required of a newly sworn Cadet. The first test measured physical strength, endurance, and stamina. In the afternoon, recruits were evaluate on their knowledge of military customs and courtesies, history of the U.S. Army Cadet Corps, drill and ceremony, rank and promotions, and much, much more!




Parent's Night!

The National Cadet Training Center hosted family and friends this evening in preparation for tomorrow's graduation.

Basic Cadet Training #2 - Days 11 and 12

Land Navigation is used to safely and effectively traverse unfamiliar terrain by calculating coordinates on a map. In the classroom, recruits learned how to read and negotiate military maps, how to calculate distance, and how to use a compass to determine direction of travel.




"ON RAPPEL"

Today marked the official end of the 2009 Basic Cadet Training schedule. 100% of our recruits successfully negotiated a 50 foot rappel tower as a requirement for graduation. The mandatory obstacle promotes courage and self-confidence, and places them one step closer toward qualifying for graduation. Tomorrow, recruits will face a full day of testing to confirm their competency in physical fitness training, drill and ceremony, and academic coursework. Recruits will greet their families here at the National Cadet Training Center in the evening.

Basic Cadet Training #2 - Day 10

Prior to firing live rounds from a .22 caliber rifle, recruits were given instruction on marksmanship and weapons safety. They spent the morning learning about multiple firing positions, how to sight in on targets, and the necessity of maintaining proper control and muzzle awareness. In the afternoon, all recruits were given an opportunity to qualify on the rifle range and earn a marksmanship badge to wear on their dress uniforms.

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.