Basic Cadet Training #2 - Day 3

Check-in and final processing concluded preparing our recruits for an arduous and demanding schedule of activities. Today marked the official 1st day of training for the second session of the 2009 Annual Training Brigade. The morning began with a physical fitness test, used to gauge overall fitness and conditioning. The test consists of:

- maximum number of right-angle push-ups

- maximum number of sit-ups in 1 minute

- shuttle run

- V sit and reach

- 1 mile run






The testing format allows Battalion Staff and Drill Sergeants to effectively measure core body strength, agility, flexibility, and endurance. The standards for measurement are determined by age and gender. Depending on performance, recruits can earn USAC minimum, National, or Presidential fitness status.

Under the leadership and guidance of Drill Sergeant Nordan, recruits are trained on Color Guard procedure and ceremony.



Recruits were also introduced to The U.S. Army Cadet Corps Martial Arts Program (TACMAP). This unique style of fighting utilizes a combination of self-defense, Judo, Aikido, Jujitsu, Karate, Boxing, and Wrestling.