U.S. Army Cadet Corps: An awesome experience

Sunday, July 8, 2012

An awesome experience

Yesterday was a sad, yet exiting moment here on Forest Hill Station, as we saw the graduation of our first batch of freshly made Cadets. They've worked hard for two weeks straight; they've been pushed to their limits; and they've accomplished things they thought were impossible.

Friday marked the end of training with the last group of BCT-1 recruits successfully completing the Rappel Tower. Forest Hill Station was open for Retreat and Parents' night a little later on that evening.

Parents were allowed on base that evening around 1800 hours (6:00 p.m.), and both Cadets and recruits were extremely excited, anxious to show their parents their favorite role model, as well as what they've learn over the past two weeks.

The next day was the day they've worked so hard and long for... Graduation!! Our Troop Handlers marched the brand new Cadets in front of the reviewing stand where they officially became Cadets of the U.S Army Cadet Corps!

CONGRATULATIONS CADETS...WE'RE ALL PROUD OF YOU!

Willie Curry
2LT, USAC
S1/5

1 comment:

rdufokkerJuly 8, 2012 at 5:18 PM
One of the proudest moments for me as a dad was seeing what my son accomplished in the two weeks of BCT. With out a doubt, the best money we have spent on our son. Congratulations to a camp that can be very proud of the affect they have on our youth.
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Reporting for Training

Report to the National Cadet Training Center not earlier than 1300 and not later than (NLT) 1600 on Receiving Days. Summer 2014 dates and course will be announced shortly.

Uniforms
U.S. Army Cadet Corps and U.S. Army personnel are to travel and report in wearing the USAC Polo Shirt and khaki slacks, and upon arrival, change into the Army Cadet Combat Uniform (ACUs). Please refrain from traveling in the ACU uniform.

Recruits in the Military Adventure Camp program are to wear the USAC Polo Shirt and khaki slacks, with belt. If they do not have a USAC polo, a plain black polo will be suitable until a replacement can be purchased.

Meals
Be sure to have eaten lunch prior to your arrival. Lunch will not be available in the Dining Facility (DFAC) for reporting personnel. Supper will be served to all assigned personnel.

Processing
Personnel arriving should plan on not less than three hours for processing, due to the large influx of trainees. All others should plan on not less than two hours.

Ceremony and Family Night

Join us for our daily Retreat Ceremony, which is the formal lowering of our nation's colors at the end of the Duty Day.

Forest Hill Station will be open from 1800-2200 (6 pm to 10 pm) on the Friday evening before graduation days for Family Night. Both ACES (the Army Cadet Exchange Service) and the DFAC (Dining Facility) will be open to the public.

Feel free to wear casual attire on Friday night. Do not bring food or weapons on-post.

Please note that there is no on-post parking available. Handicapped visitors may be dropped off, with the car parked on the street.

Due to a tight training schedule, Forest Hill Station will not be open the Friday evening prior to any other Graduation Parades.

Graduation Ceremonies

Join us for Graduation Ceremonies on the following days:

Winter Pathfinder:
Thursday, 2 Jan 2014, 1000
Military: ACU or Equivalent
Civilian: Business Casual (no shorts)

Forest Hill Station will open the gates promptly at 0945. Please wear "business casual attire" (no cut-offs, t-shirts or "flip-flops") on Saturday night. Do not bring food or weapons on-post.

Please note that there is no on-post parking available. Handicapped visitors may be dropped off, with the car parked on the street. There will be 200 chairs available, with preference given to senior citizens.

Active duty military, retired personnel, or leadership in other Cadetting organizations holding the rank of O-6 and above, CW5 and E9, please contact SFC Brian Lehnhardt at brian.d.lehnhardt@gomilitarycadets.org to coordinate your arrival.

Graduation Check-out Priorities

Personnel will be administratively detached from NCTC based on the following priority:

Priority 1: Cadets who are traveling by plane or train, unaccompanied, on graduation evening.

Priority 2: Cadre who are traveling by plane or train, on graduation evening.

Priority 3: Cadets who are traveling by plane or train, accompanied by family, on graduation day.

Priority 4: Cadets who are traveling by car over 250 miles, leaving on graduation day.

Priority 5: Cadre who are traveling by car over 250 miles, leaving on graduation day.

Priority 6: Cadets who are traveling by car less than 250 miles, leaving on graduation day.

Priority 7: Cadre who are traveling by car less than 250 miles, leaving on graduation day.

Priority 8: Cadets or Cadre who are leaving after graduation day.

Please plan on not less than two hours for check-out, and possibly longer on July 21st, which is our largest graduation of the year.