U.S. Army Cadet Corps: NO REST FOR THESE GUYS

Monday, July 23, 2012

NO REST FOR THESE GUYS

Yes we said our goodbyes to about 60% of our Cadets here since the completion of BCT-2 and CBLC. However the other 40% choose to stay here for additional tarining!

Cadets who've successfully completed CBLC, BCT-2; and even our Cadet Patrolmen, and Troop Handlers (they've been here since June 16), have opted to stay here on Forest Hill Station for additional training in TACMAP, and the Cadet Military Police Academy. These young kids are truly special, for dedicating their entire summer to Military training.

So just when you thought we were done, YOU WERE WRONG. Stay tuned for additional updates as training here on Forest Hill Station continues.

Willie Curry
2LT, USAC
S1/5

Additional Note: This will be my final blog entry. I've enjoyed my summer here, and i'm very impressed with these young Soldiers! Sometimes I find myself in disbelief of how USAC Cadets carry themselves, better than most PFCs and SPCs in the Army if I may say so. I encourage all parents to give this program a shot, and you'll be amazed at what these young people will learn!

3 comments:

AnonymousJuly 23, 2012 at 11:32 AM
This may be 2LT Curry's final blog entry, however as training continues here on Forest Hill Station, so will the blog. So please continue to read, and comment on this Blog site!
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UnknownJuly 25, 2012 at 4:44 PM
Hey 2LT Curry - you did a great job on the blog this summer and were a great addition to the USAC family! I hope I get to see you around again and work with you some more. LTC Berghorn
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Karen L RileyJuly 26, 2012 at 9:24 AM
I want to express my appreciation of 2LT Curry for his dedication to keeping us updated on the Forest Hill Station experiences. You have allowed parents to be a part of their cadet's life while residing hundreds of miles away. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
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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.