Spc. Tyler Eshelman, Fort Bliss, TX., 15 Tango Black Hawk Mechanic, gazes out the door while he performs a practice ground evacuation in a HH-60M “Mike” model Black Hawk helicopter on Fort Knox, KY., June 22, 2024. In medical evacuations, meticulous preparation through practice sessions ensures that personnel and ground teams are well-prepared to execute their roles efficiently during emergencies. |Photo Credit: Ayiana Andrella, Ohio University, CST Public Affairs Office
Cadet Luc Buth, from Niagara University with 5th Regiment, Advanced Camp, climbs down a rope net obstacle at The Confidence Course on Fort Knox, Ky., July 2, 2024. The Confidence Course pushes Cadets to their limits, with focus on their endurance, resilience, and solidarity. Throughout a series of exercises, Cadets test their physical capabilities, they receive either a "go" for completion or a "no-go" for failure. |Photo Credit: Ayiana Andrella, Ohio University, CST Public Affairs Office
Cadet Oscar Carranza from Texas State University, with 4th Regiment, Advanced Camp, operates a M240B machine gun on Fort Knox, KY., June 30, 2024. Cadets will initially fire blanks from the weapon and subsequently apply their training to effectively clear any malfunctions, ensuring the weapon is swiftly restored to operational status. | Photo Credit: Ayiana Andrella, Ohio University, CST Public Affairs Office
Cadets with 1 st Regiment, Advanced Camp rappel down the 64-foot rappel tower on Fort Knox, KY., June 5, 2024. The rappel tower serves as a confidence booster for cadets, as building confidence is important for successfully completing training activities throughout camp. | Photo Credit: Ayiana Andrella, Ohio University, CST Public Affairs Office
Cadets from 3rd Regiment, Advanced Camp, go through Field Training Exercise Phase Grizzly on Fort Knox, KY., July 6, 2024. Field training allows Cadets to apply classroom knowledge in realistic, hands-on scenarios, while also developing leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. This practical experience prepares them physically and mentally for the challenges of military service, fostering confidence and readiness. |Photo Credit: Ayiana Andrella, Ohio University, CST Public Affairs Office
1st Regiment, Advanced Camp trains at the Rappel Course on Fort Knox, KY., June 5, 2024. | Photo Credit: Ayiana Andrella, Ohio University, CST Public Affairs Office
Cadets with 2nd Regiment, Advanced Camp, take on the range for their marksmanship practice qualification at George Blair Weapon Range on Fort Knox, Ky., June 14, 2024. Marksmanship practice qualification is an important component of Cadet Summer Training. It readies cadets for the actual qualification, improving the overall effectiveness and safety of their training. A practice round is extremely beneficial for Cadets, as
Cadet Sean Sasso from Georgia Military College, with 2nd Regiment, Advanced Camp throws a practice grenade into the bunker at the Hand Grenade Assault Course on Fort Knox, Ky., June 14, 2024. The Hand Grenade Assault Course requires Cadets to go through a lane that consists of 7 tasks, each lane has Cadets to navigate various obstacles while engaging targets by throwing practice grenades from 5 different positions. | Photo Credit: Ayiana Andrella, Ohio University, CST Public Affairs Office
Cadet William McGrath from Texas A&M University and Cadet Mackenzie Collins from Pennsylvania College of Technology with 2 nd Regiment, Advanced Camp, engage in an ambush lane exercise during their Field Training Exercise Wolverine on Fort Knox, Ky., June 24, 2024. In this lane Cadets have a support by fire element and two assault elements to defeat four enemies, this exercise emphasizes the utilization of proper communication and calls. |Photo Credit: Ayiana Andrella, Ohio University, CST Public Affairs Office
1st Regiment, Advanced Camp trains at the Rappel Course on Fort Knox, KY., June 5, 2024. | Photo Credit: Ayiana Andrella, Ohio University, CST Public Affairs Office
Cadets with 2nd Regiment, Advanced Camp, face the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear chamber on Fort Knox, June 20, 2024. The purpose of CBRN training is to help Cadets build confidence and trust in their equipment, to ensure they will be able to make it function properly when needed. |Photo Credit: Ayiana Andrella, Ohio University, CST Public Affairs Office
Cadet Shannon Lange from Boise State University, ID., with 1st Regiment, Advanced Camp, undergoes the dry run portion of his mission as part of their Panther phase of the Field Training Exercise on Fort Knox, KY., June 21, 2024. A dry run is a practice session where Cadets go through the motions of an operation or procedure without using any actual hazardous materials. In a dry run, ear and eye protection are typically not required because no live ammunition or explosives are in use. The focus of these exercises is to learn leadership, coordination, and communication when in the field. | Photo Credit: Ayiana Andrella, Ohio University, CST Public Affairs Office
Cadets with 1st Regiment, Advanced Camp, participate in the day land navigation qualification, as part of their Cadet Summer Training at the Land Navigation Course on Fort Knox, Ky., June 12, 2024. Before the Day Land Navigation qualification, Cadets are equipped solely with a compass, map, and coordinates as they prepare to locate five points within four hours. | Photo Credit: Ayiana Andrella, Ohio University, CST Public Affairs Office
