3rd Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadets conquer the rappel tower on Fort Knox., Ky, June 15, 2024. The rappel tower is one of 10 obstacles the cadets have to complete at the confidence course. | Photo by Victor Jeronimo, University of Florida, CST Public Affairs Office

Cadets from 9th Regiment, Advanced Camp learn to tie a swiss seat before going down the rappel tower at Fort Knox, Ky., July 18, 2019. | Photo by Dustin Massengill, CST Public Affairs Office.

Army ROTC Cadets stand in formation outside the U.S. Army Cadet Command headquarters building for the “Army ROTC” command photo, Fort Knox, Ky., July 14, 2022. | Photo Provided by Renee Rhodes, Fort Knox Visual Information

Army ROTC Cadets from Norwich University hits mile four of the 16.7-mile march during the Northern Warfare Challenge on February 25 at Grandad Bluff in La Crosse, Wis. Along with a ruck through cold and snow, the day included a 2,500-elevation change, and an uphill SKEDCO drag. | Photo by Sarah Windmueller, U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs| Photo by Sarah Windmueller, U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs

Cadet Jarrett Herndon, Virginia Military Institute, from 3rd Regiment, Advanced Camp, takes on an obstacle at the field leader reaction course at Fort Knox, Ky., June 22, 2023. Cadets work together as a team and take on leadership roles during the FLRC. | Photo by Jaden Whiteman, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office

Cadet Justus Fenn from Olivet Nazarene University reaches the SKEDCO drag with his team during the Northern Warfare Challenge on February 25 at Grandad Bluff in La Crosse, Wis. Along with a ruck through cold and snow, the day included a 2,500-elevation change, and an uphill SKEDCO drag. | Photo by Sarah Windmueller, U.S. Army

Cadet Anneliese Cowles, Seattle University, 3rd Regiment, Advanced Camp, wipes off the viewfinder of the M4 carbine’s scope for the group and zero exercise during Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox, Ky., June 19, 2023. The purpose of group and zero is for Cadets to practice aligning their scope and barrel to perfect their aim at targets before they qualify their weapons later during CST. | Photo by Madelyn Guinn, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office

Cadets from 6th Regiment, Advanced Camp, face the 64-foot rappel tower for their Cadet Summer Training, Fort Knox, Ky., July 1, 2023. Cadets rappel down the tower twice in order to pass the training for CST. | Photo by Erinn Finley, Murray State University, CST Public Affairs Office.

1st Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadet Serena Williams, Minnesota State University, Mankato, moves her body to make sure her gas mask is properly sealed during the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear chamber training at Fort Knox, Ky., June 14, 2023. CBRN training teaches Cadets to perform functions check and build confidence in their protective equipment. | Photo by Jaden Whiteman, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office

Virginia Military Institute Cadets find a moment of rest after completing the Night Land Navigation event during the 1st Brigade Ranger Challenge on October 29, 2021 at Fort Knox, Ky. The 1st Brigade Ranger Army ROTC Challenge runs October 28-30, 2021 and the top two teams will go on to compete at the Sandhurst Military Skills Competition hosted by the U.S. Military Academy – West Point in 2022.

Cadets from 8th Regiment, Advanced Camp, assess their targets during the M4 Qualification course at Fort Knox, Ky., July 13, 2023. This training tests Cadets speed and accuracy on the range. Photos by Connor Kerwin, Carson Newman University, CST Public Affairs Office

Cadet Campell Long, University of Alabama, and Cadet Madison Cappellano, Virginia Military Institue, both from 6th Regiment, Advanced Camp, smile together after having completed the 8-mile ruck march during Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox, Ky., July 14, 2023. The 8-mile ruck march is the Cadets' transition into the second half of their time spent in the field before graduation. | Photo by Sam Mitchell, Murray State University, CST Public Affairs Office.

Cadets in the 3rd Regiment, Advanced Camp, collaborate to accomplish the mission for each station during field leader reaction course, Fort Knox, Ky., June 22, 2023. Through the FLRC, Cadets learn skills that will help them throughout Cadet Summer Training. | Hydia Jackson, Western Kentucky University, CST Public Affairs Office

Cadet Maya Kwarteng, Duquesne University, receives magazines before the application hand-off training exercise during Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox, Ky., June 15, 2023. The application hand-off range is for Cadets to confirm the grouping and zero of their weapons before qualifying them. | Photo by Madelyn Guinn, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office

U.S. Army Cadets go to clean their masks after completing their chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training for Cadet Summer Training, Fort Knox, Ky., June 20, 2023. Cadets went into the chamber filled with CS gas, alongside Maj. Gen. Antonio Munera, Commander of U.S. Army Cadet Command, where they removed their masks and said “happy birthday” to the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. | Erinn Finley, Murray State University, CST Public Affairs Office.

3rd Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadet Haley Higgins, University of Central Missouri, shoot during her weapons qualification at Fort Knox, Ky., June 18, 2023. Cadets must shoot a minimum of 23 of 40 targets in order to pass their weapons qualifications. | Photo by Jaden Whiteman, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office

Cadets from 6th Regiment, Advanced Camp, conduct a gear layout to check off each of the required materials they brought for the summer at Fort Knox, Ky., June 24, 2023. A new regiment arrives every five days, and 6th Regiment is finally here. | Photo by Keaton Silver, University of Mississippi, CST Public Affairs Office

Cadets from 9th Regiment, Advanced Camp, get their target papers checked after shooting at Fort Knox, Ky., July 17, 2023. Group and Zero prepares Cadets for weapons qualification. | Photo by Katie Catterall, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office

Cadet Maggie Whitney, Xavier University, 8th Regiment, Advanced Camp, fires at her targets during the M4 Weapons Qualification course at Fort Knox, Ky., July 13, 2023. This training ensures Cadets can quickly engage targets from several positions. Photos by Connor Kerwin, Carson Newman University, CST Public Affairs Office

Cadets from 6th Regiment, Advanced Camp, complete the 8-mile ruck march during Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox, Ky., July 14, 2023. The 8-mile ruck march is the Cadets' transition into the second half of their time spent in the field before graduation. | Photo by Sam Mitchell, Murray State University, CST Public Affairs Office.

A Cadet from 4th Regiment, Advanced Camp, prepares to jump off the 64-foot rappel tower at Fort Knox, Ky., June 28, 2023. Cadets get over their fears and build each other up during this unique event. | Photo by Keaton Silver, University of Mississippi, CST Public Affairs Office

Army ROTC Cadets from Norwich University hits mile four of the 16.7-mile march during the Northern Warfare Challenge on February 25 at Grandad Bluff in La Crosse, Wis. Along with a ruck through cold and snow, the day included a 2,500-elevation change, and an uphill SKEDCO drag. | Photo by Sarah Windmueller, U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs| Photo by Sarah Windmueller, U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs

Cadets from 1st Regiment, Basic Camp, listen to instruction on camouflage at Fort Knox, Ky., July 16, 2023. This training shows Cadets how to conduct a mission. | Photo by Katie Catterall, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office

Cadets from 6th Regiment, Advanced Camp, complete the 8-mile ruck march during Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox, Ky., July 14, 2023. The 8-mile ruck march is the Cadets' transition into the second half of their time spent in the field before graduation. | Photo by Sam Mitchell, Murray State University, CST Public Affairs Office.

Cadet Jacob Staggs from The University of Texas at El Paso, 2nd Regiment, Basic Camp, works with his team to complete the "Double Culvert" obstacle at Fort Knox, Ky., July 23, 2023. TDC builds Cadets' leadership, teamwork and communication skills. | Katie Catterall, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office

Cadets from 4th Regiment, Advanced Camp, conquer the rappel tower at Fort Knox, Ky., June 28, 2023. Cadets go through the rappel tower and confidence course to incorporate team building exercises during camp. | Photo by Keaton Silver, University of Mississippi, CST Public Affairs Office

8th Brigade Army ROTC Task Force South Ranger Challenge competition, Nov. 4, 2022, Fort Hunter Liggett, California. During the challenge, twelve teams from California and Nevada competed in several events attempting to finish in top spots. The top two teams will continue to compete in the 8th Brigade Ranger Challenge Competition hosted at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in January. | Photo by Kailyn Heck, 8th Brigade HQ Marketing and Digital Media.

Cadets from 6th Regiment, Advanced Camp, complete a series of obstacles meant to be in a low stress environment at the confidence course at Fort Knox, Ky., July 1, 2023. This event is meant to be fun and create team building among the Cadet platoons. | Photo by Keaton Silver, University of Mississippi, CST Public Affairs Office

Cadets from 10th Regiment, Advanced Camp, arrive at Fort Knox, Ky., for Cadet Summer Training, July 15, 2023. This is the final Advanced Camp regiment for Cadet Summer Training 2023. | Photo by Abigail Chipps, West Chester University, CST Public Affairs Office

Cadets from University of California, Santa Barbara complete the first event of the competition, a relay consisting of 200 deadlifts as a team and carrying water jugs, 3 sandbags on a skedco, and kettlebells approximately one-mile, at 8th Brigade Army ROTC Ranger Challenge, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Jan. 26, 2023. Six teams competed in a series of team-based physical events for a chance to be one of the top two teams that will go on to represent the brigade at the Sandhurst Military Skills Competition hosted by the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. | Photo by Kailyn Heck, 8th Brigade Marketing & Digital Media

Cadet Leilah Enoch from the University of Rhode Island holds a board while balancing on another board during a teamwork training course at Fort Knox, Ky., on Mon. June 5, 2023. The Field Leader Reaction Course is an obstacle course designed to test teamwork and critical thinking skills. | Photo by Madelyn Guinn, CST Public Affairs Office

Cadets from 4th Regiment, Advanced Camp, take notes during preliminary marksmanship instruction at Fort Knox, Ky., June 22, 2023. The different lessons at PMI include understanding the basic operations of the M4 Carbine, how to change magazines, proper body positions while firing and the correct way to squeeze the trigger. | Photo by Madelyn Guinn, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office

Cadet Chester was one of the newest additions to the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities Northern Warfare Challenge team. He had a pup-ticularly good day! The first day of the Northern Warfare Challenge took place on February 24 at Ft. McCoy, Wis. During day one of the competition, all teams were tested on their winter survival skills with a written test, a knot tying test, building a fire, and treating a simulated hypothermia patient. | Photo by Sarah Windmueller, U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs

Cadets from 17 teams from 10 different Senior and Junior Military Colleges competed in the 1st Brigade Army ROTC Ranger Challenge, October 28-30, 2021 at Fort Knox, Ky. The second day of competition had the Cadets up early for a 12-mile ruck march before the Night and Day Land Navigation events. Teams of 2-3 Cadets must plot points on a map before heading out to locate their points on the Land Navigation course. The 1st Brigade Ranger Army ROTC Challenge runs October 28-30, 2021 and the top two teams will go on to compete at the Sandhurst Military Skills Competition hosted by the U.S. Military Academy – West Point in 2022.| Photo by Sarah Windmueller, U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs

A Cadet from 6th Regiment, Advanced Camp, throws a 10-pound medicine ball during the Army Combat Fitness Test at Fort Knox, Ky., June 28, 2023. The ACFT measures Cadets physical and mental fitness through a series of six tests. | Photo by Jaden Whiteman, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office

Representatives from universities and organizations rappel off a 64-foot tall tower during their visit to Cadet Summer Training (CST), Fort Knox, Ky., July 13, 2022. The Centers of Influence (COI) visit introduces civilian leaders to Army ROTC and the training Cadets receive at CST. | Photo by Kyle Crawford, U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs

Cadet Teah Peterson from Michigan State University, 9th Regiment, Advanced Camp, gets her gear checked after shooting at Fort Knox, Ky., July 17, 2023. Group and Zero prepares Cadets for weapons qualification. | Photo by Katie Catterall, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office

Cadet Daniele Roberts, University of California, Santa Barbra, 3rd Regiment, Advanced Camp, looks through the scope of the M4 carbine for the group and zero exercise during Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox, Ky., June 19, 2023. The purpose of group and zero is for Cadets to practice aligning their scope and barrel to perfect their aim at targets before they qualify their weapons later during CST. | Photo by Madelyn Guinn, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office

Cadets in 6th Regiment, Advanced Camp, practice rappelling down the 64-foot-rappel tower at Fort Knox, Ky. July 1, 2023. The confidence tower trains Cadets to trust their protective equipment and instruction. |Photo by Hydia Jackson, Western Kentucky University, PAO

Cadets from 1st Regiment, Basic Camp, check in and begin inprocessing at Fort Knox, Ky., June 26, 2023. Basic Camp is a 31-day camp that allows Cadets a chance to see different aspects of the U.S. Army. | Photo by Keaton Silver, University of Mississippi, CST Public Affairs Office

A 2nd Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadet works with his squad to complete an obstacle at the field leader reaction course, Fort Knox, Ky., June 10, 2023. Squad members operate as a team to safely complete simulated missions, which helps them learn how to communicate and function as a cohesive unit during Cadet Summer Training. | Erinn Finley, Murray State University, CST Public Affairs Office.

Cadets from 6th Regiment, Advanced Camp, complete a series of obstacles meant to be in a low stress environment at the confidence course at Fort Knox, Ky., July 1, 2023. This event is meant to be fun and create team building among the Cadet platoons. | Photo by Keaton Silver, University of Mississippi, CST Public Affairs Office

Cadet Gabriel Bui, State University of New York at Oswego, from 3rd Regiment, Advanced Camp, takes on an obstacle at the field leader reaction course at Fort Knox, Ky., June 22, 2023. Cadets work together as a team and take on leadership roles during the FLRC. | Photo by Jaden Whiteman, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office

Cadets of 9th Regiment, Advanced Camp, practiced the fundamentals of throwing grenades at targets. Cadets also learned about different types of grenades, their impacts, and the safety of throwing a grenade. | Photo by 2nd Lt. Courtney Huhta, CST Public Affairs Office

Cadets from 6th Regiment, Advanced Camp, complete a series of obstacles meant to be in a low stress environment at the confidence course at Fort Knox, Ky., July 1, 2023. This event is meant to be fun and create team building among the Cadet platoons. | Photo by Keaton Silver, University of Mississippi, CST Public Affairs Office

A Cadet from the 4th Regiment, Advanced Camp, belays at the rappel tower at Fort Knox, Ky., June 21, 2023. Cadets must go down the practice tower, the walled side of the 64-foot tower, and down the open side of the tower. | Photo by Jaden Whiteman, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office

Cadet Bethany Burke from The Pennsylvania State University, 10th Regiment, Advanced Camp, practices aiming her weapon during preliminary marksmanship instruction at Fort Knox, Ky., July 22, 2023. PMI teaches Cadets the fundamentals of marksmanship before qualification. | Photo by Katie Catterall, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office

Cadet Konya Halle, Pittsburg State, 5th Regiment, Advanced Camp, hurdles an obstacle during the confidence course at Fort Knox, Ky., June 26, 2023. The confidence course consists of a series of obstacles that are designed to challenge the Cadets’ physical abilities and help build their confidence. | Photo by Madelyn Guinn, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office

Cadets from 4th Regiment, Advanced Camp, complete their battle, march, and shoot training, Fort Knox, Ky., June 24, 2023. Battle, march, and shoot is an event that starts out as a four-mile march at Logistics Support Area Baker, and it ends at Schoder's Range. After marching, Cadets prepare to shoot at pop-up targets on Schoder's Range. | Photo by Hydia Jackson, Western Kentucky University, CST Public Affairs Office