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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Cadet Reyes, Claremont Mckenna College Golden Lions Battalion, completing the One-Rope Bridge event on the first day of 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 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 5th Regiment, Advanced Camp check to make sure they arrive to Cadet Summer Training with the required items at Fort Knox, Ky., June 20, 2023. Today marks the start of Advanced Camp for 5th Regiment Cadets. | Keaton Silver, University of Mississippi, CST Public Affairs Office

Cadets, 4th Regiment, Advanced Camp conduct the Army combat fitness test at Fort Knox, Ky., June 19, 2023. The ACFT is comprised of six tests including the three-repetition max deadlift, the standing power throw, hand-release pushups, sprint-drag-carry, plank and two-mile run. | Photo by Jaden Whiteman, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office

Cadets of 3rd Regiment, Advanced Camp, put their knowledge of marksmanship to the test during the Battle, March, and Shoot exercise at Fort Knox, Ky., June 19, 2023. After qualifying with the M4 rifle, Cadets use their skills to shoot at targets right after a four-mile ruck to simulate a tactical environment. | Photo by Keaton Silver, University of Mississippi, CST Public Affairs Office

Cadets from 6th Regiment, Advanced Camp, conduct grenade training at Fort Knox, Ky, July 9, 2023. Warrior Skills helps cadets practice and prepare for their next event which is the graded situational training exercise. | Photo by Danielle Smith, Ohio University, CST Public Affairs Office

1st Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadet Serena Williams, Minnesota State University, Mankato, seals her gas mask 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

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 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

Cadets at 8th Brigade Army ROTC Ranger Challenge, Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., Feb. 18-21, 2026. Thirty-four teams from across Alaska, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington 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 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 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 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

Cadet Alexander Barch from 5th Regiment, Advanced Camp, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, rushes through the sprint-drag-carry event of his Army combat fitness test, Fort Knox, Ky., June 24, 2023. Cadets complete this test and earn points as part of their Cadet Summer Training. | Erinn Finley, Murray State University, CST Public Affairs Office.

Cadets in 4th Regiment, Advanced Camp, receive Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear training at Fort Knox, Ky., June 30, 2023.The Cadets were instructed how to utilize protective gear before they entered the CBRN confidence chamber. | Hydia Jackson, Western Kentucky 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

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, prepares to rappel down the walled side of the 64-foot tower 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 Tiffany Jones, Georgia Southern University, 3rd Regiment, Advanced Camp, looks through the scope of the M4 carbine during the Engagement Skills Trainer at Fort Knox, Ky., June 18, 2023. The EST allows Cadets to practice proper firing positions and changing magazines before qualifying their weapons later during Cadet Summer Training. | Photo by Madelyn Guinn, Ball 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 Laura Hart, from William & Mary, grabs a target before starting her weapons training at George Blair Range at Fort Knox, June 16, 2019. | Photo by Jodi Moffett, 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 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

3rd Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadets reunite with their families for the first time since they began their 35-day training at Fort Knox, Ky., July 8, 2022. Cadets spent the day with their families before they graduated and became one step closer to commissioning as Second Lieutenants. | Photo by Jackson Huston, CST Public Affairs Office

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 in 4th Regiment, Advanced Camp, receive Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear training at Fort Knox, Ky., June 30, 2023.The Cadets were instructed how to utilize protective gear before they entered the CBRN confidence chamber. | Hydia Jackson, Western Kentucky University, CST Public Affairs Office

U.S. Army ROTC Cadet Yousef Elquza, 1st Regiment, Advanced Camp, of Idaho State University, acts as a belay for a fellow cadet at Fort Knox, Ky., June 6, 2023. | Photo by Madelyn Guinn, CST Public Affairs Office

U.S. Army ROTC Cadet Andrew Thierry, 1st Regiment, Advanced Camp, of Northern Illinois practices rappelling down the 20-foot incline wall at Fort Knox, Ky., June 6, 2023. | Photo by Madelyn Guinn, CST Public Affairs Office

Cadets of 7th Regiment, Advanced Camp, complete missions during Field Training Exercise (FTX) II: Grizzly - the final FTX of Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox, Ky., July 23, 2022. Cadets rotate leadership positions and are evaluated on their decision-making, quick reaction, and response to Opposing Forces (OPFOR). | Photo by 2nd Lt. Courtney Huhta, CST Public Affairs Office

U.S. Army Cadet rappels down the 20-foot incline wall during Advanced Camp at Fort Knox, Ky., June 6, 2023. The incline wall prepares Cadets for the 64-foot rappel tower. | Photo by Hydia Jackson, 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

Cadet Anneliese Christie from the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, 1st Regiment, Basic Camp undergoes training on how to react to indirect fire 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

Cadet Natalie Kline, from the University of Hawaii, waits with fellow Cadets to begin her weapons training at George Blair Range at Fort Knox, June 16, 2019. | Photo by Jodi Moffett, CST Public Affairs Office

A Cadet from 5th Regiment, Advanced Camp, crawls backwards 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 in 4th Regiment, Advanced Camp, receive Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear training at Fort Knox, Ky., June 30, 2023.The Cadets were instructed how to utilize protective gear before they entered the CBRN confidence chamber. | Hydia Jackson, Western Kentucky University, CST Public Affairs Office

Cadets in 4th Regiment, Advanced Camp, receive Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear training at Fort Knox, Ky., June 30, 2023.The Cadets were instructed how to utilize protective gear before they entered the CBRN confidence chamber. | Hydia Jackson, Western Kentucky University, CST Public Affairs Office