Instruction includes identifying terrain features, determining grid coordinates, determining elevation, measuring distance, using a lensatic compass. First aid covers treatment for bleeding, shock, fractures, heat and cold injuries, and other preventive medicine procedures. Academic classes meet two hours per week. Leadership laboratory meets every other week for four hours with one weekend field training exercise. Optional activities include participation in Ranger Challenge, Cadet Club, Raider Club, Color Guard, and physical fitness training.
Academic classes meet two hours per week.
Optional activities include participation in Ranger Challenge, Cadet Club, Raider Club, Color Guard, and physical fitness training. Approval of Department Chair. A five week summer camp conducted at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The student receives pay, travel, lodging, and most meal costs are defrayed by the Army. The environment is rigorous, and is similar to Army Basic Training.