The Cadet Leadership Lab provides an opportunity for students from all walks of life to participate in military training and greatly enhance their leadership abilities. In addition, the training prepares cadets for Advanced Camp, which they attend the summer following their junior year. Every semester at Western is packed with events and training. Leadership Labs meet weekly, where students are mentally and physically challenged. Third year students also teach classes, after given proper guidance, and are active participants in several other aspects of training.
Cadets hone their skills in everything from small unit tactics to first aid during leadership labs.
Our rappel clinics prove to rid many students of their fear of heights as they complete their first bound down a forty foot rappel tower. The Combat Water Survival Test develops confidence as cadets plunge into the water from a three meter drop and swim ten meters with weapon overhead. Basic Rifle Marksmanship teaches cadets the skills required to fire a live M16 rifle.