The training program is designed to inspire students to become outstanding leaders with a sound understanding of traditional leadership values. At Camp Challenge, students are trained to lead and develop their officer leadership potential. Training at Camp Challenge Training at Camp Challenge is built around small unit tactical training because it is the best vehicle for developing the cadet s potential to serve as a commissioned officer. Cadets gain individual confidence through accomplishment of tough training. Platoon competition then develops the collective cohesion from these individual performances.
Training is sequenced in a logical, building-block manner.
Operation Pathfinder focuses on individual skills as a precursor to learning unit skills. Cadets learn basic military skills in order to function as a small unit member. Operation Gunfighter centers on weapons training where the cadet learns basic weapons skills necessary for progression to squad tactics. Training begins with mechanical training, progresses through fundamentals of firing, the weaponeer device, shot grouping, zero, and practice record firing. Cadets also receive familiarization training on other primary individual and squad level weapons.