Emphasis is hands on, outdoor training with rapid, constructive feedback to you. Above all else, Camp Challenge is a leadership experience. The training program is designed to inspire you to become an outstanding leader with a sound understanding of traditional leadership values. You will gain individual confidence from completing the tough training. Platoon competition then develops a collective team cohesion.
Training is sequenced in a logical, building-block manner.
A tiered approach is used which allows for an ideal flow of training for each regiment. Operation Pathfinder focuses on individual skills as a precursor to learning unit skills. You learn basic military skills in order to function as a small unit member. Operation Gunfighter centers on weapons training where you learn 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.