Before one can run, they must first learn to crawl, and learning squad movements and formations is one of the first steps in becoming a proficient military leader. For MSI’s and II’s, the training acts as a catalyst for which to build upon, while for MSIII’s their leadership is honed and developed further, strengthening not only their tactical skills, but leadership qualities as well.

Cadet Captain Lawrence and Cadet Lachappelle go over basic squad movements.

Cadet Captain Carter

Cadet Fulkerson prepares to move his squad to the training area.

Cadet Hoette listens while the lab instructor describes basic unit tasks.

Cadet Rice watches her Lab instructor before taking control of her squad.

Cadets often practice drills on the south lawn of campus, allowing a wide area for which to execute assigned tasks.

Cadet Motley, although a nursing cadet, receives the same training as a cadet wishing to branch infantry. A well rounded leader must be proficient in all fields as Cadet Motley often proves.

Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Basile monitors the training of his battalion, addressing areas of weakness, while bolstering unit morale.

Cadet Duke performs a basic buddy team rush maneuver.

Cadet Routte from Elizabethtown is an accounting major who enjoys high academic achievement.

Cadets move from the Diddle Arena assembly area or AA, to the designated training site.

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