Why would West Point cadets be at duty stations like Fort Leonard Wood and Fort Hood?

SPC Richard Skeen — Sat, 30 Sep 2017 17:14:01 -0400

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 30 at 2017 8:14 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 30 Sep 2017 20:14:57 -0400

They go to bases during the summer to eat a better understanding of the Army and how it runs. They are generally paired up with a LT or a CPT who show them the ropes.

Response by CPT Andrew Wright made Sep 30 at 2017 9:03 PM

CPT Andrew Wright — Sat, 30 Sep 2017 21:03:33 -0400

Used to be called Cadet Troop Leadership Training-might have a new name now. They embed with an active Army unit to learn what the real Army is like. Many of the cadets are also sent to semi-high speed schools during the Summer months like Airborne, Air Assault, etc.

Response by SPC Richard Skeen made Sep 30 at 2017 10:00 PM

SPC Richard Skeen — Sat, 30 Sep 2017 22:00:49 -0400

I think they enjoyed being embedded with Active Duty in the Summer

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 1 at 2017 7:30 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 07:30:12 -0400

CTLT and some other similar training programs that USMA and USACC offer

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Oct 1 at 2017 9:20 AM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 09:20:20 -0400

It is part of a summer training program where they shadow PLs in active duty units for some OTJ learning

Response by SGT Larry Michael Bleckler II made Oct 2 at 2017 11:22 PM

SGT Larry Michael Bleckler II — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 23:22:31 -0400

Experience and training in their field of work, I was stationed at Ft. Lewis, Wa. and I trained cadets and officers in my field of expertise.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2017 1:32 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 13:32:33 -0400

I remember seeing lots of cadets at Fr Campbell, KY years ago and never really thought much of it. I was a PFC at the time believing I knew way more how the Army works than any cadet.

Today, knowing a lot more than then, it's necessary for the learning process for cadets to visit those bases.

Their learning never stops, hence the new LT Motor Officer or Supply Officer. They get put into those positions to learn the ropes, so to speak. It's up to the NCO Corps to teach them what we know about our field of expertise.

Yeah, one day they'll be in command, and if you want a good commander, teach them young and teach them well.

Response by SFC James Heath made Oct 15 at 2017 4:18 PM

SFC James Heath — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 16:18:44 -0400

In the beginning years only the very best out of West Point were selected as engineers. These cadets are going through a pre-commissioning course at the Engineer Training School.