FORT KNOX, Ky. — As Cadets from the 1st Regiment, Advanced Camp, climbed Fort Knox’s infamous three hills during the Battle March and Shoot (BMS) on June 13, 2026, each step tested more than their physical endurance. The grueling event challenged the mental toughness and perseverance that many Cadets hope to carry into their future roles as Army officers. Designed to push Cadets beyond their comfort zones, the Battle March and Shoot combines a six-mile uphill ruck march with an accuracy-based marksmanship course, demanding focus under fatigue. The event forces participants to rely on the same resilience and discipline they say [...]

