Fort Knox, Ky. – Cadets assigned to Charlie Company, 5th Regiment, Advanced Camp, left no one behind as they took on the engagement skills trainer at Cadet Summer Training, June 29, 2025. The EST requires Cadets to fire at virtual shooting targets to demonstrate a basic understanding of their weapons, ammunition and skills needed to accurately hit a target. They will put this practice to the test later in CST when they attempt to perfect their aim at group and zero and then qualify with their M4 carbines. Individually, the Cadets share a range of skills and experiences. Many of them [...]
FORT KNOX, Kentucky – Cadets with 9th Regiment, Advanced Camp, take a virtual step toward their marksmanship qualification through completion of the Engagement Skills Trainer on Fort Knox, July 15, 2024. A virtual shooting simulator, EST allows Cadets to practice their fundamental skills in firing their M4 Carbine in a controlled indoor environment before engaging in live fire at the range. Groups of Cadets practice their shooting positions as they wait to be tested. With this time to practice, Cadets are also given the opportunity to converse with each other, giving out advice and reassurance for the exercise to come. [...]