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Cadet Field Training (CFT) is a 4-week event conducted at West Point during their Cadet Summer Training (CST) Cycle. The purpose of CFT is to integrate ROTC Cadets into the West Point Corps of Cadets during CST, where they will train on Individual and collective small unit tasks. Only contracted Cadets are eligible to attend CFT.
The benefit of this program is two-fold. One, this is an incredible training opportunity for less experienced ROTC Cadets to fully immerse themselves into Army training and operations for an extended period of time. Two, this is a great opportunity to integrate ROTC and West Point Cadets before they are commissioned together into the officer corps.
Each summer approximately 130 ROTC Cadets are integrated into the Corps of Cadets for this event at about a rate of 1 ROTC Cadet per Corps of Cadets Platoon. The ROTC Cadets chosen to participate in CFT are representatives of Cadet Command to the United States Military Academy (USMA) and should reflect the highest standards of ROTC.
"Cadet Field Training was one of the most enriching experiences during my time as a cadet. I got the opportunity to reaffirm and practice all the knowledge and skills I learned at Clemson, as well learn new ones that will be essential to my time in the Army. I also got the chance to immerse myself in the full scope of the Army lifestyle, from flying around in a Blackhawk helicopter to living close quarters with forty other cadets in the barracks. But most importantly, I got the chance to work with and learn from cadets around the country, the soldiers and officers of the 101st Airborne Division, and some of the highest ranking military personnel in the country at West Point, all of whom gave fantastic advice and pointers on going about the military lifestyle."
- CDT Fleming, Patrick
"The summer after my ML 2 year I had the opportunity to attend West Point's Cadet Field Training. This 30-day training exercise was at Camp Buckner Military Reservation, just several miles away from the West Point Campus. The training curriculum consisted of many different disciplines including land navigation, rifle marksmanship, and battle drills. The highlights of the training were getting to shoot a Howitzer, as well as getting to ride in a Blackhawk helicopter during one of our training missions. "
- CDT Debell, Curtis
"Cadet Field Training helped give me confidence in my ability to lead and learn through hands on experiences and training exercises you practice throughout the year at Clemson but in a large scale environment. I had the opportunity to experience many things I otherwise would not have had to opportunity to experience during the school year such as riding in a helicopter, an 11 day FTX, a Water Obstacle Course, and meeting and working with cadets from West Point and other Universities. This opportunity is one I would recommend to all cadets for the experience and knowledge you will leave with."
- CDT Sharp, Andrew
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