How 8,000 new Army officers are trained at Fort Knox

"Every summer, nearly 8,000 college students from across the country head to Fort Knox, Kentucky, for Cadet Summer Training - the largest annual training event for the US Army. The program is divided into two camps: Basic Camp, a 30-day introduction for students exploring ROTC, and Advanced Camp, a grueling 36-day assessment that determines whether contracted cadets can graduate and commission as Army officers."

"During their time at Cadet Summer Training, the cadets participate in field training exercises, obstacle course, gas-chamber immersion, 60-foot rappels, and more. Business Insider spent four days inside Fort Knox observing both camps to see firsthand what it takes to complete these training events - and to hear from cadets about why they chose this path of military service."

Nearly 8,000 college students attend Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, each summer. The program represents the US Army's largest annual training event. The program divides into Basic Camp, a 30-day introduction for students exploring ROTC, and Advanced Camp, a grueling 36-day assessment that determines whether contracted cadets can graduate and commission as Army officers. Cadets undergo field training exercises, obstacle courses, gas-chamber immersion, 60-foot rappels, and other demanding tasks. The training evaluates physical, tactical, and leadership readiness. Many cadets pursue the program to earn commissioning and begin military service.

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