Military Training
Upon arriving to the Prep School Cadet Candidates go through an 18 day Basic Military Training -BMT. Training focuses on teaching basic military history, drill & ceremonies, customs & courtesies, uniform wear and physical fitness. After BMT cadet candidates go right into academics.
Throughout the year military training time is reserved every weekday in the afternoon after academics, usually about an hour. It is used at the discretion of the Prep School commander, the squadron commanders or the cadet candidate flight commanders. Activities range from guest speakers, drill or parade practice, to room inspections.
At the end of the school year cadet candidates go through a 3 day high intensity field training exercise. FTX focuses on teamwork and utilizing knowledge and leadership experience gained over the previous 10 months.
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