AIR FORCE ACADEMY — The 2028 class of the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) has begun their training in Jacks Valley.
Dylan Smit
The class began their military careers last month during In-Processing Day (I-Day).
New class at Air Force Academy begins military career
According to USAFA, this is the second part of basic cadet training. There is a 3,300-acre march to the training complex.
Dylan Smit
Once the cadets arrive, they set up a tent camp and prepare for two weeks of intensive military training.
Dylan Smit
The cadets then complete the following:
- The obstacle course
- The Leadership Response Course – Basic Cadets Solve Problems and Overcome Obstacles
- The Confidence Course – Basic Cadets Overcome Challenging Obstacles
- The Assault Course – Basic Cadets go through combat-like situations
- Training in Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (CBRNE)
- Self Aid Buddy Care (SABC) – basic first aid
- Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM) – small arms training
Dylan Smit
According to USAFA, other groups use Jacks Valley for combat survival and weapons training.
Justin R.Pacheco
Last year, leaders said one of Jacks Valley’s goals is to challenge cadets to push themselves beyond their limits.
Air Force Academy cadets undergo their toughest training yet
For more information about Jacks Valley, visit the USAFA website.
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