Basic Camp
When:
Either summer between MS1 and 2 year or MS 2 and 3 year. Typically 32 days long.
Location:
Fort Knox, Kentucky
Info:
- Mandatory for cadets joining their MS3 year.
- Not mandatory, but strongly recommended for cadets joining their MS2 year
- Not mandatory for cadets who join their MS1 year, but may be recommended by cadre if they consistently struggle in class and lab
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Basically an over view of everything learned in MS1 and 2 year.
Advanced Camp
When:
Summer between MS3 and MS4 year. Typically 45 days long.
Location:
Fort Knox, Kentucky
Info:
- Mandatory
- This is where you get tested on everything you’ve learned throughout your 3 years in ROTC
- You will get leadership rotations and cadre will judge how you do under pressure.
If you fail, you will have to return after your MS4 year. If you fail again, you cannot commission as an Officer.
