WPAOG Parent Handbook 2018-19

38 PLEBE YEAR Cadet Basic Training — CBT New cadets are enrolled in Military Development 100 (MD100) Cadet Basic Training. This is a complex, demanding progression of sequenced training requirements and events, which form the foundation for all future instruction at the United States Military Academy. It trains, instructs, inspires, and transitions new cadets from civilians and soldiers to cadets and future officers and begins to inculcate the fundamental military skills and values necessary to develop officers as leaders of character strongly committed to military service. The purpose of CBT: • Provide leadership opportunities for upper class cadets that will further prepare them to serve as leaders of character in their role as commissioned officers and ensure all cadets are prepared for future basic officer requirements and the military, physical, and character program goals. The objectives of CBT: • Demonstrate familiarity in the military skills, knowledge, and physical fitness requisite for duty in the Corps of Cadets. • Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of duty. • Develop a growing sense of confidence and self-discipline, and fundamental time-management skills. • Demonstrate the ability to function effectively under pressure, individually and as part of a team. • Know and adhere to the prescribed standards of conduct expected of aspiring Army professionals. • Understand the meaning of the New Cadet Oath taken on Reception Day. • Be prepared to join the Corps on Acceptance Day and initiate academic, military, and physical education on the first day of classes. Fourth-class cadets are trained and evaluated in the practical application of military, physical, and character training tasks, and have completed all military training graduation requirements prior to the end of their first class summer. MD Grades Fourth-class cadets receive one MD Grade each for the fall and spring term. Military Program Progress for Fourth-Class Year Fourth-class cadets must achieve an MPSC of 1.70 by the end of fourth-class year. Cadets who do not are considered deficient in the Military Program and will be recommended to the Academic Board for action.