Just thought I would pass this along, this was posted for the cadets at my son's battalion, some here might find it interesting information.
MSI’s, MSII’s and Leaders,
The instructions for CIET have been published, in an effort to keep the Bn informed of upcoming events and to give a sense of predictability for the future please read the following carefully. All contracted MSI’s going into their MSII year in the Fall that have not attended Basic training/AIT are will be required to attend Cadet Initial Entry Training this summer between June and August (exceptions will be on a case by case basis). MSII’s that are considered Lateral Entry cadets (meaning cadets that have not completed all 4 semesters of MSI and MSII years are also eligible, and finally any MSI or MSII that wants to volunteer. I need this information back by Monday at the latest to submit this information to Brigade. PL’s & PSG’s I am asking for your assistance in this tasking, this is also the type of thing platoon leadership needs to track and be able to talk about at training meetings. If you have any questions please ask, I am attaching below some information about CIET for general knowledge. This is a great opportunity to get some of the best training the army has to offer and will greatly augment the on-campus instruction you receive.
Thank you.
Cadet Initial Entry Training (CIET) Course
The Cadet Initial Entry Training Course is opportunity training, beginning during Cadet Summer Training 2015, for rising college Freshmen and Sophomores, graduate degree programs, and high school graduates attending one of five military junior colleges, to experience world-class leadership training. Cadets develop new skills, experience personal growth and awareness, and become qualified for enrollment in the Advanced Course (MSIII and MSIV year) of Army ROTC that ultimately leads to a commission as an Army Officer. Training is conducted 26 of 28 days at CIET. Cadets will have two days off, usually on Sunday, when they will be allowed to take advantage of the numerous MWR facilities on post and religious services, essentially to experience life on an Army installation.
Conducted at Fort Knox, Kentucky, the Cadet Initial Entry Training Course's main focus is to develop leadership skills and discipline through exposure to interactive personal and group experiences. Cadets are introduced to the "Soldierization" experience as the learn many of the basic Soldier sills that set the U.S. Army apart from civilian colleagues. Army Drill Sergeants and cadre from universities across the nation play key roles in the Cadet experience as they provide guidance and mentorship while evaluating and providing feedback to Cadets who lead themselves through the daily training rigors.
Through this experience, Cadets learn how and when to lead others and the importance of teamwork in accomplishing a common goal. More importantly, they are taught the values and ethos of an Army officer. Training is sequenced in a logical building-block manner, which allows an ideal flow of training for each company. Training is organized into four phases. The training program includes:
Soldier First Phase– a three-day indoctrination designed to introduce the Cadets to the U.S. Army. The underpinning premise is that in order to be a good leader, you must first understand what it means to be a Soldier. Upon arrival, the Cadets are introduced to the same standards as initial entry trainees by the Army’s professional NCO Corps--specifically the Drill Sergeants. The Cadets learn how to wear the uniform, are introduced to the Army Physical Fitness Program, and are taught the basics of Drill and Ceremony. Upon completion of the Soldier First Phase the Cadets participate in a Guidon Ceremony where they are formally assigned into platoons with a subordinate Cadet chain of command.
Warrior Leader Phase– covers adventure training, which builds both Cadet self-confidence and unit esprit-de-corps. Additionally, Cadets learn basic military skills in order to function as a small unit member. Training includes: Teamwork Development Course, Rappelling, Water Survival, Stream Crossing, Troop Leading Procedures, Drill and Ceremonies, Heavy Weapons, the Hand Grenade Assault Course, Road Marches, Basic Rifle Marksmanship, Map Reading, Land Navigation, Orienteering, Squad Tactics, and, of course, physical fitness.
Bold Leader (LDX) Phase– is the course’s four-day LDX “Capstone Exercise.” Cadets are exposed to autonomous squad level operations where cadre assess the Cadets’ leadership ability in a physically and emotionally stressful field environment. Cadets will experience event-oriented leadership training opportunities such as rock climbing and high ropes courses, squad tactics and paintball, survival training, and water operations. There are also many unexpected leadership situational training exercises Cadets encounter during the four-day period.
Future Leader Phase– as the final phase of CIET, Cadets will reinforce and share their learning experience through small group reflection, final counseling, family day, and the graduation ceremony. The afternoon before graduation is a “Family Day” where families and friends are briefed about the course and allowed to spend the afternoon with Cadets.
Typical Training Day
0500 Wake up
0530-0630 PT
0630-0800 Breakfast/hygiene/barracks maintenance
0800-1200 Training
1200-1300 Lunch and movement integrated
1300-1700 Training
1700-1730 Movement to barracks
1730-1830 Dinner
1830-2000 Reinforcement time/Counseling/Additional Training
2000-2100 Cadet Troop Leading Procedures/Barracks Maintenance
2100-2200 Hygiene/Cadet Time
2200 Lights out
