FTX Field Training Exercises

Quarterly the Brady Battalion goes on field training exercises at JBLM to improve their Army readiness.

Cadets carrying weighted stretcher

Day and Night Land Navigation

The Fall Quarter’s FTX introduced Cadets to warrior skills in a field environment. On day one, Cadets conducted day and night land navigation and received instruction on weapons systems, radio operations, and movement formations.

Cadet giving instructions

Those warrior skills classes emphasized the importance of safety, communication, and teamwork.

Cadets on field w/ mock injured soldier

Row of Cadets outside chalked line

On day two, Cadets applied these skills during force-on-force paintball training, focusing on formations, communication, and decision-making.

Cadet behind wall googles

Cadet crouched behind tree googles

Cadet w/ goggles facing others outdoors

The Fall Quarter’s FTX built Cadets’ confidence, strengthened teamwork, and built a solid foundation for the Winter Quarter’s STX lanes.

Cadets standing outside large group