All hands on deck!
Pre-Orientation is officially underway in Buzzards Bay, with just six short days until this year’s cadet candidates arrive. The Cadre have moved in, and they’re already fired up for the weeks ahead.

The regimental staff kicked things off this morning at 0545 with a PT test, which included a one-mile run, push-ups, and sit-ups. Squad leaders and senior staff use this time before Orientation not just to meet the academy’s high standards—but to exceed them.

After PT, everyone headed to breakfast, and from there, the Cadre hit the ground running. Today’s schedule was packed with meetings, drill, and company bonding time. Pre-O is a crucial opportunity for squad leaders and senior staff to get to know each other, build trust, and form a leadership team capable of meeting challenges head-on and training others to succeed.

The energy is high, the expectations are higher, and the Cadre are ready for whatever comes next.