New cadets assemble ‛Tent City’ as they prepare for their final FTX

More than 1,200 new cadets descended on Lake Frederick during March Out on Aug. 3 to assemble their tents, bivouacs and organize their equipment in preparation for the remaining key Soldier skills tests as part of their final Field Training Exercise that includes Mountaineering, Leader Reaction Course and the Long Gray Line Starts Here event. Additionally, they will take part in Wellness/Character Day, recreational sports, talent shows and an awards ceremony. Following this FTX, the new cadets will march 12 miles back to the U.S. Military Academy on Monday and officially join the Corps of Cadets during the Acceptance Day Parade Saturday. (Photo by Jorge Garcia/PV)

More than 1,200 new cadets descended on Lake Frederick during March Out on Aug. 3 to assemble their tents, bivouacs and organize their equipment in preparation for the remaining key Soldier skills tests as part of their final Field Training Exercise that includes Mountaineering, Leader Reaction Course and the Long Gray Line Starts Here event. Additionally, they will take part in Wellness/Character Day, recreational sports, talent shows and an awards ceremony. Following this FTX, the new cadets will march 12 miles back to the U.S. Military Academy on Monday and officially join the Corps of Cadets during the Acceptance Day Parade Saturday. (Photo by Jorge Garcia/PV)

More than 1,200 new cadets descended on Lake Frederick during March Out on Aug. 3 to assemble their tents, bivouacs and organize their equipment in preparation for the remaining key Soldier skills tests as part of their final Field Training Exercise that includes Mountaineering, Leader Reaction Course and the Long Gray Line Starts Here event. Additionally, they will take part in Wellness/Character Day, recreational sports, talent shows and an awards ceremony. Following this FTX, the new cadets will march 12 miles back to the U.S. Military Academy on Monday and officially join the Corps of Cadets during the Acceptance Day Parade Saturday. (Photo by Jorge Garcia/PV)