BASIC CAMP

**BASIC CAMP** is an introductory military training program designed primarily for college students interested in joining the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) in the United States. Established to provide essential foundational skills, Basic Camp typically takes place during the summer at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The course covers basic soldiering skills, leadership development, and team-building exercises, preparing cadets who did not participate in ROTC during their first two college years to enter advanced ROTC training. Over the years, Basic Camp has played a vital role in commissioning well-prepared officers into the U.S. Army by instilling discipline, confidence, and core military values.