Warrior Forge is the most important training event for an Army ROTC cadet or National Guard officer candidate. The 35-day camp incorporates a wide range of subjects designed to develop and evaluate leadership ability. The challenges are rigorous and demanding, both mentally and physically, and test intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and stamina. These challenges provide a new perspective on an individuals ability to perform exacting tasks and to make difficult decisions demanding situations.The camp places each cadet and officer candidate in a variety of leadership positions, many of which simulate stressful combat situations, and in each position he or she is evaluated by platoon tactical officers and noncommissioned officers. In addition to providing their leadership ability, cadets and officer candidates must meet established standards in physical fitness, weapons training, communication, combat patrols and demonstrate their ability in many more military skills. Cadets and officer candidates must excel at camp to be competitive to receive an Army commission.
