The Cadet Tactical Skills Training Course (CTSTC) is Camp Liberty's premier winter field training experience, conducted each year during the week between Christmas and New Year's. Designed exclusively for graduates of Cadet Basic Training, this challenging one-week program allows returning Cadets to sharpen their tactical skills, strengthen their leadership abilities, and experience realistic cold-weather field operations.

 

Training is conducted almost entirely outdoors in a disciplined military training environment. Camp Liberty becomes the classroom as Cadets live, train, and operate in the field throughout the week. Participants sleep in tents, prepare or heat many of their meals in the field using military rations and field cooking techniques, and complete progressively more demanding tactical missions that test their decision-making, teamwork, and resilience.

 

Under the guidance of experienced military and civilian instructors, Cadets build confidence while developing practical skills used by military units during field operations. Every exercise is designed to reinforce leadership, adaptability, problem-solving, and the ability to perform effectively under challenging winter conditions.

Areas of Training

• Cold-weather field operations

• Winter survival and shelter construction

• Tactical movement and patrolling

• Land navigation in day and night conditions

• Fieldcraft and camouflage techniques

• Fire building and field cooking

• Mission planning and execution

• Team leadership and communication

• Mental resilience and stress management

• Problem-solving under realistic field conditions

 

One of the most rewarding aspects of CTSTC is the opportunity for returning Cadets to reunite with their former Battle Buddies, train alongside fellow graduates, and mentor newer Cadets while continuing to build lasting friendships within the Camp Liberty community.

 

Whether preparing for future advanced Camp Liberty programs or simply seeking another challenging military training experience, the Cadet Tactical Skills Training Course offers an unforgettable week of adventure, leadership development, and practical field training during Camp Liberty's annual Winter Training season.