Overview

Welcome to the 9th Cavalry | 1st Squadron training center. We want to make your brief training process fun, casual, and informative so that you can be a ready, willing and contributing member of our community as soon as possible. Sure the 9th Cav may not be as realistic as lets say the United States Army in terms of phraseology, behavior and overall mood - but we do focus on some core and key skills that do require special attention especially under the rigors of battle and those skills you will learn here today, or over a period of time. Remember the day you stop learning is the day you fail as a soldier - Chin Up, Stand Tall, and be confident in all that you do!

Our training program consists of 4 stages, kind of like you'd see in other virtual training units. Sure we dont have bootcamp or anything crazy but we do expect you to know how to conduct yourself as a mature, responsible and mature member of a functioning unit.

Phase 1: Orientation - Is where you will learn the Unit's expectations, rules and information about the mods we use. You will receive your shoulder patch which all members take pride in wearing, it is shown on our vehicles, webpages, teamspeak and even our flags at each of our FOBs! As a recruit, earning your patch will be the first step in your journey as a member of the 9th Cav!

Phase 2: Communications Training - We use multiple kinds of short and long range radios. Here you will learn how to use these radios and how to speak over the airwaves in a clear, calculated manner that will aide in the success of our missions. Communication is key and you will be expected to know the procedures that are in play so that we all can communicate in a way that is to the benefit of every member of our unit.

Phase 3: Specialization - You probably will ask at some point, what do I want to do as a soldier of the 9th Cav. Well there are many options and you do not have to be stuck in a boring (to you) role your whole career. Here you will choose one of the major roles in a fire team, join the recon troop and learn how to use some of the latest cutting edge technology in the field of gathering information, or maybe logistics and deposal is your thing...maybe you'll consider becoming an engineer...There are many options, it is up to you to voice what role you wish to take on!

Phase 4: Mission Qualification Training (MQT) - You will prove your worth and training has paid off by taking the skills you learned to battle in an official operation. Here you will work with a team of soldiers and become an official member of our unit. Your Squad Leader must approve you for graduation so make sure you are confident and able to do each task required of you to the best of your ability. Never hesistate to ask questions and remember to have fun.

Once you complete each of the 4 phases of training you are given the rank of Private and are considered a full time and active member to the Unit. Your hardwork will benefit all that we do in the coming future so make sure you keep your witts amongst you at all times!