Class of 2026 and 2027 Cadets participated in Lane 7 of Cadet Leadership Development Training, or CLDT, on July 30 near Range 16.
Over the course of two weeks, Firsties and Cows expand their leadership competency with this capstone military and leadership training. CLDT offers cadets an ability to train their tactical, leadership and decision-making skills under stress, and under real-life training scenarios.
Lane 7 is a combination of offense and defense strategy to attack or protect a Mout Site and the areas around it. The cadets are graded and critiqued on their performance throughout the mission.
(Photo by Eric S. Bartelt / USMA PAO-VI)
Preparing Future Leaders Cadets at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York, engaged in leadership development exercises on July 30, 2025. The rigorous training aimed to sharpen their tactical abilities, leadership qualities, and decision-making skills through high-stress, real-world scenarios. Credit: Eric Bartelt, U.S. Military Academy at West Point
