Jack's Valley

From USAFA Folklore

Jack's Valley is a 3,300-acre training complex on the grounds of the United States Air Force Academy used for military field training.

[edit] Basic Cadet Training

Although the area is used year round by various military units and some civilian groups, the primary use of Jack's Valley is during the second half of Basic Cadet Training (BCT) each summer, when the basic cadets train in a field encampment environment. The new cadets march to and from Jack's Valley, and while they are there, undergo one of the most physically demanding parts of their training at the Academy.

While at Jack's Valley, basic cadets complete the Obstacle Course; the Leadership Reaction Course; the Confidence Course; and the Assault Course. They also compete in the Big Bad Basic competition using pugil sticks.

[edit] Other uses

Different areas within Jack's Valley are used for the Global Engagement and Field Engineering Readiness Laboratory programs.

[edit] Who was Jack?

Jack was a badass.