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Cadet Professional Development Training (CPDT) offers Cadets approximately 4,000 training opportunities annually to enhance their skills prior to commissioning as second lieutenants. CPDT includes Cadet Troop Leader Training (CTLT), Cadet Internships, and the Nurse Summer Training Program (NSTP), Opposition Forces (OPFOR), Basic Camp MSIII Leader, and Cadet Advanced Individual Training (CAIT).

Most Cadets who participate in these opportunities complete them as follow-on training after graduating from Cadet Summer Training (CST) at Fort Knox.

The Cadet Troop Leader Training (CTLT) program is a summer opportunity for Army ROTC cadets to gain real-world leadership experience by shadowing a lieutenant in an active-duty Army unit. Cadets typically spend 3–4 weeks at a U.S. or overseas military installation, where they observe and participate in daily operations, planning, and decision-making. CTLT gives cadets a firsthand look at the responsibilities of a junior officer and helps them better understand Army life, unit structure, and leadership expectations. It is usually available to cadets between their junior and senior years.

The Cadet Internship Program gives Cadets the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in specialized Army career fields while still in college. These internships are typically offered during the summer, between Junior and Senior year, and pairs Cadets with active-duty units, government agencies, or research facilities to build technical skills, leadership abilities, and professional networks. Some of the internships available are: The Chaplaincy Internship Program, Intelligence & Security Command Internship Program, Engineer Internship Program, Research Internship Program.

The Nursing Summer Training Program (NSTP) offers Army ROTC nursing cadets a unique, hands-on clinical experience during a four-week summer rotation. Cadets are assigned to Army medical facilities across the United States and Germany, where they train under the guidance of experienced Army Nurse Corps officers.

NSTP introduces cadets to the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) and the professional responsibilities of an Army Nurse Corps officer. Through one-on-one clinical training, cadets sharpen their nursing skills, enhance their problem-solving abilities, and gain valuable exposure to military healthcare operations. This immersive experience helps cadets grow professionally and prepares them to serve as competent and confident members of the U.S. Army Healthcare Team.

The Opposing Force (OPFOR) program allows Cadets to serve as the “enemy” during field training exercises at ROTC Advanced Camp and other training events. OPFOR Cadets help create realistic training scenarios by simulating adversary tactics, uniforms, and behaviors. This role sharpens Cadets’ tactical skills, adaptability, and understanding of how friendly forces counter threats, while also supporting the evaluation and development of their fellow Cadets in leadership roles. It’s an intense, immersive summer experience that builds fieldcraft and teamwork from a unique perspective.

The Cadet Basic Camp MSIII Leader Program places junior-level Army ROTC Cadets in leadership positions during Basic Camp, where they mentor and guide newer Cadets through foundational soldier skills and training. MSIII ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú help plan, coordinate, and execute daily operations, supervise small-unit activities, and provide hands-on coaching in areas such as physical fitness, marksmanship, land navigation, and field exercises. By serving in these roles, Cadets strengthen their own leadership and tactical abilities while gaining valuable experience in training management, team development, and mentorship