New cadets negotiate a demanding six-week training regimen in soldiering and cadetship. The new cadet makes the transition into the Corps of Cadets and learns the standards of behavior and values consistent with the goals of the United States Military Academy. Goals of the new cadet in MD100 are: (1) Demonstrate proficiency in the military skills, knowledge, and physical fitness requisite for duty in the Corps of Cadets, (2) Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of duty, (3) Develop confidence, self-discipline, and time-management skills, (4) Demonstrate the ability to function under pressure, individually and as part of a team, and (5) Support and adhere to the prescribed behavioral standards of conduct. New cadets are evaluated by their chain of command during each of two details. Evaluation is based on performance within the framework of the Leader Characteristics, as defined in Chapter 9, Annex D, USCC SOP. Military Development (MD) grades are awarded by the cadet chain of command and the summer Tactical Officer for each detail. The final MD grade is a numerically weighted average of the submitted grades.
