Cadet privates first class (PFC) participate in a demanding eight-week training program that further develops proficiency in pre-commissioning tasks and exposes the Third Class cadet to tasks that require teamwork. Various training situations provide opportunities for Third Class cadets to serve as leaders where they are observed by the cadet chain of command and officers. The goals of MD200 are to demonstrate: (1) tactical and technical proficiency in selected tasks, essential to the small-unit leader, (2) an understanding of roles of the combat arms branches in a tactical environment, (3) proficiency in selected pre-commissioning tasks and Military Program Required Tasks, (4) an ability to be a team leader, responsible for the development of one or more subordinates, (5) an ability to apply honorable living to the field and combat environments, (6) an ability to understand the challenges and opportunities presented by multi-cultural group dynamics and, (7) an appropriate level of physical fitness, self-confidence, and physical toughness. Cadet PFCs are evaluated by their cadet chain of command and their company Tactical Officer. Evaluation is based on performance data within the framework of the Seven Army Values and 16 Leadership Characteristics. A MD grade is awarded for each detail by the cadet chain of command and the company Tactical Officer. The final grade is a numerical weighted average of the submitted grades.
