On February 26-27, the corps of cadets went on a trip to Augusta, Maine to visit Camp Keyes, the National Guard Headquarters for the State of Maine.  While at the facility, cadets were offered the opportunity to use a weapons simulator, the same one that is used to train our solders. 

While at the EST, cadets were shown how to properly load, charge, aim, and fire the M-16 A-3 Rifle simulator. The cadets were also given the opportunity to compete against each other for the title of TOP GUN! The EST is a weapons simulator that dose not require live fire, it is hooked to a compressed air system that supplies the weapon with a small kick back when fired at the screen.

To view the system and cadets in action visit the photo gallery and click on National Guard – Camp Keyes.

The Maine National Guard Recruiting Office made this fantastic opportunity possible.  A special thanks goes to SGT Haskell from the EST section.