Air Force Academy’s ‘CULEX’ puts thousands of cadets through realistic 24-hour combat simulation

Air Force Academy’s ‘CULEX’ puts thousands of cadets through realistic 24-hour combat simulation

The U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) held its large-scale annual "CULEX," or culminating training exercise, on Thursday, giving cadets a realistic look at a combat scenario. The 24-hour-a-day exercise places nearly 4,000 cadets in a mock war setting, where upperclassmen lead complex missions and…

Air Force Academy conducts large-scale 24-hour combat simulation

The U.S. Air Force Academy’s annual 'CULEX' exercise immerses nearly 4,000 cadets in a realistic 24-hour combat scenario, testing leadership and teamwork skills.

Air Force Academy’s ‘CULEX’ puts thousands of cadets through realistic 24-hour combat simulation - NEW YORK TIMES POST

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado – The U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) held its large-scale annual “CULEX,” or culminating training exercise, on Thursday, giving cadets a realistic look at a combat scenario. The 24-hour-a-day exercise places nearly 4,000 cadets in a mock war setting, where upperclassmen lead complex missions and younger students follow orders. This year, it runs April 15–16.  The Air Force Ac…