SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, recently had the opportunity to train a slightly different group of personnel than they may be used to training: Cub Scouts.
More than 600 Cub Scouts from across the island came to East Range, here, Dec. 28, 2011, to take part in Schofield Barracks's annual Cub Scout Day.
Beginning at 6:30 a.m., the Cub Scouts arrived, loaded into busses and were transported out to the training area, Norfus said.
"This year, due to weather, we had to use the East Range training area," he added.
After a safety briefing, the Cub Scouts rotated through six stations every 30 minutes.
"We normally do not have six events, but this year, we had an overwhelming number of Scouts come, so we had to create some additional events to make sure everyone could participate," he said.
One of the more popular events was the Army physical fitness training, or APFT, event, Norfus said.
"This event gave the kids an opportunity to see firsthand how we as Soldiers maintain our strength and stay in shape," he said.
Another event was the rappelling tower, where Cub Scouts were allowed to rappel down a sharp incline while under the constant supervision of trained Soldiers.
Also, Cub Scouts received a chance to hold and try on various pieces of equipment, like body armor.
An event that held everyone's attention was the rope bridge, Norfus added. Cub Scouts were secured to a rope that crossed a small ravine and then made their way across the ravine by pulling themselves on the rope. Even some parents tried their skill at traversing the bridge.
A light medium tactical vehicle and humvees were also on hand to give the Cub Scouts a chance to sit and even ride in an actual Army vehicle, Norfus said.
"It was a really great thing to see our Soldiers and these young Scouts working together," Norfus said. "The Scouts help instill a type of discipline that we also instill in our Soldiers.
"It was a really great joy and pleasure to be able to participate in this and see the fun the Scouts were having," he said.