Young Ghanaian cadets undergo military training, entering a highly structured and disciplined environment, where they learn the basics of drills and commands, moving in formation and teamwork, as well as their respective values and codes of conduct.

Some cadets may find it difficult to adapt to this environment from their civilian orientation, for example, waking early morning, maintaining uniforms, physical competence. Others may be able to adapt comfortably, based on background and perspective; the military training is progressive and includes physical training, lectures, practicals and field exercises.

The cadets gain field experience in national security, weapon handling, military ethics, and survival training.

Through incremental structured use of feedback and opportunity for improvement, cadets will be expected to continue to show improvement in physical ability, knowledge, and behaviour over time. Instructors give feedback as to performance; if mistakes are made, instructors make corrections during drills and overviews, and cadets reinforce their adherence to their teams and systems of performance outcomes.

Ultimately, the training is enforced to create consistency and reliability.

Cadets train often with other cadets from different areas and schools; while this may create challenges in communication and collaboration aspects, it can also help them within a mixed group.

The training processes are long and developmental, and for the trainee, progress often occurs in small steps.