We used to have a group of six to nine soldiers who used to run starting at 1500 in the Texas heat. The Chief of Staff even told us he thought we were crazy, but we all maxed our runs in Oct or Nov. Still. it is a sad RIP for the cadet.
I was a road guard on the ten mile march in basic.....carrying a full pack w/ shelter half n weapon. After the last soldier past the road crossing..had to run..back to my place behind the squad leader. The pitfalls being tall...but it helped me in Vietnam.
The column kept extending..and extending..