Warrior Adventure Quest, or WAQ, is a Soldier Program developed to provide high adventure programs for Soldiers going through RESET. WAQ is a sustainable, enduring program that Army leaders recognize as a viable means to assist Soldiers with re-integration, and empower small-unit leaders. Soldiers maintain combat readiness and increase unit cohesion all to help with the transition into the “new normal” and decrease risky behavior. Mark Wicker, Community Recreation Division Chief for Family and MWR said “the goal for this program is to have commanders and NCO’s see the benefit and value that it brings to their Soldiers and encourage them to participate.”
The WAQ program began at Fort Knox in September 2009 as a pilot program and has really grown by leaps and bounds. According to Ryan Noble, WAQ Coordinator, “Since June we have had 100 Soldiers from the 233rd participate in the program. The 233rd participated in paintball, trap/skeet and white water rafting as part of their WAQ Program. “ These programs are high in adventure and designed to create that rush the Soldiers would receive down range by providing a teaching tool to funnel that energy to a safe and controlled environment. Adventurous activities are currently scheduled to include rock climbing, zip line, white water rafting, paintball, trap/skeet shooting, and mountain biking. Each warrior is allotted one eight-hour adventure activity per deployment scheduled within 90 days of the Soldier’s block leave. Those interested in participating or seeking additional information about the WAQ program should contact their unit command. There’s no better place to release energy than with Family and MWR in the WAQ program. For more information contact Ryan Noble at (502) 624-1413. www.KnoxMWR.comŇ$XJXVW Ň