THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT
THE PREEMINENT LEADER DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTION
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The U.S. Military Academy at West Point's mission is "to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an officer in the United States Army."
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POINTER VIEW
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The Academy's Four Leader Development Programs
Cadets learn to live honorably, lead honorably, and demonstrate excellence by following through the Character, Academic, Physical, and Military programs.
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Moral-ethical development is central to the 47-month West Point experience and is explicitly mandated by the Academy's mission statement. The emphasis on personal character is to support the USMA Motto - "Duty, Honor, Country" - and the ideals of the seven, Army Values: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage.
EXPLORE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT![Character Pillar Pointer](/congress115th/20181222080448im_/https://www.usma.edu/sites/default/files/inline-images/img/home_page/character_pointer.png)
Moral-ethical development is central to the 47-month West Point Experience and is explicitly mandated by the Academy's mission statement. The emphasis on personal character is to support the USMA Motto - "Duty, Honor, Country" - and the ideals of the seven, Army Values: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless services, honor, integrity and personal courage.
EXPLORE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT![Academic Pilliar Pointer](/congress115th/20181222080448im_/https://www.usma.edu/sites/default/files/inline-images/img/home_page/pillar_pointer.png)
USMA's Academic Program includes an excellent, broadly structured undergraduate curriculum that balances the physical sciences and engineering with the behavioral and social sciences. The goal is for every graduate to be able to think creatively and clearly express original ideas on both technological and interpersonal issues. In addition, the Academy seeks to instill in cadets a commitment to progressive and continued education development.
EXPLORE ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT![Academic Pilliar Pointer](/congress115th/20181222080448im_/https://www.usma.edu/sites/default/files/inline-images/img/home_page/pillar_pointer.png)
USMA's Academic Program Includes an excellent, broadly structured undergraduate curriculum that balances the physical sciences and engineering with the behavioral and social sciences. The goal is for every graduate to be able to think creatively and clearly express original ideas on both technological and interpersonal issues. In addition, the academy seeks to instill in cadets a commitment to progressive and continued education development
EXPLORE ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT![Military Pilliar Pointer](/congress115th/20181222080448im_/https://www.usma.edu/sites/default/files/inline-images/img/home_page/military_pointer.png)
USMA's Military Program provides an outstanding professional foundation focused on education in the American military ethic and the Army's core values, along with training in individual and small-unit leadership skills. Cadets are inspired to make a commitment to national services as an Army officer and to adopt the ideals of the seven Army values.
EXPLORE MILITARY DEVELOPMENT![Military Pilliar Pointer](/congress115th/20181222080448im_/https://www.usma.edu/sites/default/files/inline-images/img/home_page/military_pointer.png)
USMA's Military Program provides an outstanding professional foundation focused on education in the American military ethic and the Army's core values, along with training in individual and small-unit leadership skills. Cadets are inspired to make a commitment to national services as an Army officer and to adopt the ideals of the seven Army values.
EXPLORE MILITARY DEVELOPMENT![Physical Pilliar Pointer](/congress115th/20181222080448im_/https://www.usma.edu/sites/default/files/inline-images/img/home_page/physical_pointer.png)
The Physical Program is focused upon the physically demanding requirements of an Army officer. It endeavors to develop in cadets the ability to maintain personal and unit fitness, fosters the warrior spirit, builds an appreciation for team work, and inspires the will to win. Specific program activities include physical education classes, regular fitness testing, and competitive athletics.
EXPLORE PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT![Physical Pilliar Pointer](/congress115th/20181222080448im_/https://www.usma.edu/sites/default/files/inline-images/img/home_page/physical_pointer.png)
The Physical Program is focused upon the physically demanding requirements of an Army officer. It endeavors to develop in cadets the ability to maintain personal and unit fitness, fosters the warrior spirit, builds an appreciation for team work, and inspires the will to win. Specific program activities include physical education classes, regular fitness testing, and competitive athletics.
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