An Overview of Greystone Preparatory School

Introduction The Greystone Preparatory School Programme situated on the campus of the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arizona, serves to prepare candidates for nomination, appointment and success at one of the five US Federal Service Academies: Background The Greystone programme was started by Commander David Bailey, US Navy (Ret.), a graduate of the US… Read More

An Overview of US Military Schools and Academies

Introduction The Military offers unique educational opportunities for students who plan to pursue a college degree. These options – service academies, senior military colleges and maritime academies – offer world-class education and a deeper understanding of military culture. In addition, these schools grant full tuition in exchange for a period of service commitment. Military schools… Read More

An Overview of the United States Military Academy

Introduction The United States Military Academy (USMA), also known metonymically as West Point or simply as Army, is a United States service academy in West Point, New York. It was originally established as a fort, since it sits on strategic high ground overlooking the Hudson River with a scenic view, 50 miles (80 km) north… Read More

An Overview of the US Military Academy Preparatory School

Introduction The United States Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS), sometimes referred to as West Point Prep, is a preparatory school for the United States Military Academy (USMA). Located in West Point, New York, its official mission is “to provide academic, military and physical instruction in a moral-ethical military environment to prepare and motivate candidates for… Read More

An Overview of US Service Academies

Introduction The United States service academies are federal academies for the undergraduate education and training of commissioned officers for the United States Armed Forces. They are also, collectively, known as United States Military Academies or Federal Service Academies. There are five US service academies: Unlike other military undergraduates, students do not partake in the Reserve… Read More

An Overview of the Blue Ridge Rifles

Introduction The Blue Ridge Rifles, established in 1950, is a military precision drill team within the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programme at the University of North Georgia, a US senior military college. It is not directly affiliated with the Blue Ridge Rifles that existed as a military unit of the Confederate States Army during… Read More

An Overview of the University of North Georgia

Introduction The University of North Georgia (UNG) is a public senior military college with multiple campuses in Georgia. It is part of the University System of Georgia. The university was established on 08 January 2013 by a merger of North Georgia College & State University (founded 1873) and Gainesville State College (founded 1964). Campus locations… Read More