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

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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

Top 5 Military Training Colleges

More and more young people choose to pursue college education as a means to learn skills and get better career prospects. To some of these students, there’s more to college education than learning a certain subject or majoring in things like history, mathematics, and engineering. They choose to do one more thing – serve their… Read More

The Best Military Academies in the USA

Studying at a military academy is a bit different from going to a traditional college or university. What is more, the application process differs as well. You will need to pass a medical exam and undergo a candidate fitness assessment in addition to submitting the results of your standardised tests. Here is the list of… Read More

Modellin Lyme Disease Host Animal Habitat Suitability for Officer Cadets

Research Paper Title Modeling Lyme disease host animal habitat suitability, West Point, New York. Abstract As the most frequently reported vector-borne disease among active component U.S. service members, with an incidence rate of 16 cases per 100,000 person-years in 2011, Lyme disease poses both a challenge to healthcare providers in the Military Health System and… Read More

US Military Academy (West Point): Outcomes-based Training & Education

Research Paper Title Outcomes Based Training and Education: in the Department of Military Instruction, United States Military Academy. Abstract This paper examines the training approached called Outcomes Based Training and Education (OBT&E) and how it is being used in the United States Military Academy (USMA, aka West Point) and the results of OBT&E in the… Read More