West Point Academy Learning Leadership Skills
Leadership Skills and Education
West Point Academy Learning Leadership Skills. West Point is a Military Academy that has provided quality education to many prominent military leaders. Cadets are educated and trained to perform the duties of army military officers. The institution has existed for over 200 years and graduates cadets with bachelor of science degrees in 27 career areas of learning beyond compare. The focus of the training provides each cadet with leadership skills, academic education, and physical exercise. Additionally, it produces commissioned officers prepared to meet the challenges they encounter.
March 2013 marked the class of 2016 plebs' first formal celebration. Cadets were allowed to invite two guests to the event, which included tours, a visit to Plebs living quarter, and a final celebration, a formal military ball. The event, as always, was done to perfection. In addition, my husband and daughter were honored with an invitation to my grandson's Pleb Weekend Celebration. Although the weather was bitterly cold, the festivities went on without a hitch.
Each July, the Academy brings in new plebs for a summer of training. They come from all over the country and are top students who have proven their leadership skills in their communities. The first year of exercise can make or break a pleb; although most continue with their training, a small percentage will not make it and return to their hometown. Each potential cadet is chosen from thousands of applicants, and the process is stringent. Unfortunately, this does not assure everyone will complete the program.
This was a challenging year for all entering cadets who will continue through the completion of the four-year programs and become military leaders. They will lead troops into battle, training, and other facets of the military. Each will serve their country to make it a better place and keep it the land of the free. Training these young people, both men and women, hold the army strong in its personnel.
Touring the Campus
The weekend was filled with tours of the state-of-the-art facilities, sporting equipment, and technologies needed to train a World Class Military. There were tours of the computer labs, library, classrooms, and living quarters. In addition, the cadets had the opportunity to share their daily routine with their families and their joy. Unlike other institutions, the students and training are structured and develop a well-rounded cadet academically, physically, and in leadership abilities. Not many modern college campuses offer this kind of control over education.
A photo of Grandpa and Grandson. Hard to believe the time has moved so quickly. We were not surprised that our grandson chose the military as he comes from a family with strong military ties. His grandfather on his dad's side was a colonel in the Air Force and would have been proud to know that his grandson is following in his footsteps in the military.
UPDATE: C.J. successfully completed his first year of leadership training and returned home for a four-week vacation. He has since returned to West Point to complete his 2nd year, and we anticipate his next break, which he will spend at our house for Thanksgiving break.
A Proud Cadet
Only about 1.300 cadets are selected to enter West Point Academy each July, and approximately 1,000 of them reach graduation. The U.S. Army entirely funds the tuition in return for active duty after graduation. The cadets train to meet the needs of the military with degrees in Science, Engineering, Social Science, Education, and many other areas to fill high-ranking positions within the military upon graduation. Having accomplished his first year of training, C.J. C (Charles) is one proud cadet. We are proud of his accomplishment and happy to have him as a grandson. GREAT JOB, C.J.!
The first year of his training was challenging not only physically but academically. The academy is filled with top-notch students, and completion is vital. C.J. completed his first year and will be returning for his second year. He has come a long way but has a long way to go to meet the goals he has set for himself.
We look forward to seeing him again during the next break in the Fall semester. As the year progresses, there will be more challenges and skills to achieve. The rigorous training requires each cadet to build a strong body and mind. We are sure that the difficulties in the store are more challenging than those of the previous semester.
A monument found on the campus of West Point Academy
This is one of the historical monuments at the West Point Academy. George Washington is riding his horse. On campus, many memorials and monuments depict the history of our military. Each year as new cadets enter the academy, they and their parents are given a tour of the entire campus. This is done before the first weeks that the cadets begin their new careers.
The parents are then led away to say goodbyes to their sons and daughters. The next time they will be able to see them, they will have completed their basic training and be well on their way to being proper adults. The years pass quickly; these young people turn out to be military leaders, ready to take on the challenges of commanding troops worldwide.
As you can see from this photo, the winters are snowy and cold. The training takes place under all sorts of weather conditions. This does not stop the military in any way. Regardless of the state, the cadet's training goes on schedule. They attend classes and go out on maneuvers.