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Military Schools and Academies

Military schools serve a multitude of purposes: they prepare young men for service in the military, they provide discipline for students who have difficulty performing in a traditional school environment, and, specifically in the United States, they represent a continuity with the history of the US related to both education and military service.

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Why was west point called the key to the continent?

During the revolutionary war , West point garrison controlled access and movements along the Hudson river. By controlling the river it kept the British from dividing the colonies east and west of the river . Also, it allowed our troops to use the river to move supplies and equipment .

What is Indian Military Academy's motto?

The motto of Indian Military Academy is 'वीरता और विवेक'.

When did Confederate General Archibald Gracie JR graduate from West Point?

Confederate General Archibald Gracie Jr graduated from West Point in 1854. He was ranked 14th in his graduating class of cadets that numbered 46. Gracie saw a series of battle actions including the Battle of Yorktownand the Battle of Berryville. In the Western Theater he fought in the Tullahoma campaign and at the Battle of Chickamuaga. In 1864 he was transferred to Virginia and fought in the Siege of Petersburg. He was killed in that siege.

What was Union General Henry W Hallecks's version of Jomini war tactics?

Union General Henry Wager Halleck served during the US Civil War as General in Chief for a time. When he was an instructor he taught Jomini war tactics. He was able to do this as he had translated much of Jomini's war tactics from French to English. As an instructor, his version of Jomini consisted of the following basics:1. Provide troop concentrations on the enemy's weakest point of defense;

2. Attempt to intercept and act on the enemy's communications and be sure not to endanger one's own system; and

3. Always attempt to use the tactic of interior lines to take care of the first tactic mention, regarding concentration.

What did Ulysses S. Grant do after graduating from West Point?

Grant accepted a US army infantry position as a second lieutenant at Jefferson Barracks near St Louis the year that he graduated from West Point .

Who are the Philippine military academy class 1977?

abat, reblora, cruz, edris, villa, javier, serapio, belarmino, buenaflor, goseco, r. cruz, bernal, san miguel, catacutan, catalunia, morales, manga,

When did west point start minting?

The mint at West Point began by striking cents from 1973 to 1986. These cents had no mint mark and can not be distinguished from those struck at Philidelphia. In 1988 West Point was officially made a mint and today the mint mark "W" appears on coins struck there.

Can you bring a Military Tactical 30L Backpack to school?

If you can bring a military tactical 30L backpack to school will depend upon the school you are going to. Many schools are now requiring students to wear only clear backpacks, so this backpack would not be allowed.

Which Army core leader competency exemplifies the Warrior Ethos?

The core leader competency that the Warrior Ethos is exemplified is leading by example. It incorporates self-awareness and adaptability. Warrior Ethos is embedded in all aspects of leadership.