A Day In The Life Of A West Point Cadet

[@mrsheatherteske]

Well it's been 4 yrs now,since this video so you are either a senior or now in the military....congrats :)

[@hardcorehunter9155]

@I'LL LMAOOO

[@DougEFresh289]

I'LL BE BACK ! dont even make sense

[@piccolo54trunks2]

@I'LL BE BACK ! fr?

[@elijahmc127]

@@piccolo54trunks2 no... lol

[@elijahmc127]

@I'LL BE BACK ! Fortunately i did not.

[@adamiqmal9627]

Welcome to another segment of "Why is this in my recommended?"

[@hirmahuerta7420]

Wow is great

[@chrisvergara5360]

Pick up arms buddy. :)

[@sarge3276]

Nah I searched for it

[@jillmahoney1009]

Easy why I’m seeing this! My children’s father graduated in 1974. Very emotional day for me then! Just HAD to see how Trump screwed up the commencement, just so he had a photo op!!!!....DEMANDING all cadets had to come back despite Covid so he could make a speech! Very, despicable man! The highlight was, after his pitiable speech... So glad he had to spend over an hour saluting the graduates !!!!!

[@seanhendricks5389]

@@jillmahoney1009 The cadet body had a general consensus that they wanted to go back to graduate

[@SWAMPHUNTER644]

50 years ago I was at West Point as a Military Police Sergeant, Desk Sergeant, and Patrol Supervisor. Things have changed in terms of layout and facilities. It was during Vietnam and we had funeral duty almost every week. I lost track of how many 2nd Lieutenants we buried. It was also during Kent State and we practiced with riot gear. During my time there Eisenhower died, Patton the movie was released and I saw George C. Scott and Omar Bradley. Coach K was there and Tennis player Arthur Ashe. Bobby Knight was here as coach and I ticketed him for illegal parking behind the cadet mess. He was not a happy camper! Also there when MyLai massacre story broke and ABC news came in by copter to interview Gen. Koster. Too many stories to relate.

[@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV.]

That was before women....I think they still may have been doing "Bracing"......I can imagine it was much harder back then.....I read the Thin Gray Line about the class of 66.....back then the upper classmen practiced food deprivation as well as sleep deprivation on the lower classmen which was out of line in my opinion as well as Bracing.....when you read about the shit that took place when guys went through 100 years ago the upper classmen should have been jailed....i get it that it is now kind of easy compared to years past, but at least these kids now can learn in a good environment......

[@Gologo7]

You can rest assured that MP’s continue the D- Bag tradition of being that MOS because they can’t do anything else...

[@SWAMPHUNTER644]

@@Gologo7 Learn your history. MP is a combat MOS. MPs saved Saigon during the TET offensive in 1968.

[@calo4242]

How old are u damn

[@allenhughes12]

@@SWAMPHUNTER644 don't pay attention to the 12 year olds.

[@HillmanAdventures]

The cafeteria looks like Hogwarts 😂

[@gailsarno4507]

awesome ..

[@pronegonewrong1505]

Hellraider2 I was thinking the same thing

[@Cause023]

Hellraider2 except everyone is a Slytherin

[@JamesJoyce12]

Because something is older than the 1990's does not mean that it automatically looks like Hogwarts. Did ur small brain ever think that Hogwarts the book stole from classical campuses around the world including Oxford and Cambridge?

[@santiba774]

I’d join griffindor company

[@ArnoldTeras]

For some reason, watching this video weeks ago restored much of my faith in humanity. There is a genuine sense of honor, of duty, of purpose that this young man and the students here possess which so many Americans today have forgotten. And honestly, they seem happy doing what they do, training to fight for a better tomorrow. May God bless them and our nation.

[@pianofry1138]

For how hard they worked to get in I'd be happy too

[@mikeliu2552]

I served at a PRC military academy for a few weeks... It was pretty good Also my entire family tree are communists, grandparents currently serving at civil servants for the Chinese Communist Party Communism is the way to the future comrade 共产党万岁

[@tunadoge1813]

But i dont believe in god

[@hughjanus7131]

Fucking plebs kek

[@marcuskeegan3678]

Pretty pathetic to support such a corrupt organization. Fuck the troops.

[@Mark-yb1sp]

You did a great job letting us know about your experience. From an old soldier, I say "Thank "you.

[@seashell8913]

Your messy room looks like my clean room! :P

[@salsa83]

Couldn’t imagine doing 4 years of basic.

[@rinkun6689]

Not basic. More like ait

[@zaytime4156]

「Rinkun」 basic and AIT basically is the same thing

[@rinkun6689]

@@zaytime4156 well.. Sorta it depends really cuz mine felt like a college tbh, .... Before it went downhill and THEN like basic, but I left just in time

[@overseerknight6724]

@@rinkun6689 AIT? More like the country club with militaristic customs.

[@mattwilkes2214]

Didn't see one of these "future leaders" do anything hard.

[@josebiux]

Im a "plebe" in the Mexican army but here they dont call us "plebes" here they call us "potros" (colts in english)

[@Bringmeoneofthosechickens]

Were building the wall because you potros keep sneaking in!

[@YaelToral]

well, if you was a potro two years ago now you are a third year cadet, a semi god of the Heroic Military College. Then you makes your potros pay sangre, be pranganas everytime, without sleep and these kinds of things.... can you see how different is the trainning here and there in Mexico?... when i was there, for real, i couldnt imagine how different things were. You guys should took the example od the US ARMY. Maybe mexico could have a better and honours army then

[@MatrixDeception722]

Sandor Clegane...I’m Hispanic I should be offended but LMAO that was funny.

[@sofiamr1879]

@@Bringmeoneofthosechickens Como siempre los Americanos pensando que son especiales, y no ven lo que pasa con su presidente, aprende a respetar

[@josebiux]

@@YaelToral de hecho no amigo, no me gusta sangrar ni soy culero, hay que cambiar por uno mismo 🤟

[@johnmcdonald5998]

I was privileged to receive a tour from a fourth year student while training at a nearby base. I was thoroughly impressed by what I had observed, the location was spotless, purposeful and our contact was mature beyond his years. These young people are part of something very special and they will never forget their experiences. Be safe, each and every one of you!

[@TomieT1965]

Duty, Honor, Country! I hope you make the military a career. It's worth it. Greetings from La Habra Heights, CA.

[@Biden2024_]

It's basically one big fraternity

[@davidwadsworth8982]

FAMILY!

[@davidwadsworth8982]

The entire U.S.Army is a family, if you want is to be, I got brothers and sisters all over the freaking globe

[@SantomPh]

Fraternity with a women's sub-section😛😛

[@davidwadsworth8982]

No penis envy queen, in FACT,this year the highest Cadet in rank was a female, not any man's fault that women feel inferior or not good enough to try. Apply ladies,there is NO QUOTA.

[@j-c9890]

Dead opposite, it’s extremely strict

[@donelsonsheean8142]

For those in the civilian world, West Point is not just a military academy-it’s also a four year college where you get a college degree.

[@gabrielguzman6018]

Do you go home after you finish each year?

[@jtfike]

@@gabrielguzman6018 they get time off just like regular college students. The summer is shorter because they are assigned duties as they are on salary.

[@FirebrandAL]

Guys and gals! Thank you for being YOU! This smart, our future, so disciplined. Only the best guys - thanks for everything you all do!

[@byteofbacon]

who needs a PA system when you have freshmen with vocal chords?

[@johndangelo7434]

There is the right way, the wrong way, and the Army way! I remember seeing a sign with this on it when I first entered the Army for basic training..

[@aatsista]

My uncle was always refering to it as the "Military Way".

[@FunkSoulBubby]

Y'all sound like a bunch of zombies calling minutes. POP OFF!

[@richardfrancis5406]

Really appreciated seeing this.....West Point is hard....but God bless him and his comrades in arms who appreciate all those who came before as they graduate!!!!

[@user-yx1qk4sk5t]

We meet again, youtube recommendations.

[@rizaldepe8299]

Well done sir thanks for showing a slight way of living inside the West point kudos to all of you for making the America always great!

[@hllboi817]

West Point along with all the other Military academies are probably the most difficult schools in the country to get into with its requirements

[@reallyhappenings5597]

certainly not and it's not debatable

[@mattybserbia]

@@reallyhappenings5597 military colleges have physical standards as well as academic, meaning if youre fat, asthmatic, history of cancer, poor eyesight, poor hearing, physically unfit, too short, too tall, history of depression, history of crime, have HIV, have any learning disability or special education, have certain heart conditions, are bipolar, or a million other things, you are not getting into west point

[@roccop3760]

@@reallyhappenings5597 it certainly is

[@Jimmys_Place]

westpoint cadets are truly amazing!

[@davo1093]

Honourable, hardworking and sacrificial. Well done young man... Well done soldier.

[@davidwadsworth8982]

maximize every second, total focus on every task,time management. And in the summer, they were ours.You can not lead unless you really know how to follow.

[@FlowerSan]

I was in Naval academy. Well. You will have a wonderful time.

[@thaddeustomczyk2308]

@Valkria you heard very wrong

[@Gologo7]

Here Naval Academy is a joke of a program. Especially now that ships can practically control themselves.

[@thaddeustomczyk2308]

@@Gologo7 I think by saying that, you know very little about the US Navy

[@christiana5453]

I’m attending WP next Year and I’m so excited‼️

[@zappish7318]

Good Luck

[@xox8886]

@Christian what are the qualifications to enlist or join?

[@christiana5453]

x o x Its an whole admissions process but in a nutshell you need - one or more Nominations (like congressional or presidential) - Recommendations from Teachers and administrators - Good Grades (3.8 +) - Medical Exams - Fitness Test - and other online requirements If you’re going to apply start your application the end of your junior year and just stay committed cause the application is loooooong good luck

[@ShelbyFarrow]

@Christian Ashford I mean no disrespect by this but a lot of what you have to do there seems to me like BS. I'm sure you feel it is a valuable education and experience. But why not bypass all the nonsense and just go Army ROTC? I mean you will graduate when all the other West Point cadets do and be commissioned as a 2nd Lt. just the same. I admire your dedication and commitment to the Armed Forces. It has been a huge regret in my life that I never joined up. My Dad was 20 years USN.

[@christiana5453]

Angst1966 Angst1966 i get it that a military academy isnt for everyone, and there are a lot of hoops you have to jump through just to get it in, let alone graduate but for me I want to do it to set myself apart from everyone else, because WP creates leaders so when I graduate ill be more than ready to handle any obstacles and theres a sense of respect that comes with being a WP grad. No disrespect to ROTC or Enlisted but thats just how i look at it

[@MrIhavedonuts]

Company standard of 13 minutes. You’ll find my ass on remedial Pt but as long as I meet the minimum. I’m okay 😂

[@christianjavier1776]

Give us an update on everything. We’re apart of your life now...

[@elijahmc127]

I'm a First Lieutenant now!

[@user-sb5tf4jh9x]

@@elijahmc127 congrats

[@jakeflorio6980]

@@elijahmc127 So in this video you were a freshmen then you went through sophomore, junior, senior year, then 2ndLt then 1st Lt. I bet the time flew by. Out of the last 5 years what was the best year

[@mike7186]

@@elijahmc127 Will you do a video "Live of a First Lieutenant" :D

[@elijahmc127]

@@jakeflorio6980 senior year at West Point was pretty awesome, but my time as a First Lieutenant has been my favorite.

[@TeamPhilippines]

Its good thing you can still laugh while formal meal time. In other academy its a No No.

[@martink1671]

Thanks for the video. Salute to you, The Future Leaders of America. God Speed & Hooah!

[@scoty40]

Elijah, thank you for your service. GO ARMY!!!!!!

[@davidwadsworth8982]

scott,wheeler BEAT NAVY!

[@WRITING-DRAGONS]

Thank you! I've read about WEST POINT, but seeing the campus is great!

[@migueldelapiedra6259]

No way ur from Hacienda Heights, I went to St. Marks do you remember the middle school? I live right next to you in Whittier!!!

[@aaron___6014]

I was hoping for a little more detail but I'm glad you've shared what you have.

[@manuelp6791]

Aaron ___ probably all he could show

[@bconover55]

Very good video, sure brings back memories. I was there from 82-86

[@hanabrok6528]

it's 2019 and i'm so enjoy this video.

[@eskimo05w]

I too am from Hacienda Heights CA, Cadet Contreras! Best of luck with everything at West Point!

[@mk00012]

I want to go to west point and i am from california too, where can i contact you for tips

[@umashankardas1608]

Looks like u made it

[@garykilber3960]

To go to west point u have to be really smart.

[@mardikermardiker8514]

@@garykilber3960 You have to be really smart if you want to go to MIT, not to West Point.

[@garykilber3960]

@@mardikermardiker8514 how would u know, they would never accept u in any college!

[@juiloi2788]

@akumma if u have smart brain and want to be do some cool sh1t in army, u go to west point. But if u have same smart brain and dont want to be in army, there is no reason to choose WP over other elite schools such as MIT or other ivy league schools

[@stealmysunshine]

Thanks for this man. I'm an actor and my next role is as an American officer. It's good to have some understanding of what you go through to help create a character.

[@abefroman8202]

You mean you are a waiter!!

[@technotank2172]

I love that you used porter Robinson for the background music

[@getx1265]

Thank you for this video Elijah! Very interesting! I always wanted to visit West Point since childhood; I remember a short-lived tv series titled West Point. Finally did in mid 90s and just loved its setting and beauty and buildings. Very inspiring surroundings. Still on bucket list to get to attend a football game at Michie in such a picturesque location. Thank you for your service to our country!

Funny to see such academies still have that kind of plebe traditions. You’d think they would’ve gotten rid of those.

[@KellyBezz]

Good job! Nice informative video. Good luck to you in your military career and thank you for serving this great nation. Soon you will be an upperclassman and it will all be worth it! God Bless you.

[@senseipt]

Fun fact: Contreras is a small village in northern Spain. It's right next to the locations where they shot the scenes from the cemetery, prison camp and bridge explosion in the movie The Good The Bad And The Ugly. It's a nice place.

[@wholeNwon]

The psychology of West Point (in particular) has been well-studied. The administration of the Academy is fully aware of it and of exactly what they are doing. A psychiatrist wrote a book about it more than 30 years ago. I think it was titled something like "The Ivory Fortress".

[@atypical_moto]

wholeNwon is it a good or bad outcome? I read your comment as they are fucking kids heads up and they know it.

[@dogestranding5047]

wholeNwon Like "ivory tower" but way worse?

[@Fwizzle45]

I always just laugh when people mock West Point. It's well known for good reason. People need to take a US military history course and learn a bit about it.

[@KH-to9sc]

My dad is a WP grad and he said Plebe year was the worst year of his life besides an actual war.

[@starguy2718]

"On, brave old Army team..." 7:46

[@dustintaber]

Was looking for this comment. Such a catchy song, thank you

[@tommygrubbs1842]

I just finished my fish year at the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, and I noticed a lot of similarities in the day to day routines of cadets.

[@TurfDoe]

Because A&M and other SMCs basically copied West Point in many respects.

[@Jay-bq2qj]

The fact that he threw in some Porter Robinson gives me hope for our future military.

[@nikpeterson435]

loved the state champs song, was not expecting that.

[@elijahmc127]

They're awesome!

[@hudsonzzzz]

Whenever I’m in the east visiting from SoCal where I’m from I always went to Army Football games. One day I hope to go to the Worlds Most prestigious Military Academy

[@patwaddington]

I’m Australian but have American relatives that live in Putnam County - New York. I spent the day at West Point looking around. Was a great day out

[@valereirenfro9040]

Love the background song its awesome! Say did you graduate? It is 2019 now. Good luck to you!

[@helen5472]

I was impressed by a custom of a class reunion when a graduate attended his class reunion of 50 years. The first thing his class did upon arrival and gathering together was to visit the cemetery to pray and give respect to those who went before them. The long grey line. I don’t know if all classes at their reunions do the same thing.

[@Gorhaloth]

Honestly makes me more excited to go. This is going to be great.

[@lauren4690]

My dad went to West Point and taught there, seems a little more lax in this video. They had limited numbers of chews when they ate, their bites had to be a certain size in proportion to their forks, AND it was their responsibility to fill upperclassmen's drinks among other responsibilities during mealtimes. I don't know how they got any food down. Even today, it's one of the toughest academies in the world to get into. Props to you guys!

[@gailsarno4507]

so, westpoint is a university exclusive to the people who wanted to be a soldier,,.?

[@stormand64]

They go there to be officers when they graduate.

[@jashonmcgriff4018]

And it's pretty hard to get into west point

[@gailsarno4507]

how hard it is??

[@euphoricfp216]

Very hard lol. Pretty sure you have to get a recommendation from your state rep, senator, or the vice president you even be considered for it. Not 100% certain on that though.

[@stormand64]

it's true. the recommendation does not mean you get in.

[@ranjeetkolita9133]

Respect Westpoint. Toughest Bravest Strongest Greatest Cadets of America 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸. GOD bless you all. GOD bless America.

[@WelshRabbit]

"Ma'am, New Cadet Snafu reports to the Cadet in the Red Sash for the umpteenth time, as ordered." "Get off my line, New Cadet. Do it again."

[@angelkrom1231]

Lol

[@eogg25]

We had a West Point officer and he was one of the best and smartest officer in our battalion. We were on maneuvers and i was a radio operator, we were the only ones left from our battalion that was not sent back to barracks, we were just left to use as communications for the rest of the group and I was getting messages and did not realize he new Morse code and was listening to what we were saying until the end when he acknowledged to me what I said when I ended the message.

[@nataliestefanie7827]

I went to WestPoint and you guys have such a beautiful campus

[@coolio3241]

Does every cadet at West Point have to be able to run 2 miles in 13 minutes?

[@elijahmc127]

No! If you're interested, look up APFT standards online and see which standards apply to you.

[@EntertaningAmerica]

Like hell we do.. Just a few hard ass companies who's leadership think the embodiment of an Army officer is his ability to do sit ups, push ups, and a 2 mile run. Granted I pass mine near max, but sub 13? Fuck off

[@barrythompson7111]

coolio3241 I did 102 push-up, 105 sit-ups and ran a 10:12. It can be done.

[@whitephos490]

2 mile in 8:45, 125 pu, 112 sit ups, 55 pull ups, tap run in 37 minutes (6 miles, day combat load full battle rattle (25lbs) Legio Patria Nostra.

[@AlexM-lz4mi]

whitephos490 2 mile in 8:45 is bullshit. That's about a 4:23 per mile

[@JACOBDFortnite]

Thank you for your service in the future

[@BuhayBuhaysaAmerika]

TY for showing us this my daughter is now a 2026 Plebe

[@elijahmc127]

That's awesome! Congratulations to your daughter!

[@BuhayBuhaysaAmerika]

@@elijahmc127 ty SO MUCH AND Congratulations to you too Sir for enduring West Point!

[@nathanrock5068]

Eve Baxter didn’t get in 😭😭 Edit: Eve Baxter from last man standing

[@SaltiDawg2008]

That was Air Force Academy...

[@robertdeacon289]

Well I was part of tne class of 1977 and an amazed at how little has changed. There is no other school lile West Point. Go Army!

[@DamplyDoo]

13 minute 2 mile?! Shit here i was thinking an 8 min/mile was hard

[@paulbrady701]

Hi greetings from Ireland ,I just watched your video and admire anyone whom put country above self I would just like to wish you well in your military career and hope god watches over you .👍🏻🇮🇪

[@catman8670]

Best of the best, much respect!

[@TanNguyenXuan1991]

Thank you for sharing your life at UCLA.

[@irocid4637]

Those barracks are fancy af compared to the Citadel

[@earlgeorge7573]

I visited as a ROTC student in the spring of 1970. The plebes were lucky to get anything to eat at meals as a result of the hazing of the upper class cadets at their table. The classes were interesting and I was surprised at how many questions I was asked about ROTC.

[@tiffanyc.6355]

Make a video on life as a senior at West Point!

[@elijahmc127]

I was thinking about it! Maybe in a couple weeks if I have some more free time.

[@merentube3306]

yes! that would be awesome

[@mowhawk3458]

Do it!!

[@smudgerbug]

Is west point a bit like Army Foundation College Harrogate over here in the UK? AFC Harrogate is essentially a military college where 16/17 year old junior entries do their phase 1 military training (soldier training) to be British Soldiers as Junior Soldiers (your rank at AFC). If you're joining as an infantry soldier or driver and any other role that's not technical, you do the 44 week long course training and if you're joining as a mechanic, engineer or any other technical role you do the 23 week short course training. After Harrogate you go to do your Phase 2 (MOS Training) at a different establishment. You do swear your oath and officially join the Army in AFC from Day 1. Even though you do military training in AFC, you also do education here at a college level. They'll also help you get your English, Maths and IT if you failed at school. Or if you pass, you can do a higher level education course such as leadership or public services or whatever is on the syllabus. Not only all this, you get an OR-1 pay rate which is just over 16k a year. So you're getting paid to be here. If you're 17 years old and 5 months you go to different for phase 1 as an adult entry soldier depending on which regiment you have chose to join. Adult entry is a lot more hardcore and fast pace as it's all shorter. I'm just wondering as I'm currently in basic training at AFC, I just want to know how it all differs or if West Point is like your equivalent to AFC Harrogate over here. If you read this, thanks and I'll appreciate any response! 😄

[@jaimesanchez689]

Props on the porter robinson my guy

[@olivepool4653]

This is a really good and informative video! Thanks!

[@alexacosta2140]

can any1 explain how 1:05 is possible? How can his head just float like that without a green screen???

[@mtksbctk]

Its CG duhh

[@bil9uun]

It looks so much fun! Can't wait to get there.

[@sxginfinity1935]

I thought this was some type of Harry Potter video from the thumbnail...

[@kellychuba]

Maritime guard shack was a four hour watch. spectacular.

[@egol2758]

MUST WATCH "PHILIPPINE MILITARY ACADEMY" WHEN ITS TIME TO EAT

[@TirraOmilade]

WOW! Mad respect to those who attend West Point!

[@christopherrobledo560]

This inspires me so much, very helpful!!

[@elijahmc127]

Great to hear!

[@KPatrick488]

I don't know if you still reply, but I've been interested in West Point my whole life.. what do you suggest doing to get accepted and if you had a parent who went, do you think it would raise my chances?

[@morganthorla685]

ROTC scholarship over academy any day. You get to live a normal college life and get to the same place as the academy kids without the suck.

[@lexybeck7]

Exactly!

[@hannaletzring4517]

You can't be rude about actually attending the academy though. ROTC is a balance between civilian life and military life whereas the academy is living and breathing military. Yeah the academy is more harsh than the ROTC program, but it just means that they are pushing their cadets harder. Both are great options however, serving is an honor.

[@TheDissmaster10]

So the easy way? Yeah sure, you'll be respected for that descision^^

[@The_Black_Knight]

Here is an important note, the retention rate of USMA officers after completing their five years of active duty is ridiculously low. Around 20% in comparison to well over 50% for ROTC for a 4 year scholarship. OCS is even higher, despite having the smallest commision rate. Pushing cadets harder does not mean a result of better officers. Most agree the best way to produce high quality of officers is to have a balanced life which USMA cadets do not have.

[@The_Black_Knight]

@@TheDissmaster10 Nearly 60% of the annual requirements of commissioned officers from all services (except the USCG and merchant marines) come from ROTC. Not the military academies, OCS, AMEDD, or direct source. Any good NCO or officer is not going to disrespect someone based on their commissioning source. Anyone that has served a full term career until retirement in the military knows that a service academy rarely defined their lives.

[@kevinhealey6540]

You have to understand that making rank as an officer is competitive. With promotions, if you don't make the next they'll throw you out. If you don't make major eventually they'll put you out. If you get just one bad evaluation report you can hang your career up. I think if you don't make the next rank, they very well may offer you becoming a sergeant, just as long as you're not a problem.

[@PeteKay]

Go Army (back to back wins), we sing second :) After reading some of the comments below, I thought I'd clarify some of the things I'm hearing in the replies. Mind you, I didn't attend West Point, my son is a graduate, class of 2017 so my insight comes from him. However, I am a retired Army senior noncommissioned officer and I paid attention while my son worked his butt off while going here:). The Long Grey Line: Their site defines the LGL as "The prestigious corps of West Point graduates who represent high achievement and the promise of outstanding, ethical leadership" but typically it has more to do with tradition, like family and the bond that extends from generations of new cadets to old graduates. Plus, the whole academy is built with grey granite type stone. This can get depressing, especially after returning from say Christmas leave and returning to grey skies on top of grey buildings while wearing white over grey uniforms to class -- it can get depressing. Nominations: First, it isn't easy to get to the United States Military Academy (USMA from now on). You need to be nominated by a representative of congress, senate or VP/President. You may also get a nomination based on a parent's service (presidential nomination) or if the parent has service connected disabilities i.e. 100% disabled as deemed by the VA. And if you have a family member who graduated USMA, you got a good chance of getting in. Know this though, each representative only gets two nominations so the competition is fierce. Also, if you're interested in the USMA, there's also a preparatory school adjacent to the academy that helps those students that are close to qualifying but need some assistance. It's not a give in that you'll get in by going to this prep school but it does increase your odds, providing you're doing well while there. I do remember you'll need a 25 and above in all areas of your ACT exam. I don't remember SAT criteria but you get the point. Get ready to contribute to the community by volunteering and getting involved in sports if you're not already. Tuition: this is a "tuition free" college but these kids are obligated to the Army for five years after graduation. Also, I recall I had to front a couple of grand up front though I hear they could have waived that sum of money in lieu of deducting it from my kids stipend. Either way, the Army gets their money. Education Supplies: You all should know that each college student gets a computer, monitor and printer. You share a room with up to three other cadets. You're first year is the hardest and each year gets better until before you know it, you're graduating and having some VIP guest speaker advise you on the journey in front of you. Stipend: While at West Point, as Plebes (the first year or freshmens), they are given a small stipend each month. Plebes get around 250. Each year thereafter will earn you another 100 bucks so by the time you're a firstie (senior), you're receiving roughly around 500 bucks give or take. Don't quote me on the numbers, just know it aint much but it's better than nothing. They like to call it a percentage of your Lieutenant pay. Physical Fitness: Commanders assess soldiers' fitness by conducting Army Physical fitness test usually twice a year. The cadet in the vid speaks to having to participate in early AM PT because he failed to run a 13 min, 2 mile run. That's difficult for most soldiers. Though I didn't see much of that when I was in, we did have programs where if you scored over a 270 or 90 in each of the three events, you could do PT on your own. These are incentive for people to try/motivate themselves to do better. Still, that run is pretty damn fast lol. Army Football: This is a BIG DEAL to the academy and well, you should get used to saying "Go Army, Beat Navy!". This slogan is used when rendering salutes (at times )and is written everywhere on almost anything. On the Supe's (superintendent) roof it reads, you guessed it, GO ARMY, BEAT NAVY! It's all about tradition and respect. I love that aspect of West Point. So these are some of things that stick out as I read some of the posts below. It is my sincerest hope that if you're interested, whether you think you qualify or not, you should apply. This is one hell of an education and if you're watching the above vid, you're probably interested. GO ARMY, BEAT NAVY!!! 14-13 9 Dec 2017 Hooah!!

[@davidwadsworth8982]

Hooah, Sir best post I ever saw. I was not able to be admitted. But I did have the honor of training these future leaders twice at Camp Buckner.75, 79. Fall is a great time again on the banks of the Hudson. Got season tickets for Hockey(NCAA this year, yes sir) and Lacrosse.( Bring Back Emmer, like yesterday)I visit the Post a lot and I see these Cadets doing motivational hike's with packs.I still try to encourage them,motivate them.DO NOT QUIT! Pray your son has a long and successful career,and a safe one.He has a good dad. And in every way every day GO ARMY BEAT NAVY

[@bigfrank1010]

Iam proud of all these cadet's thks for ur service be safe 🚔

[@joshylang8650]

ITS GOOD TO BE IN USMA RATHER THAN PHILIPHINE MILITARY ACADEMY

[@connerarmstrong258]

Showing love to state champs gotta love that👌🏼

[@debrakalauserangmusic]

Thanks! This video is really helpful since I'm writing a novel involving military life.

[@seashell8913]

I'm researching for a novel as well! :) Have fun!

[@jacobsala9512]

Esther Deborah once youre on the real militaty its not like this

[@mandodnam]

let me know

[@omarmassey2522]

Yes, most units in the Army is not like this, particularly on the enlisted side of the house. You do PRT in the morning, or afternoon depending on the time of year. You go to work from 0900 to 1700 or when released, and most weekends you are off, unless on mission or on duty (CQ, Staff Duty, Extra duty). For military academies, the different customs are designed to instill discipline and traditional values in the cadets.

[@seanmorse227]

I’ve literally done none of this as an enlisted soldier so I wouldn’t go off this if you’re writing a novel

[@legionnaire4548]

I remember when I've graduated in (Oahu)(National guard youth challenge academy) back in 07'' we never had these fancy looking things we had, anyone who graduated in west point cadets are lucky to live in that environment life.

[@vellercarroll1394]

I was in Louisiana youth challenge program or ycp as we call it down here. It was fun right, even without fancy shit

[@visig0th152]

Hey, cadet, I know this was a while ago, but I just finished my freshman ("fish") year in the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M and I was wondering what military instruction was like as a plebe and how it compared to training for a fish. At A&M we have designated training times every morning and monday and friday afternoons, and during these times first semester we learn drill, uniform wear, corps policies, and "campusologies" (facts about the school that we recite verbatim in order to instill uniformity in our buddy class within our outfit.) Does West Point have something similar to this? Because from the video it seems like y'all have a muuuuuuuuch more chill everyday living environment than we do, a lot less yelling and stuff like that.

[@TXnine7nine]

Gig 'Em. c/o 2011 here. Was in B-2 while I was there and had several buddies while I was growing up go to West Point. From what they've told me it was a MUCH more in depth way of life. It was much easier to separate civilian and corps life while at A&M then it was for my friends at West Point. Their days were literally broken down in to 15 minutes segments where they always had somewhere to be or something to do. Even worse as a plebe. I mean I was busy at A&M but nothing like West Point. Oh and there was definitely yelling, just not when there's a camera floating around. haha

[@JK-vc7ie]

CrimsonChain They are real army. You guys are fake.

[@crisn565]

Incase you’re all wondering. 13 minute 2 mile is hard as shit. My fastest time ever was a 13.24

[@RedRisingTiger]

Thanks for the video! Good luck to you

[@loganmartin59]

Been debating whether I wanna try to go to West Point or the Naval Academy, and this video made that choice a little harder!

[@peter-radiantpipes2800]

Japanese school children must clean there school every day. It instills a sense of pride in their own school and responsibility and no need for janitors. I think that should be done here in the US as well.

[@dogestranding5047]

Pedantic Pete Maybe that's why their economy was always shite compared to the U.S.' Janitors need jobs. Children should focus on education.

[@F1derful.]

Cleaning duty is part of the education. It teaches kids to be responsible and independent. Western kids are so spoiled and bratty

[@pandora-world99]

Nah

[@lilvexeno1289]

Umbrella Revolution not a lot tho

[@mastermonke2558]

Then the janitors will be out of jobs

[@isaiahmvelez]

As a West Point Cadet now, things are drastically different

[@CherryMosley]

omg this is my switch between west point classes im legit going to a room right now that was shown in this video

[@trin7955]

Omg how's beast?? I wanna go next year

[@astromos1373]

You see this man? he has graduated !