U.S. Military Academy: West Point, Explained

The Military Academy at West Point has a long history, dating back to the beginning of our nation. Thanks for watching.
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[@MrRainjunky]

32 years ago (jesus where has that gone) i travelled across America for a year. I`m a student of history and knew of west points history and so visited the place. Back then before the age of terrorism tourists were allowed to walk around the grounds (i`d imagine that has changed). As i wandered around quite a few students were jogging around the trails. A few stopped and asked if i was alright and if they could help in the finest traditions of an officer and a gentleman. Back then i was 30 and a keen fitness nut and had my running kit in the car. I told one of the students and said if possible i`d love to run around the college. He not only agreed but showed me where i could change and then he (and four of his buddies) took me for a four mile run. Back then I was fast (even if i say so myself) and it got a bit competitive, but in a fun manner not a macho way. I beat them all. They then challenged me to a press up competition and i whopped them there (I used to be able to do 150 non stop and still do 100 every day). What really impressed me most however was the way they took it. They wanted advice on how to improve their running and press ups and were genuinely gracious in defeat. They were a credit to the uniform they hoped to wear and i`ve often wondered what become of them. One of my fondest memories of my time in America.

[@deadheadwsp705]

That’s a great story and experience

[@kmlckd]

That's awesome! Lifetime memory

[@MichaelSSmith-hs5pw]

I’m an Army veteran & I find your story a little boastful, you got a bit competitive but did you beat those cadets on purpose?, or did they let you win? Of course they were “Genuinely gracious” toward you, that’s the way they are being trained. (If you knew anything about the military at all) you can bet your ass that after you left they were calling you an inconsiderate egotistical boastful asshole. You say they are a credit to the uniform they will wear, you haven’t got a clue about what you said! You brag about your athletic abilities? shit, a drill Sergeant would tear you a new one the very first day of basic training. So save your stories for the little girls down at the bar!

[@prevaloir5362]

People were alive then?

[@nicholasgiampetro782]

West point is still open to the public, it's college campus after all gotta get that marketing clout after all. I visited it a few years ago very cool looking place much different from most American colleges (as it should be)

[@randieandjodistrom854]

I'm a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs, Colorado. My son is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, My son-in-law's brother is a graduate (and was the Brigade Commander) of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. All of our service academies are outstanding institutions and in beautiful settings, and I encourage everyone to visit them.

[@iraeaglemind]

Holy Moly!Talk about some good bloodlines.

[@UFCANT]

I’ve done construction in West Point for over 25 years. I’ve seen a lot of cadets get drunk in Highland Falls and do something dumb that ruins their career. My wife was also a MP there and have been told of all kinds of stupidity by cadets. It’s an opportunity of a lifetime to get accepted into West Point. Make it count if you’re lucky enough to go there.

[@lucasa.quiroga1246]

But thousands of other cadetes have done what they were supposed to do and made their country proud of them.

[@michaelsix9684]

thanks for saying that, I applied in 74, got the Congressional appt. but was turned down due to low physical aptitude score and wore glasses, and couldn't get waiver for that, now 67, I can see I would not have been successful there, it was all engineering then -- Academy did me a favor rejecting me

[@Crusade6539]

Yeah, and it’s not fair those who had a bright future and was the guy behind the last guy to be chosen by West Point to either drop or do something stupid to get dropped, that’s one of the things some cadets don’t even consider while they’re thinking of quitting and do quit, someone more motivated could’ve had their dream fulfilled.

[@peterjohnson617]

might as well weed them out early.

[@johnhansen8272]

Kids of all stripes make life changing mistakes, it’s all part of the process.

[@seankim9143]

I'm applying to West Point right now as a rising high school senior

[@captntorch]

As an "Old Grad" from West Point... all the best!!!

[@alexmuy6474]

As a current West Point senior, good luck!

[@gmat9235]

Same but to the Naval Academy. BEAT ARMY GO NAVY

[@bluemarshall6180]

@@gmat9235 🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈😆😆😆😆😆🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@petergodipelly5295]

Same bro, hopefully I'll see you there with me.

[@WestPointAdmissions]

Solid overview!

[@435American]

Thanks!

[@ivi122]

I agree. Great video!! Good job

[@chrisharley4353]

They could have mentioned Gen. Patton. However, still a great video.

[@waltsears]

Class of 1979 here. I appreciate this over-view. Thanks. I especially like the way you recognized two notable confederate graduates without calling them heroes. We’re going to have to learn to do more of that as a nation. Thanks again.

[@roberteaston6413]

In 1983 I was at a hostel in West Country England. One of the men at the hostel was an American who had just completed his first year at West Point. I am a Canadian who said that during the War of 1812 the American Army could not utilize it's full strength in invading Canada because of a clause in the American constitution that said that a state militia did not have to fight outside of it's state boundaries. He said that at West Point they did not study much about the War of 1812 because the US Army did not do to well in the war. I said"well. the Navy did pretty good in that war". I never forgot the way he looked at me when I said that.

[@vquoi2]

Can you imagine being in Henry Flipper's shoes? Born a slave then going on to attend West Point where by all accounts his fellow cadets never accepted him. Seven years of that too.

[@James.Gatsby]

real american dream.

[@michaelcraigie344]

Thank you for a very informative video. My grandfather graduated from West Point in 1923 and went on to become a pilot in the Army Air corp, retiring from the USAF as a Lt. Gen. My father (his son) graduated from West Point in 1951 and went on to become a fighter pilot in the Air Force. I attended West Point from 1973-1975 and did not graduate due to personal problems with my alcoholism and drug addiction. The 2 years that I attended West Point were at the very end of the male only cadets at West Point. Both of my grandparents and my father are buried at the West Point cemetery, which is in a beautiful part of the post. Thank you for a great video. Mike Craigie with the class of 1977 company F-1 (Grant barracks).

[@CarlosFlores-gm7dv]

West Point is a very nice place to visit. My unit was tasked to provide security there for a football game in 1981. Awesome place by the Hudson. You have to see it to believe it.

[@jimmyziogas4271]

I was there last weekend for a tour. Incredible Campus. Lots of history

[@slobama]

Excellent video.

[@PeteGeorge]

My father was the first army accordion soloist at West Point in the late 50s. He played for Eisenhower and Castro.

[@iraeaglemind]

That's very interesting to me.

[@jamesfair4315]

I was always proud of my deployment from Ft Campbell the summer of 1983 there. In 1998 I was able to give my mother a tour there to which she saw how beautiful it is there.

[@getx1265]

Very scenic campus! I had always wanted to visit in person since i loved the TV series, "The West point Story" in 1956-57.

[@CODEOFTHEWEST1]

That TV show was what caused me to go to West Point. I received an appointment from Congresman Bob Dole, I flunked the physical exam due to a football injury, so I enlisted in the Army. And after a year and a half, I received Army appointment to West Point. I graduated in 1968.

[@_Mr420man]

The original revolutionary war fortifications where designed by the great Polish American military engineer of the revolution Tadeusz Kosciusko.

[@michaelkalinoski7998]

He's buried in Krakow Poland a bucket list item.

[@richardyoung2611]

I remember when I was in the Army, and when I got out, someone put me in to go to WEST POINT. I figured that I had done my time and I was not a career person. But it was still an HONOR. My father was a MEDIC,during WW2,my brother was a MARINE my other brother did 1 tour VIETNAM me ARMY as a cook. Much of my family have served and my son is a MARINE. I have a friend who is a cook at WEST POINT and he told me stories about the CADETS, WHICH I can't disagree with. Years ago my father called me and asked me if I wanted to work for the ADMIRAL at pearl harbor and I declined the offer because I was in NYC as a CHEF, having worked in some of the best places after graduating from the CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA UPSTATE 1984.I am since retired after spending 50 years in the CULINARY ARTS.

[@edjarrett3164]

I know the feeling. I was an USAFA graduate flying for 26 yrs. I shifted to being a cook because the years living out of a suitcase were over. 16 yrs now in the F&B business, I’ve never looked back.

[@dorseyromano5812]

I would like to point out that there was the highly acclaimed French Artilleryman's handbook author, Ann Louis de Trussard that first presented to general Washington the idea of a military training facility. He was the acknowledged forgotten founder of West point

[@marcbuisson2463]

It was also an emulation of the école Polytechnique (also known as the "X"), founded a few years earlier (as an engineering school) by Napoleon. But I'm pretty sure it instantly was given a more military objectif than Polytechnique, who became one of the world's most central center of mathematical analysis, and still is reknown for it to this day.

[@billt8504]

If you have a son or daughter that is smart and even remotely interested in the military, have them go through the process of getting nominated to a military academy. When I was 17 I went through the process for Annapolis (USNA). Myself and two other guys went to meet with out congressman. I wasn't selected (I was happy for the guy who was selected), but the experience of the whole process was unmatched. You get to meet your congress-person for one. But just the experience is something you won't get from just applying to college. I got to talk to a senior who was joining the Marines after graduation. I didn't even no the Marines were part of the Navy back then. Just all around eye-opening for a 17 year old.

[@fredyllanos8972]

Good stuff. Just a heads up….We’re not a part of the US Navy, we’re part of the Department of the Navy, alongside the US Navy. They’re also part of the Department of the Navy, that overseas all naval services. During time of war, the Coast Guard joins us in the Department, as well.

[@ivi122]

My son (now 19 years old) got accepted last year straight out of high school. He graduates in 2025 God willing. He also got accepted into US naval academy but West Point was his number 1 choice. We are very proud of him!Sometimes it seems surreal. Such history in that place and so breathtaking. It’s a challenging place but full of opportunities and experiences that most ppl don’t get in regular college.

[@slobama]

@@fredyllanos8972 Picky, picky, picky

[@briangraham1024]

You should KNOW your spelling!

[@maigepresents5840]

At what part of the academy do they teach you how to cover up massive civilian casualties? Asking for a friend...

[@toomanyhobbies2011]

Well done, very well done.

[@435American]

Thanks!

[@edwardhill7045]

i was in the regular army and after my time in Vietnam i was stationed at west point until i left the military .The history and pride is steep in that place .A really nice place to be stationed .Close to my home and a beautiful place .My brother asked me if he should transfer from Temple to West Point for he had a congressmen willing to sponser him but i said West Point grads were dying in Vietnam just like anyone else so i begged him not to join the army and live .

[@stephenfricke9298]

With the exception of the Coast guard and Merchant Marine academy i have been to Annapolis, Colorado springs and West point. I played club rugby and JV FOOTBALL AT Army. Incredible history, heritage and patronage.

[@francistheconqueror2866]

Excellent video! ❤ from the Philippines. Go Army Hoorah!

[@435American]

Thanks!

[@masonbay9945]

Hmmm this might be some valuable plebe knowledge...

[@zeloganbrothers]

You are everywhere man lmao. I see you comment on so many Instagram posts

[@torres870rem]

Forget to mention Gen. Patton.

[@flowzzz2784]

I just signed up for the Army. I gotta go to Meps tomorrow and hopefully if everything goes well I'll be in! 😎

[@JackTheLumberJack]

Good luck, big fan and have some good stories.

[@OkieSketcher1949]

Good luck. MEPS has a great track record. I knew several cadets, including classmates, who attended MEPS.

[@tcrossfranco]

Both jackson and lee were indeed war heros and AMERICANS...

[@michaelkalinoski7998]

No they were not. Best southern General was John Buford and he got the ball rolling on the first of Gettysburg to put both packing back south. That was the beginning of the end for both of those treasonous turncoats.

[@Inspadave]

They supported a seditious government. They took up arms against the United States.

[@marletamisch6709]

Traitors to their oath.

[@rvrschrs64]

A great number of generals on both sides of the Civil War were Academy grads. They were often old friends facing each other on the battlefield, particularly at Gettysburg. See "Gods And Generals" a great novelization of the battle hewing close to the facts. I'm surprised that while mentioning Gen. Lee it wasn't brought that he was the commandant of the Point for some years helping to educate the leaders of both sides in the war.

[@johnf.kennedy7339]

I’ve been a novice historian of West Point for 30 years and will offer some insight. Am skeptical WP loosened its engineering requirements because other schools opened up to fill that gap as the video indicates. Rather the fact that the curriculum went unchanged for almost 100 years was becoming a contentious issue. So any enhancements to the curriculum were based on the needs of the Army rather than some reciprocating benefit from some distant universities. The language for appointing cadets to the Academy would best be described as a “service connected” nomination rather than individual appointees within the ranks.

[@shirleycramer1966]

L0

[@maigepresents5840]

As a laureate, can you describe the classes where your young and bright learn how to cover up tens of thousands of civilian casualties caused by indiscriminate bombing in illegal wars please?

[@bonacha276]

Hello, can we contact? I have so many questions about West Point History.😊

[@templeodoom4634]

Do all the academies please.

[@roerty]

Very nice video. My daughter graduated from West Point 2 days ago. I will miss it and hope to go back some day.

[@435American]

Thanks, and congrats to your daughter!

[@irenemercedesvillanueva3354]

Congratulations!

[@captntorch]

As an "Old Grad" from West Point, I wish your daughter (and your entire family) ALL the best in the days ahead!

[@JackTheLumberJack]

Good for her, but she won’t want to go back for some time. At least from my experience.

[@iraeaglemind]

🫡

[@lyhathien3971]

Nice! Your videos should be seen by more viewers. May I repost your channel without changing anything on the clean platform named Gan Jing World? Thank you!

[@malthechal]

General George S. Patton was a graduate as well, But he was not mentioned

[@billdizon6859]

Forgot to mention General George S Patton USMA class 1909

[@dp7933]

I knew a guy who went to west point. He was pretty creepy. He took notes in perfect five point lettering. It was the most legible thing I have ever seen.

[@KoRbA2310]

Wait a second, wasn't West Point designed by Tadeusz Kosciuszko? Heard that during my history classes back in Poland.

[@jephrokimbo9050]

the Revolutionary War Defensive works were designed by Kosciuszko and there is a statue dedicated to him on The Plain. also there are archaeological remnants of the GREAT CHAIN that was secured across the Hudson River and anchored on both shore lines to prevent british ships from traveling up river.

[@billlawrence8520]

I retired as a 31 year SF Vet. I’d serve with that officer anywhere, anytime!

[@christinechoptij4233]

Amazing place to visit. Beautiful ride on the Hudson to get to West Point. Anyone lucky to get accepted in this amazing, should never mess things up.

[@DustyB]

I’m going to apply

[@pogzie]

I had to do some digging as to why Fidel Ramos, the former president of the Philippines was admitted to West Point given the requirements. The end of the Commonwealth of the Philippines ended in 1942 (Ramos was still in highschool) way earlier than Ramos' graduation in Westpoint in 1950. From the West Point website, apparently he was "One of the Academy’s international cadets".

[@OkieSketcher1949]

West Point does accept students from other countries and has done so for many years. Many have gone on to do great things for their respective countries, both militarily and in civilian pursuits.

[@fdomtzgzz]

You did not mention to Gorge Patton, (5 star general) is from same promotion of Ike and Bradley. In fact on the picture of Bradley, Patton appears beside. Patton alo participated on the punitive action in Mexico with Gral. Pershing. Kind Regards

[@OkieSketcher1949]

While General Patton earned wide acclaim for his military career he did not become a five-star general.

[@bob80q]

you are confused; Eisenhower was promoted to 5 star in 1944, Bradley in 1950. Patton was a 4 star.

[@aroyboy8732]

This was great! Do you plan on touching any of the other military’s?

[@435American]

Probably at least the Navy and Air Force, yeah. Thanks!

[@laninepomuceno6774]

God bless us thank you so much and regards to all of you there in your country. From Lani D. Nepomuceno, Philippines

[@kevintanos4822]

is it true getting to west point is harder than some of the ivy league schools? cause there are physical requirements and congress nomination.

[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

If you consider chasing the endorsement of politicians or not having the right last name (the core service academies are big on Legacy for considerations, especially Colorado Springs and USNA) a difficulty, then yes. It's almost treated like a Knighthood. It's alot easier when you have a lineage and connections. Other less-storied outfits like New Mexico Military Institute are easy to get into, but if you're going career, it will hinder you. Because West Pointers look down on those alumni. And West Pointers are the ones at the top. They intend to keep it that way.

[@zeloganbrothers]

@@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing I don't have a great family lineage and come from a relatively poor, working class household. Yet, I got a primary nomimation from my Congressman. For the most part, Congressmen don't really pick the candidates themselves, they have a board of experts do it for them

[@JackTheLumberJack]

@ryan Logan that’s correct, I don’t come from a. lineage, but I was very active in high school and I ended up getting in.

[@ViciVida]

Yes it’s harder idk what all these people are saying but basically an average course load is like 20 credits whereas civilian schools it’s 15

[@JoshBryan]

Jack B What a completely ignorant comment. I am a graduate and also returned as faculty. I am rather familiar with the admissions process. Admissions does a rather good job at admitting classes with a broad skill set and background. Legacies (I am not one) might only have an edge due to familiarity with the process, it is not a contributing factor in and of itself. The only West Pointers I know that think themselves superior to anyone are the shit ones. And to be fair, they'd be shit officers no matter their source of commissioning.

[@juanmilano224]

Why stonewall jackson not a civil war hero, but sherman is?

[@jimo5564]

The winners write the history.

[@ebw16256]

So proud of all of them.

[@this_is_not_leanne6299]

I applied for West Point and naval academy got rejected to both since I had pretty average gpa but did a lot of extracurricular activities but it’s okay I enlisted into the marines and may reapply to the naval academy.

[@435American]

Good to hear, never give up 🙏🙏

[@JackTheLumberJack]

Good luck, I’m indifferent about which one didn’t make a difference, although I am going to WP atm

[@this_is_not_leanne6299]

Rich 91 well I wanted to become an officer either way and I need a bachelors before I commission so that’s why I went for the service academies at first then found out there’s officer programs for active duty members

[@philippaul756]

Good luck in the Marines, and I hope you will continue your quest to attend the Naval Academy!

[@drusanchez3287]

Erruh

[@ranjeetkolita9133]

Respect @Westpoint 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 . Dreams can be Bright true Academy..

[@hardingrhyne7227]

Who else heading up next week for beast🙋‍♂️

[@JackTheLumberJack]

Good luck, going into my firstie year

[@ViciVida]

Lmao “beast”

[@williamgibb5557]

No mention about that building in the corner of the property that has made US gold coins for 150 years. Non- descripit but well secured it is.

[@iraeaglemind]

🤔

[@TheBeefSlayer]

I had no idea it was so hard to get in. I can’t believe they have such a successful football program when there is limited space for cadets. I’d like to know if they specifically recruit for football.

[@ryankuypers1819]

They do, but they relax some of the requirements for certain (not all) football players. It's not ideal since the primary reason for a cadet is to become a commissioned officer, but necessary to get a balance between football talent and someone who will be able to handle the academics. A successful football team generates revenue and brings notoriety to the academy.

[@billysteele4852]

@@ryankuypers1819 Pretty much all of the football players go to the prep school.

[@maigepresents5840]

It's pretty hard to find people willing to cover up illegal wars and tens of thousands of civilian casualties...

[@TheBeefSlayer]

@@maigepresents5840 what is an illegal war? 😂😂😂 I’m pretty sure when one county goes to war with the other they are not both in agreement. 😂😂😂

[@tomhenry897]

Every cadet is required to do some other activity Be it cheer or football or something else

[@xavierlampkin8203]

WP Cadet here. Great video! I had no idea they renamed the fort to Fort Clinton.

[@435American]

Thanks -- really interesting history over there.

[@brentfeathers7004]

How's the cow?

[@AlexPerez-gw8sy]

@@brentfeathers7004 "Sir, she walks, she talks, she's full of chalk, the lacteal fluid extracted from the female of the bovine species is highly prolific to the nth degree."

[@brentfeathers7004]

@@AlexPerez-gw8sy When I was there in 1985 (it ended up not being the right fit for me... so I reverted to my enlisted contract), I was in E-3... our motto "Soaring high above the rest, down to earth to meet the test. The Eagle has landed sir/ma'am." I was in MacArthur 666 and had the newspaper duty during re-orgy week... I was 3rd person in a row who had that duty during re-orgy week and ended up resigning.

[@DarienDragonFox]

Id love to go to west point. But you need to be able to join the military as a requirment right?

[@benb686]

Yes

[@hazavolt5718]

Do the U.S. Naval Academy!!

[@darthmurmurix767]

West Point was a hell of a place to grow up. :)

[@AD-wr2ss]

Yes but how many lights In Cullum Hall?

[@violiman]

Gonna be going here this summer! Only 10 days left of being a civilian

[@TheWinterist]

Good luck brother -class of 2018

[@violiman]

@@TheWinterist survived beast!

[@erickgutierrez6743]

Can someone explain to me why you need a nomination to apply to west point? Is it to ensure each congressional district is represented?

[@lowrydan111]

Yes

[@nickwalter1041]

Pls do air force academy

[@jakadajj]

Hey I know this place! I just graduated from there this year!

[@michaelsix9684]

would you do it again? any advice for incoming plebes?

[@user-yl6db6do8k]

Hi Iam from Jordan I want submit to University What is the way to be?

[@caseykomar6565]

Applying there hope I get accepted!

[@thomasnativo6491]

West point Ny is basically where Conrail and CSX trains pass by through a tunnel on the River Subdivision to Selkirk yard

[@thomasnativo6491]

Along the Hudson River Line

[@thomasnativo6491]

Great place to Railfan

[@thomasnativo6491]

The tracks are down below and it's near by Iona Island and Bear mountain NY pretty much

[@SuperGreatSphinx]

Minerva The Goddess Of Wisdom

[@MM-vh5lz]

@435American: hmmm and Tadeusz Kościuszko?

[@drdave1947]

I'm Navy, but found this very interesting.

[@walasiewicz]

You left out George Patton as a graduate who served in world war 1 AND 2

[@sulek123]

Kościuszko :) no word of him :( how can You create history like that?

[@deansnipah1392]

Exactly. Typical americans taking all the credit

[@davidwadsworth8982]

I had the privilege if training Cadets during summers, Camp Buckner, between plebe and yearling years,and Natural Bridge between cow and First'y years. Best Duty I ever had.It is a wonderful place to work,military or civilian.Superb location, oozes respect,has it's own ski hill, lakes,riding stables, .Went to the graduation of the classes I trained. Note out to all young people who pretend they are victims and oppressed. I wanted to attend, did not get accepted,not even close. Bitter, no,it was My Fault and not the man's. You know kids,Uncle Sam runs a solid maturation program. It is called Military Service. Try it.

[@geoffreywightman3635]

Hey David, just wanted you to know that it was Soldiers like yourself who trained me each summer at Bucker that taught me to respect and listen to my NCOs, remain humble, and lead from the front when I finally earned my commission. Arguably that influence means more than most classes I took during the academic year. Go Army! -Geoff Wightman, Class of 2007 (OIF, OEF)

[@davidwadsworth8982]

@@geoffreywightman3635 WOW thanks so much. I understood the importance of my duty there. Hooah and CRUSH Navy!

[@atlow3812]

What song is playing in the background?

[@435American]

Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod

[@atlow3812]

@@435American Thanks m8

[@clarkfreeman1573]

You should do the Naval Academy!

[@Jhihmoac]

Just about all the Army's contributions to the offices within and around the Joint Chiefs are West Point Grads... Big job responsibilities at the Pentagon... Requires the best...

[@bob80q]

because its a good ole boy network called WPA. Many grads from VMI and The Citadel have attained high rank and served in the Joint Chiefs organization and also as head of major commands like CENTCOM.

[@shutdown856]

No mention of George C Marshall though

[@fides249]

Samuel Moreira, He was not a West Point graduate. He was VMI graduate.

[@shutdown856]

@@fides249 RAH VA MIL, That was the point

[@Hackenberg]

"We may have to go to war with Mexico again, Mr. President." "Why, Captain Grant?" "To get them to take it back."

[@fromthefuture9353]

There is a great book about our military academies entitled "Cost of Loyalty" by Professor Tim Bakken. And it is far from flattering. We highly suggest it for your next "read".

[@ryankuypers1819]

First of all, he taught law at West Point therefore he has no knowledge of the other academies, so your comment is ignorant at best. I would be willing to bet there are plenty of wrongdoings over the history of any organization, however, a civilian law professor at West Point (not a JAG working on the military side), who never served in uniform, hardly has any real access or understanding to the inner workings of the military side of the academy. The academic and military sides have separate leadership and are only connected by the Superintendent. The question that needs to be asked is why does he still choose to teach there if it's such a corrupt and dysfunctional institution? Regardless of his assessment versus a long history of tradition and success in building and protecting this nation one thing is clear: those who choose and are worthy of attendance give more to this country than the vast majority of its populace. His personal experience with one officer and his assessment of how it was handled makes the entire academy unflattering? Do some research before you spew ignorance. I decided to watch the interview he conducted with Committee for the Republic since it occurred immediately after the release of the book. Chip on shoulder #1: Salary. He felt former military officers who took civilian professor positions were paid more than non-military professors. His main complaint was that he was then treated unfairly by the head of the law department (a Colonel) because he made waves. I agree it seemed unprofessional, but when you're a civilian professor at a predominantly military organization, know your place. The hubris of a lawyer... Chip on shoulder #2: Afghanistan military academy law department. They didn't follow his advice on how to set it up and he was upset. He then covered the generalities of how the military struggles to self-police itself because it's such an insular organization. Essentially general officers will not speak up if a conflict is unwinnable or cover up wrongdoing to protect the organization. The military does keep things in-house and although takes direction from the civilian leadership doesn't hold them in the same regard as members of the military. The faults are at the top because once you're there it's all politics. I agree with this assessment. It's a difficult nut to crack, but as long as the military protects the interests of the country and its citizens then it's fulfilling its purpose. The military has rules and they should be followed with civilian leadership oversight, however, there are way too many apathetic Americans who never put any skin in the game and then think they are entitled to input in the process.

[@fromthefuture9353]

@@ryankuypers1819 Have you read Bakken's book?

[@fromthefuture9353]

@@ryankuypers1819 Thanks so much for you classy retort. By the way, a few of my friends, and yes graduates of West Point, totally agree with Bakken's book..

[@SheepleProof]

Hi. I'm that guy that wants to put a turd in your punch bowl. If you like something, I'm here to tell you it's not all roses and sweet puffs of air up your kiester. Because other people don't know that everything is not perfect. It's my job to inform them. And after I do this, I can sleep well at night. You're soooo welcome.

[@fromthefuture9353]

@@SheepleProof Mr. Proof or Poof. My kiester is doing great, And I am very proud of what that ass and the rest of my body has done over 85 years on this planet, earth. With that said, the Academy(s) are not what they were over forty five years ago. Be safe and have a good Turkey day.

[@laninepomuceno6774]

God bless us I need your help to connect to give me a international military and I want

[@user-lf2pv8yz3t]

Add location of West Point

[@mec592]

Maybe I'm biased... but you should do one on USAFA!

[@helen5472]

From what l remember Grant and Lee were classmates at West Point.. Lincoln asked Lee to lead the Union army. Lee was from Virginia and because of loyalty to that state had to refuse the request. He was a man of honor as was Grant. Lee had to follow his conscious. At the surrender after the war, it was the custom to take the sword of the losing General. Because Grant respected Lee, he did not take Lees sword. Both men were heroes.

[@shelbinamo]

Lee graduated in 1829: Grant in 1843.

[@helen5472]

@@shelbinamo Thank you Wesley. I didn’t know those dates.

[@SalimSivaad]

Lee was a traitor to his country and betrayed his oath to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and *DOMESTIC.* By definition: he is not a *hero*

[@iraeaglemind]

Yes.Very interesting Thankyou.

[@ViciVida]

Why tf was this in my recommended lol even on coronacation the academy follows 😂

[@sauvageaux]

Hill military academy, Portland in Oregon.

[@darlenemotley5508]

I am more concerned with where the loyalty of the graduates lies. They changed the oath.

[@richardmeo2503]

Good show but there are omissions. Strange how you did not mention George Patton, the best Commander in Europe. Bradley did play a big part in Korea, by not controlling MacArthur and his terrible crossing into N. Korea. If you want to learn more see my History Books; Fatal Flaws Books 1-3. Researched and written over 12 years, there is a world of unknown facts.

[@equalprox474]

I wish I could apply, but I have a diagnosis that doesn't effect me. So, I can't. Unfortunately day for Good Men.

[@frankbrown7043]

You might want to consider VMI. Specially if you are more in to Engineering than military science. The US has several good Military type colleges, even VPI (Virginia Tech).

[@jochenbecht6191]

God bless all american soldiers on there missions. Take care and come back soon.

[@scottgrant4379]

The video indicates an APPOINTMENT must be received from a Senator, Congressman.... This is not accurate. The academy candidate must receive a NOMINATION from an elected official, not an Appointment.

[@ColonelMarcellus]

I had a nomination to West Point back in 1972 but my bad eyesight excluded me from military service (even though I tried to enlist the following year). Back then, you could be between 17 and 26 years old but "must not be married and must never have been married". Only males were accepted until 1975 or so.

[@darren415]

I was In Juvenile youth jail. We had a school inside the kid jail. The teacher was the first black graduate of West Point.

[@leondillon8723]

2:47)Hiram U. Grant. A drunk US Senator bitched up the papers and refused to correct them. 6:34)No horse. No wife. No mustache.

[@cashbrooks533]

Why want to do being recognized on federal grant papers when you can make more money for mess Hall with anybody

[@outthere9370]

Why is it called West Point? Did I miss something? Obviously, it's on the the "West" bank of the Hudson would b my guess!

[@nKaDoen]

Why does West Point need to be explained?

[@brigettebelenky9996]

I want to apply to west point and I started. I'm a junior right now

[@jillian_shaw]

me too!

[@brigettebelenky9996]

@@jillian_shaw are you also applying for ROTC?

[@jillian_shaw]

yes. i’m applying to both air force and army for academy and rotc. rotc scholarships aren’t open yet.

[@brigettebelenky9996]

@@jillian_shaw yea ik they aren’t open but on the West Point website, once you do the questionnaire, you could say that you wanna apply for an ROTC scholarship

[@mineduck3050]

I run the porta potty contract at west point. You cadets need to stop throwing your mre's into the toilets!

[@WestleyLangston]

so funny U.S. Military Academy: West Point, Explained

[@licenze2killu927]

Place is full of cadets that party hard and the place boosts their ego so high they think they are better than all the enlisted. If you want to do something better do ROTC.

[@laninepomuceno6774]

God bless us start and end your day with our ALMIGHTY GOD. THANKS

[@walky1303]

My son is class of 2033!!! And I’m grooming him to go to West Point lol

[@MuddieRain]

Go Army!

[@juniorandaya4285]

the USMA ,the world best and most powerful military school prodúces top global govts chief executive officers,military commanders, and business leaders.colonel andrew krepinevich,a westpointer and drafter of the world most poweful monograph Archipelagic Defense ,leads undisputedly the world in military strategy and tactics.

[@rickyaguilar2349]

I live there 😀

[@robertisham5279]

They should abolish West Point and all the other service academies. If want to be an officer go to a regular college and do rotc or go to officer Candidate school.

[@iraeaglemind]

Ain't happening.Way to much tradition.🫡

[@user-bf2mx9qj4t]

Not your decision; I beg to differ