Army Cadet Handbook Pdf

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VMIan undergraduate experience like no other. Since 1839, this historic military college has produced leaders of integrity and honor. The Institute is ranked #5 in the nation for return on investment by Money Magazine.

Cadets participate in a challenging four-year core curriculum of 14 nationally recognized majors in engineering, the sciences, and the humanities, with an array of enrichment opportunities. The Institute boasts a student to teacher ratio of 10:1.

VMI boasts one of the leading Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs in the United States. The program challenges cadets to focus on strengthening both mind and body while pursuing ideals of discipline, honor, and respect. The Institute also offers one of only 14 Coast Guard Auxiliary University Programs in the nation.

VMI inspires and is committed to excellence. The Corps of Cadets is able to utilize the training offered by a 24/7 military environment and apply a mindset of overcoming adversity towards their academic and athletic goals, and for those who commission, towards exemplary military service.

VMI is deeply connected to its alumni and the surrounding Lexington community. There are a number of opportunities across post for the public to support the Institute's mission and cadets, seeing first-hand what makes VMI no ordinary college.

The contents of the handbook, including events, visitation, and furloughs, are subject to change and/or cancellation due to evolving circumstances. A note will be added to this page if and when any adjustments are made.

New cadets will be issued athletic uniforms at matriculation. If you are in Lexington on Friday, August 16 we would like to encourage incoming cadets to pick up their initial athletic uniform from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. in Cameron Hall, any cadets who are unable to report on Friday may pick-up your athletic uniform on Saturday, August 17 during the Matriculation process in Cameron Hall.

Boot Requirements: For 2024, incoming matriculants will need to purchase one of four authorized boots prior to Matriculation. Authorized boots, as well as sizing/fit information, can be found in Boot Guidance for Incoming Cadets.

The Department of Information Technology (IT) has recently updated cadet computer recommendations and requirements. Please review these expectations and pay close attention to the separate minimum system requirements for engineering majors.

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For future cadet candidates, the app contains enrollment information as well as scholarship information. Learn about off-campus training opportunities, including specialized training schools such as Airborne and Air Assault, and cultural immersion trips to other countries.

For current cadets, the app contains an incredible amount of handy reference material, including uniform information, rank and ribbon information, and the army values. The app also features specialized schools available for cadets during the summer or winter, internship information and more.

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Future cadets arriving at the United States Military Academy at West Point are issued a copy of the new cadet handbook complete with the West Point motto of "Beat Navy" on the back cover on R-day. Almost 1,300 future cadets reported to the Academy on R-day, which is typically held on the last Monday in June. After arriving at the Academy, the future cadets are ushered into Thayer Hall where they are fitted for uniforms and processed into the Academy. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton)

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