United States Military Academy

The United States Military Academy is a federal service academy at West Point, New York, that educates cadets and commissions them as officers in the U.S. Army.

Cadet: A cadet is a trainee in a military officer-education program. West Point students hold cadet rank while completing academic and military training.
United States Military Academy Preparatory School: The United States Military Academy Preparatory School is a U.S. Army school that prepares candidates for admission to West Point. Its preparatory role extends the academy’s admissions pathway to candidates needing additional academic or military preparation.
United States Army branch insignia: United States Army branch insignia identify an officer’s professional branch, such as infantry, engineering, or medicine. Graduates receive assignments to Army branches after commissioning.
United States Military Academy alumni: United States Military Academy alumni are people who completed studies at West Point. Their careers show the institution’s reach across military service, government, and other fields.
United States Army: The United States Army is the land warfare branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. The academy prepares and commissions officers for this service.
Jonathan Williams: Jonathan Williams was an American engineer and the first superintendent of the United States Military Academy. He helped organize the academy’s early instruction and leadership.
Commissioned officer: A commissioned officer holds military authority granted by a formal commission from a government. Graduation ordinarily culminates in a commission as a second lieutenant.
George Armstrong Custer: George Armstrong Custer was a U.S. Army officer and Civil War general who graduated from West Point in 1861. His career illustrates the academy’s role in producing prominent Civil War officers.
Bachelor of Science: A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree emphasizing scientific, technical, or quantitative study. West Point cadets earn this degree alongside their military preparation.
Sylvanus Thayer: Sylvanus Thayer was a U.S. Army officer who served as superintendent of the United States Military Academy from 1817 to 1833. His reforms established the academic and disciplinary model often associated with West Point.

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