Top 10 Military Schools in America

 Military schools are completely different from other traditional schools. They provide a unique environment where they typically stress on discipline, goal oriented activities and team work. The main aim is to provide highly capable graduates for service in the navy, the army, coast guard or air force. In this article we are going to discuss top 10 military schools in United States of America:

1. US Naval Academy is a four year co-educational federal service academy which is commonly knows an USNA. It is located in Annapolis and is the second oldest federal service academy of America. The motto of the school is “From Knowledge, sea power”. About 4,400 enrolled at a time through a strict selective procedure.

2. The U.S. Military Academy (West Point) is commonly known as The Point, The Academy and west point. Their motto is “Duty, Honor, Country”. About 1000 cadets graduate each year to serve the nation. Gaining admission here is a tough process. The school offers 45 academic majors with an assorted significant range.

3. Texas A & M University is a large state university that contains a small military college of about 1900 cadets. It is one of the six senior military colleges of US that are providing most capable officers to US armed forces. The School’s marching band is the largest marching band in the world.

4. US Air Force Academy is a home to about 4,500 cadets. The academy is also the most popular tourist destinations in the state. On graduation one is required to serve air force, or any other branch of armed forces.

5. Norwich University is the oldest private military school in US. It is home to both a cadet corp and a regular student body. It is one of the six senior military schools of United States. There are about 3400 cadets enrolled currently in the school. The school’s motto is “I’ll try”.

6. Virginia Military Institute is the oldest state supported military college in US. It is also called “west point of the south”, with approx 1,400 graduates. It is considered one of the best public military institutions of the nation. The motto is “in peace a glorious asset, in war a tower of strength”.

7. The Military College of South Carolina is most commonly known as The Citadel. it is supported by state and is one of the six senior military colleges in the United States. It has approximately 2200 undergraduates. It has five academic departments offering 18 majors and 22 minors in five schools.

8. US Coast Guard Academy is the military academy of the coast guards of America. It is the smallest among other five federal service academies. The academy’s motto is “the sea yields to knowledge”. About 300 cadets enroll each year for offered 8 majors.

9. US Merchant Marine Academy is also known as Kings Point. Students are called “midshipmen” and receive education in subjects which are related to running a ship for instance Navigation and Maritime Law. The motto of the school is “Deeds not Words”.

10. Valley Forge Military Academy and College is one of only five junior military colleges that offer a direct commission into the army after only two years of studies. The motto is “Courage, Honor, Conquer”. It has about 600 students enrolled. This is the only private military college in US where the entire college student body is military cadets from US and international cadets.