Force Protection Exercise Scheduled for March 26

WEST POINT, N.Y. – The U.S. Military Academy at West Point will conduct its annual multi-agency force protection exercise on Wednesday, March 26.

Exercise activities will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and may result in the temporary closure of Thayer, Washington, and Stony Lonesome gates. Vehicle traffic in and around the installation may be affected throughout the day. All personnel and visitors are encouraged to plan accordingly and allow extra travel time. Whenever possible, avoid exercise areas. If you must enter active locations, follow the instructions of traffic controllers.

The exercise is designed to evaluate West Point’s ability to respond to a wide range of potential crises. The scenario will involve mass notification procedures, emergency and medical response efforts, evacuation protocols, and casualty care support.

This annual assessment provides an opportunity for West Point leaders, first responders, tenant organizations, and off-post mutual aid partners to review and enhance emergency preparedness measures. The exercise reinforces West Point’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and readiness in response to evolving threats.

About West Point

The U. S. Military Academy at West Point is a four-year, co-educational, federal service academy located 50 miles north of New York City. It was founded in 1802 as America's first college of engineering and continues today as the world’s premier leader-development institution, consistently ranked among top colleges in the country. Its mission is to build, educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets to be commissioned leaders of character committed to the Army Values and ready for a lifetime of service to the Army and Nation. For more information, go to www.westpoint.edu.