Military Enrichment: One-of-a-Kind Training Only at West Point
Military Enrichment: One-of-a-Kind Training Only at West Point
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Military Education

Train Like the Army’s Future Leaders
At West Point, you don’t just learn about leadership—you live it. From mastering advanced military skills to training alongside elite forces, you'll gain experiences that few others in college—or the world—ever get.
Here, you’ll go beyond basic training through Military Individual Advanced Development (MIAD) and exclusive programs like Airborne School, Combat Diver Course, or HALO parachuting. You could find yourself competing in the Sandhurst Military Skills Competition with teams from around the globe—or studying modern warfare with top military scholars.
These aren’t just unique opportunities—they’re part of how West Point shapes you into a leader of character, ready to win in a complex world. No other school prepares you for the Army like this.
Opportunities for Military Enrichment
At West Point, your leadership journey goes beyond the classroom. From advanced Army training to military-focused clubs and real-world experience, you’ll gain unmatched preparation for life as an Army officer. These opportunities don’t exist at most colleges—because West Point isn’t most colleges.
Push your limits. Earn your badge. Lead the way.
Through the Military Individual Advanced Development (MIAD) program, cadets can take part in elite Army schools and training courses typically reserved for seasoned Soldiers.
Previous Training Opportunities Include:
- Airborne School (Parachute Certification)
- Air Assault School
- Combat Diver Course
- SERE Training (Survival, Evasion, Resistance & Escape)
- Jungle School (Hawaii)
- Sapper School
- HALO (High Altitude-Low Opening) Jump School
- International courses like French Commando or Brazilian Mountain School
These aren't simulations. They're the real thing.
Turn your skills into action—and compete against the best.
Outside of summer training, cadets can enhance their combat readiness and leadership through hands-on teams and clubs.
Popular Options:
- Sandhurst Military Skills Competition
- Army West Point Combat Weapons Team
- Army West Point Esports
- Army West Point Paintball Team
- Army West Point Pistol Team
- Black & Gold Obstacle Course Team
- Irregular Warfare Club
You’ll train, compete, and learn how to adapt under pressure.
Modern leaders need modern tools.
At the Modern War Institute (MWI), cadets work with top military minds to understand today’s complex battlefields—and tomorrow’s.
You’ll dive into:
- Contemporary conflict analysis
- Military leadership theory
- Cadet-led battlefield research
- Strategy and ethics in warfare
Explore the Modern War Institute
Train with sister academies. Build lasting bonds.
Want to experience the Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Merchant Marine way of life? Spend a semester training and learning at another federal service academy while representing West Point.
Explore the Service Academy Exchange Program
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