The Army and Navy Academy is an institution where boys become men. Here, we educate and develop young men of good character to lead lives of service and excellence.
How do we do this? First, we provide the cadets with a top-notch course of academic instruction that will lead nearly all of them to the college or university of their choice. Small classes, committed teachers and a strong support structure all combine to make excellence possible.
Additionally, we focus on other aspects of the development of the "whole man." We offer an athletic program that enables most of our cadets to compete at the interscholastic level in one of our 11 sports. Others participate in intramural and/or physical fitness training. Every cadet does something. We also have a number of clubs and a student government to give cadets additional personal growth options in their off-duty time.
Cadets are members of a cadet battalion that is part of the U.S. Army JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps) program. As cadets mature in the program, they earn rank and are assigned leadership positions commensurate with their demonstrated performance and potential. The cadet structure governs them in their residential life in the cadet barracks.
Underpinning all of this are their character and spiritual development. The concepts of duty, honor and country take on meaning. All in all, the ANA experience is for most a life-changing one that will define future success, happiness and an attitude of commitment to selfless service.
Warrior Pride!
Stephen M. Bliss
Brigadier General, U.S. Army (Retired)
President
Army and Navy Academy