Leadership within the Military Program

A fundamental tenet of ANA is its firm belief in the traditional military experience. As cadets, all aspects of life at the Academy incorporate the military program. Cadets are in uniform and serve in leadership positions 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The Corps of Cadets is organized as a battalion, a typical military structure with promotions based on academic achievement, conduct, proven leadership abilities, dependability, sportsmanship, and adherence to the Academy's values.

In the classroom, all cadets are under the supervision of a faculty member. On campus and in the dorms, cadets are responsible for cadets with adult members of the Commandant's office acting in a supervisory capacity. Once a cadet masters the basics of academic and dormitory life, he can be promoted to assist other cadets in mastering those same skills. The next levels of leadership involve specific training that is provided during the academic day in the Leadership Education Training class (LET period). The LET program currently includes the US Army's JROTC program (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps), first-aid and CPR training, time management, aspects of team building and leadership training used in the corporate world, and a character development program designed by the Academy administration.

Cadets are given the opportunity to participate in a precision drill team, marching band, and color guard. These groups represent the Academy at exhibition performances on and off campus.