Not sure if this is the right place to ask, but can anyone help me understand - to which military branch does West Point academy belong? Can you pursue any military path from there?
West Point, otherwise known as the United States Military Academy (USMA), is specifically related to the United States Army. That being said, the educational and training programs offered at West Point are designed to prepare its students - called cadets - for leadership roles within the Army post-graduation.
After a hard-earned 4 years, graduates of West Point commission directly into the U.S. Army as Second Lieutenants. From there, they can pursue numerous paths within the Army ranging from infantry, aviation, military intelligence, and many more. The opportunities are vast and cadets often get to choose their specific Army branch based on their class ranking, with higher-ranked individuals receiving their top choices.
So, while West Point is Army-specific, the range of careers within the Army is broad and cadets can certainly find a path that suits their interests and aspirations within this structure.
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