Hey everyone, I'm pretty sure you all know about The Citadel, right? I'm confused about something though, what military branch is The Citadel most closely associated with? I've heard different things and I'm just looking to clarify that. Any help would be appreciated.
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, isn't explicitly affiliated with one specific branch of the military. Rather, it prepares students for a career in any branch of the military through its senior military colleges program, similar to other military colleges in the US.
Its academic programs are designed to foster the qualities of good citizenship and strong leadership in all its students, not just those planning a military career. All cadets must complete ROTC training, but they can choose to do so through any of the four ROTC branches available at The Citadel: Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.
So, you could say The Citadel has a close association with all these military branches, not just one in particular. It is worth noting that upon graduation, cadets can choose either to accept a commission as an officer in any branch of the military or to pursue a civilian career.
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