Hey guys, just doing some research on military colleges and I came across The Citadel. Does anyone know which branch of the military it's associated with, or if it's connected to multiple branches?
The Citadel, officially known as The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, isn't explicitly associated with any one branch of the military. It's a Senior Military College that prepares its students for leadership roles in both military and civilian careers.
Students studying at The Citadel participate in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) and have the option to commission into any branch of the military upon graduation -- this includes the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. Importantly, commissioning is not a requirement; students can choose a non-military path after graduation if they prefer.
So, while students at The Citadel wear uniforms and undergo military-style training, they are not exclusively tied to any specific branch of the military during their studies. The education and training you receive there is designed to provide you with broad leadership skills that can be applied in numerous settings. For students interested in a military career, the ROTC programs offered can lead to commissioning in the student's choice of military branch.
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