Hi there! I've been looking into The Citadel for my post-high school plans. But I'm a bit confused about its affiliation to any specific military branch, if any. Can anybody clarify?
The Citadel, also known as The Military College of South Carolina, is not directly affiliated with a specific branch of the U.S. military. It is a senior military college that offers a classic military education in combination with a full range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
While the discipline and traditions at The Citadel may resemble those found in the U.S. military, students at The Citadel are not required to serve in the military upon graduation, unless they have chosen to participate in an ROTC program (Reserve Officers' Training Corps). These ROTC programs cover Army, Navy, and Air Force, and Marine Corps, which falls under Naval ROTC.
So, in that respect, The Citadel provides a pathway into different branches of the military through ROTC programs, but as an institution, it is not specifically affiliated to any one branch. It primarily focuses on instilling a strong sense of leadership, discipline, and commitment which are valuable skills in various fields, military or otherwise.
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