Good day, everyone! I'm considering applying to The Citadel but I'm still gathering some information about the school. Can anyone tell me which branch of the military The Citadel is affiliated with?
The Citadel, located in Charleston, South Carolina, is a unique type of college called a Senior Military College (SMC). Rather than being affiliated with one specific branch of the U.S. military, The Citadel provides an environment that prepares students for leadership roles both in civilian life and within all branches of the armed services.
Upon enrollment at The Citadel, all students become part of its Corps of Cadets, immersing themselves in a military lifestyle. When they graduate, however, they have the choice to either pursue a civilian career path or commission into any branch of the military. In fact, the school produces more commissioned officers across all branches—Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard—than almost any other institution in the U.S, outside of the federal service academies.
So, The Citadel doesn't primarily align with any single military branch but encourages students to explore their personal interests and aptitudes when deciding which branch to commission into, if they choose to pursue a military career. If your goal is to serve in the military after college, The Citadel can provide excellent preparation, regardless of the specific branch you are interested in.
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