Gloom and Doom:
I have been in the military or closely associated with the miltary for decades. There have always been periods of feast and famine. However, the value of a West Point education has remained very, very high. The essential programs that make West Pointers unique will remain in place.
For those who do not believe that, I would recommend them going to their plan B or C. There are hundreds of very qualified candidates who would do almost anything to get a West Point education - even with budget cuts.
Another point - you must be careful on this site. There are many people who clearly have no clue about how the Army and West Point operate. However, that does not stop them from presenting things as facts. One example. The post that says ROTC grads get AD is COMPLETELY WRONG. In fact, as we cut-back on the size of the Army fewer and fewer ROTC grads will get AD. All West Point grads will get AD.
I have been in the military or closely associated with the miltary for decades. There have always been periods of feast and famine. However, the value of a West Point education has remained very, very high. The essential programs that make West Pointers unique will remain in place.
For those who do not believe that, I would recommend them going to their plan B or C. There are hundreds of very qualified candidates who would do almost anything to get a West Point education - even with budget cuts.
Another point - you must be careful on this site. There are many people who clearly have no clue about how the Army and West Point operate. However, that does not stop them from presenting things as facts. One example. The post that says ROTC grads get AD is COMPLETELY WRONG. In fact, as we cut-back on the size of the Army fewer and fewer ROTC grads will get AD. All West Point grads will get AD.