Inside America's Military Academies


60m 1999

Brief Synopsis

Three-part documentary that looks at America's military academies. Part 1, "Surviving the First Year," reveals what it's like to be a freshman cadet through a brief history of each academy and an overview of their physical, educational and academic requirements. Part 2, "No Time Off For Summer," joi

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Three-part documentary that looks at America's military academies. Part 1, "Surviving the First Year," reveals what it's like to be a freshman cadet through a brief history of each academy and an overview of their physical, educational and academic requirements. Part 2, "No Time Off For Summer," joins cadets and midshipmen in their sophomore or junior year as they go through rigorous training and reveal what separates future officers from their civilian peers. Part 3, "The Making of an Officer," features the special ethics classes, exploring the morals that each academy strives to reinforce through the honor code.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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