It is the National Cadet Program branch of the American Military Cadet Corps (AMCC), its parent organization. ACA and American Military Cadet Corps is an Independent National Cadet Program (similar to the Young Marines) and therefore is not a governmental agency, and is not an official entity of the United States Army.

How many US Army cadets are there?

There are 30,000+ Army ROTC cadets enrolled in 274 ROTC programs at major universities throughout the United States….Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.

Are Army cadets free?

Will I be provided with a uniform? Yes. On joining the Army Cadet Force as a cadet you will be issued with a uniform free of charge, though you might be asked for a deposit.

What rank is a cadet in the Army?

Sophomores (MS II) hold the rank of Cadet Corporal (C/CPL), but like the C/PVTs, they hold few leadership positions throughout the year. Juniors (MS III) hold the rank of Cadet Staff Sergeant (C/SSG) and are the first-level leaders for the freshmen and sophomores.

Is West Point a college?

West Point is a medium-sized, highly residential baccalaureate college, with a full-time, four-year undergraduate program that emphasizes instruction in the arts, sciences, and professions with no graduate program.

What is the age limit for Army Cadets?

The Army Cadets can offer a lot of exciting opportunities to young people from 12 and 17 years old, but we know that parents and carers will have questions about the Army cadets, what it does and the kind of activities our cadets take part in.

What comes after a cadet?

As sophomores, cadets attain the rank of cadet corporal, with the class leader holding the rank of cadet sergeant. Enlisted ranks include cadet first sergeant and cadet command sergeant major. Cadet second lieutenant is the first officer rank in ROTC, followed by cadet first lieutenant and cadet captain.