Military Training

In addition to their academic studies, students at the Patriot Academy expand on their military skills and improve their physical fitness.

On "Green Days," students rehearse military tactics, critical battlefield survival skills, conduct drill and ceremony, and participate in field training exercises. Students are placed in numerous leadership positions where they must plan, lead their peers and execute training missions.

Physical Fitness Program

National Guard Patriot Academy Soldiers participate in rigorous physical fitness training 6 days a week. Physically fit soldiers have fewer injuries and illnesses, are more mentally alert, and productive. A good physical fitness program also promotes team cohesion and improves soldiers’ combat readiness.

Students take the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) upon reception at the Patriot Academy and once every month during their nine-month training period. The APFT consists of three tests, (1) Push up event, (2) Sit up event and (3) Two-mile run. Applicants must pass each event within their age group.

Students at the Patriot Academy consistently improve their APFT score by an average of 30 points over their last APFT during basic training.