The programs are designed to prepare students to assume leadership as officers in the United States Army or Air Force. The required courses are unique to each service and focus on the development of each cadet's leadership style. Leadership is learned, applied, and evaluated by cadre and cadets through practical exercises, laboratories, and participation in either the Army Advanced Camp or the Air Force Field Training Course.
Numerous scholarships are available, and contracted cadets receive a monthly, tax-free allowance.
Students can complete the six-week Field Training Course and receive up to eight hours of transfer credit for general military course credits. The required elective skills courses are designed to give cadets a well-rounded theoretical base of knowledge for military operations and include current training manuals, techniques, and equipment.