Military Life

When Cadets are not engaged in either academics or sports, Hargrave's TAC Officers in the military department ensure that they remain on task. Building personal character, self-discipline, leadership skills and self-esteem in each Cadet is the focus of Hargrave's military life.

The Academy's rules and regulations are designed to help a Cadet mature into a young man of character. One of the most important lessons Hargrave teaches is adherence to moral and behavioral standards. And, that a violation of these standards has consequences. This is very important for each Cadet's personal development and for their future success later in life.

Cadets also play an important role with each other. Normal student interaction among the Corps of Cadets produces leaders. At Hargrave, these raw leadership aptitudes are nurtured and developed by the military department with the assignment of rank, duties and responsibilities. It is also taught academically with Hargrave's General Colin Powell Center for Leadership and Ethics. Hargrave provides a one-two punch in an area where most school talk, but few actually put into practice. Almost all Hargrave graduates are practiced leaders.

Cadets who participate seriously in the Hargrave military program, take responsibility and become engaged with their fellow Cadets find themselves ahead of their peers after graduation. For 100 years, Hargrave has produced many individuals who return to campus thanking the Academy for the leadership and self-discipline it instilled them.