"A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CADET"

CADETS are housed in large open-bay dormitories with approximately 30 bunk-style beds. Each cadet is assigned to a bed and shares a wall locker with another cadet. At 5:30 a.m., cadets are awakened to shower and dress. Breakfast is served at 6:00 a.m. Cadets line up outside the cafeteria and enter the dining area in single formation. Inspection begins at 7:00 a.m. T.A.C. staff inspect the cadets -- and their living quarters -- on a daily basis. Discrepancies in neatness, orderliness, cleanliness or regulation are noted and corrected. Classes begin at 8 a.m. and continue until 5:30 p.m. with breaks every hour and a one-hour break for lunch.

Each day the cadets participate in one hour of physical training. The regimented Physical Training Program is emphasized from the time the cadets report to the Academy. Their daily routine includes running, exercising and weight lifting. Cadets are periodically tested in flexibility, abdominal strength, upper body strength and cardiovascular endurance. Upon graduation, all cadets must meet the minimum standards in each of these categories.

Dinner is typically served at 5:30 p.m. After dinner, the cadets have supervised study time unless there is necessity for remedial classes. Only emergency messages are to be received by the cadets. The cadets' day ceases at 10 p.m. with "lights out."

During the week, the cadets spend all of their time at the Academy. The cadet class coordinator will release the cadets for weekend liberty on Friday night at 5:30 p.m. They usually report back to the Academy at or before 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening.