re: VMI , West Point, or the Citadel?

Been around all of them, and only one group consistently dislikes where they came from when they are fresh from commissioning: West Point. This is a serious reply.

Lt's from WP often don't even want to talk about that place. I knew of one guy fresh from WP that wanted to make the Army a career or at least a long term stop. He was made fun of by his classmates. Most of them were already counting the days till they could submit their REFRAD.

Others that are legacies with fathers that went to WP, know they're going to make field grade no matter what, because of the legacy. Hardly provides much motivation to be good in the company grade years. Also the West Point Protective Society as some call it, appears to be a real thing. Example, one guy whose dad was brigade commander in the 82nd, and he knew whatever station he wanted, whatever assignment, etc, was his. Have seen them (not often) disregard what their bosses say because their parent is of a higher rank than the boss. And, have seen senior officers from WP single out other WP officers (who they evaluate) to the point where fairness and objectivity can legitimately be questioned.

Just a strange place. Like the Ivy League it lives on reputation but there are some serious questions about the legitimacy of that reputation. I have been really shocked how many of the recent graduates seemed to dislike the place. Something is wrong up there.