WestPointAOG.org | 800.BE A.GRAD 29 Privileges, Leave, and Passes A “pass” is a privilege that may be earned. It is approved or disapproved by the company tactical officer (TAC). Eligible cadets in their Plebe year are authorized routine passes; one pass per term (semester), allowing the cadet to travel away from the Academy for a weekend. Eligible cadets in their Yearling year are authorized two passes in the first term and three passes in the second term. Eligible cadets in their Cow year are authorized three passes in the first term and four passes in the second term. Eligible cadets in their Firstie year are authorized unlimited passes. Cadets have the ability/opportunity to be awarded a performance pass, a reward for exceptional behavior or performance regardless of position or class. Performance passes may be awarded when a cadet performs in a truly exemplary fashion in any one of the four pillars (academic, physical, military, and character). Cadets in good standing can enjoy privileges while attendingWest Point. Privileges are earned, are commensurate with rank, and are applicable to cadets proficient in all of the four Academy Program areas: academic, physical, military, and character. The term deficient refers to a snap-shot in time of the cadet’s performance. Spirit passes are passes that authorize a cadet to depart the Academy with the requirement of supporting a designated sporting event while on pass. A Spirit pass does not count against a cadet’s routine passes. Cadets do have limits on the number of Spirit passes that can be taken each year. Generally, all cadets are authorized leave as a part of the curriculum and as a respite from academic andmilitary duties. Unless otherwise notified, cadets may take leave fromWest Point during Thanksgiving, December Winter Leave period, Spring Break, and the summer. Cadets will receive specific information through privilege memorandums at the start of the academic year that specify departure and return times for these leave periods. Cadets may have opportunities to travel outside the U.S., either with family, on their own, or via a trip associated withWest Point. As members of the military, cadets are required to review Army/DoD guidelines and complete training as required and if necessary seek appropriate permission to travel. Cadets do have the ability to apply for/renew tourist passports at West Point. The West Point Community Post Office (Swift Road) offers this service. If an official passport is required to support travel on an Academy-related experience, West Point will assist in the application process. Information about leaves and passes is contained in the USCC Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and associated privilege memorandums for leave periods. Cadets are responsible for submitting all requests and obtaining approval for leaves or passes. Approval must be obtained from the cadet’s Tactical Officer before making any travel arrangements.
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