WPAOG Parent Handbook 2022-23

WestPointAOG.org | 800.BE A.GRAD 31 A, B and F Saturdays A, B, and F Saturdays refer to three kinds of Saturdays in the cadet academic year schedule which have different types of requirements. The following explanation is from an Academy regulation: Alpha (A) Saturdays are those Saturdays during which all cadets, except those participating in Corps Squad competitions and approved club or academic trip sections at or away fromWest Point, are required to be in attendance for events scheduled on Saturday morning by the Commandant (A/C Saturday) or the Dean (A/D Saturday). Operating rules for A/Dweekends include a formal evening study period on Friday evening and Dean’s activities on Saturday from 7:35 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Operating hours for A/C weekends are the same as A/Dweekends, to include the evening study period on Friday evenings and 7:35 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. for Commandant’s activities. Bravo (B) Saturdays are those Saturdays during which all events for cadets are discretionary. Extracurricular activities will schedule their away events on Bravo Saturday weekends. Foxtrot (F) Saturdays are those Saturdays during which the only requirements for cadets are in support of the home football game and supporting activities (i.e., guards, parade, march-on, and Black Knight Alley). The Corps is required to attend each home game in support of the Army football team. The Commandant and the Dean will schedule nomandatory requirements for any cadets on a Foxtrot Saturday. Operating rules for F weekends include an evening study period on Friday night. Cadets will receive the specific schedule of Saturdays at the start of the academic year. Many parents who plan a trip toWest Point often schedule it on a B Saturday weekend, whichmay allow themmore time with their cadet. Reminder: All information provided in this resource guide is subject to an individual cadet’s circumstances, eligibility criteria, and duty requirements. Walking Privileges Cadets may take Walking Privileges beyond the gates of West Point as appropriate. The limits are defined as follows: the northern border of West Point, south to Bear Mountain traffic circle or the state park when traveling by car, east—the Hudson River, and west— west side of Route 9W. Cadets may visit the West Point Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities in accordance with appropriate privilege periods. Cadets are encouraged to review the USCC Standard Operating Procedures document and policy memos for more detailed information regarding privileges. The information presented here is to assist parents in understanding the basic privileges for cadets.

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