which service academy is the most physically rigorous?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Coast Guard Academy - New London
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<p>I've heard West Point has the most rigorous summer military training(beast) and plebe year.</p>

<p>While, Kings Point is the easiest, 2 week indoc. </p>

<p>Airforce remains almost as rigorous as Annapolis and CGA. is this true?</p>

<p>I know in order to serve country, you have to be physically in shape.</p>

<p>However, I am afraid that I may not be physically tough enough.</p>

<p>I still want to serve country in the least physically demanding but most academically demanding academy.. </p>

<p>Any idea or thought?</p>

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<p>The biggest mistake you can make is showing up in New London on R-Day and thinking you’ll have “an easier time” or a less physically demanding summer than the “Big Three.” </p>

<p>Although the primary mission of the USCG is a humanitarian mission, it is by no means the Peace Corps. At all times, the US Coast Guard is a part of the US military. And the USCGA will be educating and training you to serve as a military officer.</p>

<p>Six or seven weeks of heat & humidity (and/or altitude) will make whichever one you go through the toughest.</p>

<p>:cool:</p>

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<p>They are all tough physically. Your best bet is to come in with a positive attitude and in the best shape of your life. If you’re looking for a shortcut, apply elsewhere.</p>

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<p>agreed. My son was an athlete in superb shape, but said some of the physical challenges of swab summer were the toughest he had ever faced.</p>

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<p>Physically, all rigorous across the board. You can prepare for the physical challenges. Sometimes it’s the mental aspect that’s most exhausting.</p>

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<p>I will second the mentally exhausting comment. My son said he’d go back to swab summer in a second sometimes. The balancing act of academics, sports and military obligations can get very overwhelming. Swab summer was physically rigorous, but son said that he slept much better not having to worry about tests, papers, etc. </p>

<p>But, he loves it, so no complaining. ;-)</p>