Army and Navy Academy

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Army and Navy Academy
Army and Navy Academy Carlsbad 2021 - 2.jpg
Army and Navy Academy in 2021
Address
2605 Carlsbad Blvd

Carlsbad
,
California
92008

United States
Information
TypePrivate, Day & Boarding, College-prep
Military school
MottoPro Deo et Pro Patria
(For God and for country)
Established23 November 1910 (1910-11-23)
PresidentMG Arthur Bartell, USA (Ret)
Grades7–12
Athletic DirectorNehemiah Brunson
Director of AdmissionsDarrin Knox
Websitewww.armyandnavyacademy.org

Army and Navy Academy is a college-preparatory boarding school for boys, grades 7–12, in Carlsbad, California. It was founded in 1910.[1]

History[]

The Academy was founded by Thomas A. Davis on November 23, 1910. It was originally located in the Pacific Beach neighborhood of San Diego, California. In 1936, the Academy moved to Carlsbad, California, where it opened as the Davis Military Academy. Davis Military Academy was renamed San Diego Army and Navy Academy, and in 1944 "San Diego" was dropped from the name giving it its present name, Army and Navy Academy. The Academy was most notably led by Colonel (Hon.) William Currier Atkinson, who served as the Academy's president for fifty years.[2]

Organization[]

Army and Navy Academy is a private military boarding school. The Academy is governed by a Board of Trustees, who are made up of alumni of the school, parents, past parents and interested local businessmen and women.

The Academy's president is Mark Desjardins. He works alongside Colonel Russ Hanthorn (U.S.M.C. Retired), who serves as Chief of Staff, and Colonel Wayne Ward (U.S. Marine Corp. Retired) who is the Commandant of Cadets. On the academic side of the school, Ethan Segovia is the Dean of Academics. He works closely with Amy Coe, the Assistant Dean of Academics.

Army and Navy Academy in 2021

The Academy is organized into a Middle School (7–8) and a High School (9–12). The High School has a college preparatory curriculum that follows the University of California A-G requirements for graduation, and all Cadets participate in JROTC leadership courses.[3][4]

The JROTC program at Army and Navy Academy consists of four levels of Leadership Education Training (LET) instruction. Cadets earn rank through their performance in LET courses and, when merited, gain promotions within the Corps of Cadets. Top Cadet leadership positions are determined through the Leadership Candidate Course (LCC).

After LCC has ended, a Selection Committee meets to decide who best fits each position. Committee members include the Academy President and Chief of Staff, Commandant, JROTC Instructors, Faculty Leaders, and Academic Counselors. Leaders are selected not only based on their past performance, but also for their potential for growth.[5]

Companies[]

The Corps of Cadets consists of an army-style Battalion divided into seven companies: Band Alpha; Bravo; Charlie; Echo; and Headquarters (HQ).

Additionally, there are three separate company detachments: The Lower School Honor Guard detachment, consisting of the Stoll's Guard Drill Team and the Lower School Color Guard, is officially a part of Echo Company. The Upper School Honor Guard detachment, consisting of the Davis Guard and the Upper School Color Guard are detachments consisting of all upper school companies. The school Main Companies(upper school) include Alpha, Bravo, And Charlie company.

Rank[]

The rank structure at Army and Navy Academy is similar to that of the United States Army. Upon admittance, new Cadets (Plebes) have no rank. New Cadets officially become Cadets after they complete new cadet training(Plebe training), their Plebe test, and complete their first Parade, at which they are promoted.

The logical progression for rank and duty positions is as follows: (It is notable that a cadet may progress through Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior year without earning a Duty position, and could remain at any rank below the possible duty positions of their grade level. The only exception to this is the senior class. If a senior does not earn a duty position, they will still be awarded the rank of Second Lieutenant. In special cases, where cadets show a high aptitude for leadership, cadets may be advanced at a quicker rate.)

Class Duty Position Rank
Freshman Cadet Cadet Private to Cadet Sergeant
Sophomore Team Leader or Squad Leader Cadet Sergeant to Cadet Staff Sergeant
Junior Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant, First Sergeant, Staff NCO Cadet Staff Sergeant to Cadet First Sergeant.
Senior Officer Cadet Second Lieutenant through Cadet Colonel with the exception of the NCO rank of Cadet Command Sergeant Major being a senior position.
  • In special cases, Juniors who do specifically well in the Officer Candidate Course are permitted to fill-in Senior positions.

In order to achieve Junior duty positions and the rank associated with them, a cadet must successfully complete the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Course held every year.

In order to achieve Senior duty positions and the rank associated with them, a cadet must successfully complete the Officer Candidate Course (OCC) held every year.

Accreditations and affiliations[]

Army and Navy Academy is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS).

It is also a member of The Association of Boarding Schools, the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States, and the National Association of Independent Schools.[6]

Clubs and activities[]

  • ANA United Club
  • Aviation Club
  • Band & Jazz Club
  • Business Club
  • Hispanic Heritage Club
  • Interact Club

Notable alumni[]

  • Carlos Bustamante, 1961, Mayor of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico[7]
  • Lauren Bousfield, 1998, Composer and musician.[8]
  • William W. Crouch, 1959, Four-Star General U.S. Army.[9]
  • , 1911, Special Agent for the C.I.A., well documented in the creation of the . [10]

Controversies[]

A former teacher at Army Navy Academy named Jeffrey Barton was accused of molesting some of the boys at the school.[11][12] A 2015 trial ended in a mistrial, but a retrial in 2017 ended with convictions on a number of charges and a sentence of 48 years in jail.[13] On July 17, 2020 this conviction was reversed on appeal. [14]

Army Navy Academy in the late 1990s and early 2000s had alleged issues with hazing, rape, a culture of abuse, and bullying issues.[15]

References[]

  1. ^ Boarding School Review
  2. ^ Look in page 42 for original Pacific beach location in San Diego 1918 directory
  3. ^ 1918 advertisement of Pacific beach location
  4. ^ About Army and Navy Academy
  5. ^ Leadership & Character Development
  6. ^ Accreditation and Membership
  7. ^ Dibble, Sandra (November 27, 2010). "New Tijuana mayor brings binational credentials". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved April 21, 2015. During childhood and adolescence, Bustamante attended schools on both sides of the border, including the Army and Navy Academy in Carlsbad. He later earned a business degree from the University of San Diego.
  8. ^ Bousfield, Lauren. "Lauren Bousfield". Genius. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  9. ^ "From Battalion Commander to Four-Star General". “As a leader entrusted with your soldiers’ lives and your nation’s security, you always have to find the wherewithal to solve whatever problem or situation that you’re confronting, and to be able to inspire others to succeed.” – General William W. Crouch
  10. ^ "From Battalion Commander to Four-Star General". “As a leader entrusted with your soldiers’ lives and your nation’s security, you always have to find the wherewithal to solve whatever problem or situation that you’re confronting, and to be able to inspire others to succeed.” – General William W. Crouch
  11. ^ Massey, Skippy (21 May 2014). "Military School Administrator Faces Molestation Charges". Humboldt Sentinel. Archived from the original on 7 January 2015. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  12. ^ Knott, Eva (9 April 2015). "John Doe Number One goes after Jeffrey Barton". San Diego Reader. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  13. ^ http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/north-county/sd-no-barton-sentencing-20170807-story.html San Diego Union Tribune, August 7, 2017
  14. ^ https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/courts/story/2020-07-17/appeals-court-reverses-molestation-conviction-of-ex-chief-of-army-and-navy-academy.html San Diego Tribune July 17, 2020
  15. ^ "Hazing & sexual abuse alleged at Army and Navy Academy". KFMB. San Diego. 28 April 2014. Retrieved 21 April 2015.Garrick, David (18 October 2013). "School dogged by misconduct allegations". San Diego Union Tribune. Retrieved 21 April 2015.

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