United States Military Academy
When a private university states clearly that it holds a certain set of values above a commitment to freedom of speech, FIRE does not rate that university.
| Public or Private: | Public | |
| Federal Circuit: | Second Circuit | |
| Head of Institution: | Lieutenant General David H Huntoon United States Military Academy 606 Thayer Road West Point, NY 10996 |
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| Website: | http://www.usma.edu | |
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On this page, FIRE has excerpted policies that address speech and expression. You may download the full policy in .pdf form, below.
Restrictions on Expressive Rights
Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility (Learn More)
West Point Catalog: Restrictions on Personal Conduct in the Armed Forces 11-12
from civilian life. The military has its
own laws, rules, customs, and traditions,
including numerous restrictions on
personal behavior. These are necessary
because military units and personnel
must maintain the high standards of
morality, good order and discipline, and
unit cohesion that are essential for combat
effectiveness.
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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in September 2012. According to FIRE’s research the substantive policies are current at least until this date. Directory information, including the name of the president of the college or university, may have been updated more recently. If any policy has been revised, or if you believe that we are in error, please contact us.
