AR 150-1 — Organization, Administration, And Operation
AR 150-1 governs command and control of the U.S. Military Academy, its Preparatory School, and the West Point Military Reservation.
- Publication number: AR 150-1
- Title: ORGANIZATION, ADMINISTRATION, AND OPERATION
- Date: 05/26/2026
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 150-1 on armypubs.army.mil
Related publications
- ARMY DIR 2020-09 (armypubs)
AR 150-1 covers cadet instruction, admissions, standings, graduation, commissioning, conduct, honor, separations, resignations, and cadet administration. It also addresses USMAPS operations and nonstandard Army functions unique to USMA.
Applies to: This regulation provides policy and procedures for the command and control of the U.S. Military Academy (USMA), the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS), and the West Point Military Reservation (WPMR).
Topics covered
- Cadet instruction
- Admissions and readmission
- Graduation and commissioning
- Conduct and honor
- Cadet separations
- Cadet pay and allowances
- U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School
- Nonstandard Army functions
Questions and answers
How long is the USMA course of instruction?
There will be at USMA a 4year COI (see 10 USC 7449(c)). (paragraph 2-1)
Are classes scheduled on Sundays at USMA?
Classes will not be scheduled on Sunday (see 10 USC 7449(d)). (paragraph 2-2)
How many cadets may participate in the foreign military academy exchange program each fiscal year?
No more than 100 cadets will participate in this exchange program during any fiscal year (see 10 USC 347). (paragraph 2-4)
Who appoints cadets to USMA?
Cadets will be appointed by the President alone. (paragraph 3-3)
Are USMA cadets subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice?
Cadets are members of the Regular Army and subject to military law and the UCMJ (see 10 USC 7075(b)(2) and 802(a)(2)). (paragraph 6-1)