Nothing on the website that I can visibly see, unless hidden in some obscure spot. Nothing about accessions from military on the visible list of requirements. Where allegedly is it? Not that it matters, as Carson was never active military anyhow even if there were a way. ROTC in high school is not active military. And why would someone be applying to West Point after they are already in the military? Doesn’t make sense. Must not happen very often, and do they still need to be nominated by a Congressman, 2 Senators, or the VP? Just curious, even if this doesn’t apply at all to Carson’s tall tale to make himself look good.
That's my point. Your head is so far up your ass you don't leave the possibility that there MAY be other things to consider.
The answer about active duty wanting to attend is on their website. I found it. Go look for it.
Sons and Daughters of "career military personnel" (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard)
The category "career military personnel" refers to members of an armed force (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard) who are on active duty (other than for training) and currently serving with at least eight years of continuous service on active duty, or who are, or who died while they were, retired with pay or granted retired or retainer pay. Also included are service members currently serving in the reserve component who are credited with at least eight continuous years of service computed under section 12733 of Title 10, United States Code. Finally, reservists who would be, or who died while they would have been, entitled to retirement pay except for not having attained 60 years of age are also included in this category.
â—¦Must furnish a statement of service, retirement orders, or casualty report
◦A stepparent's military service is applicable for this category only if the applicant was adopted. •Regular Army and Reserve Components (Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard)
To request a nomination under this category, submit your commander's endorsement, which is included in your application. Please provide your commander with the following Commander's Guidance that can be used during his interview with you. Soldiers who are not offered an appointment to West Point are automatically considered for enrollment in the United States Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS).
•Sons and Daughters of Deceased or Disabled Armed Forces Veterans
This category is for sons and daughters of deceased or 100% disabled Armed Forces veterans whose death or disability was determined by the Veterans' Administration to be service-connected, and for sons and daughters of military personnel or federally employed civilians who are in a missing or captured status.
â—¦Include a brief statement concerning the date, place and cause of death or the details of disability together with the claim number assigned to the veteran parent's case by the Veteran's Administration (if appropriate).
•Sons and Daughters of Persons Awarded the Medal of Honor Sons and daughters of Medal of Honor winners are eligible under this category.
â—¦Include a brief statement of the date and circumstances of the award of the Medal of Honor, if applicable.