User:Armywcap/U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program (WCAP)
| U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program | |
|---|---|
| File:C:\Users\matthew.petrocci\Desktop\website World Class Athlete Program | |
| Active | 1997 - present |
| Country |  United States of America |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Part of | Department of Defense Department of the Army |
| Nickname(s) | WCAP |
The U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program (WCAP) is a military unit whose primary mission is to support nationally and internationally ranked Soldiers to make US Olympic teams, and ultimately win the Gold Medal. The program is headquarted at Fort Carson, Colorado. [1].
Objectives[edit]
WCAP provides outstanding Soldier-athletes the support and training to compete and suceed in national and international competitions leading to Olympic and Paralympic Games while maintaining a professional military career and promoting the U.S. Army to the world. [2].
Selection[edit]
Any Soldier-Athlete (Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve) may apply for selection provided:
- Soldier is in good military standing
- The sport must be an Olympic Sport
- Soldier has completed Advanced Individual Training (enlisted) or Officer Basic Course (officer)
- Soldier meets their specific sport's entry standards.