The United States Military Academy (USMA), also known as West Point or Army, is a state-owned institution located in West Point, New York. Established in 1802, it is the oldest of the five U.S. service academies. Originally a Revolutionary War-era fort due to its strategic location overlooking the Hudson River, the academy provides a four-year undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. The curriculum encompasses academics, military leadership training, and mandatory athletic participation, culminating in the commissioning of graduates into the United States Army.