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First seen in [[Legion of Lawndale Heroes]] 12.1, "[[The Wild and The Young]]", '''The United States Academy of Extranormal Studies''' is a military academy just outside the city of Evansville, Indiana (in Vanderburgh County), which was founded for the purpose of training young persons with metahuman abilities for career opportunities in the U.S. Armed Forces, various organizations in the United States Government (as well as state and local agencies), and (for trainees hailing from eligible nations) the ability to serve their respective homelands in similar venues.
 
The Academy is divided into two sections; the ''First Academy'' (which provides primary- and secondary-level educational studies to cadets between the ages of ten to nineteen) and the ''Elite Academy'' (which is a fully-accredited collegiate-level institution)
The Academy is divided into two sections; the ''First Academy'' (which provides primary- and secondary-level educational studies to cadets between the ages of ten to nineteen) and the ''Elite Academy'' (which is a fully-accredited collegiate-level institution) Cadets have their Academy studies divided into three 'tracks': ''Academic, Active Service'' (studies and on-hands training directly related to their stated occupations or further academic studies after graduation) and ''Metahuman Studies'' (training directly related to their metahuman abilities or preternatural skills). The ''First Academy'' provides a world-class educational experience that will allow the successful cadet to pursue academic opportunities at any academic institution he or she sees fit to pursue, or begin a career in any potential entry-level area of national or military service (which the cadet will be able to rapidly advance through). The ''Elite Academy'' provides a number of majors that will award cadets degrees in either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts upon completion of their studies, as well as commissions into the United States Armed Forces (as active-duty officers, members of the National Guard of their destined state, or as members of the Reserve of their chosen branch of military service). In addition, the Academy offers minors in non-traditional areas of study (for a military institution) in keeping with the nature of the Academy's mandate towards preparing cadets for not just careers in service, but of a civilian nature after their service obligation has been fulfilled. ▼
 
▲The Academy is divided into two sections; the ''First Academy'' (which provides primary- and secondary-level educational studies to cadets between the ages of ten to nineteen) and the ''Elite Academy'' (which is a fully-accredited collegiate-level institution) Cadets have their Academy studies divided into three 'tracks': ''Academic, Active Service'' (studies and on-hands training directly related to their stated occupations or further academic studies after graduation) and ''Metahuman Studies'' (training directly related to their metahuman abilities or preternatural skills). The ''First Academy'' provides a world-class educational experience that will allow the successful cadet to pursue academic opportunities at any academic institution he or she sees fit to pursue, or begin a career in any potential entry-level area of national or military service (which the cadet will be able to rapidly advance through). The ''Elite Academy'' provides a number ofacademic majors that will award cadets degrees in either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts upon completion of their studies, as well as commissions into the United States Armed Forces (as active-duty officers, members of the National Guard of their destined state, or as members of the Reserve of their chosen branch of military service). In addition, the Academy offers minors in non-traditional areas of study (for a military institution) in keeping with the nature of the Academy's mandate towards preparing cadets for not just careers in service, but of a civilian nature after their service obligation has been fulfilled.
The majority of graduating cadets are commissioned as either Ensigns or Second Lieutenants; however, because of exemplary achievement and service during their time at the ''Elite Academy'' (as well as during the one year 'internship year' all cadets serve as Cadets Third Class), some cadets are commissioned as Lieutenants Junior Grade or First Lieutenants. In addition, cadets who have distinguished themselves with extraordinary achievements in special certifications within their metahuman service tracks (for example, being awarded the ''Healer/Medical Practitioner'' certification in the ''USAES Enhanced Lifeform and Medical Studies Program'') can be commissioned with enhanced rank; it is a tradition to commission ''Healer/Medical Practitioner''-certified USAES cadets as Captains or Lieutenants Senior Grade (as they are fully qualified to be stationed in medical facilities and work as corpsmen or combat medics, or can proceed immediately to medical school). ▼
 
During their time in the ''First Academy'', cadets study along three primary educational areas, or 'tracks'. These are:
 
* ''Academic/Professional'' (studies and on-hands training directly related to their basic/advanced academic studies and further academic studies/potential occupational choices after their departure from USAES) or after graduation). This track encompasses the cadet's academic major, all internships/apprenticeships (such as the USAES [[Legion Liaison Program]]), all independent projects/studies (even if they are related to or also overseen by one of the other two tracks), and all applicable extracurricular activities that are not specifically covered in the ''Metahuman Studies'' track.
 
* ''Metahuman Studies'' (training directly related to their metahuman abilities or preternatural skills.) This includes all related matters towards officially sanctioned ''USAES [[Cadet Special Operations Teams]]''.
There are four programs that make up the ''USAES Active Service track'': 'They are:▼
 
* ''Professional/Active Service'' (studies and on-hands training directly related to their stated occupations or further academic studies after graduation). All ''Elite Academy'' cadets study this track on equal footing with the others. Beginning as Cadets Second Year, cadets who are planning to attempt transfer to either the USAES Elite Academy, the [[Horizon Institute for Valor and Excellence]] or other military academies (or who plan to forego collegiate-level studies for entry-level military service, service in 'first responder' careers (law-enforcement, fire response, rescue/EMT services, etc.) also begin classes in this track. All USAES programs that involve interscholastic dealings on any matters not specifically delegated to the other two educational tracks are under the authority of this track; this includes all sports teams, the [[USAES Ambassador Program]], the [[USAES Special Financial Aid Program]], and the ''[[Phantom Eagles]]''.
 
 
▲The overwhelming majority of graduating cadets from the ''USAES Elite Academy'' are commissioned as either Ensigns or Second Lieutenants;. howeverHowever, becausein cases of exemplary achievement and service during their time at the ''Elite Academy'' (as well as duringincluding the one year 'internship year' all cadets serve as Cadets Third Class), somea number of cadets aremay be commissioned as Lieutenants Junior Grade or First Lieutenants. In addition, cadets who have distinguished themselves with extraordinary achievements in special certifications within their metahuman service tracks (for example, being awarded the ''Healer/Medical Practitioner'' certification in the ''USAES Enhanced Lifeform and Medical Studies Program'') can be commissioned with enhanced rank;. itIt is a tradition to commission ''Healer/Medical Practitioner''-certified USAES cadets as Captains or Lieutenants Senior Grade (as they are fully qualified to be immediately stationed in medical facilities and work as corpsmenphysician's assistants, nurse practitioners or combatbattlefield medicsmedical personnel), or can proceed immediately to medical school).
 
 
▲There are four programs that make up the ''USAES Professional/Active Service track'': 'They are:
 
''Armed Forces Service Track'' - this is for cadets who choose to enter the seven uniformed services of the United States (ex. United States Marine Corps).
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''National Service Track'' - this program is for cadets who choose to enter the civilian-oriented and domestic-related organizations that serve the United States (ex. National Parks Service).
 
''Metahuman Special Operations Track'' - this program is for cadets who specifically intend to become part of a ''metahuman special operations unit'' (i.e. the Legion, a [[DELPHI]] P.O.G.O. group, etc.) as opposed to specifically military- or law-enforcement-related metahuman operations duties. In LLH 13:7, 'Express Yourself', it was revealed that the USAES administration had authorized the creation of this track, after the formal Academy review and a special ''Department of Defense'' inquiry into how the Legionnaires (a team of hyper-powerful yet meagerly-trained youth compared to ''Elite Academy'' cadets) had managed to technically fight the members of [[Training Cadre 2996]] to an effective draw. The training protocols of [[Richard Blumenberg]] were found to be the deciding factor, and thus, his materials were taken as the basis for that new training track.
 
In LLH 13:7, 'Express Yourself', it was revealed that the USAES administration had authorized the creation of a fourth program for cadets in the ''USAES Active Service track'':
 
''Metahuman Special Operations Track'' - this program is for cadets who specifically intend to become part of a ''metahuman special operations unit'' (i.e. the Legion, a [[DELPHI]] P.O.G.O. group, etc.) as opposed to specifically military- or law-enforcement-related metahuman operations duties.
 
 
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* ''USAES Advanced Cybernetics, Mechanics and Electronics Program''/''ACME'' ) - founded in August 1962. (A flaming anvil, hammer and gears over a globe, with circuit overlay/sine wave background. On the on the side of the anvil is a series of Morse code symbols (-... . . .--. -....- -... . . .--.) that translates to 'beep' 'Beep-beep' '' - the sound that the Warner Brothers animated character 'Road Runner' makes; this is an inside joke referencing how the program is knows for creating advanced technology like that used by the Road Runner's nemesis Wile E. Coyote, which is purchased from the fictional 'ACME Company'.)
 
* ''USAES Advanced Infantry Technologies and Operations Program'' - founded in August 1929. (The ''Vitruvian Man'' with angelic wings, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kato_(The_Green_Hornet) a 'Kato mask'] and a 'third eye' placed before crossed Spartan-style spears and a rising sun.) It is traditionally the largest program at USAES, as any cadet who does not have powers that specifically warrant placement in any of the other programs are placed here; also, cadets who specifically wish to be considered for combat or law-enforcement duties after graduation may request to be placed in this program even if their powers would merit placement in another program. Since the mid-1970s, the program is often referred to by its members as '' 'KATO' '' (a slightly-skewed interpretation of the program acronym, and an homage to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Lee Bruce Lee], who actually took several AITO special seminars in the early 1960s instead of enrolling in the ''CAUSE'' program). The program patch was re-designed after Lee's death as a further homage to him and his legacy as a fighter.
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* ''USAES Enhanced Lifeform and Medical Studies Program''/''ELMS'' - founded in August 1962. It was split off from the ''Advanced Infantry Technologies and Operations Program'' and merged with the former ''Special Technologies and Unified Medical Program''. (The ''caduceus'' (with a single snake with a tiny pair of avian-style wings, and a 'digital rain' spiral around the staff) before a double helix with the Roman numeral 'XXIII' on the top of the staff, positioned between a pair of elm trees.)
 
* ''USAES Mental Enhancement Program'' - founded in August 1962. (The Greek letter 'Psi' (with Shepard's crook, broadsword and lightning bolt, - in that order) from left to right - going through the three tines ) before the North Pole on a globe/North America, Europe and Asia can be clearly seen.)
 
* ''USAES Mystical Enhancement Program'' - founded in August 1919. (A 'quartered circle' eclipsing a sun, withbefore seven 'athame' that form a ''septagram'' with the blades' tips pointing outward.) It is the oldest program at USAES.
 
* ''USAES Special Transportation Systems Program'' - founded in August 1936. (A leaping Pegasus with extended wings beforebeing aridden crossedby Roman-styleHermes spear(the Greek ''Emissary & Messenger of the Gods'', with winged sandals/cap, caduceus held in his left hand as if he is attacking, and sworda coach gun in a scabbard on the saddle) before a rising sun over a globe with the PacificEastern OceanU.S, Coast prominently displayed) .
 
 
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