Founded in 1905 at the University of Wisconsin -

Madison, as a collegiate honor society.

 

 

Mission Statement

Scabbard and Blade is a joint service honor society that unites cadets and midshipmen from over the nation in military excellence. The Society strives to better these cadets and midshipmen as future officers and to strengthen the joint service relationship through service to the community and leadership opportunities.

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Purposes and Ideals

• Promote scholarship within our military departments and throughout our Society
• Raise the standard of military education in American colleges and universities
• Unite in closer relationship their military departments
• Encourage and foster the essential qualities of good and efficient officers
• Promote friendship and good fellowship among the cadet officers
• Promote an understanding of joint and multi-national operations and strategic thought
• Disseminate knowledge of military affairs to the students and people of the country

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