Abstract
Military colleges in the United States are essential to the development of the capable leaders our armed forces require to achieve the mission and policy goals of the civilian government. But these education models often give rise to legal issues that cannot be resolved with a simple comparison to the traditional college model. This Article explores the relevant doctrines courts apply to the “Spartan Academy” educational model and reviews decisions concerning the model. While these institutions are generally provided significant legal latitude in their operations, they are not without constraints, and those constraints can vary by the characteristics of each institution. As such, the Article provides that these schools can maintain the successful training of tomorrow’s military leaders by being mindful of a few key issues wherein liability may creep.
Recommended Citation
Christopher M. Hartley,
The ‘Spartan Academy’ Shield: How Courts Protect the Leader Development Education Model at Military Colleges,
45
S. Ill. U. L.J.
481
(2021).
Available at:
https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/siulj/vol45/iss3/3