Active 1997 – present | Allegiance United States Nickname(s) WCAP | |
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Part of Department of DefenseDepartment of the ArmyInstallation Management CommandFamily and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command |
The U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program (WCAP) is a military unit whose primary mission is to support nationally and internationally ranked soldiers in participating on the U.S. Olympic team. The program is headquartered at Fort Carson, Colorado.
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Objectives
According to the U.S. Army, WCAP provides active duty, National Guard and reserve soldiers the opportunity to train and compete at national and international sports competitions with the ultimate goal of selection to the U.S. Olympic team and U.S. Paralympic team, while maintaining a professional military career and promoting the U.S. Army.
Selection
Any soldier-athlete (Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve) may apply for selection provided:
2016
The program sent four Kenyan-born soldier-runners competed at the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro.
as well as
2012
The program sent seven athletes and four coaches to the 2012 Summer Games in London.
2010
During the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games three soldier-athletes and one coach represented WCAP and the US Army in the XXI Olympiad.
2008
During the 2008 Beijing Summer Games two WCAP athletes and one coach represented WCAP and the US Army in the XXIX Olympiad: