Mp's go for the punch!

Recently the MP program here at the Forest Hill Military Academy had to experience the roles and reality of what its like to be a police officer! With antagonizing pain each MP cadet had to have pepper spray lightly spread over their eyes with a cutip just to get a feel of what a police officer has to go through in order to be in the position they are in to this day.

Our MP program also had to go through the Obstacle Course today as each and every cadet could not get through any stage of this course without leadership qualities and most importantly TEAMWORK! Together Everyone Achieves More! That is one of the most important qualities that are taught here at the Forest Hill Military Academy.

   Following the Obstacle Course was the Rappel Tower that stands 50 feet in the air. Each cadet had to be strapped tightly in a harnace and hooked to a rappeling rope forming the "L" shape position as each cadet had to lean over the side and jump away, with hearts pounding and shaking bones each cadet made it safely to the ground and was ready for another round!

Our upcoming event will be graduation for each MP cadet this saturday as each and every cadet performed outstanding leadership and patience! Congratulations MP cadets you made it! :)

Kristina Webb
PFC, USAC
Assistant S1/5

TACMAP Movin Up

On the 28 July, 2012, our TACMAP cadets graduated with great pride. With an unusual, but yet attracive fashion, our cadets present themselves by exiting curtains, bowing before they step onto the matt. Begining with the great National Anthem, our cadets and officers salute. Standing to the side our great teachers are LTC. Gorman and Major Cambel. With LTC. Gorman introducing these hardworking cadets, they present themselves by showing their moves.

   Ending with some great words, our cadets were presented with there belts. Along with these belts the highest belt earned is the orange belt, earned by CPL. Jessica Strange. As said before our cadets exit the matt, bowing before leaving, in an orderly fashion. Afterwords the cadets leave to go home with pride and confidence. 


Jimmy Angelidakis
PFC, USAC
Assistant S1/5

"Serve and Protect..."

The Cadets of the Military Police platoon had the opportunity to meet with the Commissioner and Troopers of the Kentucky State Police last week.   While there, they had the opportunity to learn from Kentucky's premier law enforcement agency.

Meet the Headmaster of Forest Hill Military Academy

Dr. Roy Berwick, Ph.D., is a father, husband, educator and soldier.  He's also the best there is in the military school arena.   We're pleased to have him as the Headmaster of Forest Hill Military Academy, opening next month.

COL Berwick is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the U.S. Army Cadet Corps' premier military school. He comes to us with nearly 20 years experience in a variety of schools across the country. 

COL Berwick's active duty military career was long and colorful.  While on active duty he served in the Military Police Corps in every leadership position from squad leader to battalion executive officer and at every staff level from battalion to Department of the Army.  In addition, he served in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps as a lawyer.

Upon retirement from the U.S. Army in 1993, he entered private education as the Senior Army Instructor at Oak Ridge Military Academy and has worked in the industry as Commandant of Cadets, St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy; President, Millersburg Military Institute; and Vice President and Academic Dean, Massanutten Military Academy.  In July 2005 he returned to Oak Ridge Military Academy as President keeping that prep school open against all odds.  In fall 2009, he became the Executive Vice President and Director of the Post Graduate Leadership Program at St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy, Delafield, Wisconsin, where he established a student focused post-graduate program.

In December, 2011, he was selected by the U.S. Army Cadet Corps (USAC) to lead the establishment of Forest Hill Military Academy, with first classes in August of 2012.

Dr. Berwick is married.  He and Janice have one daughter, Meredith, and numerous cats.  The family resides in Louisville, Kentucky.

If you have questions regarding Forest Hill Military Academy, please contact Dr. Berwick directly at roy.berwick@goforesthill.com .