During the final week of March, six Citadel cadets traveled to Sanremo, Italy, to compete in the 23rd International Military Academy Law and Armed Conflict Competition. Their week-long immersion in the culture and atmosphere of Sanremo provided a valuable opportunity to engage with and compete against 104 cadets out of 29 military schools representing 16 countries.
Each Citadel cadet was integrated into a multinational team. Under the guidance of Lt. Col. Chris Hartley, four of The Citadel participants were part of teams that received awards. This competition represented a significant achievement for The Citadel, marked by strong performance and the effective management of dynamic scenarios presented by the Joint Operations Center leadership. This experience underscores the profound impact and significance of such international engagement for the participating cadets.
Insights from the cadets
“Attending the Law of Armed Conflict competition has been one of the best opportunities I have had since I have been at The Citadel. I was able to learn about different countries and have a greater understanding of everyone’s perspectives of law,” — Cadet Abigial Sitarik.
“It was a great opportunity to see the importance of law in combat and make connections for my future career,” — Cadet Sam Wilson.
“The chance to interact with so many cadets from diverse backgrounds gave me a greater appreciation for our allied countries,” — Cadet Andrew Palmer.
“Not only was I able to learn about different countries’ militaries and cultures, I learned valuable lessons about the Law of Armed Conflict that I will carry over into the Army as I will soon commission as an Infantry Second Lieutenant,” — Cadet Maximilian Jordan.
“Being a part of the Law of Armed Conflict Competition at the International Institute of Humanitarian Law in San Remo, Italy, was an incredible experience. It gave me the opportunity to engage with legal professionals, military officers and cadets from around the world and deepen my understanding of international humanitarian law. I’m grateful to The Citadel for preparing me to contribute meaningfully in such a dynamic environment,” — Cadet Louise Bonnimond.
Advice for future cadets
“The Law of Armed Conflict Competition at the International Institute of Humanitarian Law was a life-changing and eye-opening experience. Through this competition, I was able to strengthen my international connections, form a better understanding of international law and its future, as well as grow in appreciation for the different perspectives that are involved in global decisions. For anyone considering being a part of this competition, I could not recommend it enough,” — Cadet Madison Henning.
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