A private, Christian college in Missouri has unveiled a mandatory class called Patriotic Education and Fitness https://t.co/lrmkdAmlKk pic.twitter.com/TUfTbG2T57

— CNN (@CNN) October 26, 2017

“… The College of the Ozarks, a private, Christian college near Branson, Missouri, … said it’s designed to encourage students’ understanding of America’s heritage, the nation’s civic responsibilities, love of country and willingness to defend it. …”

“… The four-credit hour course involves more than just reading about America’s values or learning basic flag protocol. It also teaches military skills like pistol and rifle markmanship, map reading and land navigation — even Army rappelling techniques. …”