Service-Academy Studies is a term used to describe the educational programs offered at the United States Military Academy, the United States Naval Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, and the United States Coast Guard Academy. These academies provide students with a rigorous academic program that prepares them for a career in the military. The studies also include training in leadership, physical fitness, and military tactics. The term WARS, which is the answer to the crossword puzzle, is an acronym for the four academies: West Point (Army), Annapolis (Navy), Colorado Springs (Air Force), and New London (Coast Guard).