Of all things, this stood out to me:

I've read reports of hazing, students being yelled at, forced to do pushups

Have any of these reports been publicized anywhere? I have a morbid curiosity to read about this and what people's responses to those moments were, compared to what my (a US Army veteran) response would be to someone who isn't my commanding officer telling me to get on the ground and push[0].

[0] It wouldn't be very polite, and it may contain a few expletives.