The Ghana Military Academy is the military academy of the Ghana Armed Forces . It offers basic military training to officer cadets from the Ghana Army , Ghana Navy and the Ghana Air Force . The academy is based in Teshie in the Greater Accra Region .
86-557: Entrance to the academy is by examination, and the curriculum includes military and general subjects. Duration of the course for army cadets is two years. At the end of the first six months, a few candidates may be selected to finish their studies at foreign institutions such as the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst in Britain. The Ghana Military Academy, established in 1960, also provides short courses in higher military education for
172-513: A Commandant ( Afrikaans : Kommandant ) was initially a crown over a five-pointed star. In 1957 the crown was replaced by a pentagonal castle device based on the floor plan of the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town , South Africa's oldest military building. In 1994, the rank of Commandant / Kommandant reverted to lieutenant colonel. From 1968 to 1970, a related rank, Chief Commandant , existed in
258-701: A Short Service/Special Duties Commission into the Armed Forces. With the revised training regime, the course usually starts in February and ends in August ;the same year. The duration of any other special course apart from the above courses will be determined by Commandant in consultation with the Academic Management Board and the Ghana Armed Forces High Command. The Cadet body
344-505: A degree is not required for admission. The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst instructors' cadre (group of trainers) is run once every year. The aim is to select 30 senior non-commissioned officers (SNCOs) from 60 over the course of 3–4 weeks. Instructors can come from any part of the British Army although most are historically from the Infantry. Typically before the 60 candidates arrive on
430-600: A distance learning Honours Degree in International Studies which ultimately requires 360 points. Graduate entrants can gain a Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Conflict Studies from the Regular Commissioning Course and then embark on a pathway post-commissioning to complete a full master's degree from a university through further electives and a dissertation. Alternatively, non-graduate cadets have
516-464: A major watershed in the history of Ghana Military Academy when it celebrated its Golden Jubilee Anniversary. Various events were undertaken to mark the occasion and these were climaxed with a Golden Jubilee Anniversary Parade which was reviewed by His Excellency, Professor John Evans Atta Mills , President and Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) of the Ghana Armed Forces. Among the dignitaries who graced
602-694: A medium size unit is referred to as the Commanding Officer (CO) while the smallest is Officer Commanding (OC). Example: In the Philippines , a Commandant is an appointment and not a rank but once selected, the appointee is promoted to the highest rank on the service. Commandants are appointed by the President of the Philippines either after the incumbent retires or as a replacement after dismissal. There are currently two Commandant appointments that exist in
688-609: A person could act as a Commandment of the Justices - an officer-in-charge. Colonel-commandant was an appointment which existed in the British Army between 1922 and 1928, and in the Royal Marines from 1755 to some time after World War II . It replaced brigadier-general in the army, and was itself replaced by brigadier in both the army and the Marines. The colonel-commandant is also
774-473: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Royal Military Academy Sandhurst The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst ( RMAS or RMA Sandhurst ), commonly known simply as Sandhurst , is one of several military academies of the United Kingdom and is the British Army 's initial officer training centre. It is located in the town of Sandhurst, Berkshire , though its ceremonial entrance
860-752: Is a 48-week special to service training phase of the course. It follows directly from the SMC until graduation. SSC & SD. This is a 6-month intensive course for selected OR and civilians with special or professional qualifications. Unlike some other national military academies such as West Point in the United States, the Royal Military College of Canada in Canada or the Nigerian Defence Academy in Nigeria, GMA
946-510: Is a title often given to the officer in charge of a military (or other uniformed service) training establishment or academy. This usage is common in English-speaking nations. In some countries it may be a military or police rank. It is also often used to refer to the commander of a military prison or prison camp (including concentration camps and prisoner of war camps ). In Bangladesh Armed Forces and Bangladesh Marine Academy commandant
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#17328524548601032-620: Is an NPCC officer. This Area Commandant is also usually an Officer from one of the units in the area that he/she is taking charge of. In Sri Lanka, the Commandant of the Volunteer Force is the head of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force . Commandant is also the title used for the commanding officer ( one-star rank ) of military academies - Sri Lanka Military Academy , Naval and Maritime Academy and Air Force Academy - and
1118-524: Is assigned to a platoon within one of two/three companies . Platoons are commanded by captains , with a colour sergeant who takes the main burden of day-to-day training, especially during the first term (unlike West Point, RMAS entrusts the majority of officer training to Senior Non-Commissioned Officers ). There can be as many as seven companies within RMAS at any one time. There can be additional companies of Army Reserve or 'professionally qualified officers' in
1204-690: Is awarded to the Officer Cadet who has achieved the best overall results in military, academic and practical studies. The King's Medal is presented on behalf of The Sovereign. Awarded to the International Cadet considered by the Commandant to be the best of the intake. The International Sword is donated by the Ministry of Defence, the State of Kuwait, in memory of Sheikh Ali Al Sabah, the former Defence Minister,
1290-569: Is awarded to the most improved International Cadet. The King Hussein Award is donated by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in memory of the late King Hussein of Jordan. This is awarded to the International Cadet who has produced an overall performance of particular merit. The Hodson's Horse Merit Award is donated by the Hodson's Horse British Officers' Memorial Trust. This is awarded at the discretion of
1376-464: Is for 24 weeks. The SMC is a tri-Service Course. It involves a minimum of 24 weeks of basic military training (this includes 6 weeks Induction Training referred to as Ginger Period). Cadets are required to Pass-Off the Square after completion of the induction period. The transition from SMC to RCC will be marked by a Change of Status Parade. b. Regular Career Course (RCC) which is for 48 weeks. The RCC
1462-648: Is in Camberley , Surrey , southwest of London . The academy's stated aim is to be "the national centre of excellence for leadership". All British Army officers, including late-entry officers who were previously Warrant Officers , as well as other men and women from overseas, are trained at the academy. Sandhurst is the British Army equivalent of the Britannia Royal Naval College and the Royal Air Force College Cranwell . Despite its name,
1548-540: Is known as the Commandant. Commandant is a rank in the Central Armed Police Forces of India. It is equivalent to the rank of Colonel / Captain / Group Captain . In the Indian Coast Guard , ranks of Commandant and Commandant (Junior grade) exist. While Commandant is equivalent to Colonel/Captain/Group Captain, Commandant (Junior grade) is equivalent to Lieutenant Colonel/Commander/Wing Commander. In
1634-616: Is located on the west of the Academy on Yorktown Road in Sandhurst. The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst was formed on the site of the former Royal Military College (founded in 1801 for the training of officers for arms other than the Royal Artillery and Royal Engineers ) in 1947 when it amalgamated with the Royal Military Academy in Woolwich (founded in 1741 for the training of officers for
1720-408: Is looking for different qualities in its officers, and each cadet is considered on a case-by-case basis. At the beginning of Senior Term corps and regiments hold interviews, known as Regimental Selection Boards, to assist the corps and regiments in making offers to Officer Cadets. There can be competition among units for strong cadets and, conversely, among cadets for prestigious or specialised units. In
1806-405: Is not a university. Prospective Cadets as a requirement must already possess a Bachelors degree. c. Short Service Commission and Special Duty Course (SSC/SD) which is for 26 weeks. The Short Service Commission and Special Duties Course is a 6 month course run for direct entry professionals and servicemen whose services are required by the Armed Forces as specialist officers. The course 'leads to
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#17328524548601892-598: Is not any rank. It is an appointment. The commandant serves as the head of any military or merchant navy training institutes or unit. Commandant is the normal Canadian French -language term for the commanding officer of a mid-sized unit, such as a regiment or battalion, within the Canadian Forces . In smaller units, the commander is usually known in French as the officier commandant . Conversely, in Canadian English ,
1978-538: Is now chief officer. In the Voluntary Aid Organisation in World War I , the chief officer of a military hospital or voluntary aid detachment (VAD), whether male or female, held the title of commandant. In the United States, "commandant" is an appointment, not a rank, and the following three appointments currently exist: Formerly, admirals were appointed as commandants of naval districts . The commandant
2064-795: Is organised into a Cadet Battalion which is commanded by a Commanding Officer Cadet Battalion who is responsible through the Course Commanders and the Svc Chief Instructors for training and administration of the cadet body. They are assisted by Officers Commanding, Course Officers, Platoon Commanders and Platoon Non Commissioned Officers . The cadet body is divided into companies for administrative and training purposes. Officers Commanding, Course Officers, Platoon Commanders , CSMs and Platoon Non Commissioned Officers are assigned to each company as follows: a. The companies are designated Abyssinia , Burma , Chiringa , and when required Duala . For
2150-685: Is split into three terms, each lasting fourteen weeks (referred to as the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Divisions, identified by differently coloured badges ). Basic army training is covered in the first five weeks, which, by reputation, are the most gruelling (the families of the cadets are encouraged to support the cadets' morale by maintaining home contacts). The main RMAS Commissioning Courses start in January, May and September of each year. Each intake numbers approximately 200 cadets, each of whom
2236-982: Is that the Sovereign's Platoon of Senior Division, instead of the new one, marches to receive the Banner. The Ensign, at the end of the parade, also marches into the Old College whilst carrying the Banner. At the end of the Parade, the Colours and the Senior Division leave the parade ground via the Grand Steps of the Old College building. They are followed by the Academy Adjutant on horseback (the origins of this tradition are unclear). Each Commissioning Course has awards granted to outstanding cadets. The following awards are presented during
2322-686: Is the commanding officer of a corps or regiment. Commandant is the head of the Special Task Force of the Sri Lanka Police . In the British Armed Forces , a commandant is usually the commanding officer of a training establishment, such as the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst or the Royal Air Force College Cranwell . In early 19th century England, the term commandant was used interchangeably with commandment - i.e.,
2408-610: Is the deputy commandant, who has the rank of lieutenant colonel. In the Royal Air Force Air Cadets , the officer in charge of the organisation is given the title Commandant Air Cadets and holds the position for two years. Formerly, commandant was the usual title for the head of the Special Constabulary within a police force. In some forces, the title was chief commandant, with subordinate divisional or sub-divisional commandants. The standard title for this position
2494-556: Is the second most senior officer (after the superintendent ) of United States Service academies , such as United States Military Academy , United States Naval Academy , and the United States Air Force Academy , equivalent to the dean of students at a civilian college. Commandant is also the title of the commanding officer of many units of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command , including
2580-469: Is the style, but not the rank, of the senior officers, specifically capitaine de corvette , capitaine de frégate and capitaine de vaisseau . In the German language , a military Kommandant is the commanding officer of a military installation (e.g. a fortress), vehicle, aircraft (the pilot is not always Kommandant , if another crew member has a higher rank) or vessel (e.g. U-Boot -Kommandant). In contrast to
2666-668: The Army Officer Selection Board (formerly the Regular Commissions Board, or RCB) situated in Westbury in Wiltshire . Assessment for regular or reserve direct entry service is undertaken at the same time, in the same groups, to the same standard. Nearly 10 per cent of British cadets are female and nearly 10 per cent of all cadets come from overseas. More than eighty percent of entrants are university graduates, although
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2752-717: The Command and Staff College . The title could also be used for other non-deploying units such as the Services Corrective Establishment in Burnham, or depot-level engineering units. The equivalent term for operational units is 'commander', such as commander of the Joint Force Headquarters New Zealand. Under the 2010 creation of the Training and Education Directorate, an additional position of commandant
2838-647: The European Union to alleviate misunderstanding. In the Kenya Defence Forces Commandant is an appointment. Commandant is the title of the head of the training institutions . Examples include: In the National Police Service , the title of Commandant is reserved for commanders of large training institutions or commanders of large independent units. As with the Army, the post of a commander of
2924-658: The Regular Career Course (RCC) and the Short Service Commission/Special Duties Course (SSC/SD). The duration of training has however, been reviewed from 22 months to 15 months for RCC and from 8 months to 6 months for SSC/SD in consonance with the above policy change. The Special Medical Intake (SMI) is run occasionally to address the shortfalls in the strength of the Ghana Armed Forces Medical Services. The mission of
3010-593: The State Armed Police Forces , a Commandant serves as the head of an armed police battalion . The rank of Commandant is equivalent to that of a Superintendent of Police (SP). In the Irish Army , commandant (Comdt; Irish : ceannfort ) is the equivalent of major in other armies. Irish Army commandants can sometimes be referred to as major if serving overseas under the umbrella of the United Nations or
3096-468: The US Military Academy at West Point , are carved into the black marble flooring. On panels devoted to the particular campaigns in which they died, are the names of former cadets killed in action. At intervals above the panels are circular tablets to the memory of College Governors. The names of former cadets who have died on active service in the field, or elsewhere are listed in the spaces between
3182-418: The United States , the École spéciale militaire de Saint-Cyr in France , the Royal Military College of Canada in Canada , the Pakistan Military Academy in Pakistan , the Nigerian Defence Academy in Nigeria or the Australian Defence Force Academy in Australia , Sandhurst is not a university. It only works with the Open University to award the Regular Commissioning Course 120 credit points towards
3268-427: The AR or Officer Training Corps (OTC/UOTC), or Captains in PQO roles. 3. The Late Entry Officer Course (LEOC) for senior soldiers commissioning from the ranks. The RMAS has an academic faculty staffed by civilian researchers with expertise in Communication and Applied Behavioural Science, Defence and International Affairs, and War Studies. Unlike some other national military academies such as West Point in
3354-464: The Academy has produced over 3,500 Ghanaian Officers. Some have retired while the rest are now serving in various capacities in the Armed Forces and in the country as a whole. The Academy has also trained Cadets from some sister African countries, notably Nigeria , Uganda , Liberia , Sierra Leone , Burkina Faso , Benin , The Gambia , Togo and Guinea . The first commissioning ceremony was held on 30th September, 1961 for 35 Officer Cadets. In 1961,
3440-444: The Academy who take part in shorter (1–2 months) commissioning courses. Each company is commanded by a major and named after a famous battle or campaign in which the British Army fought. Cadets on the regular commissioning course nominate two regiments or corps that they seek to join during Junior Term. This choice may be influenced by their instructors, by family connections, or by regimental history, among other factors. Each regiment
3526-423: The Colour falls to the Sovereign's Platoon, the then-Champion Company/Platoon. The Sovereign's Platoon, which wears multi-coloured lanyards, using the colours of all three Divisions, is selected on merit and is the best platoon amongst the Division; these officer cadets are chosen from a competition in drill, orienteering, shooting and a cross-country race, ensuring they are of the best in endurance and teamwork. In
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3612-605: The Commandant for exceptional achievement. In recognition of sustained and exemplary performance of merit and superb representation of their countries the Royal Military Academy. In December 2016, the academy and its charitable trust created the Sandhurst Medal. Unlike most British medals, it is not awarded or authorised by the Sovereign and is instead awarded privately by the Sandhurst Trust. It may only be awarded to international cadets who have passed out from Sandhurst, not British graduates, and must be purchased for £250. Notable graduates such as Abdullah II of Jordan have mounted
3698-404: The First World War, Commandant was used as a title by officers commanding Defence Rifle Association units, also known as Burgher commandos. The commandos were militia units raised in emergencies and constituted the third line of defence after the Permanent Force and the part-time Active Citizen Force regiments. The commandant rank was equivalent to major or lieutenant-colonel, depending on
3784-426: The Ghana Government arranged for a Joint Military Training Team from Britain and Canada to continue with training until suitably experienced and qualified Ghanaians were ready to take over. This assistance ceased in 1974. From then, the Academy was manned entirely by Ghanaian Staff until 1 June 1984 when it was decided to modify the training syllabus in line with current trends in other renowned Military Academies. At
3870-499: The Ghana Military Academy is to produce leaders of character for the defence of Ghana. 1.To give the Officer Cadet a broad view of the military profession as a whole, and his responsibility as a servant of his State. 2. To develop in the Officer Cadet the spirit of patriotism, loyalty to and love for his nation. 3. To develop in the Officer Cadet the essential military characteristics of leadership and management, sense of discipline and sense of duty. 4. To develop physical fitness in
3956-564: The Officer Cadet. 5. To lay down the foundation of military and academic knowledge upon which the studies of future arms of Service can be built. Safety, honour and welfare of your country first. The comfort of the men you command next and yours last. GMA mission to produce leaders of character. 2. We shall not fail this course Future of the Ghana Armed Forces Command. We will train with all our might. No sky too high, sea too rough and land too tough. Here to learn to obey command and lead Will your eyes behold
4042-420: The Old College to mark the " passing-out " and the final parade at Sandhurst of the Senior Division. All cadets, except for those who have been back-termed through injury or other reasons, are inspected by the Sovereign (or their representative), participate in the Trooping the Colour and parade past the Sovereign (or his representative) and guests. Guests consist of invited dignitaries and friends and families of
4128-414: The Philippines namely: The Commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps will be promoted to the rank of Major General (Two-star Rank) once appointed while the Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard will be promoted to the rank of an Admiral (Four-star Rank). In South Africa, Commandant was the title of the commanding officer of a commando (militia) unit in the 19th and early 20th centuries. During
4214-454: The Regular Officers Special Training Schools (ROSTS) which was established at Military Academy and Training School (MATS), Teshie , in 1953. This School provided 6 months preparatory training for selected cadets from the British West African colonies namely:- Nigeria, The Gold Coast, Sierra Leone and The Gambia, prior to their being sent to the UK or other overseas countries for further Officer training and commissioning. Since its establishment,
4300-405: The Regular service. 2. The Short Commissioning Course, which is for Army Reserve officers and both regular and reserve service professionally qualified officers (e.g., doctors , dentists , nurses , lawyers , pharmacists , veterinary surgeons and chaplains ), which lasts eight weeks. The short course consists of four training modules; the first two, Modules A and B, can be completed under
4386-454: The Royal Artillery and Royal Engineers). Following the ending of National Service in the UK and the closing of the Mons Officer Cadet School in Aldershot in 1972, the RMAS became the sole establishment for male initial officer training in the British Army, taking over the responsibilities of Mons for training Short Service Officer Cadets, Territorial Army officers, and those joining the Regular Army as graduates. For nearly half-a-century
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#17328524548604472-416: The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst's address is located in Camberley ; the boundaries of the academy straddle the counties of Berkshire and Surrey . The county border is marked by a small stream known as the Wish Stream, after which the academy journal is named. The "Main Gate" is located on the east of the Academy on the London Road in Camberley. The "College Town Gate", which is used for regular access,
4558-406: The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. The collection includes the Gentlemen Cadet registers, historic archives, uniforms, paintings, photographs, and other artefacts. For the 1948 Summer Olympics in London , the newly created Academy hosted the running leg of the modern pentathlon competition. In 2012, Sandhurst accepted a £15 million donation from the government of United Arab Emirates for
4644-413: The Sovereign's Parade. Others are merely listed in the Parade programme. A system of Cadet Government also recognises merit by the appointment of Senior Under Officers, Junior Under Officers, Cadet Sergeants and Cadet Corporals. The Sword of Honour is Awarded to the Officer Cadet considered by the Commandant to be the best of the intake. The Sword of Honour is donated and crafted by Pooley Sword . This
4730-445: The State of Kuwait. This is awarded to the International Cadet who has achieved the best overall results in military, academic and practical studies. The International Award is donated by the State of Qatar. The MacRobert Sword is awarded to the Officer Cadet considered by the Commandant to be, overall, the best of the Short Commissioning Course. This sword is also donated by the MacRobert Trust and produced by Pooley Sword . This
4816-450: The Zayed Building, an accommodation block, named after the UAE's founding ruler . In 2013, Sandhurst accepted a donation of £3 million from the Government of Bahrain for the refurbishment of Mons Hall, named in honour of the men who fell in the Battle of Mons . It was renamed as King Hamad Hall in honour of the King of Bahrain , which generated some controversy in the United Kingdom. In 2015, Sandhurst appointed Colonel Lucy Giles as
4902-450: The cadre, they would have had to have passed a 'Divisional pre-selection' course, meaning it would not be unusual for over double the 60 places to be contested. Sergeants, Staff/Colour Sergeants (Colour Sergeants from Infantry units) attend the Instructors Cadre. The Instructors Cadre is known to be demanding, both physically and mentally, compressing all the prominent physical tests and mental assessments that each officer cadet undertakes over
4988-435: The ceremonial head of some Army corps and this position is usually held by a senior general. Commandant was also the appointment, equivalent to commodore , held by the director of the Women's Royal Naval Service between 1951 and 1993. In the Army Cadet Force , a colonel is customarily the most senior commissioned officer in charge of an ACF county. This rank is thus known as the commandant and their second-in-command (2IC)
5074-448: The commanding officer ( two-star rank ) of the Defence Services Command and Staff College . It is also the title of the de facto vice-chancellor of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University , usually an officer of two-star rank. Colonel-commandant is an honorary post in corps of the army and the Sri Lanka National Guard , similar to that of Colonel of the Regiment found in infantry regiments. The post of centre commandant
5160-440: The commando forces . Recently, use of the term has followed the standard practice, i.e. the commanding officer of a training institute. In the New Zealand Defence Force , the term commandant is used for the senior officer (or commander) of garrisoned units that do not deploy and are not operational. This typically includes learning institutes such as the New Zealand Defence College , the New Zealand Cadet Force , and (formerly)
5246-519: The ease of instruction, field training/exercises, command and control, cadets are further organised into Platoons. Each Platoon's strength is not more than 35 cadets. The platoons are designated 1st Platoon, 2nd Platoon, 3rd Platoon, 4th Platoon in that order. b. Irrespective of the Course or Intake, cadets are assigned to companies upon entry into the Academy. Membership of company may change from time to time due to changes in strengths, appointments, or other exigencies. This African military article
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#17328524548605332-533: The field. They include the Naval War College , the USAF Air War College , the Army War College , the Marine Corps War College and the National War College . Commandant is the duty title for the commanding officer of the US Air Force Test Pilot School . Commandant is also the duty title of the senior enlisted leader of a Professional Military Education (PME) academy, such as the Airman Leadership School , Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, and Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy. The title may also be used for
5418-503: The first female college commander in its history. In 2019, Sandhurst gained widespread media attention in Britain after cadet Olivia Perks took her own life after an alleged affair with a superior at Sandhurst and amid fears she was going to be dismissed. In May 2023, an inquest into her death found that the army missed chances to prevent Perks's suicide in failing to recognise signs of stress. Potential officers, for regular, reserve, or professional qualified service, are identified by
5504-405: The governor, the fortress commandant of the Imperial German Army or the Wehrmacht never had higher but only lower jurisdiction. When subordinate to a governor, his duties were limited to garrison duty. Subordinate to him was the Platzmajor . In the navy of the Bundeswehr , commandants, including former commandants, wear the special commandant badge. When the commandant is active, it is worn on
5590-447: The graduating cadets. One of the highlights of the Parade is Trooping the Colour. The Colour trooped is the Sovereign's Banner and the current banner is the third generation of itself, presented by Elizabeth II in March 1999; the first Sovereign's Banner, known as the "King George V's Banner", was presented by George V on 6 November 1918 and the second one was presented by Queen Elizabeth on 27 October 1978. The honour of Trooping
5676-428: The graduation scroll. The Ghana Military Academy has in overall command a Commandant , usually an officer of the rank of Major General or equivalent. After him is a Deputy Commandant of the rank Brigadier-General (Brig-Gen) or equivalent. The Academy Sergeant Major (ASM), is a Master Warrant Officer or equivalent. The Academy runs the following courses for cadets: a. Standard Military Course (SMC) which
5762-406: The invitation of the Ghana Government, the British Government seconded one officer at a time for a duty tour of 2 years to assist the Ghanaian Staff to implement the revised course syllabus for the Regular Officer Training Programme. The last of the Officers of the British Military Assistance Team (BMAT) left in December, 1994 to bring the 10-year training assistance to an end. The year 2010 marked
5848-429: The medal on their military uniforms. There are two chapels within the academy, the Roman Catholic Chapel (Christ the King) and the Royal Memorial Chapel, dedicated as Christ Church, which also contains the South Africa Chapel, which was originally the sanctuary of the second Chapel before it was enlarged. The original chapel was what is now known as the British Indian Army Memorial Room. The Royal Engineers designed
5934-432: The next Sovereign's Platoon in the next Sovereign's Parade; they had the privilege of leaving the parade before other divisions after the Senior Division officer cadets had marched into the Old College and the remainders of the parade would salute the banner while they were leaving the parade square. Nowadays, the handover of the Sovereign's Banner from the senior Sovereign's Platoon to a new one dissipates. What replaces it
6020-554: The non-commissioned officer academies, whose commandants are typically command sergeants major. Commandant is also the title of the ranking officer in charge of each War college of the United States military, and is responsible for the administration, academic progress and success of the civilians and military officers assigned to the college. The commandant is a model for all personnel, a military academy graduate of impeccable character and bearing who has demonstrated accomplishment in both academic excellence and active military service in
6106-424: The occasion were 3 former Heads of State - Presidents Yakubu Gowon and Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria and President Jerry John Rawlings of Ghana, all alumni of the Academy. Another significant development has been the upward revision of the educational qualification for entry into the Academy from the minimum of senior high school certificate to a minimum of a first degree. GMA continues to run 2 courses, namely
6192-491: The officers of the three services. The best senior officers are selected periodically to attend the Army Staff College at Camberley in Britain or one of several other senior service schools in foreign countries. The Ghana Military Academy (GMA) was established on 1 April, 1960 after years of reliance on foreign Military Academies to commission potential Ghanaian Officers for the Ghana Armed Forces. The Academy grew out of
6278-630: The operations management of all fire brigades as long as this is not taken over by the higher-level operations management. In the Indian Armed Forces , 'Commandant' is not a rank but an appointment. Commandant is the title of the heads of the Training establishments. Examples include: In the Indian Army , the Commanding Officer of an armoured regiment or a Mechanized infantry regiment ( Mechanised Infantry Regiment , Brigade of The Guards )
6364-593: The opportunity to earn a BSc in Leadership and Strategic Studies through their military service, which is awarded by the University of Reading . In overall command of the RMAS is the Academy Commandant , usually an officer of Major General rank. The senior warrant officer, the Academy Sergeant Major (AcSM), is one of the most senior warrant officers in the British Army. The regular commissioning course
6450-646: The original Chapel, which features red brick, terracotta moulding, interlocking pediment copies and corbels in 1879. The chapel was dedicated by King George VI on 2 May 1937, after architect Captain Arthur C. Martin enlarged the building in a Byzantine style . The Memorial stained glass and Windows in the chapel honour the Brigade of Guards , Rifle Brigade , Royal Fusiliers , and the Hampshire Regiment , among other units. Some memorials, including one honouring alumni of
6536-701: The panels. Other tablets on the walls of the porch of the Church were moved there from the old Chapel. At the nave near the chancel steps, old Regimental colours hang from the pillars. The college cemetery has (in 2017) 21 graves and headstones maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. 51°20′25″N 00°46′07″W / 51.34028°N 0.76861°W / 51.34028; -0.76861 Commandant Commandant ( / ˌ k ɒ m ən ˈ d ɑː n t / or / ˌ k ɒ m ən ˈ d æ n t / ; French: [kɔmɑ̃dɑ̃] )
6622-496: The past, cadets might have been offered a so-called "confirmed cadetship", whereby they would effectively accept a commission into a given regiment prior to commencing the Commissioning Course. As of the January 2023 intake, Confirmed Cadetships are no longer offered to Officer Cadets, other than in very rare cases including technical expertise or a cadet being aged 30 or older when they start the commissioning course. Cadets on
6708-528: The past, the Sovereign's Platoon from the Senior Division formed the Colour Party with the Banner on the left flank of the parade; after the inspecting officer had completed inspection, the Colour Party would move to the centre place of the parade before the Saluting Base, awaiting the new Sovereign's Platoon to take possession of the Banner. The new Sovereign's Platoon would keep the Banner until handing it to
6794-463: The right side of the chest above the breast pocket. Former commandants wear it on the left breast under the name tag. In Baden-Württemberg , Bavaria , Austria , Switzerland and South Tyrol , the head of the volunteer fire brigade is called the Kommandant . As such, he leads the fire brigade and is responsible for the training and deployment of his local fire brigade. In his own local area, he leads
6880-462: The short course will have already been sponsored by a reserve unit, a professionally qualified unit, or a University Officers' Training Corps, and will return to their unit post completion of the course. A small number of regular army units are based at the RMAS to provide support for the colleges and their training: The first Sovereign's Parade was held on 14 July 1948, in front of King George VI . Three Sovereign's Parades are held each year outside
6966-565: The size of the commando. From 1950 to 1994 commandant (rank) was the rank equivalent of lieutenant colonel . and commander of a battalion . The rank was used by both the Army and the Air Force. The naval equivalent was commander ( Afrikaans : kommandeur ). The rank was not used by the South African Police , who continued with lieutenant colonel [luitenant-kolonel]. The rank insignia for
7052-461: The supervision of RMAS with University Officers' Training Corps over a number of weekends, or at RMAS where each module lasts two weeks. The final two modules, modules C and D, of the Officers' training and assessment must be conducted at Sandhurst. This training can all be completed in an eight-week period at RMAS, or over a number of years. Upon completion, Officer Cadets become Second Lieutenants in
7138-545: The welfare of overseas cadets was handled by Sandhurst volunteer Margaret Jones . In 1984, the Women's Officer Training College Bagshot was also merged into Sandhurst. In 1992, a new Commissioning Course finally unified the training of male, female, and overseas cadets. The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Collection illustrates the history of the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, and
7224-528: The word commandant is used exclusively for the commanding officers of military units that provide oversight and/or services to a resident population (such as a military school or college, a long-term health care facility or a detention facility. In the French Army and French Air Force , the term commandant is used as a rank equivalent to major (NATO rank code OF-3). However, in the French Navy commandant
7310-698: The year course, into 3/4 weeks. No other instructor posting has a selection to pass in order to be a part of a training team. There are three commissioning courses run at the academy. All are accredited by various academic and professional institutions, in particular the Chartered Management Institute . The Regular Commissioning Course, and increasingly the Short Course, are attended by international officer cadets from other nations' land forces. The three courses are: 1. The Regular Commissioning Course, which lasts 44 weeks, for Direct Entry officers into
7396-603: Was established for the Training Institute to complement the commandant of the Defence College. In the National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC), the position of Commandant is given to a Singapore Police Force officer who heads NPCC. The Commandant is aided by his Assistant Commandants, who are NPCC officers. As NPCC units around Singapore are divided into 20 "areas", each area is headed by an Area Commandant who
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