Roman Military Academy

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Roman Military Academy
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Shield of the Roman Military Academy
Motto: Duty • Valor • Honor • Country (DVHC) –
War Cry: Bolo Hindustan Ki Jai!
Founding
 

100 B.C
Type National Military Academy
Founder General Gaius Marius
Commandant Lt. General Manavendra Patel
Senior NCO Commandant Havildar Major Minesh Thakur
Staff 600
Cadets 5,000
Location Tarracina, DR
Campus 20,000 acres
Athletics 30 sport teams, all called "Gladiators"
Colors Red; Yellow; White
Abbreviation RMA

The Roman Military Academy, also known as Tarracina, RMA, and Army, is a Roman military institution. It is the premier training site for all cadets who are seeking a college degree and commissioning into the Roman Army.

History

The Roman Military Academy is the oldest institution in the world. The academy was founded by General Gaius Marius in 100 BC. He believed that if Rome were to have a professional army, Rome would have to have professional and proficient officers.

Mission

The mission of the Academy is "to educate, train, and inspire the Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Valor, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the Fatherland as an officer in the Roman Army." Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science degree and are awarded a commissioning as an Officer Candidate. After they graduate, all graduates will be sent to the Army's Officer Candidate School to receive a commissioning of a Second Lieutenant.

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Cadet on Obstacle Course
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Admission

Admission to the RMA is done through an entrance exam. Exams are conducted twice a year. Once the RMA's admissions office have selected possible candidates, candidates are require to go through a medical examination and physical course. Required ages to be admitted into the Academy is between 18-23 years. Candidates must be citizens of Rome, but foreign cadets can be admitted if their government is friendly to Rome.

Cadet Rank and organization

Cadet Ranks

Organization

The RMA’s Brigade is part of the Roman Army’s Cadet Corps. The Brigade is made up of about 5000 cadets and consists of:

  • 5 Regiments (1000 cadets)
    • 2 Battalions (500 cadets)
      • 4 Companies (120 cadets)
        • 4 Platoons (40 cadets)
          • 4 Squads (10 cadets)
            • 2 teams (5 cadets)

Academic Life

Timetable

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Aerial View of The Roman Military Academy
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