The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
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Official Facebook page of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) was formed in 1947. It was descended from two older institutions, the Royal Military Academy (RMA) and the Royal Military College (RMC).
The RMA had been founded in 1741 at Woolwich to train gentlemen cadets for the Royal Artillery and Royal Engineers, and later for the Royal Corps of Signals and some for the Royal Tank Corps. It remained there until it was closed on mobilisation in 1939.
The RMC began in 1800 as a school for staff officers which later became the Staff College, Camberley. A Junior Department was formed in 1802, to train gentlemen cadets as officers of the Line. A new college was built at Sandhurst, into which the cadets moved in 1812. After 1860, the RMC succeeded the East India Company’s Military Seminary as the establishment where most officers of the Indian Army were trained. Following the abolition of the purchase system in 1870, attendance at Sandhurst became the usual route to a commission. The college was enlarged in 1912, when New College was built.
On the outbreak of the Second World War, Sandhurst became the home of 161 Infantry Officer Cadet Training Unit (RMC). This unit moved to Mons Barracks, Aldershot in 1942 and for the rest of the war Sandhurst was used solely as a Royal Armoured Corps Training Unit.
In the post-war reconstruction, the RMAS was set up to carry on the traditions of both the RMA and Sandhurst, and to train regular officers for the whole Army. Its two-year course included both military and academic subjects, and allowed for a continuity of the cadet body from one intake to another, as well as many extra-curricular activities. National Service and short service officers were trained at officer cadet schools (OCS).
After the end of conscription in 1960, Mons OCS continued in existence, training short service cadets, graduate entrants, and Territorials. In 1972, the functions of Mons were transferred to RMAS. Academic studies were reduced in scope and undertaken only by future regular officers, while all officer cadets undertook a six-month course, based on that at Mons. Subsequently, many other changes were made leading to the present system.
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facebook.comRMAS Boxing Competition Full coverage of the bout between OCdt Barton and OCdt Burns in the Light Heavyweight class. Stay tuned for more footage of the boxing night! #ArmyJobs #Boxing #BritishArmy
With just over 24hours till we Facebook live stream the RMAS boxing clash between Old and New Colleges, here's an interview with Officer Cadet Jenkins who has been training hard all of this term in order to compete against fierce competition for a bout on the night. An excellent insight into what it takes to set foot in the ring, and what it means to the Officer Cadets who fight to represent themselves and their College. The boxing will be live streamed here on our Facebook page from 1930 tomorrow Tue 28 November. #Servetolead #Findwhereyoubelong #RMAS #boxing #RMASandhurst Army Sport Control Board British Army Army Officer Jobs GB Boxing
After two weeks of hard work in testing weather, officer cadets returned last night from Exercise Dynamic Victory. Just a few short weeks till the sovereigns parade and climbing the steps! Not long now #sandhurst #servetolead #armyofficerjobs
Ex TEMPLER'S TRIUMPH is the penultimate exercise of the 44 week Commissioning Course. It seeks to reflect the complexity, pace, and unique pressures currently faced by British forces deployed on Peace Support Operations in places like South Sudan, Cyprus, and Afghanistan. Challenges for the Officer Cadets include providing security for elections, winning over an initially hostile civilian population, and combating an irregular enemy who seeks to hide amongst the local people. We can teach you the skills to lead British soldiers on operations like these. Check out Army Officer Jobs for more information on how to begin your journey. #findwhereyoubelong #servetolead #Sandhurst #RMAS British Army
One of the ways the world class training at RMAS is enabled is by Gurkha Company Sittang – an in-house company of Royal Gurkha Riflemen, recruited from Nepal, who provide a dynamic, highly trained and free-thinking enemy force that tests the Officer Cadets throughout the Commissioning Course. They can also be attached to the Platoons to bring specific capabilities that enhance the combat power available. Currently deployed on Ex DYNAMIC VICTORY, they are providing Gun Teams equipped with the General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG). #servetolead #findwhereyoubelong British Army Army Officer Jobs #ExDV #ExDYNAMICVICTORY #RMAS #Sandhurst Gurkha Company Sittang Sandhurst Royal Gurkha Rifles #RoyalGurkhaRifles #RGR 1RGR 2nd Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles
The 'CAL' have just released their Spring 18 Leadership Speaker Series. Based here at RMAS they are the British Army's Centre for Army Leadership - acting as a think tank, research centre and home of Army leadership. Speakers include Levison Wood speaking on 'Leadership in the field' - not to be missed! Check out the links in the post below for more details.
Night Raids are one of the hardest leadership tests the Officer Cadets face during the Commissioning Course. Here we can see how thorough planning and rehearsals, command and control, and effective #leadership can deliver success in the most complex of operations. The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst will teach you all the skills you need to lead British Soldiers on operations just like these, as well as higher education qualifications, and all whilst being paid to train. Visit Army Officer Jobs to find out more. #servetolead British Army West Point - The U.S. Military Academy #findwhereyoubelong
Officer Cadets practice section attacks on the live firing range as part of Exercise Dynamic Victory #servetolead #sandhurst #germany🇩🇪
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