Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy

Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy
โรงเรียนนายร้อยพระจุลจอมเกล้า

Emblem of Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy
Type Military Academy
Established August 5, 1887
Founder King Rama V
Affiliation  Thailand
Superintendent Lt.Gen. Porpol Maneerin
Location Nakhon Nayok, Thailand
Website www.crma.ac.th

Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy or CRMA' (Thai: โรงเรียนนายร้อยพระจุลจอมเกล้า or รร.จปร.) is the military academy of Royal Thai Army. Established in 1887[1] it has graduated the vast majority of Thailand's military leaders and of which many have become Thai Prime Ministers. The academy has intense training program. There are about 200 cadets for each year.

History

Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy (CRMA) was founded on August 5, 1887, by King Chulachomklao or King Rama V and also known as King Chulalongkorn. It was originally called the Royal Military Academy. On January 1, 1948, it was merged with the Royal Thai Army Polytechniques Institute, under the new name, Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, in the honor of King Chulachomklao.

Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy was originally located in the precinct of Saranrom Palace in Bangkok, where it remained there for 77 years. In 1909 the Academy was moved to Rajadamnoen Nok Avenue in Bangkok. Lastly, on July 10, 1986, it had been moved to its new sprawling complex at Khao Cha-ngoke, Mueang District of Nakhon Nayok Province, 140 km northeast of Bangkok.

Cadets

Regimental colours guard of the Cadet Regiment, King's Guard, CRMA, Royal Thai Army (full dress)

Currently, the Academy admits only male applicants after 3-years attendance at Armed Forces Academy Preparatory School.[2]

In every academic year, 8 to 10 scholarships are offered by Royal Thai Army for academically outstanding first year cadets to pursue their study in foreign Military Institutes.

At the end of the 4th year, cadets graduate with a bachelor's degree in their chosen fields of study, and are commissioned as Second Lieutenants in Royal Thai Army.

Major organizations within the academy are Academy Headquarter, Corps of Cadet, Academic Division, Military Education Department, Physical Training Section, Services Section, and an infantry battalion supporting the academy. Cadets have 24/7 commitment to the academy with a set daily schedule. Regular schedule is started from approximately 0530am. After taking care of their personal hygiene, self study for 1 hr, and breakfast, then the academic schedule starts about 0800am til 1500. Either military training or sport training are scheduled every day from 1530 til about 1700. Self study is scheduled again after dinner from 1900 until 2100.

The annual military training starts in January after the 2nd academic semester is ended. Each class is scheduled for specific training. For example, the 1st year cadets might be trained at the infantry center. The 3rd year cadets, who passed the selection process, might get an airborne training and the fourth year cadets for a Ranger training.

Curriculum

Alumni

The Academy has produced the vast majority of Thailand's modern military leaders. Many CRMA graduators have become Prime Ministers and political leaders. Distinguished alumni include:

References

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  1. ↑ (Thai) History
  2. ↑ (Thai) Cadet
  3. ↑ Hodal, Kate (25 August 2014). "Thai king endorses coup leader Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha as prime minister". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 September 2014.

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