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PAKISTAN MILITARY ACADEMY
KAKUL

Symbol Of PMA Kakul

Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) is located in Kakul, Abottabad (Khyber Pakhtoonkhaw). It is the institute to train the cadets to prepare them to serve efficiently in the fields for the nation. The academy was established in October 1947. The FIRST BATTALION was intuited on 25th January with 4 companies (Khalid, Qasim, Tariq and Salahuddin). At present it has three battalions with 12 Companies.
In March 1948 the Battalion was bestowed with Quaid-e-Azam's patronage as C-in-C and most coveted claim as Quaid-e-Azam's Own.The Quaid-e-Azam Banner is passed on to the champion company at every passing out parade. Typically the cadets are called as GC (Gentleman Cadet) and LC (Lady Cadet).

Following five courses are offered at PMA:

PMA LONG COURSE: Th cadets who want to join arms and services take this course which has a duration of 2 years. After which the cadets pass out as 2nd Lieutenants.
PMA GRADUATE COURSE: The cadets who have already done their gradation undergo this course having duration of 1 year and pass out as 2nd Lieutenants.
PMA TECHNICAL GRADUATE COURSE: These are cadets who have done their degrees from MILITARY COLLEGE OF SIGNALS , COLLEGE OF ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING or MILITARY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING etc.They under go training of 1 year and pass out as Captains.
PMA INTEGRATED COURSE: The cadets who join medical services after graduating from ARMY MILITARY COLLEGE or ARMY EDUCATION CORPS take 6 months training and pass out as captains.
LADY CADET COURSE: This course was first started in November 2006 and is taken by the masters and bachelors ladies who after under going training of 6 months pass out as Captains to serve in military arms.

For the physical fitness of the Cadets the termed base activities are followed:
The physical requirements of the cadets increase with the promotion to the next term.The basic requirement of all termer is is to run one mile in 6 minutes. The other tests include, sit ups, push ups, chin ups, rope test, nine miles running, acid test, assault test, agility test like horse test etc. The idea behind such activities is to increase the stamina and strength of the cadets. The organised activity plan for all the 4 terms is pre-determined.

1st Term................................... Kick Off
2nd Term.................................. Yarmuk and Path Finder, 3 minutes in Boxing Ring with opponent
3rd Term:.................................. Field Camp, Assault course added as a part of PT tests.
4th Term.................................... Qiyadat and most difficult ACID TEST.

   Moreover, swimming is made compulsory for every cadet.

     Lady cadets also under go various physical activities. Instead of 6 minutes, LCs have to complete One mile running in 10 minutes. They also perform push ups, sit ups, bar hanging, assault test. On Qiyadat course, the LCs also under go training with GCs. Horse riding, Swimming and fencing are optional for them. They may also compete for firing and PT medals.

   Taking the over all view, the mission behind the tough trainings of Pakistan Military Academy is to pass out strong and intelligent officers who can have potential to take decisions about the defense and other military matters in the best interest of the nation.

Reference: WWW. Wikipedia.com

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