What happen if you graduate in PMA?
What are my prospects after cadetship? Immediately after graduation from the Academy, you will be directly commissioned as regular officer in the Armed Forces of the Philippines, joining any of the three branches of service of your choice. In other words, you have a guaranteed job after graduation.
Who attended West Point Military Academy?
Notable alumni West Point has trained most of the great American military commanders since the first half of the 19th century. Among its graduates have been Robert E. Lee (class of 1829), William T. Sherman (1840), James Longstreet (1842), and Ulysses S. Grant (1843).
What rank are West Point graduates?
Second Lieutenant
Joining “The Long Gray Line” of West Point graduates is a mark of distinction, representing high achievement and the promise of outstanding, ethical leadership. Upon graduation, you will be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Army.
Do 2nd lieutenants see combat?
In any ground war, the majority of the fighting is done by the infantry, and the second lieutenant of an infantry platoon can expect to lead soldiers in combat or to train them for that possibility.
When did the Philippine Military Academy get its name?
The Philippine Military Academy, commonly known as PMA, is the officers training school of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Founded in October 25, 1898 under the name Academia Militar during former Philippine President Emilio Aguinaldo’s administration, the academy initially provided nine-month training courses to future members of the AFP.
How to contact Philippine Military Academy ( PMA )?
Since then, it has been conferring Bachelor of Science degrees to its graduates who are automatically given officer commission in the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Tel. Phone #: (074) 446-8002 / (074) 447-3690 447-3292 / 447-3686 local: 6551 or 6545 Mobile Phone Nos. 09185872384 / 09273810493 E-mail Address: [email protected] / [email protected]
When did LtGen Cartujano join the Philippine Air Force?
LTGEN Cartujano’s military journey started in the summer of 1984 and became one of the distinguished members of the PMA “Maringal” Class of 1988. After PMA, he joined the Philippine Air Force and took the Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) at PAF Flying School and finished with “flying colors” and eventually earning his Pilot Wings in 1990.
Who was the last PMA Class to graduate?
“Maalab” Class of 1993 – known for being the class of environmental martyr Philip Pestaño; was also the last PMA class to graduate before the inclusion of women, later in the same year. “Kalasag-lahi” Class of 1997 – known for being the class that saw the graduation of PMA’s first batch of women graduates