Moncalieri Academy of Military Science
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The Moncalieri Academy of Military Science is a state-owned military college of the Imperium of Caphiria located in Madel, Magenevum Province. It is the oldest and only state-owned military college in the Imperium. It was originally established as a fort that sits on strategic high ground overlooking the Tunic Valley. Moncalieri offers its students, all of whom are cadets, strict military discipline combined with a spartan, physically and academically demanding environment.
 Official seal of the school | |
| Latin: COLLEGIUM MILITARIS DISCIPLINA MONCALIERIUM | |
| Motto | "In Pace Decus, In Bello Praesidium" |
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Motto in English | "In Peace a Glorious Asset, In War a Tower of Strength" |
| Type | Private Caphirian military service academy |
| Established | 1819 |
Officer in charge | Calvio Donavendra |
| Dean | Isaiano Starcese |
| Director | Ansalvato Tănda |
Academic staff | 600 |
| Students | 7,500 cadets |
| Location | Madel , , |
Candidates for admission must both apply directly to the academy and receive a nomination, usually from a member of the Senate or a Praetor. Students are officers-in-training and are referred to as "cadets" (tiro) or collectively as the "Imperial Corps of Cadets" (ICC). Tuition for cadets is fully funded by the Imperial Legion in exchange for an active duty service obligation upon graduation. Approximately 15,000 cadets enter the Academy each July, with about 7,500 cadets graduating. Because of the strict acceptance requirements and intensive academic program, the graduation rate is approximately 37%, making the Moncalieri Academy of Military Science is one of the most difficult and prestigious schools in the world.
Most graduates are commissioned as Legionary Grade I in the Legion. Foreign cadets are commissioned into the armies of their home countries. Since 1959, cadets have also been eligible for an interservice commission, a commission in one of the other armed services, provided they meet that service’s eligibility standards. Most years, a very small number of cadets do this.
The academy's traditions have influenced other institutions because of its age and unique mission. It was the first Caphirian college to have an accredited civil-engineering program and the first to have class rings, and its technical curriculum was a model for later engineering schools. Moncalieri's student body has a unique rank structure and lexicon. All cadets reside on campus and dine together en masse on weekdays for breakfast and lunch.
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Curriculum
The curriculum at the Moncalieri Academy of Military Science is focused on preparing students for leadership roles in the Imperial Legion. In addition to required coursework in military history and strategy, cadets also take classes in science, engineering, and the humanities. Physical training is also an important part of the curriculum, with all cadets participating in athletics and physical fitness activities. The academy also emphasizes leadership development, with cadets having opportunities to take on leadership roles and learn from experienced military leaders.
Extracurricular activities at the academy include a wide variety of clubs and societies, sports teams, and cultural events. These activities provide cadets with opportunities to pursue their interests and develop their skills outside of the classroom. Some examples of these activities include the debate team, the chess club, the drama club, and the mountaineering team. The academy also has a number of cultural organizations, including the Sarpic Cadet Association and the Istroyan Cadet Association, which provide support and resources for cadets of different backgrounds.
Cadets are expected to adhere to high standards of conduct and work hard to achieve their academic and personal goals. Upon graduation, they are well-prepared to take on leadership roles in the Imperial Legion and serve their country with distinction. The academic program grants a bachelor of science degree with a curriculum that grades cadets' performance upon a broad academic program, military leadership performance, and mandatory participation in competitive athletics. The academy bases a cadet's leadership experience as a development of all three pillars of performance: academics, physical, and military.
Cadet life
Cadet life at the academy is characterized by a strict code of military discipline, rigorous academic coursework, and a focus on physical fitness. All cadets are required to adhere to the sacramentum militare, or Oath of Service, which states that "a cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do."
Cadets at Moncalieri live on campus in dormitories and are required to participate in a variety of military drills and training exercises, as well as maintaining strict physical fitness standards. In addition to their military training, cadets must also complete a challenging academic curriculum, leading to the award of a bachelor of science degree upon graduation.
The academy places a strong emphasis on leadership development, with cadets participating in a variety of leadership training programs and activities. Upon graduation, most cadets are commissioned as Legionary Grade I in the Imperial Legion, although some may also choose to pursue an interservice commission in one of the other armed services.