| Bangladesh Military Academy | |
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| বাংলাদেশ মিলিটারি একাডেমি | |
Bangladesh Military Academy |
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| Motto | চির উন্নত মম শির |
| Motto in English | Ever High is My Head |
| Established | 1974 |
| Type | Military |
| Academic staff | 600–700 (both civilian and military) |
| Undergraduates | 550-600 |
| Location | Bhatiary, Chittagong, Bangladesh |
| Campus | 850 acres (340 ha) Rural |
| Colours | Green and red |
Bangladesh Military Academy (BMA) is the prestigious training institute for the officer cadets of Bangladesh Army. It is located in Bhatiary, near Chittagong HIll Tracts, in the Chittagong District of south-east Bangladesh. The Academy is nestled on the slopes of the Sitakunda hill ranges and also washed by the Bay of Bengal. BMA occupies a picturesque and tranquil terrain at Bhatiary, a small coastal township about 13 kilometres north of port city Chittagong. The Academy was initially raised at Comilla Cantonment on 29 November 1973 and later relocated at Bhatiary in 1976. This Academy was awarded National Standard in the year 1979. This academy is one of the best military academies in the world. Bangladesh Military Academy is similar in function to Sandhurst, Saint-Cyr or West Point and provides training to the officers of Bangladesh Army. The officers of Bangladesh Navy and Air-force must take three months training from this academy and It started from the year of 1983.
Following the independence of Bangladesh with the break-up of Pakistan in the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, Bangladesh Military Academy was established in Comilla on 11 January 1974, for training of officers of the Army.
The Academy chose a verse by national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, Chiro Unnata Momo Shir (translation: ever high is my head) as its motto. The Academy was moved to its current location in Bhatiary in 1976. Regular long courses commenced from 1978. The first batch of officers of Bangladesh Army graduated from the academy in 1975.
A gentleman/gentlewoman cadet shall lead a life of honour and integrity.He or she shall not lie, cheat or steal.
BMA has tri-dimensional training system encompassing military training, academic enrichment and character building. The Academy primarily provides training to Gentlemen and Gentlewomen cadets for grant of commission in Bangladesh Army. In addition, this Academy also conducts Orientation Course for Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) officers, officer cadests and mid-shipmen of the Bangladesh Air Force and Navy respectively, and Pre-Commission Training for professor/teacher under officers of Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC). Long Course cadets graduating from this Academy fall under Bangladesh University of Professionals(BUP)curriculum.To foster and inculcate those attributes in a Gentleman Cadet (GC) which will ensure his continuous and progressive development as a regular officer in the Bangladesh Army. To develop future officers for the Bangladesh Army by training the Gentleman Cadets in a way that they can make decisions as and when required by the military profession. BMA is contributing a lot for making the future leaders of Bangladesh Army.
The training courses run at BMA are as follow
a. Long Course - 104 weeks.
b. BMA Special Regular Course - 23 weeks.
c. Basic Military Training Course - 23 weeks.
d. Joint Services Course - 10 weeks (Bangladesh Navy cadets and Bangladesh Air Force cadets).
e. Short Service Commission - 49 weeks
f. Graduate Course - 49 weeks
g. Direct Short Service Commission - 23 weeks
h. Potential Platoon Commanders Course - 05 weeks.
j. Drill Instructor Course - 07 weeks.
k. BCS Officers Orientation Course weeks (01 week in BMA) - 05 weeks.
l. Pre-Commission Training - BNCC - 08 weeks.
Besides, BMA has also trained overseas cadets namely from Sri Lanka, Nepal, Indonesia, Maldives, Palestine , Singapore and Bosnia-Herzegovina.
This includes lecture, tutorial discussion, model discussion, tactical exercise without troops, demonstration and field training exercise on all types of major and minor operations of war.
First Term
a. Exercise Bajramusti (Iron Fist) - To impart the basic knowledge to the cadets/ trainee officers about formation of troops in patrol.
b. Exercise Padakkhep(Onward March)- 1. To enhance the physical and mental endurance of cadets/ trainee officers in forced march in a difficult terrain.
c. Exercise Padakkhep(Onward March) - 2. To enhance the physical and mental endurance of cadets in forced march in x-country route/ terrain.
d. Exercise Dhumketu(Comet). To impart practical lesson to the cadets/ trainee officers in planning, preparation and conduct of raids.
e. Exercise Maranfad(Death Trap). To impart practical lesson to the cadets/ trainee officers on planning, preparation and conduct of ambush.
Second Term
f. Exercise Lauhakapat(Iron Gate). To impart practical lesson to the cadets on the technique and mechanism of positional defense at company level within the frame work of an Infantry Battalion.
Third Term
g. Exercise Ronogati. To impart practical lesson to the cadets in the application of principles, mechanism and conduct of day advance and attack at company level with special emphasis on platoon activities.
Final Term
g. Exercise Lalghora(Red Horse). To impart practical lesson to the cadets in the technique of conducting minor operations behind enemy lines without being supplied and support from own side.
h. Exercise Kashti Pathor(Acid Test). To impart practical lesson to the cadets/ trainee officers in all type of major operations of war.
a. Map reading exercise. To impart basic knowledge about Map Reading to the cadets and trainee officers. It includes Outdoor exercise on Map reading, Night marching, Uses of Global Positioning System etc.
b. Various Demonstrations & Tactical Exercise Without Troops(TWET). Various Demonstrations and Tactical Exercise Without Troops on different operations (Major & Minor) are conducted in BMA for cadets throughout the term.
c. Weapon Training. To impart practical knowledge on handling and use of various types of weapon and develop firing efficiency.
d. Physical Training. To attain the highest standard of physical efficiency.
e. Field Engineer Training. To impart basic knowledge on field engineering.
f. Computer Training. To impart first hand knowledge on computer handling including MS word, Power Point and use of internet.
g. Signal Training. To impart working knowledge on wireless and signal equipment.
This training is mainly conducted to prepare the cadets of long courses for qualifying in the Bachelor of Arts(BA)/ Bachelor of Science(BSc) (Pass Course) examinations.From 67 BMA Long Course there will be a common degree. That is Bachelor Of Defence Studies(BDS). Besides, the academic training also aimed at developing communication skill both in English and Bangla through oral and written expression, create awareness of current national, regional and international affairs, widen mental horizon and sense of reasoning.
Training visits are conducted for the final term cadets in each term.
Rappelling Club
To develop the courage, confidence level, physical and mental stamina of a cadet, this club started its journey in the year 1989. Cadets of 2nd term & 3rd term can be the members of this club. The thir term cadets near the end of term get an excellent opportunity to carry out rappelling from hovering helicopter.
Riding Club
This club was established to give the cadets basic knowledge of horse riding.Cadets of 2nd term & 3rd term can be the members of this club.This club has horse of various origins like Arabian, Indian, Pakistani & Bangladeshi.
Frogman Club
Normally the members of frogman club join Frogman Course. To meet this thrilling event, members of this club must have both physical and mental endurance. The frogman course is conducted under direct supervision of Bangladesh Navy. Cadets and Officers are awarded with Insignia after successful completion of course.
Para Club
In the para club cadets are trained about para jumping. It is an event that demands lot of strength, mental determination and courage and physical determination as well. When a cadet completes Basic para course, he is entitled to wear para insignia. The course is conducted in SI&T(School of Infantry and Tactics) Sylhet.
Arts and Crafts Club
The aim of this club is to find out the hdden talents from the cadets.It is one of the glorious opprtunity to flourish their talents.
Cultural Club
The aim of this club is to ensure recreational facilities of cadets. Necessary equipments can be found there.
Computer Club
This club works on educating cadets about computer. Make them confident about handling of computer.
BMA has two publications namely CHIRO UNNOTO MOMO SHIR (EVER HIGH IS MY HEAD) is BMA magazine and PADAKHKHEP (ONWARD MARCH)a professional journal. Both the publications published once in a year.
The Academy provides a two year academic programme combined with intense military training. It is affiliated with the Bangladesh University of Professionals and provides 3 year Bachelors degrees. Every cadet has to study Military Science in this institution. They've to learn every thing practically.
The Academy has number of facilities required for Military Academies of international repute, which include
The academy is also fitted with its own Masjid including for cadets from different religious backgrounds.
The academy has one battalion: 1st Bangladesh Battalion. 1st Bangladesh Battalion consists of four companies:
*Jahangir Company *Rouf Company *Hamid Company *Mustafa Company
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