Thursday, April 2, 2015

PMA accepts 350 new cadets in a reception

From the Philippine News Agency (Apr 2): PMA accepts 350 new cadets in a reception

The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) in a reception ceremony on April 1, welcomed 270 male and 80 female or 350 incoming cadets to compose PMA Class of 2019.

In an interview, Army Major Fara Candelaria, PMA Information Officer, said 270 male and 80 female cadets took oath at the Sun Dial area and was received at the Borromeo Field.

The reception marked the beginning of their military career, a journey in selfless service to God, country and people, Candelaria said.

In the ceremony, the incoming cadets were received by the Class of 2017, who will serve as their squad leaders and mentors during the New Cadet Training (NCT), their first two months of initial training in the premier military school in Asia.

The NCT include three courses - Basic Cadet Training, Basic Military Training and the Physical Training.

These are necessary in preparing the Class of 2019 for their incorporation and integration to the Cadet Corp Armed Forces of the Philippines (CCAFP) as bonafide members.

These cadets who went through and passed a four-day Pre-Cadetship Orientation and Training at the AFP Medical Center, V Luna, Quezon City, will be briefed about the basic regulations and on what to expect inside the Academy.

On March 15, 2015, 172 cadets graduated from the premiere military institution comprising the ‘Sundalong Isinilang na may Angking Galing at Lakas, Handang Ipaglaban ang Bayan’ (SINAGLAHI) Class of 2015 with Army 2nd Lt. Arwi Chiday Martinez, topping the class.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=749948

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