CONTENTS

 History
 Location
 Educational philosophy
 Physical Fitness
 Training
 Courses
 Commandants
 References
HISTORY
Before the dissolution of British India in 1947, the location had initially been
used as the premises of a PT and Mountaineering School of the British Indian
Army, on the site of an old POW Camp for prisoners from the Boer War,and later
it became the premises of the Royal Indian Army Service Corps.
After the division of the old Indian Army between India and Pakistan in
1947, Brigadier Francis Ingall, an officer of the British Indian Army, was selected
by the C-in-C India, Field Marshal Sir Claude Auchinleck, as first commandant of
the Pakistan Military Academy, established at Kakul. He determined that the PMA
would be organized based upon the model established by Sandhurst and
requested a regimental sergeant major from the Brigade of Guards to help with
training. He was fortunate to have the support of a number of old Indian Army
officers who were transferred to the Pakistan Army, among them Lieutenant-
Colonel Attiqur Rahman, Major S.G.Mehdi M.C., the first PMA adjutant and
founder of Qasim company, fondly known as "Killer" Mehdi, who later went on to
command the SSG ( Special Service Group) of the Pakistan Army.
HISTORY
In spite of facilities which were nowhere near the level of those enjoyed by
the Indian Military Academy at Dehra Dun, Ingall won the confidence of his
cadets and instructors. When, late in 1947, the dispute over the accession of
Jammu and Kashmir led to armed conflict between India and Pakistan, Ingall
was able to structure the Academy’s training to enable newly commissioned
officers to be immediately effective when they joined units on active service.
Ingall was appointed OBE after completing his term as commandant in 1950.
What probably gave him more satisfaction was the decision to name Kakul’s
central lecture theatre Ingall Hall - though this was not built until many years
after he had left.[4]
“I have given many addresses from this position here and
from 1948 to 1951 I was very keen on the question of
Pakistan and believed in it. I believed what the Quaid-e-Azam
preached. I believe in Islam.”
HISTORY
Cadets from IMA arrived in October 1947 and new cadets for Ist PMA Long
Course and Ist Graduates Course (63) were selected in Pakistan and training
started officially in January 1948. Two hundred and seven cadets started their
training in January 1948. On January 25, 1948, "The First Pakistan Battalion"
was instituted. This battalion has four companies which were "named after the
luminaries of Muslim military history" (e.g., Khalid, Tariq, Qasim, and
Salahuddin). In March 1948, the First Battalion "was bestowed with Quaid-e-
Azam’s patronage as Colonel-in-Chief, and the most coveted claim “The Quaid-
e-Azam’s Own".
Khawaja Nazimuddin gave the Quaid-e-Azam banner to the
Pakistan Military Academy on behalf of Quaid-e-
Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah. The Quaid-e-Azam banner is held
aloft by the champion company at every passing out parade.
HISTORY
"Regimental colours presented in 1950 by Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime
Minister of Pakistan and the National Standard in 1961 by General
Muhammad Musa, the then-Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army, have
been some of the honours showered on the Academy, which it has always
jealously guarded and kept high in letter and spirit."

The 1965 war led to expansion of the academy, and the

second battalion of the academy was created in December
1965. This battalion consisted of four companies, called
Ghaznavi, Babur, Aurangzeb, and Tipu. In early 1989, the third
battalion of the academy was founded. The third battalion's
four companies are Haider, Ubaida, Saad, and Hamza
LOCATION
The academy is located in Abbottabad, at an elevation of
1,220 meters (4,000 feet). Abbottabad, named after the
British administrator James Abbott in the year 1853, is a city
located in the Hazara region of the Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa province, in Pakistan. The city is situated in the
Orash Valley, 120 kilometres (75 miles) north of the capital
Islamabad, and 150 kilometres (93 miles) east of Peshawar,
at an altitude of 1,260 metres (4,134 ft) and is the capital of
the Abbottabad District.
MOTTO IN ENGLISH MEN AT THEIR BEST/ DEATH BEFORE DISGRACE

TYPE PAKISTAN SERVICE ACADEMY

ESTABLISHED AUG 14,1947
COMMANDANT MAJOR GEN-AKHTAR NAWAZ SATTI
ACADEMIC STAFF 3,000-4,000
COLOURS GREEN AND RED
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
The educational philosophy of the academy is to impart more than just combat
training. The academy provides such an environment that every cadet develops
attributes of Courage, Discipline, Integrity, Dignity, Honour and Patriotism. The
academy provides all sorts of knowledge and wisdom that will be necessary for
the cadets of today to implement when they become officers and are entrusted
with an authority. In army all young officers have great respect for their seniors
and this character is imparted during their stay at the academy

Every cadet must be clear of his/her aim of joining the army.

With a clear mindset every cadet is required to work hard and
with zeal. He should be willing to take risks and lead his team
from the front. Teamwork is an essential part of the extra-
curricular activities and field exercises.
PHYSICAL FITNESS
GCs (Gentlemen Cadets) are required to pass various physical tests. The
academy has very high physical standards, which all cadets have to achieve in
order to pass. The physical requirements increase with promotion to the next
term.
There are also variety of outdoor clubs that helps in increasing
the physical fitness of cadets:
 Para Club  Health and Hygiene
 Gliding Club  Frogman Club
 Angling Club  Rifle Club
 Hiking Club  Shikar Club
 Riding Club  Cycling club
 Judo and Karate Club  Archery Club
TRAINING
At PMA potential officers undergo a series of grueling training programs
designed to inculcate the attributes and qualities essential for a career in the
Pakistani armed forces. Some features of the training program include:
 Professional skills of handling weapons  Tutorial discussions
 Tips of field craft  Tactical exercises without troops
 Use of signal equipment  Field exercises
 Model discussions
There are a number of training exercises for cadets, which include:
First term: Kick Off, Saluting Tests, Cross Country, Sang e Bunyad.
Second term: Yarmuk, Path Finder and the GCs are required to spend three minutes in the
Boxing Ring with another opponent following a lengthy training period.
Third term: T.M Raiders, Panipat and Assault Course is also added as a part of PT Tests.
Fourth term: Qiyadat and the most difficult test of all the Acid Test.
Swimming is compulsory for all cadets.
BATTALIONS
For the sake of training the Gentlemen Cadets are organized in battalions and
then further into companies. There are 16 companies in Pakistan Military
Academy, all of them are named after famous Muslim warriors and
commanders.
 Akram

(Quaid-i-Azam's own)
4th Pakistan Battalion
(Quaid-i-Azam's own)
1st Pakistan Battalion

 Khalid  Karnal Sher

 Tariq Khan
 Qasim  Aziz Bhatti
 Salahuddin  Shabbir Sharif
 Ghaznavi  Haider
(Quaid-i-Azam's own)
2nd Pakistan Battalion

(Quaid-i-Azam's own)
3rd Pakistan Battalion
 Babur  Ubaida
 Aurangzeb  Saad
 Tipu  Hamza
ACADEMIC COURSES
The academy offers a four-year undergraduate program leading to the Bachelor
of Military Arts And Sciences (BMAS) including some common subjects as
English, Military Geography, National and International Affairs, Islamic Studies,
Military and General Science or Social Science. The long course cadets study
two years for the degree before commissioning and complete their degree in
their units. Every Gentleman Cadet passing out of the academy has a minimum
graduation (from MCE, CEME, MCS, AM College or civil institutes) except for
Long Course cadets who complete their degree after their passing out
Apart from the above courses and facilities, Pakistan Military
Academy also has a range of clubs and societies which are:
 Science Club  Debating Club
 Fine Arts Club  Music Club
 Crafts Club  Camera Club
 Drama Club  Literary Club
 COURSES
There are five courses running parallel to each other. The courses are:
PMA Long Course

The PMA Long Course is for regular commission officers of The PMA Lady Cadet's

PMA Lady Cadet's Course (LCC)

combat and combat support arms & services. The Long Course Course was first started
has a duration of two years, which is further divided into four in November 2006. The
terms of six months each. course is taken by
The PMA Graduate Course is taken by those cadets, who masters and bachelors
PMA Graduate Course

have already graduated. These cadets, like those of the qualified ladies who are
Technical Graduate Course, undergo one year of military sound professionals in
training their fields. The lady
Candidates who wish to join the army as cadets undergo a
Course (TGC)
Technical Graduate

an engineer apply for this course. It is necessary training period of six

that the candidate has attained 12 years of months and pass out as
academic education Captains in supporting
with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. arms of the Pakistan
Integrated Course (IC) Army.
To be eligible for this course, a candidate must have attained 16 (18 preferred)
years of academic education with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Candidates who
pass initial and GHQ Selection Board tests conducted by the army
COMMANDANTS
Following is few Commandants of PMA
 Maj Gen (Later General & Chief of Army Staff)Raheel Sharif (13 Oct 2008 - 14 Oct 2010)
 Maj Gen (Later Lieutenant General) Mazhar Jamil (15 Oct 2010 - 15 May 2012)
 Maj Gen (Later Lieutenant General) Sadiq Ali (16 May 2012 - 29 Jul 2013)
 Maj Gen (Later Lieutenant General) Nazir Ahmed Butt (30 Jul 2013 - 28 Oct 2014)
 Maj Gen (Now Lieutenant General) Nadeem Raza (29 Oct 2014 - 10 Dec 2016)
 Maj Gen (Now Lieutenant General) Abdullah Dogar (15 Dec 2016 - Oct 2017)
 Maj Gen Akhtar Nawaz (incumbent)
REFERENCES
Govt. Pakistan. "HEC Recognized Universities and Degree Awarding
Institutions". Govt. Pakistan. Higher Education Commission. Archived
from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2012.
^ Jump up to: a b "Pakistan Military Academy – Cadets Training".
Pakistanarmy.gov.pk. January 25, 1948. Retrieved May 3, 2011.