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Central Defence Academy
Coat of Arms of the Spanish Armed Forces Central Academy.svg
Coat of Arms of the Central Defence Academy
Country Spain
Allegiance Spain
Branch Common Corps of the Spanish Armed Forces; Joint Service
Type Training
Role Training of the future officers and NCOs of the Common Corps, Foreign Language Training, Educational Training

The Central Defence Academy (which in Spanish is called Academia Central de la Defensa, or ACD) is a special training center for the Spanish Armed Forces. It is located in the city of Carabanchel, Madrid, in Spain. This academy helps train future officers and non-commissioned officers (NCOs) for different parts of the Spanish military.

The ACD has several schools that focus on specific areas. These include subjects like law, accounting, health, and military music. The academy was created by a special order from King Felipe VI on June 20, 2014. Its rules were set by the Ministry of Defense in 2015. The Central Defence Academy works directly under the Ministry of Defense. The person in charge of the academy is a high-ranking general.

What is the Central Defence Academy?

The Central Defence Academy is a place where people who want to join the Spanish military get special training. It helps them become officers or non-commissioned officers. These are important leadership roles in the armed forces. The academy makes sure they have the right skills and knowledge.

Why was it created?

The academy was set up to make military training better and more organized. It brings together different specialized schools under one roof. This helps make sure all military members get similar high-quality education. King Felipe VI signed a special order to create it in 2014.

How the Academy is Organized

The Central Defence Academy is made up of several important parts. It has a main office and many specialized schools. Each school teaches a different subject important for the military.

  • Headquarters: This is the main office where the academy is managed.
  • Coat of Arms of the Spanish Medical School.svg Spanish Medical School (EMISAN): This school trains military doctors and other health professionals.
  • Coat of Arms of the Military School of Legal Studies of the Spanish Armed Forces.svg Military School of Legal Studies (EMEJ): Here, future military lawyers learn about military law.
  • Coat of Arms of the Spanish Military Audit Corps School.svg Military Audit Corps School (EMI): This school teaches about managing money and checking accounts in the military.
  • Coat of Arms of the Spanish Military School of Music.svg Military School of Music (EMUM): This is where military musicians are trained.
  • Coat of Arms of the Spanish Military School of Education Science.svg Military School of Education Science (EMCE): This school focuses on teaching methods for military instructors.
  • Coat of Arms of the Military School of Languages of the Spanish Armed Forces.svg Military School of Languages of the Spanish Armed Forces (EMID): This school helps military members learn different languages.
  • Universidad de Alcalá, escudo.jpg University Defense Center (CUD Madrid): This center works with a university to offer higher education degrees.
  • Department of Instruction and Training Intercentres: This department helps coordinate training across all the different schools.
  • Support Services Unit: This unit provides all the necessary help and services for the academy to run smoothly.
  • Economic Administration Service: This service handles all the financial matters for the academy.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Academia Central de la Defensa para niños

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