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The Ghana Military Academy (GMA) is the premier military training institution in Ghana responsible for the initial training of officer cadets for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). Here’s a comprehensive description:


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Ghana Military Academy (GMA)

Location:
The Academy is located at Teshie, a suburb of Accra, the capital city of Ghana.

Established:
The GMA was formally established in 1960 to provide professional military training for Ghanaian officers, replacing the need to send officer cadets abroad.


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Role and Purpose:

The primary mission of the Ghana Military Academy is to:

Train and develop cadets into commissioned officers for the Army, Navy, and Air Force of the Ghana Armed Forces.

Instill leadership, discipline, and military knowledge through rigorous academic and physical training programs.

Promote national defense values and loyalty to the Republic of Ghana.



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Structure and Training:

The Academy is divided into wings based on the type of training:

Regular Officer Training: A two-year intensive program for high school and university graduates.

Short Service Commission (SSC): A condensed training program for professionals or specialists (e.g., doctors, engineers) entering the armed forces.

Specialized Military Courses: Offered to both local and international cadets and officers.


Training at GMA includes:

Military Tactics and Strategy

Leadership and Command

Weapons Handling

Physical Fitness and Endurance

Academics and Military Law



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International Collaboration:

The GMA often trains cadets from other African countries.

It also maintains relationships with military academies in countries like Nigeria, the UK, and the USA for joint training and exchange programs.



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Motto:

"Discipline, Loyalty, Integrity"

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Product and Services

• ●Officer Cadet Training (Regular Commission) A two-year military program for high school or tertiary graduates. Includes academic, physical, and leadership training. Prepares cadets for commissioning into the Army, Navy, or Air Force.
• ●Short Service Commission (SSC) Training A 6- to 9-month intensive program for professionals (e.g., doctors, lawyers, engineers). Designed for individuals joining the armed forces on short-term commissions. Focuses on military basics, leadership, and officer ethics.
• ●Physical and Tactical Combat Training Rigorous physical fitness programs. Field exercises including: Weapons handling Marksmanship Small unit tactics Jungle warfare Navigation and survival skills

Contacts

• ●+233 (0) 20 555 0394
• ●+233 (0) 30 2804 811
• ●+233 (0) 30 3976 884
• ●gmilitary@gafcscmil.edu.gh
• ●WhatsApp: +233 (0) 20 555 0394

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