Korea Air Force Academy
Korea Air Force Academy (KAFA, Hangul: 공군사관학교, Hanja: 空軍士官學校) is a Republic of Korea Air Force institution for the undergraduate education and military training of officers. It is located at Cheongju, Chungbuk, South Korea. The current superintendent of the Academy is Lieutenant General Park, In Ho.
공군사관학교 | |
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| Motto | We learn and endeavor Devoting our bodies, hearts, and minds To our country and the sky above. (Korean: 배우고 익혀서 몸과 마음을 조국과 하늘에 바친다) |
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| Type | Military academy |
| Established | 1949 |
| Superintendent | Lieutenant General Park, In Ho (2018. Jun. ~) |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Air Force base |
| Nickname | Seongmudae (Hangul: 성무대, Hanja: 星武臺) |
| Mascot | Boramae (young hawk) |
| Website | www.afa.ac.kr |
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| Revised Romanization | Gonggun Sagwan Hakgyo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Konggun Sagwan Hakkyo |
Seongmudae (Korean: 성무대, Hanja: 星武臺, literally Military Star Base) is another name of the academy.
History
The Academy was founded as the Aviation Academy (Korean: 항공사관학교) at Gimpo in 1949, which later in the same year was renamed into its current name. During the Korean War, the Academy was moved to Mosulpo Base, Jeju and again to Jinhae Base, Gyeongnam. The Academy was given its other name Seongmudae in 1966 by then President Park Chung-hee. In 1985 the Academy was moved to its current base in Cheongju.[1]
KAFA became the first of the three Korean military academies to allow female cadets to enter in 1997.[2][3]
Campus
The campus is located in the central part of the country at Cheongju.
Organization
Cadet Wing, Faculty Board and the Base Group are the main divisions along with the Academy Headquarters, Administration Division, and Academic Information Centre.[4]
Education
Cadets of the Academy do not have to pay any tuition but need to serve at least ten years in the Air Force. It has a number of international exchange cadets such as Japan, Turkey, and Thailand. Since no pilot training is included in the curricula, all the graduates who pass the physical test are supposed to enter the pilot training after graduation.
Cadets are required to select his/her major from several available curricula offered including foreign languages, aeronautical engineering, astronautical engineering, international relations, industrial engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, management, Military and Strategic Studies.[5]
See also
References
- "Untitled Document". Archived from the original on 2003-12-10.
- Air Force Academy Admits Female Cadets, The Chosun Ilbo. February 2, 1996.
- First 19 Female Cadets Enter Air Force Academy, The Chosun Ilbo. February 22, 1997.
- "Untitled Document". Archived from the original on 2003-12-10.
- "Untitled Document". Archived from the original on 2011-07-22.
