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The Norwegian Military Academy (Krigsskolen), in Oslo, educates officers of the Norwegian Army and serves as the King’s Royal Guard. The academy was established in 1750, and is the oldest institution for higher education in Norway.
History
The Commander-in-Chief of the Norwegian armed forces, Hans Jacob Arnold Jensen, sent a request to the King of Denmark-Norway in 1750 to establish a school of mathematics in Christiania. The King determined, through the Royal Resolution of 16 December 1750, to establish The Free Mathematical School (Den frie matematiske skole).
It was the first institution offering higher education in Norway, but it did not give any extensive military education. The students were recruited from the officer corps or from nobles in military service.
Norwegian Military Academy Courses Offered
During the courses, the cadets complete several field exercises to train leadership, tactics and decision-making. One of the infamous field exercises is the combat course, conducted to test the limits of the cadets in a combat environment over a long period of time.
The exercise must be completed, and certain demands must be met before the cadets qualify the 3-year courses.
BELOW ARE THE COURSES OF NORWEGIAN MILITARY ACADEMY
The Academy offers a general education as well as a specialized engineering and logistical education. In addition, several civilian studies are available.
The general course last for 3 years and is divided into the fields of military power, leadership, language and intercultural communication, strategy and physical training. When finished, the cadets will serve as platoon commanders.
The engineering course last for 3 years and is divided into the fields of military building techniques, military geography, mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry and computer science. When finished, the cadets will serve as platoon commanders.
The logistics course last for 3 years and is divided into the fields of methodology, logistics, law and economy. When finished, the cadets will serve as logistical officers.
The NCO course last for 1 year and is divided into the fields of military leadership, tactics and operations, physical training, language and mathematics. After completing the course, the cadets can start a 3-year course.
The qualifying course last for 6 months and includes the fields of military power and operations, military leadership, methodology and physical training.
Norwegian Military Academy Admission Requirements