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The Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School or AFAPS (Thai: โรงเรียนเตรียมทหาร) is a
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. It is a flagship institution of the
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. The curriculum consists of academic and physical training as well as other activities. Cadets who manage to graduate automatically gain entrance to the
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Academy. The school accepts only male applicants. Admission to AFAPS is selective. The number of applicants per year exceeds 70,000 and over 600 are accepted, making overall acceptance rate less than 1%. With more than 600 cadets per class year, the academy's enrollment is around 2,000. The cadet regiment represents all provinces of Thailand. The academy supports the traditions and ceremonies of Buddhist, Muslim, and Christian students. The school has a reputation for producing close lifelong bonds between the pre-cadets of each
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. Rivalries between classes are common, especially in the promotion process.


History

The Thai Ministry of Defence established the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School, literally in Thai language 'Prepare for Military', on 27 January 1958 by consolidating the preparatory schools of the Royal Thai Army, Navy, and Air Force, also, the
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sent 40 men of the
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to study in the new Armed forces Academies Preparatory school, according to the agreement in 1951, forming the first and second generation. They used the building of the
Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy (CRMA) (; ) is the service academy of Royal Thai Army (RTA). Established in 1887 it has graduated the majority of Thailand's military leaders, many of whom have become Prime Ministers of Thailand, Thai prime m ...
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in the first five years. Then they moved into their new place in Rama IV road, next to
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). In 2000, the academy moved to a new 4 km2 site in
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.


Academics

In last two years program for a senior high school level, AFAPS provides a rigorous academic program, with a focus on science, mathematics, and pre-engineering courses. Cadets study academics for four days a week in academic buildings from 08:00 to 16:00. On designated training days, study time is divided in half. In the morning, a wide range of sport and health education classes (i.e., rugby, track and field, fencing, paramedic swimming, etc.) are offered. In the afternoon, cadets study military science and strategies, including military structure, field survival, and weapon training. AFAPS provides courses in English, Chinese, mathematics (through algebra and calculus), history and social science, laboratory science, art, music, and religious studies. Cadets may also choose to join club programs such as marching band, exhibition drill, poetry, and sports. Evening classes are offered to students in Olympiad programs and as optional learning opportunities.
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(GPA) is measured on a 4.0 scale. Cadets are ranked academically.


Sports


Long distance running

Cadets run about five kilometres each morning and more than 10 kilometres each afternoon. AFAPS encourages cadets to compete in
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s, and many win awards each year. In-school 10 kilometre mini-marathons are hosted every month.


Swimming

AFAPS has two indoor swimming pools, one 50 meter pool and one 25 meter pool. Cadets are trained to swim long distances and in paramedic swimming. One of the tests is a four kilometre swim which every cadet must pass to graduate. AFAPS hosts one of the biggest annual swimming competitions in Thailand.


Research

AFAPS is the only secondary school in Thailand to support
military research Military science is the study of military processes, institutions, and behavior, along with the study of warfare, and the theory and application of organized coercive force. It is mainly focused on theory, method, and practice of producing mi ...
. The policy allows personnel and cadets to study a wide range of military subjects, such as military technology, physical training, and military psychology. The most famous and considered the main research program is military technology. The Mechatronic Club is largely responsible for this area of research. AFAPS works with both other military departments and private agencies on various local and national research projects to forge innovations in science and technology that can benefit the Thai military.Museum of Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School
/ref> The Mechatronic club has a reputation of developing award-winning military robots that serve different purposes. In 2013, one cadet project was research on the effectiveness of camouflage. This project is now being studied by the armed forces. In 2014, an AFAPS research team created a laser-guided shooting practice system and an automatic food crops system.


References


External links

*http://www.afaps.ac.th Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School {{authority control Military education and training in Thailand Schools in Thailand Educational institutions established in 1958 Military of Thailand Ministry of Defence (Thailand) 1958 establishments in Thailand