Egyptian Military Academy

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Egyptian Military Academy
الأكاديمية العسكرية المصرية
MottoDuty, Honor, Homeland
Type Military Academy
Established2022;1 year ago (2022)
DirectorStaff Major General: Ashraf Zaher
Location,
CampusUrban Campus
Website academy.mod.gov.eg
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Egyptian Military Academy is the most prominent military academy in Egypt. Traditionally, graduates of the Military Academy are commissioned as officers in the Egyptian Armed Forces, Its established in accordance with Law No. 149 of 2022. [1]

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References

  1. "Sisi signs laws founding two military academies". State Information Service. 5 July 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  2. "النواب يوافق نهائيًا على إصدار قانون الأكاديمية العسكرية المصرية". Ahram (in Arabic). 21 June 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2023.