HISTORY Armed forces Academies Preparatory School is an institution equal to senior high school, under the command of the Education Department which is under the Supreme Command Headquarters. The school is unique in Thailand for it is the prime center for students before they attend at the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy and the Police Cadet Academy. The Ministry of Defense established the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School on 27 January 1958 by consolidating the preparatory schools of the Royal Thai Army, Navy, and Air Force determining the military and police officers to study together for familiarization and unity when they are young. After graduating, they will be able to cooperate effectively for the benefit of the armed forces and the police department. The present location of the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School is on Rama IV road, Bangkok 10330,Thailand.

MISSION The mission of the school is two-fold. First, to administer the various departments within the school. Second, to modify the behavior of the precadet, to enhance his knowledge and efficiency before attending the Royal Armed Forces and Police Academies. The administration of the school is divided into eight divisions : 1. Headquarters 2. Education Branch 3. Regiment of Cadets 4. Physical Education Division 5. Statistics and Evaluation Division 6. Logistics Division 7. Medical Division 8. Military Science Division

CURRICULUM The curriculum is equivalent to that of the last two years of senior high school (grade 11-12) set by the Ministry of Education. The two-year period is divided into 4 semesters which cover the following subjects. Compulsory subjects Mathematics, Sciences, Thai, Social sciences, Physical education and Military sciences Elective subjects English, Thai, Social sciences, Mathematics and Physical education Precadets graduated from Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School will gain certificates indicating their academic status equivalent to those having finished senior high school education of the Ministry of Education. They will afterward further their study at either the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy or the Police Cadet Academy. Chain of Command The Regiment of Cadets provides military education and training in both the classroom and the field under the responsibilities of the Commandant of Cadets. The precadets are divided into four battalions and are directly controlled by the platoon commanders. Besides they are under the higher command of the company commanders, the battalion commanders, the Commandant of Cadets and the Superintendent. Moreover, the school employs the Precadet Chain of command. There are a precadet leader, battalion commanders, company commanders and platoon commanders respectively. This Precadet Chain of Command will enable the precadets to experience and prepare themselves for the responsibilities they will face after graduation.

APTITUDE SYSTEM Laying a firm foundation of leadership is considered as most important task of the School, the premise in which the training is based is that leaders are not born but are developed. The requirement is accomplished by the Aptitude System with the following objectives. 1. Develop the basic qualities and attributes of leadership of each precadet. 2. Analyze and evaluate the leadership potential of each precadet. Those who are highly evaluated will be assigned in the Precadet Chain of Command. 3. Strengthen the leadership development of each precadet, particularly in those areas in which any weakness is detected, and try to raise him up to the prescribed standards. 4. Teach the precadets how to study and evaluate people. The evaluation of individual precadet leadership is accomplished through a program of confidential ratings by officers and precadets. The combined ratings will establish a standing in aptitude for each precadet.

HONOUR SYSTEM The Honour Code is one of the most important features of precadet life. The Code embodies these principles : "We will not lie, cheat or steal, nor tolerate among us those who do". Honour, as it is accredited by all of the precadets, is a fundamental attribute of character. Honour is a virtue which implies loyalty and courage, truthfulness and self-respect, justice and generosity. Its underlying principle is truth. It is not a complicated system of ethics, but merely "honest dealing and clean thinking." If a precadet is true in thoughts, words, and deeds, there is no question about his meeting the standards of the school. On the other hand, quibbling, evasive statements or the use of technicalities to conceal guilt are not tolerated at the school.

APPLICATION AND ENROLLMENT The entrance examination is conducted by the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy and the Police Cadet Academy. Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School has no role in this selection process. Each Academy will determine the number of precadets according to the requirement of each Armed Force and the Police Department for each year. Those who are selected will be sent to Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School to study together for a period of two years. Having graduated from Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School, they will further their study at the predetermined academy of their choices. Application forms will be available for purchase in mid January. Filled application forms will be accepted in mid March. The entrance examination will be conducted in early April of each year.

APPLICANT'S QUALIFICATIONS An applicant must : 1. be a single male, between 14 - 18 years old. 2. complete grade 10, according to the curriculum set by the Ministry of Education or equivalent 3. bear Thai nationality and parents are Thai subjects by birth 4. have an appearance, a poise, a well-built body and a good health suitable for being an officer of the Armed Forces or the Police Department.

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION The entrance examination consists of two parts as the following. The first part is a written examination covering the knowledge of the course contents of junior high school education. Four subjects are tested namely. Mathematics 200 points Sciences 300 points English 100 points Thai 100 points The second part comprises : Physical examination which will determine the applicant's health, fitness and growth according to the laws governing the military services and to the directives of the Supreme Command. Interview which will determine whether the applicant possesses suitable appearance, poise, agility, wit and attitude for being a military or police officer. Physical education examination which will test the applicant's physical fitness. There will be 8 events tested namely, single bar pull-ups, 30-second sit-ups,(V-sits for the Air Force precadets, 100-meter sprint for the Air Force precadets), 1000-meter run, (1,200-meter run for the Navy precadets), standing long jump, 50-meter swimming and run an object.