Royal Danish Military Academy
| Hærens Officersskole | |
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Frederiksberg palace seen from Frederiksberg Park | |
Former names | Landkadetakademiet |
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| Motto | Ingenio et Armis |
Motto in English | With wisdom and weapons |
| Type | Army academy |
| Established | 1713 |
| Affiliation | Forsvarsakademiet |
Officer in charge | Lieutenant Colonel Finn Legard Nielsen |
| Location |
Copenhagen, Denmark 55°40′20″N 12°31′31″E / 55.672129°N 12.525295°ECoordinates: 55°40′20″N 12°31′31″E / 55.672129°N 12.525295°E |
| Campus | Frederiksberg Palace |
| Nickname | HO |
| Website | http://forsvaret.dk/HO/ |
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The Royal Danish Military Academy (Danish: Hærens Officersskole) educates and commissions all officers for the Royal Danish Army. The Military Academy function was initiated in 1713 by request of King Frederick IV on inspiration from the Naval Academy.
Location
The academy has, since 1869, been located at Frederiksberg Palace in central Copenhagen.[1]
Other danish officers academies
- Navy: The Royal Danish Naval Academy located at Holmen naval base in Copenhagen.
- Air force: The Royal Danish Air Force Officers School located at the Jonstrup base near Værløse.
- Emergency Management Agency: The Emergency Management Officers School located at Bernstorff Palace in Gentofte
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References
- ↑ Pedersen, Kenneth. "Royal Danish Military Academy". fak.dk (in Danish). Forsvarsakademiet. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
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