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The Theresian Military Academy (German: Theresianische Militärakademie, TherMilAk) is a military academy in Austria, where the Austrian Armed Forces train their officers. Founded in 1751, the academy is located in the castle of Wiener Neustadt in Lower Austria.
The Theresan Military Academy was founded in 1752 and is one of the oldest military academies in the world. In compliance with the timeless, straightforward order issued by Empress Maria Theresia in 1751 "Make them fine officers and righteous men!"
The Theresan Military Academy was founded on 14th December 1751 by Maria Theresia with the order to the first commandant, Field Marshal Leopold Joseph von Daun, "Make them fine officers and righteous men" and is thus the oldest active military academy in the world dedicated entirely to officer training.
The Theresian Military Academy, founded in 1751 and seated in Wiener Neustadt (Lower Austria), is a public training facility for people who seek a military career in the Austrian Armed Forces. More than 100 students are currently trained as military officers.
From the castle to the oldest military academy in the world. The castle was built about 50 years after the city was founded in 1192 as a military base for the last Babenberg, Frederick II the Quarrelsome. In the course of the centuries it was constantly expanded and given new purposes.
Be it for the imperial army or for the imperial and royal army, the Armed Forces of the 1st Republic or, since 1956, today's Armed Forces - they have all been trained and educated as "competent and righteous officers" in accordance with Maria Theresia's basic mission. They are all united by the "Neustadt spirit".
