José María Córdova Military School
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The Escuela Militar de Cadetes General José María Córdova (English: Colombian Army Military Academy "General José María Córdova", ESMIC) is a 4-year military academy in charge of the formation of the future combatant officers of the Colombian National Army. It is also an institution of higher education, where the cadets in training carry out undergraduate studies in various disciplines. It is located on Calle 80 Suba Avenue, in the north-west of the city of Bogotá[1]
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Motto | Patria, Honor, Lealtad - ("Homeland, Honor, Loyalty") |
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Type | Military college |
Established | 1907 |
Director | Brigadier General Giovanny Valencia Hurtado |
Location | , |
Colours | Green, Blue, and Red |
Nickname | ESMIC |
Affiliations | National Army of Colombia |
Website | http://www.esmic.edu.co/esmic |
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It was established on 1 June 1907 by decree 434 which was signed by President Rafael Reyes. In 1979 the school was named after José María Córdova a famous general during the Colombian Independence War and also known as the hero of Ayacucho.