The ceremony was held at 10:30 a.m. and presided over by the director of the General Military Academy, Prudencio Horche Moreno. During the ceremony, the cadets received their first officer insignia after meeting the requirements set out in their respective curricula.
AWARDS FOR THE BEST ACADEMIC RECORDS
The ceremony also included the presentation of decorations and various academic awards. These included the Commander Ezquerro Award for teaching excellence, which was presented to two professors.
Awards were also presented to five cadets appointed as second lieutenants. Photo: AGM
In addition, several institutions and organizations presented awards to five cadets appointed as second lieutenants for their outstanding academic records. They included the University of Zaragoza, the El Refugio association, the College of Economists of Aragon, the University Center of Defense and the Geographical Institute of Aragon.
Colonel Jesús Alonso Blanco, deputy director and head of studies at the General Military Academy, delivered an address during the ceremony, which also included a tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain and a performance of the academy's anthem.
The ceremony continued with the recitation of the first article of the Cadet's Decalogue and the motto of the General Military Academy, before concluding with a military parade.
GREATER RESPONSIBILITY DURING TRAINING
Being appointed as a second lieutenant marks a change of stage for third-year cadets. From now on, in addition to continuing their own training, they will take on new responsibilities within the academy, including actively participating in the training of students in lower years.
The six-pointed star identifying second lieutenants thus symbolizes the transition to a phase of greater responsibility in their preparation to become officers.
