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*** If not passed, but the applicant's score is still above a certain threshold, it may be retaken the following year | *** If not passed, but the applicant's score is still above a certain threshold, it may be retaken the following year | ||
** Standardly a four-year process from acceptance to graduation as Ensign, but this schedule can be delayed or accelerated by circumstance | ** Standardly a four-year process from acceptance to graduation as Ensign, but this schedule can be delayed or accelerated by circumstance | ||
** Those in training known alternatively as "cadet" or "midshipman" | ** Those in training known alternatively as "cadet" or "midshipman" | ||
* Academy experience | * Academy experience | ||
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*** Cadets can begin training in either term | *** Cadets can begin training in either term | ||
** On-campus residency required in first, second year, optional in third or fourth year (VOY Novel: ''Mosaic'') | ** On-campus residency required in first, second year, optional in third or fourth year (VOY Novel: ''Mosaic'') | ||
* Both civilian and [[Starfleet]] instructors | |||
** [[Starfleet Academy instructors]] | |||
* Required courses | * Required courses | ||
** Post-traumatic Psychology courses required for all members (DS9 Novel: ''Avatar, Book One'') | ** Post-traumatic Psychology courses required for all members (DS9 Novel: ''Avatar, Book One'') | ||
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** Medical track includes both research and field training | ** Medical track includes both research and field training | ||
** Science track focused on a particular field; program equivalent to an accelerated Masters program | ** Science track focused on a particular field; program equivalent to an accelerated Masters program | ||
*** Also provides post-graduate study for doctoral research (DIS Novel: ''The Way to the Stars'') | |||
* Post-graduation Training | * Post-graduation Training | ||
** Advanced Tactical Training (TNG: "Preemptive Strike"; TOS Novel: ''Ex Machina'') | ** Advanced Tactical Training (TNG: "Preemptive Strike"; TOS Novel: ''Ex Machina'') |
Revision as of 21:56, 6 March 2019
- Military academy for Starfleet officers
- Motto: "Ex Astris, Scientia" ("From the Stars, Knowledge")
- Academy operations and disciplinary procedures led by Superintendent of the Academy (TNG: "The First Duty", "Journey's End")
- Day-to-day cadet management and direction led by Commandant of the Academy (TNG: "Coming of Age"; DS9: "Paradise Lost")
- Both positions filled by flag ranks only
- Main campus in San Francisco, United States of America, Earth
- Headquarters at the Presidio, training facilities south of Sausilito (Star Trek)
- Campus facilities
- Academy Central Union (TNG Novel: A Time to Be Born)
- Sarek Lecture Hall (TNG Novel: A Time to Be Born)
- Largest Academy lecture hall (TNG Novel: A Time to Be Born)
- Sarek Lecture Hall (TNG Novel: A Time to Be Born)
- Preparatory Center (TNG Novel: A Time to Be Born)
- Located in domed building within northeast quadrant (TNG Novel: A Time to Be Born)
- Academy Central Union (TNG Novel: A Time to Be Born)
- Annex campuses established on various Federation worlds
- Entrance process
- No specific age requirement given the varying maturation rates of different species, but especially young entrants with respect to their species require approval by the Academy board
- See Wesley taking the entrance exam at age 15, "Coming of Age", for example
- Sponsorship by command-level officer optional, but provides waiving of certain requirements (VAN Novel: Reap the Whirlwind; TOS: "The Apple"; VOY: "Tattoo")
- Individuals who are not Federation citizens can still enter the Academy with sponsorship from and endorsement by a command-level officer (DS9: "Heart of Stone")
- Difference presumptive given that reference to sponsorship into Academy mentioned throughout 23rd, 24th century for Human officers, implying it aids in process for some but is required for non-Federation citizens
- Various preparatory institutes established on Federation worlds (VOY Novel: Mosaic)
- Offering general education as early as age 12 (VOY Novel: Mosaic)
- Top-performing students offered slots at Starfleet Academy upon graduation (VOY Novel: Mosaic)
- Starfleet Academy Preparatory Program, six-week course, is offered every year to all qualifying applicants as preparation for entrance exam (DS9: "Facets"; TNG Novel: A Time to Be Born; possibly referenced in TNG: "Coming of Age")
- On-campus program held in Preparatory Center (TNG Novel: A Time to Be Born)
- Entrance exam offered annually at all campuses following the program (TNG: "Coming of Age")
- If not passed, but the applicant's score is still above a certain threshold, it may be retaken the following year
- Standardly a four-year process from acceptance to graduation as Ensign, but this schedule can be delayed or accelerated by circumstance
- Those in training known alternatively as "cadet" or "midshipman"
- No specific age requirement given the varying maturation rates of different species, but especially young entrants with respect to their species require approval by the Academy board
- Academy experience
- Academy runs on a two-semester schedule
- Fall semester spans November to March
- Wesley taking entrance exam in June 2364, "Coming of Age"; judging by below Nog example this would potentially fit entry into Fall semester (if a bit early) were he to have passed
- Spring semester spans April to August
- Nog prepping for exam December 2371, "Facets", in Academy by April 2372, "Homefront"
- Cadets can begin training in either term
- Fall semester spans November to March
- On-campus residency required in first, second year, optional in third or fourth year (VOY Novel: Mosaic)
- Academy runs on a two-semester schedule
- Both civilian and Starfleet instructors
- Required courses
- Post-traumatic Psychology courses required for all members (DS9 Novel: Avatar, Book One)
- Instructs on coping methods for traumatic situations and scenarios (DS9 Novel: Avatar, Book One)
- Post-traumatic Psychology courses required for all members (DS9 Novel: Avatar, Book One)
- Graduation and commencement ceremony in mid-September (TNG: "The First Duty")
- Possibly a second ceremony in mid-May?
- Training focused in specific service branch after first year
- Command track offers general training in all branches in addition to command-focused training at Starfleet Command School (VOY: "Parallax")
- Also includes courses in diplomacy in the event of first contact scenarios or other cases where a starship commanding officer will be required to represent the Federation
- Medical track includes both research and field training
- Science track focused on a particular field; program equivalent to an accelerated Masters program
- Also provides post-graduate study for doctoral research (DIS Novel: The Way to the Stars)
- Command track offers general training in all branches in addition to command-focused training at Starfleet Command School (VOY: "Parallax")
- Post-graduation Training
- Advanced Tactical Training (TNG: "Preemptive Strike"; TOS Novel: Ex Machina)
- One-year program giving high-level tactical instruction beyond the basic combat requirements needed for security service
- Program known to be held at main campus, Tellar annex campus (TOS: Ex Machina; DS9 Novel: "Ascendance")
- Includes field instruction, leading and directing teams, more advanced combat techniques, detailed briefings on foreign powers, starship operations and security
- Requirement before being allowed assignment as chief of security or chief tactical officer
- One-year program giving high-level tactical instruction beyond the basic combat requirements needed for security service
- Bridge Officer's Test (TNG: "Thine Own Self")
- Multi-stage test to demonstrate command suitability
- No officer outside the command track may take command of a starship outside an emergency situation without having passed this test
- Likely required to achieve Commander rank for those on starship duty
- Can be given by any command crew officer
- Starfleet Medical Academy (DS9: "Rivals")
- Standardly a four-year program equivalent to civilian medical school, offered to those progressing along the medical branch
- Can also be entered directly by civilians from pre-med on approval of the Academy board
- McCoy known to have attended Ole Miss, seems not to have attended Starfleet Academy by "The Ultimate Computer"
- Entrants are granted the rank of lieutenant, junior grade upon graduation
- Includes a one-year field residency
- Advanced Tactical Training (TNG: "Preemptive Strike"; TOS Novel: Ex Machina)