3. Aim/Purpose of the Base. Bangladesh Naval Academy is
preparing Cadets as the leader of future Bangladesh Navy
imbuing them with the highest themes of patriotism, honour, loyalty, honesty and professionalism.
In pursuance of her mission, objectives of BNA are :
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a. To
develop the leadership traits and personal character
essential for a naval officer.
b. To build required physical fitness.
c. To develop basic foundation of professional
knowledge.
d. To provide academic knowledge for the award of
B Sc certificate to support future professional and
higher academic studies
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4. Training
Facilities Bangladesh Naval Academy prepares Cadets
as the leader of future Navy. Every year two batches
of Cadets join Bangladesh Navy in the month of
January and July. BNA plays a major part in grooming
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a. Training System. The total pre-commission naval
training is of two years. Of that, Naval Academy
conducts training for 18 months divided into 3 terms
of 6 months duration each. In the 1st term, Cadets
also undergo Joint Services Training for 10 weeks
with the Army and Air Force Cadets in Bangladesh
Military Academy. In the 2nd term, they attain
practical orientation on ship-borne life for 6 weeks
onboard training ship. The rest of the 2nd term and
the whole of the 3rd term training is conducted at
the Naval Academy to cover the theoretical aspects
of professional, leadership and academic subjects.
After 18 months, the Cadets are promoted to the rank
of Midshipman and sent to training ship for 6
months. On completion of successful sea training,
they are commissioned and become Acting Sub
Lieutenant.
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for Foreign Nationals. Following training facilities
are available for foreign naval officers: |
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a. Cadet
Training. Basic Cadet training at Bangladesh Naval
Academy has gained international standard, which is
evident from the inflow of foreign cadets. Already a
number of foreign navies have sent their Cadets for
undergoing basic Cadet training at BNA. Foreign
Cadets are trained together with the Bangladeshi
Cadets. The total duration of the training is one
year and half. On completion, they are also sent for
six months Midshipman training onboard training ship
of Bangladesh Navy. On successful completion of two
years rigorous training, they are commissioned.
b. Foreign Students Trained. So far Cadets from the
following countries have been trained at BNA:
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(1) Qatar.
(2) Palestine.
(3) Maldives.
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c. Junior Staff Course. The Naval Academy is capable of
training foreign officers from various countries. So
far officers from the following countries have been
trained at BNA:
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(1) India.
(2) Saudi Arabia.
(3) Sri Lanka.
(4) Turkey.
(5) Qatar.
(6) Palestine.
(7) Maldives.
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Curriculum. Cadet’s training curriculums are as
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Academics. BNA offers following subjects for
Bachelor of Science degree under the National
University: |
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(1) English.
(2) Physics.
(3) Mathematics.
(4) Bangla.
(5) Bangladesh Studies.
(6) Naval Science.
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Humanities,
Geography, Naval History, Political Science,
International Affairs and Basic Computer are also
included in the academic syllabus. |
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b. General
Naval Training. The professional subjects taught to
the Cadets are: |
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(1) Seamanship.
(2) General navigation.
(3) Astronavigation.
(4) Chart work.
(5) Operations & Warfare.
(6) Nuclear, Biological & Chemical Defence and
Damage control including firefighting.
(7) Engineering.
(8) Administration.
(9) Leadership.
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c. Physical
Training. The program of physical training
contributes to the physical development of Cadets.
It also generates sportsmanship,
team spirit and individual skills in the field of
games and sports |
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d. Character
and Leadership Training. Leadership training is
mainly aimed at developing action centered
leadership qualities. To achieve this, the Cadets
undergo both theoretical and practical training
under rigorous environment of both sea and land.
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e. Important
Features of Cadet Training. BNA is entrusted with
the noble task of grooming up future leaders of
Bangladesh Navy. As such the training curriculum of
the Cadets consist of various activities beyond
regular practice of naval exercises. A few of those
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(1). Industrial Visit.
During 2nd and 3rd term, Cadets visit different
renowned industries of Chittagong area to learn the
management aspects and to get the taste of an
industrial atmosphere.
(2). Divisional Exercise (Divex). Cadets
of all terms visit different places of interest to
relieve the pressure of training. It makes the
training at BNA interesting to the Cadets.
(3). New Entry Exercise (NEX). NEX gives the 1st
term Cadets the opportunity to conduct a substantial
extra morale exercise in a practical leadership
atmosphere to grow self confidence, general team
spirit and know their group in more informal
atmosphere, out side the Academy.
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(4). Practical Leadership Exercise (PLX). PLX
provides the 2nd term Cadets an opportunity to
practice leadership in a realistic environment while
subjecting them to moderate degree of physical and
mental stress. It is designed to put them in a
command position to lead a team for accomplishing
tasks in a place and situation different from day to
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(5). Boat Tickets. Competent Cadets are awarded with
boat tickets after successfully appearing at certain
practical tests on pulling boat, sailing boat and
power boat handling.
(6). Arts Competition. Arts competition are held by
division in which each division is to prepare a wall
magazine for display.
(7). Divisional Officer’s Night(Div Night) Div Night
is arranged twice in a month to familiarize and
habituate the Cadets with formal mess environment.
(8). Mess Night. In each term a mess night is
arranged where local senior naval officers also
participate. Besides teaching formal mess
etiquettes, it also gives them opportunity to mix up
with senior officers.
(9). Badge Wearing Ceremony. The outstanding cadets
of 3rd term are selected for different appointments
to run the day-to-day administration of Gun Room.
The commanding Officer awards the badges to the
appointment holders in a ceremony.
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(10). Passing Out Parade. The handwork of two years
culminates in a colorful Passing Out Parade where
the midshipman are promoted to Ag S Lt.
They take oath to sacrifice their lives for the
nation. Head of state/Government attends the
ceremony.
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(11). Guest Night. A colorful ceremony is arranged
at the end of each term where guests of all passing
out Midshipmen attend. The outstanding performers in
various activities are awarded with prizes in the
ceremony. Cadets also stage a humorous cultural
show.
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f.
Prizes and Awards. Following prizes are awarded to
the deserving Midshipman
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(1). Sword of Honour.
This is awarded to the best Midshipman who achieves
distinction in Bangladesh Naval Academy training. |
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CNS Trophy. This
award is given to the best all round Midshipman, if
there is no one to achieve distinction. |
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(3).
CNS Gold Medal.
This Gold Medal is awarded to the best Midshipman
who secures the highest aggregate marks in
professional examinations |
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(4).
Osmani Gold Medal.
This medal is complimented to the Midshipman who
obtains highest aggregate marks in academic
subjects. |
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g. Games and
Sports. Sports, not as a mere arrangement for
timeout from tightly bridled academic schedule to
culture only sportsmanship spirit, but is designed
to generate military character of dynamism and
confidence into the jubilant 0fficer Cadets to work
in comradeship. Following sports are conducted: |
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(1) Volleyball.
(2) Football.
(3) Handball.
(4) Basketball.
(5) Cross Country
(6) Swimming.
(7) Sailing and Pulling.
(8). Indoor Games.
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The best
player in each game and the best all round sportsman
receive individual prizes respectively h.
Junior
Staff Course. To groom officers in staff,
operational and management aspects, the Junior Staff
Course (JSC) was introduced in 1990. So far 21
courses have been conducted successfully with an
average number of 20 0fficers in each course.
Student 0fficers from our friendly navies are also
taking part in this course.
j. Computer Course. As a part of post-commission
basic training, Acting Sub Lieutenants of Executive, Engineering
and Electrical branches undergo basic computer
training at BNA for 05 weeks.
k. Direct Entry Officers' Basic Course.
Bangladesh Navy inducts Post Graduate candidates in
Education Branch as Instructor Acting Sub
Lieutenant. They are employed in instructional
duties in different billets of Bangladesh Navy.
Newly recruited Instructor Acting Sub Lieutenants
undergo basic training to prepare them for future
naval appointments.
l. Branch Rank Common Course (BRCC). Bangladesh
Navy promotes, all round qualified deserving Leading
Seamen and above as Special Duty (SD) officers. The
candidates are selected through a series of
examinations and interviews. Successful candidates
are finally selected to undergo BRCC at BNA. |
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