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The Aquitaynian Royal War College is a military education college, who's mission is to increase the capabilities, resolve, knowledge, and competence of the Officer Corps. The college was founded not long after the Aquitaynian War of Independence which ended in 1741, and has an official establishment date of 1756. The college would quickly become a highly reputable and sought-after posting, and likewise the highly competitive admissions list left, usually, only nobles and knights on par to attend. The college's first class of attendees numbered only 45 total, and the small student roster would become a staple for decades. In 1850, however, the admissions council and Ministry of Defense announced that the college would be expanded, and within six years the college had doubled in size and had over 500 students.
In 1891, however, a large fire would break out in the mess hall, that would eventually spread across the campus grounds, resulting in the almost total loss of the college. Discussions about closing the college were quickly dismissed, and the King allocated funds via royal decree to rebuild the college at four times the size. The college would be closed for the next 20 years as rebuilding went on, and would officially re-open in 1911. Within ten years, the graduates of the War College would be called upon to serve in the Great Astyrian War, and it was through this war that the true value of the college became apparent not only to military leaders, but the public as well.
The Royal War College has graduated, throughout its history, over 55,000 officers - of which only a few go on to be granted flag officer positions within the Aquitaynian Military. Until 1985, the Royal War College was solely reserved for officers at the rank of Colonel (O6), and was considered a pre-requisite for placement in a general staff position. In 1986, however, the Royal War College opened its doors - and increased its class size from 500 to 2,500. Open to all commissioned officers within the Aquitaynian military as well as foreign officers. Admissions increased drastically, and the molding of new, young officers and older, seasoned veterans mixed to create an unparalleled environment of experience, knowledge, innovation, and expansion.
Most recently, in 2020, the Royal War College finished its most recent update to facilities, faculty, staff, and housing for students. The college now boasts a 2,000 student annual retention rate, and, for the first time in over 50 years, is once again allowing foreign officers to attend and learn within its halls.
In 1891, however, a large fire would break out in the mess hall, that would eventually spread across the campus grounds, resulting in the almost total loss of the college. Discussions about closing the college were quickly dismissed, and the King allocated funds via royal decree to rebuild the college at four times the size. The college would be closed for the next 20 years as rebuilding went on, and would officially re-open in 1911. Within ten years, the graduates of the War College would be called upon to serve in the Great Astyrian War, and it was through this war that the true value of the college became apparent not only to military leaders, but the public as well.
The Royal War College has graduated, throughout its history, over 55,000 officers - of which only a few go on to be granted flag officer positions within the Aquitaynian Military. Until 1985, the Royal War College was solely reserved for officers at the rank of Colonel (O6), and was considered a pre-requisite for placement in a general staff position. In 1986, however, the Royal War College opened its doors - and increased its class size from 500 to 2,500. Open to all commissioned officers within the Aquitaynian military as well as foreign officers. Admissions increased drastically, and the molding of new, young officers and older, seasoned veterans mixed to create an unparalleled environment of experience, knowledge, innovation, and expansion.
Most recently, in 2020, the Royal War College finished its most recent update to facilities, faculty, staff, and housing for students. The college now boasts a 2,000 student annual retention rate, and, for the first time in over 50 years, is once again allowing foreign officers to attend and learn within its halls.
