Fellowship, sacrifice and fidelity to the King in the decalogue that will govern the life of the Princess at the military academy

The heir to the throne will receive a laptop and must carry a sewing kit, various materials in her suitcase and can only use natural makeup

MADRID, 16 Ago. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The stay of Princess Leonor at the General Academy of the Army in Zaragoza, which starts this Thursday, will be governed by the 'Cadet Decalogue' in which camaraderie, sacrifice and fidelity to the King constitute cornerstones that will remain engraved in memory of who is called to become the next captain general of the Armies.

The Princess of Asturias will have to memorize these ten points from the outset, since they have to be recited at the daily night control ceremony. In fact, if you have followed the advice of the director of the Academy, General Manuel Pérez López, in his letter of welcome to the new cadets you should have already become familiar with it, the "guide and moral framework for action", which encouraged them to Know before joining.

Created in 1927 and subjected to only a few changes over time, it requires "great love for one's country and fidelity to the King", "military spirit" or "to be faithful in fulfilling one's duties and exact in service". It also urges "never to murmur or tolerate it", to "be courageous and self-sacrificing" and "to have love for responsibility and decision to resolve."

Likewise, it encourages "to be a volunteer for all sacrifice" and to "feel a noble camaraderie, sacrificing for the comrade and rejoicing in their successes", while it urges the cadets to "make themselves loved by their inferiors and desired by their superiors". .

With her companions, as General Pérez López underlined in his letter, the heiress to the throne will create links that will always accompany her, "not only because together you will take your first steps in military life, but because in them you will find, in more once, the strength to carry on despite the difficulties".

One of the elements that will help forge those bonds of friendship and camaraderie will be the use of shared cameras during the time at the academy. Thus, Princess Leonor will share a room with other students -2, 4 or 12, depending on the camera-- and she will have the necessary space both for her study and for storing all the clothes and material that she will need during the formation of her

In 'la General', as the academy is popularly known, the boarding regime governs, although daily departures are allowed from Monday to Thursday or on weekends as long as they have fulfilled their daily activities and it does not interfere with their obligations military or academic However, these 'absences', as they are called, could be limited in the event of arrest or for carrying out maneuvers.

To enter the Academy, it is warned that you must go with "comfortable but correct clothing", excluding "sweatsuits, shorts and beach shoes", although sports shoes are considered advisable given the displacements and the waits for foot to carry out all the procedures.

The first thing that the Princess of Asturias will have to do upon arrival at the Academy will be to sign a document of incorporation into the Armed Forces, after which she will receive the appointment of a student, with the name of lady cadet.

Likewise, you must present the vaccination card and certificates, including the doses against COVID-19, as well as health reports that prove any intolerances, allergies or chronic treatments.

During this first day, Princess Leonor will receive the regulatory uniform, which she will be required to wear "properly and correctly, wearing the garments and displaying the regulatory emblems, badges, badges and rewards that each occasion requires and for which it is authorized". , as explained in the informative document that has been sent to the new cadets.

The eldest daughter of the Kings must also comply with the rules on external appearance that stipulate that women must wear their hair of a natural color and collected in the case of long hair like hers, in a bun for formations and occasions of special relevance and in a ponytail or braid for sports activities. For this, hairnets, rubber bands or hairpins of a color similar to that of the hair and that do not stand out will be used.

Likewise, the norm that regulates the physical appearance of military personnel, which dates from 1996, stipulates that makeup "will be limited to natural colors that do not contrast excessively with one's own skin" and that "nail polish will be transparent", but warns that it cannot be used with the campaign uniform.

With regard to accessories, the use of earrings is authorized as long as they are a pair and equal to each other, without pendants and that stand out, as well as a watch, two rings (engagement and seal or similar), glasses and a bracelet discreet and does not hang.

During her stay, Princess Leonor will not have to worry about her food, which is covered by the State, but she will have to bring in her luggage a whole series of material for her academic and military training.

Thus, although each cadet receives a laptop for their personal use, the Princess of Asturias must bring with them a USB flash drive, pocket notebooks, indelible markers, colored pens and pencils, a scientific calculator, ruler, square and square, as well as a compass.

Likewise, it must include personal hygiene items as well as black and suede shoe cleaning supplies, as well as a sewing kit. For military training, among other things, a swimming cap, a headlamp, tools for cleaning weapons, elastic octopuses, camping pegs, 'zip' bags, a whistle, masking cream and a first-aid kit are requested, among others. .

In addition, it is advisable to include in your luggage a pocket torch, a lock, anti-mosquito spray or ointment to relieve bites, photo-protective sun cream and wet wipes for hygiene in the field of maneuvers.

However, from the academy they warn that since they are going to receive a large amount of clothing and equipment and since they have limited storage space in the cabins, they should not take "excessive civilian clothing" with them.

Another key aspect of military training is physical preparation with the aim of "creating sports habits in students and introducing them to different military sports", such as orientation, shooting patrols or military pentathlon, as explained in Academy website.

To access, the companions of the Princess of Asturias will have to have previously passed strict mandatory and qualifying physical tests. Specifically, they have had to demonstrate their good physical condition by reaching the minimum mark in vertical jump, push-ups, speed, endurance and swimming tests.

In the informative document they have received, they are advised to exercise regularly since "their physical condition must be the same or better" than when they did the entrance tests, something that will be checked in the first few days, and that they get used to "their feet to wear hard footwear". Although the eldest daughter of the Kings has not had to comply with this procedure, she would have been preparing in recent months since her return from Wales at the end of her high school studies.