In their first year, all cadets undergo the same basic military training, which consists of lectures and field training in accordance with the purposes and functions of the Self-Defense Forces.

At the end of the first year, the cadets are assigned to the Ground Self-Defense Force, the Maritime Self-Defense Force or the Air Self-Defense Force, according to their personal preference, aptitude and physical abilities.

The cadets’ subsequent military training differs according to the service to which they have been assigned.

During the academic term, all cadets receive two hours of basic field training each week, plus a six-week intensive training course in various SDF bases each year.

All cadets are also required to take long distance swimming at the first year and skiing at the second year.

Cadets spend a total of 1,005 hours in training during their four years at the academy.

Training Requirements

Classification		Subjects	Training Hours
General Training		Visit SDF units, basic military drill, individual combat training, rifle, field duty, cutter, first aid, basic physical exercise, swimming, skiing, teaching methods, Iwo-Jima visit, etc	1,005 Hours
Service Specified Training	Cadets Assigned to GSDF	Combat training, field fortification, cordon and scout, arms, communication, basic command and operation, study tour of GSDF units, etc
	Cadets Assigned to MSDF	Outline of seamanship, swimming, meteorology, signal communication, maritime law, cutter, yachting, launch, assistant duty officer drill, study tour of MSDF units, etc
	Cadets Assigned to ASDF	Glider training, air operation, command and staff activity, air base defense, aircraft maintenance, communication and electronics, aerial navigation, survival, air traffic control, study tour of ASDF units, etc