Royal University Militias
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In 1611, the Spanish Dominicans founded in the city of Manila the University of Santo Tomas
. In 1780, in it were created four Militia Companies, without a fixed number of posts, therefore dependent on the total number of pupils studying there. In 1785, the termination of these university militias would have been decreed and only when needed would they have been rearmed.
This unit wore a green coat lined with white linen, with a red collar and facings. Vest and breeches were also green with gold buttons. Shod with black cordovan shoes and white silk stockings. On their heads they wore a hat made of felt, with three points, with gold braid hemmed at its edge and a red cockade.
These Royal University militia companies were part of the colonial militia organized after the British occupation of Manila (6 October 1762 through 31 May 1764, or 1 year, 7 months, and 25 days) to augment the capabilities of the Spanish colonial army in the Philippines. The next time that colonial masters in the Philippines would organize a colonial military unit in a colonial university would be in 1912 at the University of the Philippines
.
This Spanish colonial militia unit which existed for five years, was first raised in 1762 when 200 student volunteers were formed into four companies to fight the British. After the end of the Royal University Militias in 1785, the UST military unit would reemerge 151 years later, in 1936, as an American colonial ROTC unit.
Until 2001 when compulsory military service was abolished in Spain, University Militias
(Milicias Universitarias) also known as I.M.E.C. were a method for Spaniards to fulfill military service obligation. Militiamen who completed military training became reserve officers or reserve non-commissioned officers. The program is still active, and there exists one for each of Spain's services: Army
, Navy (I.M.E.C.A.R.), and Air Force
.
University of Santo Tomas
The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines , is a private Roman Catholic university run by the Order of Preachers in Manila. Founded on April 28, 1611 by archbishop of Manila Miguel de Benavides, it has the oldest extant university charter in the...
. In 1780, in it were created four Militia Companies, without a fixed number of posts, therefore dependent on the total number of pupils studying there. In 1785, the termination of these university militias would have been decreed and only when needed would they have been rearmed.
This unit wore a green coat lined with white linen, with a red collar and facings. Vest and breeches were also green with gold buttons. Shod with black cordovan shoes and white silk stockings. On their heads they wore a hat made of felt, with three points, with gold braid hemmed at its edge and a red cockade.
These Royal University militia companies were part of the colonial militia organized after the British occupation of Manila (6 October 1762 through 31 May 1764, or 1 year, 7 months, and 25 days) to augment the capabilities of the Spanish colonial army in the Philippines. The next time that colonial masters in the Philippines would organize a colonial military unit in a colonial university would be in 1912 at the University of the Philippines
University of the Philippines
The ' is the national university of the Philippines. Founded in 1908 through Act No...
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This Spanish colonial militia unit which existed for five years, was first raised in 1762 when 200 student volunteers were formed into four companies to fight the British. After the end of the Royal University Militias in 1785, the UST military unit would reemerge 151 years later, in 1936, as an American colonial ROTC unit.
Until 2001 when compulsory military service was abolished in Spain, University Militias
University Militias
The University Militias also known as I.M.E.C. are at present a method to fulfill compulsory military service in Spain. In it, militiamen undergo military training in the Reserves until the drill of the militia is professional....
(Milicias Universitarias) also known as I.M.E.C. were a method for Spaniards to fulfill military service obligation. Militiamen who completed military training became reserve officers or reserve non-commissioned officers. The program is still active, and there exists one for each of Spain's services: Army
Spanish Army
The Spanish Army is the terrestrial army of the Spanish Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is one of the oldest active armies - dating back to the 15th century.-Introduction:...
, Navy (I.M.E.C.A.R.), and Air Force
Spanish Air Force
-The early stages:Hot air balloons had been used with military purposes in Spain as far back as 1896. In 1905, with the help of Alfredo Kindelán, Leonardo Torres y Quevedo directed the construction of the first Spanish dirigible in the Army Military Aerostatics Service, created in 1896 and located...
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