The General Military Academy of Zaragoza follows a mandatory protocol regarding the uniformity and outward appearance of the cadet men and women trained there. The norms will be implemented from the moment of their introduction, as recently implemented by Princess Leonor. “Uniformity of dress is an external expression of belonging to a group, which is of particular importance in the case of the armed forces since practically all the activities carried out by its members are carried out in military uniform.” This aspect is important in the field of the armed forces because of its representative nature Character is very important in addition to the external aspect.
For this reason, and according to the institution’s internal regulations, “the gentlemen and ladies of the cadets of the General Military Academy must wear the uniform properly and correctly by wearing the garments and wearing the emblems, badges, insignia, and official decorations on every occasion” required and what it is entitled to.
It should be noted that the Academy’s students receive the necessary uniforms and equipment free of charge. In fact, “they must only wear uniform garments whose physical and design characteristics have been approved by the regulations in force, and they must also wear all garments correctly buttoned or closed.”
Regarding appearance, the regulations of “La General” clarify that “particular emphasis is placed on compliance with regulations on hair, beards, mustaches, goatees, nails, accessories, and tattoos, as well as rings, perforations, and spikes.” Insertions and self-mutilations appear in the internal regime of the General Military Academy,” according to the regulations in force in the army.
Cadet Knights and Dames are obliged to comply with these Conditions throughout their training. In particular, the regulations provide that tattoos are not allowed.
- Regardless of location, who offends or incites sexual, racial, ethnic, or religious discrimination that may in any way violate the discipline, military virtues, or image of the armed forces and that reflect obscene motives or contain statements contrary to constitutional values and authorities.
- That they can be visible in the different modalities of uniforms that are not special and collected in the internal regime of the General Military Academy according to the regulations in force that regulate the designation, composition, and use of uniforms in the Armed Forces.
- (Source: General Academy of Zaragoza / Ministry of Defense)
