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| **Founding and Purpose** | **Founding and Purpose** |
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| The concept of the HiCOM Academy was first introduced by [[people:Zamalamamoemoe123|Zamalamamoemoe123]], who also authored the HiCOM Archive — a comprehensive guide for senior officers. The Academy was envisioned as an extension of the Archive, designed to teach officers how to apply its principles in practice. | The concept of the HiCOM Academy was first introduced by [[people:Zamalamamoemoe123|Zamalamamoemoe123]], who also authored the [[Hicom Academy:HiCOM Archive|HiCOM Archive]] — a comprehensive guide for senior officers. The Academy was envisioned as an extension of the Archive, designed to teach officers how to apply its principles in practice. |
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| After initial approval by fellow HiCOM leaders [[people:RelevantTyrant|RelevantTyrant]], [[people:Jatsby|Jatsby]], and [[people:deadlyflames300|deadlyflames300]], the proposal was brought forward by [[people:Zamalamamoemoe123|Zamalamamoemoe123]] to the House of Representatives, where it passed both the House and Senate. Together with [[people:deadlyflames300|deadlyflames300]], [[people:Zamalamamoemoe123|Zamalamamoemoe123]] formally established the HiCOM Academy. | After initial approval by fellow HQ leaders [[people:RelevantTyrant|RelevantTyrant]], [[people:Jatsby|Jatsby]], and [[people:deadlyflames300|deadlyflames300]], the proposal was brought forward by [[people:Zamalamamoemoe123|Zamalamamoemoe123]] to the [[Institutions:House of Representatives|The House of Representatives (HOR)]], where it passed both the House and Senate. Together with [[people:deadlyflames300|deadlyflames300]], [[people:Zamalamamoemoe123|Zamalamamoemoe123]] formally established the HiCOM Academy. |
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| Unlike traditional military training, the Academy adopted a university-style structure with "professors" instead of instructors, promoting a culture of academic excellence within the CA’s command structure. | Unlike traditional military training, the Academy adopted a university-style structure with "professors" instead of instructors, promoting a culture of academic excellence within the CA’s command structure. |
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| The Academy offered six courses, each crafted to build upon knowledge outlined in the HiCOM Archive: | The Academy offered six courses, each crafted to build upon knowledge outlined in the HiCOM Archive: |
| - HiCOM Principles Degree — Covered the essential rules and expectations of HiCOM members. | - [[Hicom Academy:HiCOM Principles Degree|HiCOM Principles Degree]] — Covered the essential rules and expectations of HiCOM members. |
| - Commanders Degree — Focused on regiment leadership, officer development, and command fundamentals. | - [[Hicom Academy:Commanders Degree|Commanders Degree]] — Focused on regiment leadership, officer development, and command fundamentals. |
| - Researchers Degree — Taught research methods for identifying and solving regimental issues. | - [[Hicom Academy:Researchers Degree|Researchers Degree]] — Taught research methods for identifying and solving regimental issues. |
| - Orientation Degree — Shared lessons from past HiCOM experiences and leadership case studies. | - [[Hicom Academy:Orientation Degree|Orientation Degree]] — Shared lessons from past HiCOM experiences and leadership case studies. |
| - HiCOM Etiquette Degree — Covered conflict resolution, internal and external communication, and professional conduct. | - [[Hicom Academy:HiCOM Etiquette Degree|HiCOM Etiquette Degree]] — Covered conflict resolution, internal and external communication, and professional conduct. |
| - Additional Course — A short seminar emphasizing the balance between fun and professionalism within the community. | - [[Hicom Academy:Additional Course|Additional Course]] — A short seminar emphasizing the balance between fun and professionalism within the community. |
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| **Legacy and Achievements** | **Legacy and Achievements** |
| **Decline and Closure** | **Decline and Closure** |
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| Following Zamalamamoemoe123's retirement from his position as SOTH in the House of Representatives, [[people:Subject722|Subject722]] took over as Head Professor. His controversial decision to appoint junior officers as professors led to widespread protest within the CA. Due to mounting dissatisfaction and perceived dilution of standards, the HiCOM Academy was eventually shut down. | Following Zamalamamoemoe123's retirement from his position as SOTH in the [[Institutions:House of Representatives|The House of Representatives (HOR)]], [[people:Subject722|Subject722]] took over as Head Professor. His controversial decision to appoint junior officers as professors led to widespread protest within the CA. Due to mounting dissatisfaction and perceived dilution of standards, the HiCOM Academy was eventually shut down. |
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| Today, the HiCOM Archive remains in use, serving as the enduring legacy of the Academy's vision. Its principles continue to influence leadership practices in various CA regiments, such as the CiCG, Marines, 5th, 2nd, and the now-defunct 11th — particularly through projects initiated under the C.G.D.R. program. | Today, the HiCOM Archive remains in use, serving as the enduring legacy of the Academy's vision. Its principles continue to influence leadership practices in various CA regiments, such as the [[regiments:Commander-in-Chief's Guards|Commander-in-Chief's Guards (CiCG)]], [[regiments:Continental Marines|Continental Marines]], [[regiments:5th Continental Regiment|5th Continental Regiment]], [[regiments:2nd Continental Regiment|2nd Continental Regiment]], and the now-defunct [[regiments:11th Continental Regiment|11th Continental Regiment]] — particularly through projects initiated under the C.G.D.R. program. |