Men in military uniform always stand out from the general background and enjoy special respect. Not to mention the benevolence of the beautiful half of humanity! And the officer corps is the color, pride and, in the literal sense, the face, mind, honor of the armed forces. Therefore, as a rule, the most disciplined, internally mature and determined young men become cadets, and later - officers. Often their mothers prompt or support such a decision by their sons - especially if for some reason the boy is deprived of his father's upbringing and control. But, one way or another, if it is believed that the army makes a man out of a boy, then the cadet school makes an officer out of a schoolboy. And the first step on this responsible, worthy of respect path is admission to a cadet school.
What is a cadet school? What is the difference between a cadet corps and a military school?A military school is a specialized educational institution for young people of both sexes, of school age. More recently, only boys were admitted to military schools in our country, but since 2009, gender restrictions have been lifted. As for age, you can enter a military school after graduating from the 9th grade of a secondary school. This is where the differences between military and cadet schools begin. You can become a cadet a year earlier - after the 8th grade. Accordingly, the period of study in the military and cadet schools is different. But these are only external, visible at first glance, differences. In fact, the difference between military and cadet schools is much deeper. And it lies, first of all, in the training that students receive.
Both cadets and cadets of military schools continue to study the school curriculum without fail. But in addition to it, military schools prepare for admission to higher command military schools, and cadet schools provide their students with the opportunity to receive early professional training focused on a specific type of service of the Armed Forces. Training lasts three years, after which a graduate of the cadet corps can continue his studies at a military school (for example, Suvorov) or start working in a mastered specialty. In addition, there are so-called cadet classes, which accept boys after the 4th grade. Training in them lasts longer and has its own characteristics. In particular, many parents of cadets, and they themselves, admit that such an early transition to specialized military training was a rather serious physical and psychological test for a teenager.
Which cadet school should I send my son to?
Although the decision to enter the cadet corps of a military school should be made by the applicant himself - for that he is a man and a future officer - but the opinion of the parents still plays important role in his choice. Let their voice be deliberative, but confident and convincing enough for the young man to listen to the arguments and make the right choice for the coming years of study and for life. Moreover, after admission, he will begin a new life, away from his parents and their advice - after all, in cadet schools, a full boarding regime for pupils is observed. Today, secondary military education can be obtained in the following cadet schools:
- Orenburg Presidential Cadet School
- Stavropol Presidential Cadet School
- Krasnodar Presidential Cadet School
- Tyumen Presidential Cadet School
- Kronstadt Naval Cadet Corps
- St. Petersburg Cadet Corps
- Aksai Danila Efremov Cossack Cadet Corps.
Conditions for admission to the cadet school
The first and main condition for admission to a cadet school must be met at home, where the family council decides on education and, consequently, on the future fate of the heir. You can become a good officer only by calling, so you need to clearly understand who wants to enter the cadet corps: a young man who dreams of a military career, or his parents who want to see their son in an officer's uniform. And, if the goals and vision of the future of the representatives of the older and younger generations coincide, then you can safely choose a specific educational institution and submit documents to it. Each cadet school may have its own requirements for applicants, but on average, in order to become a cadet, you must meet the following conditions:
- Age. At the time of admission, the young person must be at least 15 years old.
- Education. Cadet schools are accepted at the end of elementary school, but you can enter not only the fifth, but also the sixth and seventh grades.
- Health status the applicant is assessed by the selection committee on the basis of the certificate provided by him on the passage of a medical examination. Moreover, the medical examination must be completed no earlier than the year in which admission to the school takes place, and must include the following studies:
- pediatrician;
- surgeon
- orthopedist;
- otolaryngologist;
- ophthalmologist;
- cardiologist;
- endocrinologist;
- neurologist;
- dermatologist;
- psychiatrist;
- dentist
- phthisiatrician (with data on Mantoux);
- urologist;
- ECG data;
- ultrasound data of the heart, thyroid gland, abdominal cavity with kidneys;
- general blood tests, urine, feces;
- blood test for HIV and hepatitis B and C markers;
- blood sugar analysis.
- pediatrician;
- Exam- oral, in the form of an interview. In most schools, applicants' knowledge of Russian and English and mathematics is tested at the level corresponding to the completed class of a general education school. The rating scale is ten-point. The minimum number of points that must be scored to participate in the competition for a place in the school is 20 for three exams.
- Provision of documents. Dates for receiving documents must be clarified at a particular school, as a rule, the selection committee works from mid-April until the end of spring. Applicants require a standard package:
- an application addressed to the head of the school on behalf of the parents (possibly one parent, guardians, etc.);
- personal statement of the applicant with his signature, addressed to the head of the school;
- autobiography of the applicant, written by him by hand, in any form;
- a copy of the birth certificate, certified by a notary, and / or a document confirming the citizenship of the applicant;
- school portfolio of the applicant;
- a copy of the personal file of an applicant from a general education school, with the signatures of the school director, class teacher and seal;
- an extract from the report card with grades for the year of study after which the candidate for admission goes to the cadet school, with the signatures of the school principal and class teacher;
- pedagogical description of the applicant on behalf of his class teacher and / or director of a general education school;
- psychological characteristics of the applicant (it can be given by a school psychologist or a specialist from a municipal institution), signed by the school principal;
- a statement of physical fitness (based on the passing of standards), signed by the principal of the school and the teacher of physical education;
- medical certificate form F086 / U (read more above);
- a copy of the medical card from the clinic at the place of residence and an extract from it, certified by the registry;
- information about the composition of the family;
- a copy of the certificate of registration at the place of residence, certified by the seal of the management company;
- certificate from the place of work (service) of the applicant's parents;
- a copy of all pages of the candidate's parents' passports, certified by a notary;
- a copy of the applicant's medical insurance policy;
- anthropometric information about the applicant: his height, weight, clothing size and volume of the hips and chest, shoe size, headgear size;
- 4 color photographs 3x4 cm.
- an application addressed to the head of the school on behalf of the parents (possibly one parent, guardians, etc.);
- Privileges when entering a cadet school, they are provided to children of military personnel and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces. In addition to them, out of competition (but subject to successful passing of exams) are orphans and children of military personnel who died in the line of duty, who are serving in military conflict zones and / or under a contract and having a total duration of military service in calendar terms of 20 years or more . Excellent students of general education schools get the right to take only one of the three entrance exams to choose from, but with the condition of getting 9-10 points for it. If the score is lower, then the excellent students are included in the competition for admission on general terms.
The competition in now fashionable schools with a military bias reaches 25 people per place
On the parade ground, hidden in a picturesque school yard, eighth-graders in military uniforms and with white bows in braids are marching briskly, minting a step.
R-r-ra-a-avnyasya! Smi-i-irno! - orders a gallant officer-teacher.
The military march in the speakers, meanwhile, gives way to one of the fresh R&B hits. The girls grab their briefcases and run to class. Their day today is not easy: in addition to drill training, ballroom dancing and etiquette, the young ladies will have to sit out literature with history and study geometry.
Moscow boarding school for state pupils
only opened three years ago: so far it is the only cadet school exclusively for girls in the capital. And with all this, there is no end to fathers and mothers who dream of raising a real noble girl from their daughter. Competition - about 10 people per place.Get to a nearby Cossack cadet corps named after Sholokhov (boarding school No. 7) where only boys live and study is even more difficult. Last spring, for example, 25 young men applied for one place at once. Judging by such a frenzied demand, cadet education in the capital has recently become incredibly fashionable.
How to enroll
Every year from April 15 to May 30 boarding schools post a list of required documents. It usually includes
health information,
extract from the personal file of the student,
a document confirming the social status of the child.
For example, that he is an orphan, brought up in a large or low-income family, that one of his military parents died in the line of duty, etc. (such categories of children have advantages in admission). At this time, there are interviews and psychological tests with the help of which the commission selects future cadets.
In the boarding school for state pupils - only girls ...
What is the price
Education is free. Money for food, organization of the educational process, clothing, purchase of equipment, repairs are allocated by sponsors and from the city budget.
Features of study and living
Boys and girls who have completed primary school are admitted to cadet institutions.
In addition to basic subjects, pupils from the 5th to the 11th grade are engaged in
equestrian,
drill,
fire (work with weapons) training,
playing musical instruments,
various types of dances
sports.
Plus, each school has a subject dedicated to the specifics of the educational institution, for example, the history of the Cossacks.
Since interest in this form of education is growing every year, and the competition reaches 5-6 people per place, in order to have a chance of admission, you need to know about the various nuances that determine whether your child will wear cadet shoulder straps or not.
What medical certificates are needed for admission to the Cossack Cadet Corps
One of the most important factors of candidates is the state of health. This also applies to those who enter after the sixth and after the ninth grade.
The state of health is assessed by the selection committee on the basis of the provided certificate of medical examination. Parents will have to thoroughly run to the doctors. The main document is the child's medical record in the form 026 / y-2000. You can submit either the original or a copy certified by a medical institution to the commission. Please note that the medical examination must be completed no earlier than the year in which you decided to enter the corps. It sometimes happens that parents who have planned everything in advance forget about the expiration dates of medical documents. Your child will need to see the following doctors:
- pediatrician;
- surgeon
- orthopedist;
- otolaryngologist;
- ophthalmologist;
- cardiologist;
- endocrinologist;
- neurologist;
- dermatologist;
- psychiatrist;
- dentist
- phthisiatrician (with data on Mantoux);
- urologist.
As you can see, collecting medical documents is a rather troublesome business.
In addition to medical documents, the child will have to undergo an examination by so-called external specialists - doctors of hospitals and clinics in the city or village where the cadet corps are located.
It is possible that in the Kropotkin Cadet Corps the selection of candidates for medical reasons this year will be stricter than usual.
In addition to medical documents and a bunch of certificates, you must also provide a history of the development of the child (form 112 / y) or an original extract from it. It should indicate whether the child is under dispensary observation, specific diseases, indicating the diagnosis and date of registration, as well as information about the absence or presence of allergic reactions, including those that prevent preventive vaccinations, antibiotic treatment. Since food in the cadet corps is "from a common boiler", the extract from form 112 / y should contain information about food allergies. To this list it is worth adding a copy of the certificate of preventive vaccinations.
If you have doubts about the state of health of the child, then it is better to abandon the idea of the cadet corps, since the loads there are very serious.
List of documents for admission to the Cossack Cadet Corps
First, a copy of the candidate's birth certificate or passport. Parents or legal representatives of orphans are required to present their national passports. You also need a certificate from the place of residence indicating the composition of the family (an extract from the house book).
Secondly, you need to attach to the package of documents a copy of the child's personal card with annual marks for grades 1-6. If you submit documents before the end of the academic year, then an extract from the report card for the first three quarters and current grades for the fourth quarter will do. After the end of the school year, you need to copy the final grades. Naturally, all documents must be certified by the seal of the school. Do not try to cheat by negotiating overestimations. The truth will surely come out.
You will also have to visit the juvenile department to get a certificate whether your child is registered or not.
A complete list of documents will be given to you in the cadet corps or it can be found on the website of any of the six Cossack educational institutions. There you can also get acquainted with the topics for an interview in the Russian language and mathematics.
What can improve your son's chances of admission? Certificates, diplomas, commendations and other documents about his achievements in public affairs, creativity and sports. Collect any documents about participation in school olympiads, competitions, and so on. This is the case when you can’t spoil porridge with butter.
Another important document is the petition or recommendation of the primary Cossack society, approved by the ataman of the department or district. Where can I get this document? If the father of a schoolboy is in a farm, village or city Cossack society, then there will be no problems with obtaining the necessary paper. If there are no registered Cossacks in your family, look for ways to get a recommendation. You will not find - in principle, it's okay. But only if your son copes with questions in the Russian language and mathematics. This is the most important indicator.
How to prepare for an interview at the Cossack Cadet Corps
Since sixth-graders have not yet had to take exams, psychological breakdowns are not ruled out. The child may become confused from excitement.
1. Simulate an interview situation
To avoid this, it would be a good idea to coach the kids before the interview. Assume that your offspring will be asked oral questions in the Russian language. No tests, but only answers to the questions posed. Commission - three or four people unfamiliar to the student. Try to simulate such a situation by gathering people you know, but unfamiliar to your son. Believe me, your efforts will pay off handsomely.
2. Study the history of the Kuban Cossacks
Another block of questions concerns the history of the Kuban Cossacks. In essence, the knowledge gained in the study of Cuban studies should be enough. However, I advise you to take a textbook and make a list of questions. This is exactly what I did when my godson was preparing to enter the Novorossiysk Cossack Cadet Corps.
The child may be asked questions about the modern history of the Kuban army, asked about commemorations. If your son studied at a Cossack school or class, then most likely he will be able to answer them, but he will not be superfluous. Dive into the World Wide Web. A storehouse of information is contained on the website of the Kuban Cossack Army.
At the interview, they will probably ask the question: what is the name of the chieftain who signed the recommendation. If the child does not respond, then it will not look good. By the way, one of the members of the commission will definitely ask if your son knows the last name, first name, patronymic and rank of ataman of the Kuban army. So do not be too lazy to find out about the above yourself, and train your child.
Be sure to take your child to the Felitsin Museum on the eve of admission, where an exposition of regalia and relics of the Kuban Cossack army is deployed. Let him see with his own eyes the Charter of Catherine II, and a replacement, and weapons. It's better to see once than hear a hundred times.
3. Take your child to the temple
And further. At the interview, they may ask if the cadet candidate knows Orthodox prayers, whether he goes to church, whether he wears a pectoral cross. Our church is separated from the state, but since the corps is called the Cossack Cadet Corps, these questions are quite appropriate, because, as they say, a Cossack without faith is not a Cossack. I advise you to go with your son on the eve of the interview and pray in the temple. The patrons of the Cossacks are the Most Holy Theotokos, the Holy Blessed Prince Alexander Nevsky, St. George the Victorious. Place candles in front of these images and sincerely pray. Believe me, these are not empty words ...
4. Make sure your child wants to become a cadet
And finally the most important thing. Make sure that the decision to enter the Cossack Cadet Corps is made not only by you, but also by your children. After all, 13-year-old youths will have to live in a boarding school, in a completely unusual environment, where there are neither parents nor grandmothers nearby. Here everything is unusual, sometimes frightening with its novelty: military discipline, drill, army hand-to-hand combat, full self-service in terms of washing clothes, filing collars, shoulder straps. So at least teach your kids how to hold a sewing needle.
You can take a cadet on leave only for two incomplete days, and then take him back to the corps. Moreover, if your son was guilty, received bad grades, then he may not be allowed to go home. And so on until release. Think about whether your child can withstand such a radical change in life? Do not try to break their psyche in an effort to sell children to the state money.
If there is even a shred of doubt, contact psychologists, Cossacks you know and get to the bottom of the true motives of the child. Without appropriate motivation, he is unlikely to withstand the difficult conditions of a new life.
Sergey Kaprelov,
especially for VK Press.
The cadet corps is one of the general educational organizations created to prepare children for military or other public service (part 2 of article 86 of the Law of December 29, 2012 N 273-FZ).
For the admission of a child to the cadet corps, we recommend that you adhere to the following algorithm.
Step 1. Choose a cadet corps for admission
There are several types of cadet corps: cadet (sea cadet) military corps, cadet (sea cadet) corps and Cossack cadet corps. The first of them is created only at the federal level, the other two - both at the federal and regional levels. At the same time, admission, for example, to the federal corps is carried out in the manner established by the federal state bodies in whose jurisdiction it is located, in agreement with the Ministry of Education and Science (parts 3, 4 of article 86 of Law N 273-FZ; clause 1 of the Regulation, approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of 03.06.2013 N 466; clause 2 of the Procedure, approved by Order of the FSB of Russia of 03.02.2017 N 72; Instruction, approved by Order of the FSB of Russia of 05.20.2014 N 277).
When choosing a cadet corps, it is necessary to take into account the requirements for the age, level of education and health of the child. So, he can be admitted to admission if, according to the results of a medical examination, he is assigned to groups I or II of the state of health. We also recommend that you study the categories of persons who have the preferential right to enroll in training. These include, in particular, orphans and children left without parental care (part 6 of article 86 of Law N 273-FZ; clause 13 of the Procedure, approved by Order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation of 07.21.2014 N 515 ).
Step 2. Prepare documents for admission to the cadet corps
For a child to enter the cadet corps, as a rule, the following documents are required (clause 16 of Order N 515):
1) application of parents (legal representatives) for admission to study;
2) personal statement of the child;
3) a notarized copy of the birth certificate (for children over 14 years old - also a certified copy of pages 2, 3 and 5 of the passport);
4) the child's autobiography;
5) documents on progress for the past periods of study, certified by the seal of the general educational organization (copy of a personal file, extract from the report card, pedagogical and psychological characteristics);
6) photographs of the appropriate format;
7) a copy of the compulsory medical insurance policy and medical card;
8) a medical report on the child's belonging to a certain group for physical education;
9) an extract from the house book from the place of residence (registration);
10) certificate from the place of service (work) of parents (legal representatives);
11) documents confirming the pre-emptive right to accept the candidate (in particular, certified copies of the death certificate of the only or both parents).
Additionally, you can attach documents confirming the achievements of the child, for example, copies of letters, diplomas, certificates of participation in various creative competitions, festivals, sports competitions and other documents characterizing his social, creative and sports achievements (clause 16 of Order N 515).
Step 3. Submit documents to the cadet corps and wait for their consideration
Depending on the departmental affiliation of the cadet corps, the terms and procedure for submitting documents for admission may differ. So, for educational institutions subordinate to the Russian Ministry of Defense, a period has been set from April 15 to June 1. Documents can be submitted to the cadet corps both in person and by mail (clause 16 of Order N 515).
As a general rule, the selection committee of the cadet corps considers applications with the attached documents, forms personal lists of candidates admitted to entrance examinations, and sends a notice to parents (legal representatives) within the prescribed period indicating the date and place of entrance examinations.
Parents (legal representatives) of candidates who are denied admission to the entrance examinations are also sent a notice signed by the chairman of the selection committee indicating the reasons for the refusal. In case of disagreement with the refusal, parents (legal representatives) can appeal (clause 19, Order N 515).
Admission to the Cadet Corps is based on the results of entrance examinations. Most often these are exams in Russian, mathematics and a foreign language. The psychological readiness of the child to study in the cadet corps, the level of his physical fitness are also determined, and social, creative and sports achievements are also evaluated (clause 15 of Order N 515).
The criteria for making a decision on enrollment or refusal to enroll in training are established by the admission rules of a particular educational organization. For example, in cadet corps under the jurisdiction of the Russian Ministry of Defense, candidates are given a single score, which is entered on the list of entrance examinations and on the competitive list. Candidates with a priority right to admission, if the points scored with others are equal, are included in the competitive list in the first place (clause 24, Order N 515).
Competitive lists of candidates before July 25 are sent to the central selection committee, which prepares a draft order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation on the admission of candidates and submits it for signature to the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation. This order is posted on the official website of the Russian Ministry of Defense. A notice of the candidate's enrollment is sent to his parents (legal representatives) indicating the date of arrival in the cadet corps (clause 27 of Order N 515).
