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1. .....--------....... Hiking Club

Every year the cadets of MCJ go for outdoor excursions and trips. This year MCJ hiking club went to Pakistan’s most beautiful places of Murree and Rawlakot for one week.

The club comprising 2 officers and 13 cadets started their journey towards Murree on 4th July 2010. They were welcomed by officers and cadets of Military College Murree. On the next day, the cadets visited Patriata and surrounding areas. On 6th July, they went to Scouting School at Chura gali. On the morning of 7th July, they started their journey, towards Rawalakot. On the way they enjoyed the natural beauty of the area. They stayed with Headquarters 2 AK Brigade. In Rawlakot, the club visited Hajeera, Durandi and Pakistan-India border at Tetrinote. They also visited different army units. On 9th July, they went to Banjosa Lake. At Banjosa, they were joined by Commandant MCJ, Brigadier(R) Muhammad Afzal Malik, SI(M), which made the moment very memorable. On 10th July, they came back to the college.

2. .....--------....... Farewell

A Farewell Dinner in the honour of out going XII Class was hosted on 5th June 2010. It was attended by all cadets and faculty members. The dinner was followed by a variety programme which was highly applauded by the audience. At the end, the cadets were given college souvenirs.

3. ............ Summer Vacations

The cadets of all classes proceeded on summer vacations on 6th June 2010. 9th class returned back on 17th July 2010.

4. ---Military College Institute of Information Technology was launched in June 2004. So far 22 batches of short courses have been run in which a total of 1691 students have successfully completed their certification in Office Management, Hardware, Databases and Networks. The 23rd batch has been scheduled from 15th April 2010 to 25th July 2010.

Flash News for Alamgirians

1.------.. - - MCJ’s Documentary

A documentary about MCJ in “DVD format” is now available at the cost of Rs. 200 plus postal charges. Please contact MCJ at 0544-650582 (Ext 274).
 
 
 
   
 
MISSION:
To educate and groom the cadets physically, mentally and morally with a view to nurturing their requisite leadership qualities for induction into the Pakistan Military Academy.
HISTORY OF MCJ:
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Military College Jhelum (MCJ) is the oldest military institution of its kind in Pakistan. Named as King George Royal Indian Military School, it was

founded at Sarai Alamgir on the 3rd of March 1922, and started functioning three years later in 1925. It was organized as a residential school for the sons of Muslim soldiers with the object of producing educated rank and file for the British Indian Army units. In rare cases, some talented students could be endorsed for the grant of commission through Kitchner College Nowgong. During the World War II, the school underwent structural reforms. It was organized as a College for training potential officers for the army.

With the creation of Pakistan, this institution took further strides both in scope and service. It was restructured as a quality public school and the largest single feeder for the Pakistan Military Academy. Renamed as Military College Jhelum in 1956, it was commissioned to pursue the course of academic excellence and personality grooming.

The College has served the Nation with spirit of commitment. Its alumni have contributed to the national cause with unwavering devotion. The College Roll of Honour radiates full with the names of martyrs, heroes and senior officers in all echelons of civilian and military establishments. Till 1st January 2009, the College has had, to its credit 1 Nishan-e-Haider, Major Mohammad Akram Shaheed, 48 Sitara-i-Jurrat, 3 Tamgha-i-Jurrat, 4 Military Cross and 15 Imtiazi Asnad. 34 Alamgirians have embraced Shahadat. List of the distinguished Alamgirians includes The Ex-Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee General (R) Muhammad Iqbal Khan, Air Chief Marshal (R) Zulfiqar Ali Khan, Ex-Chief of Naval Staff Admiral (R) Abdul Aziz Mirza, NI(M), General (R) Muhammad Yusaf Khan, Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, HI, HI(M), 62 General Officers, over 100 Brigadiers, over 2000 Colonels/Lieutenant Colonels and large number of highly placed officers in the civil. The performance of the Alamgirians at Pakistan Military Academy is also laudable. In each course the Alamgirians performed exceedingly well. So far (Till 120 PMA Long Course) 33 Alamgirians have won the distinguished Sword of Honour.

Military College Jhelum is an English medium institution, running classes from VIII to XII for 560 cadets. It is located on the Grand Trunk (GT) Road, beside the town of Sarai Alamgir. The campus is spread over about 170 acres of area and affords sufficient open space for lawns and play grounds, cadet houses and officers residences.
 
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