The Royal Military Academy is a military institution of university education responsible for the basic academic, military and physical training of future officers, and for the continuing advanced training of officers during their active career in the Defence department. The officers graduated from the Academy are leaders capable of performing efficiently in diverse, complex and exceptional circumstances, at the service of the national and the international community. The training at the Academy is tailored to the needs of the Belgian Defence (army, air force, navy, medical service). The values of society are integrated into the formation. The Royal Military Academy is also conducting scientific research at university level for projects funded by the Belgian Defense department or external sources. RMA provides a stimulating international work environment with cutting-edge facilities and one-of-a-kind research topics. RMA welcomes a diverse researchers population, coming from Belgium and abroad with a wide variety of backgrounds. Given the unique research subjects handled at RMA, researchers have the opportunity to develop a unique and extremely valuable expertise not only for research but also for Defence and industry.