The Caribbean Military Academy (CMA) was established on 1 May 2019 to function as a Military University, becoming the first of its kind in the Caribbean. Capitalising on the rich military heritage of Jamaica and the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), the CMA represents Jamaica to the region and the world through world class education and training while building the Jamaica Defence Force into a military that will meet the requirements of the nation for the next century and beyond. The Caribbean Military Academy is the foremost military academic institution in the region that will provide tertiary level education and certification through adaptable, innovative and professional learning environment.