In March 1884, within the framework of the militarism (1875–1890), a bill was presented proposing the creation of a training center for candidates for service in the officer corps.

[3] In 1909, the architect and military officer Alfredo Campos was commissioned to construct a new building to house the institution.

In 1969 the headquarters were moved again to a piece of land located in the town of Toledo, in the Canelones Department.

[7] Likewise, in December 1997, a decree opening the service academy to women was promulgated by President Julio María Sanguinetti.

The academy is located approximately 13 miles (21 km) north of Montevideo, in the town of Toledo, in the Canelones Department.