[1] The Commander-in-Chief of the Norwegian armed forces, Hans Jacob Arnold Jensen, sent a request to the King of Denmark-Norway in 1750 to establish a school of mathematics in Christiania.

The King determined, through the Royal Resolution of 16 December 1750, to establish The Free Mathematical School (Den frie matematiske skole).

In 2003, the Military Academy was obligated to follow the Law of Universities and granted the right to award bachelor's degrees.

Appicants must pass a series of psychological and physical tests, medical examinations, and interviews.

[4] The classes have a tradition of taking names from Norwegian officers, inspiring the cadets to follow in their paths.