Its mission is to develop cadets mentally and physically for service as commissioned officers in the Turkish Army, and is the oldest of the academies of the Armed Forces (opened 1834).

In order to enter the academy, prospective cadets must graduate from a high school then pass necessary exams and various tests.

Upon graduation cadets commissioned as officers in the Turkish Land Forces and also receive a bachelor's degree depending on their academic education in the academy.

Senior cadets, with four bars, also wear the color of the branch of the Turkish Army that they will be entering upon graduation on their collar.

On August 30, 2024, which is celebrated as "Victory Day" in Turkey,[3] a graduation ceremony was conducted for the academy's finishing class.

During the ceremony, 960 graduates, led by valedictorian Ebru Eroğlu, recited the military oath to defend Turkey.