The Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School or AFAPS (Thai: โรงเรียนเตรียมทหาร หรือ รร.ตท.) is a Thai military academy, providing an education equivalent to the last three years of senior high school (years 10-12). It is under the command of the Education Department of the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters. Graduates typically enter the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, the Royal Thai Naval Academy, the Royal Thai Air Force Academy (RTAFA) and the Royal Thai Police Academy.
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