Overview of Army University
Army University, established in 2015, integrates over 70 different schools, colleges, and training centers, making it one of the largest educational institutions in the world. Its mission is to provide world-class education and training to develop competent and committed leaders through a distributed network of educational institutions and learning centers across the United States and abroad.
Main Campus - Fort Leavenworth
The headquarters of Army University is located at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, which serves as the intellectual center of the U.S. Army. This historic installation hosts several key components:
- Command and General Staff College (CGSC)
- School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS)
- Army Management Staff College (AMSC)
- Army Press
- Combined Arms Research Library
- Center for Army Lessons Learned (CALL)
- Army University Press
Major Training Centers and Schools
Fort Benning, Georgia
- Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE)
- Infantry School
- Armor School
- Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC)
Fort Sill, Oklahoma
- Fires Center of Excellence
- Field Artillery School
- Air Defense Artillery School
Fort Rucker, Alabama
- Aviation Center of Excellence
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
- Maneuver Support Center of Excellence (MSCoE)
- Engineer School
- Chemical School
- Military Police School
Additional Key Locations
- Fort Gordon, Georgia: Cyber Center of Excellence and Signal School
- Fort Huachuca, Arizona: Intelligence Center of Excellence
- Fort Jackson, South Carolina: Army's largest basic training center
- Fort Sam Houston, Texas: Army Medical Department Center and School
- Fort Belvoir, Virginia: National Defense University
NCO Leadership Centers of Excellence
The NCO Leadership Centers of Excellence (NCOLCoE), located at Fort Bliss, Texas, serves as the premier institution for enlisted leader development, offering:
- Basic Leader Course (BLC)
- Advanced Leader Course (ALC)
- Senior Leader Course (SLC)
- Master Leader Course (MLC)
Virtual Campus and Online Learning
Army University maintains a robust online presence through several platforms:
- Army Learning Management System (ALMS)
- Army Training Network (ATN)
- Joint Knowledge Online (JKO)
- Army e-Learning
- Army Correspondence Courses
International Presence
Army University maintains educational partnerships with military institutions worldwide, including:
- NATO School - Oberammergau, Germany
- Marshall Center - Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
"Security cooperation through military education strengthens our global partnerships and enhances interoperability with our allies."
Educational Opportunities
The university offers various educational programs, including:
- Professional Military Education (PME)
- Undergraduate and graduate degree programs
- Specialized training programs
- Online learning options
- International partnership programs
For more information, visit the Army University website or Army Education website.