AR 621-1 — Advanced Education Programs And Requirements For Military Personnel
AR 621-1 governs Army full-time educational programs, including fully- and partially-funded schooling, Training with Industry, and strategic broadening seminars.
- Publication number: AR 621-1
- Title: ADVANCED EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL
- Date: 05/08/2024
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers graduate education requirements, AERS position validation, personnel utilization, civilian schooling administration, and short course training. It sets limits for schooling length, service obligations, degree eligibility, funding, and post-schooling assignments.
Topics covered
- Army Educational Requirement System review
- Graduate education requirements
- Advanced civilian schooling
- Fully-funded schooling
- Partially-funded long course programs
- Training with Industry
- Strategic Broadening Seminars
Questions and answers
How long must Soldiers with Army-funded advanced degrees serve in an AERS position?
Officers and NCOs who received an advanced degree through an Army civilian schooling program are required to serve in an initial AERS validated position for a minimum of 24 months. (paragraph 4-1)
Can Army personnel enroll in a second full-time degree at the same academic level?
Army personnel may not enroll in any full-time Army educational program to obtain a second degree at the same academic level (for example, masters or baccalaureate) if the first degree was obtained through one of the military Services full-time educational programs. (paragraph 5-3)
What must students do during partially-funded long course programs?
Students will devote themselves to full-time academic studies. (paragraph 8)
What expenses must DCP and CDP participants pay?
Soldiers selected for the DCP or the CDP must pay all expenses including tuition, fees, and books. (paragraph 7-8)
Is there a service obligation for attendance at an HQDA Strategic Broadening Seminar?
No ADSO is incurred for attendance to an SBS program. (paragraph 10-3)