AR 621-5 — Army Continuing Education System
AR 621-5 governs Army Continuing Education System purpose, policies, responsibilities, programs, services, and management authority.
- Publication number: AR 621-5
- Title: ARMY CONTINUING EDUCATION SYSTEM
- Date: 03/19/2026
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 621-5 on armypubs.army.mil
AR 621-5 covers ACES administration, programs and services, education funding, needs assessments, geographic education support, marketing, vendor searches, and academic institutions. It requires recurring needs assessments, performance measurement, and program evaluations, and identifies uses for which ACES funds will not be used.
Topics covered
- Army Continuing Education System administration
- ACES programs and services
- Education funding
- Educational needs assessments
- Geographic education support
- Academic institution evaluation
- Academic articulation agreements
- ACES performance measurement
Questions and answers
How often must an Army educational needs assessment be performed?
ESO will determine when a new needs assessment is required; at least every 3 years a needs assessment will be performed. (paragraph 2-3)
What is the purpose of an Army educational needs assessment?
Assessment efforts are intended to determine whether new education programs or services are needed on an installation. (paragraph 2-3)
What does ACES performance measurement determine?
Designed to determine and maintain the operational effectiveness and efficiency of all ACES educational programs and services. (paragraph 5-1)
What must an ACES program evaluation plan cover?
The program evaluation plan will cover program administration, support of student services, instructional resources, physical resources, financial resources, and other critical areas. (paragraph 5-1)
Who must be included in an educational interests survey?
The entire military communitycurrent and potential studentsshould be surveyed, to include Soldiers, Family members, and Civilians. (paragraph 1-10)