List of Army Schools and Courses 2026

The US Army provides hundreds of schools and courses that help Soldiers develop military, technical, leadership, and specialized skills throughout their careers.

These schools range from Initial Entry Training programs and Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) schools to elite leadership schools, Special Operations training, and professional military education programs.

Initial Entry Training Schools

Basic Combat Training (BCT)

Location	State
Fort Moore	Georgia
Fort Jackson	South Carolina
Fort Leonard Wood	Missouri
Fort Sill	Oklahoma

One Station Unit Training (OSUT)

Branch
Infantry
Armor
Cavalry
Combat Engineer

Advanced Individual Training (AIT)

AIT provides MOS-specific training following Basic Combat Training.

Army Centers of Excellence

Maneuver Center of Excellence

School
Infantry School
Armor School
Ranger Training Brigade
Airborne School

Fires Center of Excellence

School
Field Artillery School
Air Defense Artillery School

Intelligence Center of Excellence

School
Military Intelligence School

Cyber Center of Excellence

School
Signal School
Cyber School

Aviation Center of Excellence

School
Army Aviation School

Medical Center of Excellence

School
Combat Medic Training
Medical Specialist Training
Nursing Programs

Sustainment Center of Excellence

School
Transportation School
Quartermaster School
Ordnance School

Engineer School

Course Areas
Combat Engineering
Construction
Bridging
Diving

Military Police School

Course Areas
Law Enforcement
Criminal Investigation
Protective Services

Specialized Skills Training

Specialized Skills Training provides Soldiers with advanced qualifications that support Army missions at higher echelons.

Career Management Field (CMF) Training

Training Type
Tactical Training
Technical Training
Leadership Training
Functional Training

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Training

Training Type
Reclassification Courses
MOS Enhancement Training
Functional Courses

Additional Skill Identifier (ASI) Schools

School	ASI
Jumpmaster School	5W
Pathfinder School	F7
Master Fitness Trainer Course	P5
Court Reporter Course	C5
Battle Staff NCO Course	2S

Special Qualification Identifier (SQI) Schools

School	SQI
Ranger School	G
Drill Sergeant Academy	X
Defense Language Institute	L
Recruiter School	4

Elite Army Schools

Airborne School

Qualification
Basic Parachutist Badge

Air Assault School

Qualification
Air Assault Badge

Ranger School

Qualification
Ranger Tab

Sapper Leader Course

Qualification
Sapper Tab

Pathfinder School

Qualification
Pathfinder Badge

Jumpmaster School

Qualification
Jumpmaster Badge

Sniper School

Qualification
Advanced Marksmanship Skills

Special Operations Schools

Special Forces Training

Course
Special Forces Preparation Course
Special Forces Qualification Course
Special Forces Weapons Training
Special Forces Medical Training

Advanced Special Operations Courses

Course
Military Freefall School
Special Forces Underwater Operations School
Special Forces Sniper Course
Advanced Urban Combat Course

Survival Training

Course
Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE)

Aviation Schools

Army Aviation School

Course
Flight School
Aviation Maintenance Training
Aviation Leadership Courses

Warrant Officer Flight Training

Course
Initial Entry Rotary Wing Training
Aviation Warrant Officer Courses

Medical Schools

Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE)

Course
Combat Medic Specialist
Practical Nurse
Behavioral Health Specialist
Dental Specialist
Veterinary Specialist

Medical Specialty Training

Course
Medical Readiness Training
National Disaster Medical System
Tactical Combat Casualty Care

Chaplain and Religious Affairs Schools

Army Institute for Religious Leadership

Course
Chaplain Basic Officer Leader Course
Religious Affairs Specialist Training
Unit Ministry Team Training

Legal Schools

Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School

Course
Judge Advocate Training
Military Justice Courses
Operational Law Courses

Public Affairs and Media Schools

Defense Information School (DINFOS)

Course
Public Affairs Training
Broadcast Journalism
Visual Information Training
Strategic Communication

Foreign Language Schools

Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC)

Training Area
Arabic
Chinese
Korean
Russian
Spanish
Persian-Farsi
Other Strategic Languages

Army School of Music

Course
Army Musician Training
Military Band Operations
Performance Training

Recruiting and Retention Schools

Recruiting and Retention College

Course
Army Recruiter Course
Retention Training

NCO Leadership Schools

Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development System (NCOPDS)

Course
Basic Leader Course (BLC)
Advanced Leader Course (ALC)
Senior Leader Course (SLC)
Master Leader Course (MLC)
Sergeants Major Course (SMC)

Functional NCO Schools

Course
Battle Staff NCO Course
First Sergeant Course
Command Sergeants Major Course

Officer Education System (OES)

Officer Professional Military Education

Course
Basic Officer Leader Course (BOLC)
Captains Career Course (CCC)
Intermediate Level Education (ILE)
School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS)
Senior Service College
CAPSTONE General and Flag Officer Course

Warrant Officer Education System

Course
Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS)
Warrant Officer Basic Course
Warrant Officer Advanced Course
Warrant Officer Staff Course
Warrant Officer Senior Staff Course

Command Preparation Programs

School for Command Preparation

Program
Pre-Command Course
Command Sergeants Major Course
Command Team Preparation
Command Team Spouse Course

Joint Education Programs

Joint Professional Military Education

Course
Joint Fundamentals
Joint Operations
Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education (SEJPME)

Joint Knowledge Online (JKO)

Course Category
Leadership Courses
Medical Courses
Emergency Management Courses
Cyber Courses
Joint Operations Courses

Military Badge and Tab Producing Schools

School	Badge or Tab
Airborne School	Parachutist Badge
Air Assault School	Air Assault Badge
Ranger School	Ranger Tab
Sapper Leader Course	Sapper Tab
Pathfinder School	Pathfinder Badge
Jumpmaster School	Jumpmaster Badge
Drill Sergeant Academy	Drill Sergeant Identification Badge
Recruiter School	Recruiter Badge

Most Popular Army Schools

School
Ranger School
Airborne School
Air Assault School
Pathfinder School
Sapper Leader Course
Jumpmaster School
Sniper School
Special Forces Qualification Course
Drill Sergeant Academy
Warrant Officer Candidate School

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hardest Army school?

Ranger School, the Special Forces Qualification Course, SERE, and certain Special Operations courses are often considered among the most demanding Army schools.

What is the longest Army school?

The Special Forces Qualification Course is among the longest Army training programs and can exceed one year depending on specialty and language requirements.

What Army schools award tabs?

Ranger School awards the Ranger Tab, while the Sapper Leader Course awards the Sapper Tab.

What Army schools award badges?

Airborne School, Air Assault School, Pathfinder School, Jumpmaster School, Recruiter School, and Drill Sergeant Academy award badges or special identifiers.

Where can Soldiers find Army courses?

The Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS) Course Catalog contains the most comprehensive list of Army schools and courses available to Soldiers.