What military schools can Soldiers attend overseas?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 May 2023 14:28:34 -0400

I've never been stationed overseas neither has anyone mentioned to me what schools are available overseas. Airborne, pathfinder, air assault, sasmo, hazmat, EOD, etc are all schools I've heard of stateside. Anyone knows of schools overseas to assist with career progression/promotion points?

Response by Maj Kim Patterson made May 2 at 2023 2:49 PM

Maj Kim Patterson — Tue, 02 May 2023 14:49:09 -0400

Back in the day, there were some courses taught by the SHAPE team. SGT Private RallyPoint Member

Response by COL Randall C. made May 2 at 2023 3:39 PM

COL Randall C. — Tue, 02 May 2023 15:39:55 -0400

Assuming you're limiting yourself to "military schools", my best advice is to check with your education center wherever you are stationed as they would have the best insight as to what's available to you.

Most PME schools are held in the states because that's where the critical mass is (as Maj Kim Patterson mentioned, there is NATO training available in various NATO countries, but you'll usually have to be in a NATO assignment to be eligible for them (not all though).

Response by SFC Marc W. made May 2 at 2023 4:50 PM

SFC Marc W. — Tue, 02 May 2023 16:50:52 -0400

Sometimes they have roving schools that will set up for a few classes overseas. We had a couple sniper classes while I was in Germany. But I did NBC (CBRN now) while I was in Korea, as well as a follow on radioactivity class.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made May 2 at 2023 11:34 PM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Tue, 02 May 2023 23:34:59 -0400

NATO has a LRRP school, I attended it in 97. Was a very demanding school. The big difference between this school and U.S. schools is you only get one chance to pass or fail. There was no retest. Was good to be with soldiers from other countries, instructors from other countries. Overall good esperience.