What are some of the best military education programs?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 02:21:56 -0400

I have recently found a educational program in the Army that offers training for Lean Six Sigma. I never knew of this program. I wish I knew of this earlier. Some of us know about these programs but I don't think many do. I am sure there are out there but a lot of them are overlooked or many soldiers are not informed.

What are some of the best educational programs out there for professional and personal development?

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 16 at 2015 2:39 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 02:39:05 -0400

What Army program offers Lean Six Sigma training?

NDU's icollege offers several excellent programs: http://icollege.ndu.edu/.

USAWC offers the Defense Strategist Course: https://dde.carlisle.army.mil/curriculum.cfm.

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Response by SFC Mark Merino made Apr 16 at 2015 5:19 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 05:19:56 -0400

The Army used to have a program to help pay for crewchiefs to get their tickets punched for the A & P (airframe and powerplant) license when they were still on active duty. It was big about 15 years ago but it may have been cancelled. It is a $2K+ after the fact. Great thread CPT Private RallyPoint Member. If you don't seperate from the service with a fat mil/civ education folder you are doing yourself a disservice.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Apr 16 at 2015 8:31 AM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 08:31:47 -0400

CLEP/DANTES

Free to service members. Walk in take a test. If you pass, you get 3-6 college credits. Most schools take 30~ right off the bat. That's a year you don't have to pay for, for stuff you already know.

CLEP's include "general" knowledge like English composition (6 credits), College Math (6 credits), or Accounting (6 Credits), while DANTES are 3 credits, but might be Upper Level.

Worst case scenario, you don't pass and you have to take the class. Best case, you spend 2 hours at base education and don't spend 8-16 weeks sitting in a classroom going over things you already know...paying for it.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 16 at 2015 8:42 AM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 08:42:39 -0400

Life

Response by CPT Zachary Brooks made Apr 16 at 2015 8:49 AM

CPT Zachary Brooks — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 08:49:42 -0400

This came across my civilian email from a coworker. I have not had time to delve into it further, but free training is always nice:

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Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 16 at 2015 9:17 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 09:17:53 -0400

After completing CCC, officers can apply for some of the fellowship programs, no matter if you are Active, Reserve or Guard. Some of these programs are specific to AOC while others are branch immaterial. There is typically a milper published by HRC every year when it is time to apply to each of them.

My former BN CDR is currently attending Harvard, on the Army's dime, for a Masters degree. Upon completion, he owes the Army an additional three years.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Apr 16 at 2015 4:11 PM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 16:11:43 -0400

Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) and Navy Post-graduate School are two of the best deals going. Both offer Masters and doctoral programs. You go to school full time for up to 2 years, tuition paid, full pay and allowances. Very competitive to get in. AF considers it equal to ACSC.
Don't know if Army has similar program.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 16 at 2015 7:15 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 19:15:45 -0400

The TA program by far. Between that and Pell Grants I have paid little (about $600 over 4 years) out of pocket for my Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. Can't beat $4,000 a year in free college tuition!! Get my diploma this summer!!