AR 621-5 Army Continuing Education System

Question 1

What does “ACES” stand for?

Answer 1

Army Continuing Education System.

Question 2

What Army regulation establishes vision, mission, strategic goals, policies,
and responsibilities for the Army Continuing Education System?

Answer 2

AR 621-5

Question 3

What is the official ACES website?

Answer 3

https://www.hrc.army.mil/site/education/index.html

Question 4

Describe the vision of ACES.

Answer 4

(AR 621-5, para 2-1)
• To revolutionize and lead Department of Defense education.
• To spearhead a lifelong learning culture.
• To strengthen a mission-ready force.

Question 5

What are some of the basic programs provided by ACES?

Answer 5

(para 3-2)
• Functional Academic Skills Training (FAST)
• High School Completion Program (HSCP)
• English-as-a-Second Language (ESL)
• Mission-related Language (Headstart and Gateway)
• Mission-required Language
• Soldier Training Courses (STC)

Question 6

What is the purpose of ESL?

Answer 6

Provide English language skills needed to perform military duties for Soldiers whose native language is other than English. (para 3-2c)

Question 7

Testing of Soldiers for possible referral to the FAST program is mandatory within 30 days of reporting to the first duty station if their GT score is _______ or less.

Answer 7

100 (para 3-5a)

Question 8

How much does TA pay?

Answer 8

(para 5-5d)
• 100% of the total cost of tuition and fees charged by the institution, not to exceed $250 per SH (or equivalent) and $4,500 per year*.
• 100% of tuition charges for Soldiers working toward a high school diploma (or equivalent).

Question 9

What is the purpose of HSCP and who is eligible?

Answer 9

Provide the opportunity to earn a High School Diploma or equivalency certificate; Soldiers who do not possess a high school diploma. (para 3-2b)

Question 10

Can family members participate in the HSCP?

Answer 10

Yes, adult family members can participate on a space-available basis. (para 3-2b)

Question 11

Functional Academic Skills Training (FAST) is a group of five programs supporting career and personal goals. What are these five programs?

Answer 11

(para 3-2a)

1. Basic Skills Education Program (BSEP)
2. General Technical (GT) improvement
3. General Education Development (GED) test preparation
4. Reading Skill Development
5. Preparation for College

Question 12

Who Is eligible to be enrolled in BSEP?

Answer 12

Soldiers who score less than 10.2 (grade-level equivalent) on any of the TABE subtests. (para 3-3a)

Question 13

What does TABE stand for?

Answer 13

Test of Adult Basic Education (para 3-3a)

Question 14

Who should be enrolled in the GT Improvement component of FAST?

Answer 14

Soldiers with a GT score greater than 100 but less than 110 (or less than what is required to meet a specific military goal) and TABE reading and mathematics scores above 10.2. (para 3-3b)

Question 15

What is CBT?

Answer 15

Computer-Based Testing (para 4-3b)

Question 16

Explain the “GI to Jobs” program.

Answer 16

It is a program aimed at non-degree seeking Soldiers to help them earn civilian credentials related to their MOS. Certification examinations are fully funded up to $2000 per exam through the MGIB. (para 4-3a)

Question 17

Current information is available on “GI to Jobs” at the COOL web site, https://www.cool.army.mil. What does COOL stand for?

Answer 17

Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (para 4-3a)

Question 18

A component of “GI to Jobs” is the computer-based testing (CBT)/Army e-Learning courses. Explain these courses.

Answer 18

In addition to leadership and business courses, CBT/Army e-Learning courses offer free certification preparation courses in information technology for systems from Novell, Cisco Systems, and Microsoft. The content ranges from fundamental desktop applications to detailed networking instruction. These courses are available at http://usarmy.skillport.com. (para 4-3b)

Question 19

In order to continue to receive TA Soldiers must maintain an academic grade point average (GPA) of ________.

Answer 19

2.0 or higher (after completing 15 semester hours). (para 5-4c)

Question 20

What is an MLF?

Answer 20

Multi-Use Learning Facility – a technology-based facility providing necessary training, education, and support materials
for Soldiers to develop/sustain job-related and leadership skills. ACES professionals design, monitor, and manage
the learning environment. (Section II, Terms)