RELATED LINKS AND REFERRALS

The information contained on this page is provided to assist those not eligible for an AARTS transcript to obtain college credit for their military education and experience. It can also be used by those who are eligible but need to supplement their transcript with information not included on AARTS. The purpose here is that "if we can't help you, we'll try to point you in the right direction to someone who can."

If you find any of the links or phone numbers to be inaccurate, please notify us. We try to verify this information on a regular basis but changes may occur before we are made aware of them. Please also tell us if you know of other sources that may be helpful to others.

These links are listed alphabetically and were verified on 12 June 2003.

1. Ft Sam Houston
The official web site for Ft Sam Houston and the AMEDD Center and School.

2. American Council On Education (ACE)
ACE provides AARTS with the course and MOS descriptions and credit recommendations that are used on the AARTS transcript. The ACE web site contains a wealth of information concerning education as well as their role in evaluating military courses and job experience.  You can also view the ACE Guide online!

3. Army Continuing Education System (ACES)
ACES is AARTS' parent organization. This web site will provide you with information concerning the repayment of student loans, scholarships, earning your degree while in the Army, and other related topics.

4. Army Correspondence Course Program (ACCP)
As a registered Army Institute for Professional Development (AIPD) student you can enroll for a course or subcourse(s), look at active and history records, see what is new in the Reimer Digital Library for Distance Learning Training, complete examinations on-line and more!  You can contact the Correspondence School by choosing "Email or Phone Number" in the "Select an option" drop-down menu near the bottom of the page.

5. Army National Guard Education Support Center (Formerly ARNGI)
The ARNGI web site has been redirected to the "Virtual Armory" web site. The Virtual Armory site contains information similar to the old ARNGI site. The following information is excerpted from the ARNGI web site (click on "Education Support Center"):

"The contract for the new Education Support Center (ESC), formerly known as the ARNGI, has been awarded. The ESC will provide the following for our soldiers: educational counseling services, academic evaluation, information services for tuition assistance concerning financial aid, and course enrollment procedures. The ESC will open its doors to our soldiers on 15 Nov 02 at Lexington Hall in Camp Robinson, AR. The new address is NGPEC, P. O. Box 797 North Little Rock, AR 72511-0797 Attn: ESC. Telephone: (501) 212-4930. The ESC’s fax number is (501) 212-4928, DSN: 962. Additionally, the 1-800 number is 1-866-628-5999."

6. Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS)
ATRRS provides AARTS with a monthly file of soldier course graduate information. You can search the Army Formal Schools Catalog on the ATRRS web site for course information.  Distance Learning and related information is also available.

7. Command and General Staff College (CGSC), Non-Resident Studies, and CAS3
This is the official CGSC web site with links to CAS3 and other services offered at Ft Leavenworth for officer education.

8. Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Home Page
Official web site for the Community College of the Air Force.  The CCAF transcript page provides information on obtaining CCAF transcripts for Air Force personnel, other service members and civilians who attend CCAF courses.

9. Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)
The DANTES web site contains education-related information for all branches of military service. You can get information on educational testing (DANTES, CLEP, DSST, ECE), find the Education Center nearest you, find out about distance learning, and more.

10. Defense Language Institute (DLI) Home Page
Official web site of the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, Presidio of Monterey, CA. Use the link at the right for information on requesting a DLI Transcript.

11. Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC)
DMDC was established to collect and maintain an archive of automated manpower, personnel, training, and financial databases for the Department of Defense. DMDC's primary function is to support the information management needs of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel & Readiness OUSD (P&R) and its predecessors. Information concerning the ASVAB Career Exploration Program, DEERS, Information Delivery System, Operation Transition, and other programs can be found at the DMDC web site. See also "VMET" link below.

12. DeploymentLINK
The Deputy Secretary of Defense announced the establishment of the Office of the Special Assistant to the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) for Gulf War Illnesses, Medical Readiness and Military Deployments.  The Special Assistant will address and coordinate health-related deployment matters with the Assistant Secretaries of Defense for Force Management Policy, Health Affairs, and Reserve Affairs, and the Deputy Under Secretaries of Defense for Program Integration and Readiness. DeploymentLINK is designed as a portal for deployment-related health and readiness issues.  Updated daily, the site features an interactive email component and a list service.  Currently, it is linked to hundreds of other government web sites.

13. The High-Altitude Army Aviation Training Site (HAATS)
The High-Altitude Army Aviation Training Site, is  located in the small mountain town of Gypsum (near Vail), Colorado.  The school offers a unique training methodology based on aircraft power that is designed to dramatically increase individual and crew situational awareness. The school caters to rotor-wing military pilots from all over the world.

14. National Personnel Records Center (NPRC)
The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), Military Personnel Records (MPR) is the repository of millions of military personnel, health, and medical records of discharged and deceased veterans of all services during the 20th century. The NPRC receives and stores federal military and civilian personnel records. This site is provided for those seeking information regarding military personnel, health and medical records stored at NPRC (MPR). It includes instructions for preparing and submitting requests. Veterans may click here for on-line processing.

15. Navy Sailor/Marine American Council On Education Registry Transcript (SMART)
This is the Navy's web site for requesting a SMART transcript (similar to AARTS, but for Navy/USMC personnel). The site also contains other educational information for Navy personnel.

16. US Department of Education
This is the US Government's official web site for education benefits and programs.  Topics include Funding Opportunities, Student Financial Assistance, Programs & Services and other useful information.

17. USMC Sailor/Marine American Council On Education Registry Transcript (SMART)
This is the Navy and Marine Corps' web site for requesting a SMART transcript (similar to AARTS, but for Navy/USMC personnel). The site also contains other educational information for Marine personnel.  You can also use the "Navy SMART" link above.

18.  US Office of Personnel Management
This is the US Government's official web site for jobs and employment information provided by the United States Office of Personnel Management.

19. Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET)
Until further notice, VMET documents (DD Form 2586) are available only from Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps Transition Support offices.  Please follow the instructions at the VMET site for obtaining this document.