In/Out Processing for the Education Center will be conducted by the Fort Detrick Military Personnel Division.
ACES incorporates three major programs:
College Career Counseling
Tuition and Credential Assistance
College Readiness and Basic Skills Development
Learning Resource Center
Monday- Friday: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Please note that the Army Learning Center located in Bldg. 1520, ACES has 3 computer stations available for educational and training purposes only. This service is available to all Fort Detrick personnel with a Federal ID. If you are having difficulty meeting your educational needs at your workstation, please make use of this valuable asset.
Call (301) 619-2854, or E-mail, the ACES Ed Center today!
Functional Academic Skills Training (FAST)
Do you want to improve your academic skills? Do you want to raise your current GT score? If you answered yes to either question, FAST class is for you. FAST class is individualized, self-paced training to help soldiers attain academic competencies necessary for job proficiency and further training. You are supported by computer-based curricula, printed material, web links and an instructor. Soldiers who have a GT score below 110 are eligible. Units usually give priority to soldiers who have GT scores below 100. Your first step is to schedule the Test for Adult Basic Education (TABE). To schedule a test call (301) 619-2856/DSN 343-2856 / 2854.
Basic Skills Education Program
The Basic Skills Education Program (BSEP) is a free program for Soldiers that helps improve their reading, writing, and math skills. BSEP is part of the Functional Academic Skills Training (FAST) program.
The purpose is to improve job performance, increase re-enlistment options, promote retention, help soldiers advance their careers, and Increase potential for higher education. Soldiers who have a GT score below 110 are eligible. Units usually give priority to soldiers who have GT scores below 100. Your first step is to contact the Fort Detrick Education Center at (301) 619-2856.
Academic and Vocational Counseling for Professional and Personal Development
Walk In during regular business hours. Please call 301-619-2854.
Customer Service Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
College Courses
Academic Advisory Sessions
University of Maryland University College (UMUC) is offering academic advisory sessions at the ACES Education Center, Building 1520, Tues and Thurs from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Please walk in.
We Have Many Career-enhancing Educational Opportunities to Offer You!
Army Tuition Assistance program pays 100% of a soldier's college tuition not to exceed specified annual and per credit caps.
We provide all Army personnel with AFCT, DLPT, DLAB, SIFT and OPI testing. Our services also include academic counseling and advisement.
Local colleges such as Frederick Community College, Hood College, University of Maryland University College, Hagerstown Community College, Frostburg State University, Central Michigan University, Mount Saint Mary's University and Strayer University offer a variety of degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The current online certificate program in government contracting was developed for individuals new to the contracting career field. It includes 6 graduate level courses that have equivalency with DAU's Level I and Level II required training courses. Credits from the 18 semester hour program can also be used toward a master's degree in Procurement and Acquisition Management. Students receive recognition for DAWIA certification and academic credit through this program.
The DAU cooperative degree allows qualified individuals with Level II certification in contracting to transfer 9 credit hours toward 3 different online graduate programs at Webster University (MBA, MA in Procurement and Acquisitions Management and MA in Management and Leadership). CON 202, 204 and 210 or equivalent courses are necessary to qualify for this program aimed at giving academic recognition for professional training.
Military training cooperative degrees are additional ways of receiving 12 or more credits toward a variety of master's degree programs, many available online. Captains Career Courses, Command and General Staff College and other DoD schools are a few of the possible transfer credit sources for military personnel.
Do not miss this opportunity to find out how to use training courses to advance your education.
The link to the ArmyIgnitED System is https://armyignited.army.mil/student/public/welcome
Do not miss this opportunity to find out how to use training courses to advance your education.
Guidance for Soldiers:
1. Soldiers may continue to submit TA requests to the ArmyIgnitED system 24/7
2. Soldiers who desire to continue their education must meet with an education counselor to discuss necessary steps needed to request tuition assistance.
3. Contact the Education Center at 301-619-2854, by email at usarmy.detrick.usag.mbx.dhr-aces@army.mil or call the ArmyIgnitED Help Desk at 1-877-272-1330.
Training Sources
We Offer assistance in locating training opportunities for both military and civilian, group or individual instruction, on or off post. [COOL]
Career Program - Provides information on ACCES & ACTEDS packets, application process, updates and activities
Our training programs, delivered through the center's technology, advance skills and competencies. High quality presentations by leading experts and timely information provide an excellent resource to Fort Detrick and the community.
Department of Defense Schools
Obtain quotas for a variety of military schools for military and civilians, assistance with processing of application
Troops to Teachers (TTT)
Troops to Teachers provides Counseling and Referral services to military personnel interested in beginning a second career in public education as a teacher. The DANTES Troops to Teachers office will help applicants identify teacher certification requirements, programs leading to certification and employment opportunities. network of state offices. Visit the TTT homepage. Please contact the Army Continuing Education System (ACES) at 301-619-2854 if you have questions.
Maryland Troops to Teachers
Maryland Troops to Teachers staff members provide individual counseling to participants. The objective of this assistance is to develop a customized plan for each individual to help him/her reach their teaching goals. This includes providing information on how to become a Maryland academic or vocational teacher.
Visit: Mid-Atlantic Troops to Teachers, State Department of Education
My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA)
The MyCAA program will reopen to all eligible spouses under the new program guidelines. All spouses, including those currently participating, will be subject to the new eligibility criteria and revised funding limits below:
Spouse of an active duty Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine service member, or activated Reserve member in pay grades E1-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O2.
If the spouse of National Guard and/or AGR member, the sponsor must be on federal Title 10 active duty orders as reported in DEERS.
Spouses of Guard/Reserve members in an Alert, Transition Assistance, or Post Deployment status are not eligible.
MyCAA accounts will be limited to the new $4,000 maximum benefit with a $2000 fiscal year cap. Waivers to the fiscal year cap will be available for spouses pursuing licensure or certification with a cost that exceeds the $2,000 fiscal year cap up to the total maximum assistance of $4,000.
Spouses must finish their program of study within three years from the start date of the first course.
Funding is limited to only Associate's degrees, certifications and licensure programs.
For more information Spouses are encouraged to call (800) 342-9642 or visit https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa/default.aspx.