The Army University is a
professional military education Professional Military Education (PME) refers to the professional training, development, and schooling of military personnel. It encompasses many schools, universities, and training programs designed to foster leadership in military service members.
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university system
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of the
United States Army
The United States Army (USA) is the land service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is one of the eight U.S. uniformed services, and is designated as the Army of the United States in the U.S. Constitution.Article II, section 2, ...
. It is the largest professional military education system in the world, with over 150,000 soldiers educated in more than 88
occupations
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*Occupation (human activity), or job, one's role in society, often a regular activity performed for payment
*Occupation (protest), political demonstration by holding public or symbolic spaces
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across its worldwide network of 70 schools. Approximately 25% of its curriculum is currently accredited, primarily for
officer
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training; however, initiatives are underway to accredit all enlisted training as well.
See also
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Air University
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Marine Corps University
Marine Corps University is a professional military education university system of the United States Marine Corps. It is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Master's Degrees.
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Texas A&M University System
The Texas A&M University System is a state university system in Texas and is one of the state's six independent university systems.
The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the United States, with a bu ...
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Public university systems in the United States
Military education and training
Military education and training in the United States
2015 establishments in the United States
Public universities and colleges in Kansas