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AR 621-5

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ARMY CONTINUING EDUCATION SYSTEM

Reviewed by Guilherme Correia, active-duty U.S. Air Force

AR 621-5, "ARMY CONTINUING EDUCATION SYSTEM", is a United States Army publication, dated March 19, 2026.

Published

March 19, 2026

OPR

G-1

Headquarters, Department of the Army

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AR 621-5 — index record

NumberAR 621-5
TitleARMY CONTINUING EDUCATION SYSTEM
PublishedMarch 19, 2026
Office of primary responsibilityG-1
Issued byHeadquarters, Department of the Army
Status on the indexActive
Unit of issuePDF P
Source indexArmy Publishing Directorate
Index last readOctober 20, 2026

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Purpose, in the publication’s words

This regulation implements DoDD 1322.08E, DoDI 1322.25, DoDI 1322.19, DoDI 1322.33 and DoD 70000–14–R, Volume 4. It establishes the purpose, policies, and responsibilities for Army Continuing Ed- ucation System (ACES). It also delegates authority for managing ACES programs and services.

Summary of changes, as printed

Authorities. This regulation implements DoDD 1322.08E, DoDI 1322.25, DoDI 1322.19, and DoDI 1322.33. Applicability. This regulation applies to the Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated. Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this regulation is the Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this regulation that are consistent with controlling law and regulations. The proponent may delegate this approval authority, in writing, to a division chief within the proponent agency or its direct reporting unit or field operating agency, in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Activities may request a waiver to this regulation by providing justification that includes a full analysis of the expected benefits and must include formal review by the activity’s senior legal officer. All waiver requests will be endorsed by the commander or senior leader of the requesting activity and forwarded through their higher headquarters to the policy proponent. Refer to AR 25 – 30 for specific requirements. Army internal control process. This regulation contains internal control provisions in accordance with AR 11 – 2 and identifies key internal controls that must be evaluated (see appendix H). Suggested improvements.

Contents

  1. Chapter 1 Introductionp. 1
  2. Chapter 2 Army Continuing Education System Administrationp. 6
  3. Chapter 3 Army Continuing Education System Programs and Servicesp. 7
  4. Chapter 4 Education Fundingp. 18
  5. Chapter 5 Army Continuing Education System Managementp. 35

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