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US Army Sergeants Major Academy located at Fort Bliss since 1972

The United States Army Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA), the nation's premier institution for senior enlisted leadership training, has been located at Fort Bliss in El Paso since its founding in 1972.

As the only academy of its kind in the country, USASMA provides advanced professional military education for top-performing noncommissioned officers. The curriculum, which lasts nearly a year, covers essential topics including military operations, ethics, communication, and advanced leadership. Graduates typically serve as senior enlisted advisors for various military commands, including brigades and divisions.

Fort Bliss, which encompasses over 1 million acres, serves as the host installation. The site is home to the 1st Armored Division and provides the expansive training spaces and military community necessary for the academy's operations.

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1st Armored Division · El Paso · Fort Bliss · United States Army · United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

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