Soldier Educations May Benefit from AARTS Transcripts

Published: November 4, 2009Posted in: Military EducationTags: , ,
Soldier Educations May Benefit from AARTS Transcripts

Soldiers in the United States Army can get a jumpstart on making their transition to the civilian workforce by requesting a transcript compiled by the Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS).

Provided free of charge by request, the AAARTS is a computerized transcript system that generates official transcripts for qualified soldiers by combining military education and job experience with descriptions and college credit recommendations developed by the American Council on Education (ACE). The following information will be included on the transcript:

  • Soldier’s name and Social Security Number (SSN)
  • The Soldier’s present rank or highest rank reached while enlisted.
  • Military status (whether on active or inactive duty)
  • Additional Skill Identifiers (ASI) and Skill Qualification Identifiers (SQI)
  • A listing of all formal military courses completed
  • Any Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) held
  • Scores earned on standardized tests

In addition to saving both time and money, an AARTS transcript provides a description of military schooling and work history in civilian language that can be more easily understood by prospective employers. The transcript serves as a valuable tool which can be used by academic and career counselors in advising soldiers and veterans. It is also a highly effective aid in preparing resumes and translating Army-related work experience during a job interview.

Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS) transcripts are available to veterans or active duty personnel who are serving or who have served after October 1, 1981. Requests will need your full name, Social Security Number, and dates of service.

    If you are interested in obtaining an institutional copy of your AARTS transcript, you must complete a DA Form 5454-R.

  1. You can fax your request to the AARTS Operations Center at 913.684.2011
  2. You can write to the AARTS Operations Center at:

    3. AARTS Operations Center

    415 McPherson Ave

    Ft. Leavenworth, KS 66027-1373

  3. You can request a web version from the AARTS web site.