◆ NOTICE AKO Reload is the spiritual successor to AKO Offline, which is sunsetting March 2027. We are not affiliated with that project or the U.S. Army.

◆ Training & Education

SMC

Sergeants Major Course

The capstone NCO PME, conducted at NCO Leadership Center of Excellence. Required for promotion to Sergeant Major / Command Sergeant Major.

Related — Training & Education

BCT

Basic Combat Training

AIT

Advanced Individual Training

OSUT

One Station Unit Training

MEPS

Military Entrance Processing Station

MOS

Military Occupational Specialty

ASVAB

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery