Impact of the Army Continuing Education System (ACES) on Soldier Retention and Performance: Data Analyses
June 2003
Army Research Institute for the Behavioral Sciences
The Army Continuing Education System (ACES) provides a wide range of in-service educational opportunities for enhancing the Army’s human resource potential while benefiting the careers of soldiers both during and after their military service. Although there is widespread belief that participation in ACES programs results in positive outcomes for both soldiers and the Army, there has been little rigorous research addressing this question.