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Education Services Division Fort Hood, TX |
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Formally known as
BSEP
Basic Skills Education Program
The Functional Academic Skills Training (FAST) is a four week or eight week on-duty program with open-entry/open-exit classes beginning each Monday. Soldiers may enroll in either AM (0900-1130) or PM (1230-1630) classes. FAST classes are closed on Training/Federal Holidays. The Program is designed to help Soldiers master the functional reading, writing, and mathematical skills required of their Army jobs.
The goals of the program are to:
þImprove performance in training and job proficiency.
þRaise GT scores for career advancement and reenlistment purposes.
þHone mathematical skills in preparation for BNCOC.
þIncrease potential for completing college, technical, vocational apprenticeship, and other high quality educational program.
For additional information, please contact the FAST Office at (254) 287-9674 or (254) 287-7605
Eligibility:
Soldiers may enroll in FAST if they score below the 10th grade reading and/or math on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). If their GT score is below 100, they are also eligible. Commanders may recommend enrollment in FAST for Soldiers who do not meet re-enlistment requirements or who may benefit from an academic refresher. Soldiers who require GT>100 may also enroll.
Enrollment:
Individual Soldiers may enroll through the Education Counseling Center. Because the Fort Hood FAST program is open entry, Soldiers may start class on any Monday. Soldiers who need remediation in a single subject are enrolled for 80 hours of instruction; for those who need both reading and math, enrollment is for 160 hours. The AFCT is scheduled for all Soldiers who successfully complete the course.
Lifetime Library:
The Fort Hood FAST program was privileged to pilot the Lifetime Library Software Software which was chosen for use at other Army installations. FAST has four dedicated computer labs with Lifetime Library installed and trained FAST Instructors. The Lifetime Library is a computer-based library with instruction in Math, Reading, and Vocabulary as well as additional academic areas.
Unit Classes:
can be organized to meet their needs. Contact your Education Center for more information or call 254-287-7353.
Reports:
Weekly attendance reports are sent to commanders via electronic mail. Each month Units receive a report showing the status of Soldiers who exited the program during the previous month. Units that would like a special Quarterly Training Report should contact Ms. Riggins, (254) 287-7605, to request the report. Please allow us 3-5 working days to provide this for you.
Additional Information:
Please contact the FAST Office at building 33009, Room D200, at (254) 287-4292 or (254) 287-7605, or email FAST Office.