United States Armed Forces Institute Explained

The United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) was an educational organization that was part of the United States Armed Forces. It was founded in April 1942, as the Army Institute.^{[1] [2]}

Between 1942 and 1974, the USAFI provided education opportunities which included the GED, general examinations at the college level and USAFI Courses to service members in the continental United States, Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii and Japan.^[3]

The headquarters of the USAFI was in Madison, Wisconsin, at 102 North Hamilton Street.^{[4] [5]}

See also

• Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support

Notes and References

1. Espy. Herbert G.. January 1945. The program of the United States Armed Forces Institute. Journal of Chemical Education. 22. 1. 26. 10.1021/ed022p26. 1945JChEd..22...26E . 0021-9584.
2. Book: Little, Roger William. Selective service and American society, 1922–2005. Russell Sage Foundation. 1969. 9781610446648. New York. 170. 907642602.
3. Web site: Exams Program Guide. 2014. DANTES. 34.
4. Palmer. Miles R.. 1955. The United States Armed Forces Institute. Public Administration Review. 15. 4. 272–274. 10.2307/972982. 972982.
5. News: United States Armed Forces Institute Photograph . 2008-09-30. Wisconsin Historical Society. 2018-09-29.