USANCOA Redesignation Ceremony

March 6, 2026

A New Era Begins: NCOLCoE Renamed United States Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy

FORT BLISS, TX — In a significant move for the U.S. Army, the NCO Leadership Center of Excellence (NCOLCoE) at Fort Bliss, Texas, was officially renamed the United States Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy (USANCOA) on March 6, 2026. This event marks a strategic transformation to integrate the institution more fully into the Army's academic framework.

Historical Photo

Feb. 4, 2026

Forging the Backbone of the Army: NCOLCoE to be Renamed as the United States Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy

FORT BLISS, TX — On March 6, 2026, the Army's NCO Leadership Center of Excellence (NCOLCoE) at Fort Bliss, Texas, will be officially renamed the United States Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy (USANCOA). This change is the latest step in the institution's 50-year history of evolution, which began with its founding as the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA) in 1972. The new name is intended to more accurately reflect its comprehensive mission: providing career-long professional education for the entire Noncommissioned Officer Corps, from Corporal to Sergeant Major. Despite the name changes, the institution's core purpose remains to develop the highly skilled and trusted enlisted leaders known as the "Backbone of the Army."

Soldier Guide Update

Sept. 24, 2025

Revised Edition of TC 7-21.13, The Soldier’s Guide, Now Available

Fort Bliss, TX — A revised edition of TC 7-21.13, The Soldier’s Guide, is now available to all Soldiers. Updated after nearly a decade, this edition streamlines core information for Soldier success, reflecting current Army priorities and guidance. Key changes include a reduction in size from nine to eight chapters, a shift to black and white printing for cost savings, and the removal of redundant information in the 2024 Army Blue Book and TRADOC Pamphlet 600-4. The revision incorporates updated language regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as current terminology regarding sex. Significantly, the new edition expands coverage of critical modern topics including the AFT, Army IgnitED, Army Leadership principles and models, Career Long Assessments (CLAs), and digital resources. The Soldier’s Guide remains a vital resource for all Soldiers, supporting professional development and enhancing knowledge of essential Army doctrine and practices.

 

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