Signal University helps Soldiers

CAMP ARIFJAN, KUWAIT

07.14.2010

Story by Spc. Eric Guzman 

U.S. Army Central   

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – Service members based in Kuwait in support of the responsible drawdown from Iraq and the subsequent build-up of forces in Afghanistan have many opportunities available to them to increase their job proficiency and aide them in career progression.

At the U.S. Army Central Signal University, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Soldiers from all career fields gather for myriad communications-geared classes. These classes focus on enhancing and expanding the skill sets of the Soldiers entrusted with sustaining the fight and carrying on Third Army’s mission while forward at Camp Arifjan.

“I want to make sure people know about the communications classes here, they’re here for everybody,” said Sgt. 1st Class Samuel Daniels, non-comissioned officer in charge of ARCENT University. “Even for those without a background in communications; Soldiers can find that knowledge here.”

ARCENT University courses are worth both promotion points and certificates honored in the civilian sector. The school is very flexible in its scheduling, and even offers a night course for those unable to attend during the day, according to Daniels.

“The classes are free and we provide them with the books they need,” said Daniels. “It’s open to all career fields; there is no reason not to come.”

Even with the demanding hours and potentially overwhelming workload that conventionally accompanies deployments, those attending ARCENT University can succeed if they put forth the effort.

“Some of the classes are challenging, but they really allow the students to see how networks work,” said Jerone Johnson, an instructor at ARCENT University. “I want to make sure all the students that come here leave on the same level. I want them to be able to do what they learn here with me and without me.”

Students at ARCENT University are offered many hands on lessons throughout the duration of their classes, allowing for strong student-to-teacher interaction. The dialogue shared between students and instructors promotes a stronger grasp of the concepts taught to the students in their respective classes.

“The instructors are very knowledgeable. For every question we ask, he has gobs of information for us,” said Warrant Officer Jack Gordon, a signal support systems support technician with the the 146th Signal Company. “I came here expecting to learn a new skill set and my wishes were met.”


For those interested in furthering their education at ARCENT University, more information can be found by calling Sgt. 1st Class Samuel Daniels at [phone] (DSN.)

• Date Taken: 07.14.2010
• Date Posted: 07.14.2010 11:40
• Story ID: 52818
• Location: CAMP ARIFJAN, KW