United States Army Armor School
| United States Army Armor School | |
|---|---|
US Army Armor School shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Founded | 1940 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | School |
| Role | Armor and Cavalry Training |
| Part of | U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Benning, Georgia |
| Motto(s) | "Forge the Thunderbolt" |
| Colors | Blue, Red, Yellow |
| Anniversaries | October 1, 1940 |
| Commanders | |
| Commandant | BG Chad Chalfont |
| Command Sergeant Major | Vacant |
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| Distinctive unit insignia | |
The United States Army Armor School (formerly Armored Force School) is a military training school located at Fort Benning, Georgia. Its primary focus is the training of United States Army soldiers, non-commissioned officers, warrant officers, and commissioned officers. It also trains for equipment handling, including the M1 Abrams, the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, and the Stryker Mobile Gun System. The Armor School moved to Fort Benning in 2010 as part of the United States Base Realignment and Closure program.