Army Mountain Warfare School (AMWS) Site

Army Mountain Warfare School (AMWS)

Mission

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AMWS trains DoD Service Members in mountain warfare skills, tactics and doctrine to increase mobility and effectiveness in all terrain and climactic conditions. Upon request, provides specialized training, operational support and advising. O/O, support higher headquarters response to state requirements, emergencies and combatant commander training requirements.

Purpose

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• Throughout the course of history, armies have been significantly affected by the requirement to fight in the mountains. With approximately 38 percent of the world’s landmass classified as mountains, the Army must be prepared to deter conflicts, resist coercion, and defeat aggression in mountains as in other areas.
• The purpose of the SQI "E" Course, Military Mountaineer, is to train soldiers in the specialized skills required for operating in mountainous terrain, under all climatic conditions, day and night.
• These courses teach soldiers how to use adverse terrain and weather conditions to their advantage as a combat multiplier. This aids in preserving the unit strength and combat power to achieve mission success.
• Our ultimate objective is to teach MOBILITY.