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U.S. Army Mountain Warfare School | |
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Active | 1983–present |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Military training |
Role | Special skills training |
Part of | Army National Guard Regional Training Institute (managed by the Vermont Army National Guard) |
Garrison/HQ | Camp Ethan Allen Training Site |
Website | AMWS's official website |
Insignia | |
Army National Guard Regional Training Institute shoulder sleeve insignia with Mountain Tab, worn by AMWS cadre | |
Ram's Head Device, awarded upon graduation[1] (an Army National Guard skill badge) |
The Army Mountain Warfare School (AMWS) is a United States Army school located at the Camp Ethan Allen Training Site, Jericho, Vermont to train soldiers in mountain warfare, the specialized skills required for operating in mountainous terrain. It is home to the 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. The school is located in Vermont's Green Mountains.