United States Army Armor School

United States Army Armor School
US Army Armor School shoulder sleeve insignia
Founded1940
Country United States
Branch United States Army
TypeSchool
RoleArmor and Cavalry Training
Part of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
Garrison/HQFort Moore
Motto(s)"Forge the Thunderbolt"
ColorsBlue, Red, Yellow
AnniversariesOctober 1, 1940
Commanders
CommandantBG Michael J. Simmering
Command Sergeant MajorVacant
Insignia
Distinctive unit insigniaImage:100 pixels

The United States Army Armor School (formerly Armored Force School) is a military training school located at Fort Moore, 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 (now Fort Moore) in 2010 as part of the United States Base Realignment and Closure program.[1]

  1. ^ "Chiarelli: Armor School moving home to Benning". United States Army. Retrieved 30 April 2022.