Army Correspondence Course Program (ACCP) - Go to http://www.atsc.army.mil/accp/
- IT0332- Powers of Ten and Conversion of Electrical Units
- IT0333- Ohm’s Law
- IT0334- Circuits
- IT0335- Introduction to Cell’s and Batteries
- IT0336- Elements of Electrical Physics: Statics
- IT0337- Elements of Electrical Physics: Dynamic Electricity
- IT0340- Conductors, Resistors, Insulators, and Color Codes
- IT0341- Atomic Structure
- IT0348- Work, Power, and Energy (Electrical)
- IT0349- Magnetism and Electromagnetism
- IT0350- AC Theory-Related Math and Generation of a Sine Wave
- TR0656-Diesel-Electric Locomotives (This subcourse is designed for MOS 88P but contains very good information on diesel engine operation and maintenance)
Army e-Learning (Skillport) - Go to https://usarmy.skillport.com.
- “Basic Business Math Skills”. Course can be found under “Business Skills Curricula>>Foundation Skills Curriculum>>Basic Business Math Skills”. This consists of three separate courses: “Whole Number, Fractions, and Equations”; “Decimals and Percents”; and “Ratios and Averages”.
Not only are these good for skills enhancement but they are also worth promotion points! Even if you don’t apply or don’t qualify completing AACP and Army e-Learning course can help improve your performance as a Soldier and help make you more employable in your post-Army career. Take advantage of them!
Math Software
Prospective PPS students are strongly encouraged to enhance their math skills prior to taking the Basic Math and Science Test (BMST) and attending the school. There are several good math software programs available commercially. The following list is not all-inclusive and does not constitute an endorsement by the PPS or the Department of the Army.
- Math Advantage 2006
- Math Success Deluxe 2007
- http://www.math.com (this is a free web-based tutor)
- Pro One Advanced Mathematics
Of course, applicants are free to use whatever they choose in preparing for the course. The Prime Power Production Specialist Course is very math intensive, especially during the academics training phase. The better prepared you are, the greater your chances of success.