Mission

The mission of the International Military Student Office (IMSO) is to create the conditions and climate for sustained professional growth and success; provide and coordinate support for the world's best international military students and promote a favorable impression of the American way of life; and to support the Security Assistance Training Program (SATP) objectives through:

International Program - Provide the International Military Students (IMS's) with advance information to assist them as they travel to Fort Bliss, in-class information, and preparation for their return journey to their home country.

Administration - Manage all matters pertaining to administration, liaison, personal affairs, welfare, discipline, and official activities of International Military Students (IMS's).

Courses - Assist the IMS in developing expertise and systems needed for effective management and operations of its armed forces in rapport with the U.S. Armed Forces while attending the USASMA.

Field Studies (Formerly, "Informational Program") - Provide a better understanding of the United States, its people, political system, military, institutions, and way of life through Department of the Army's Field Studies.

Graduates - Maintain contact with USASMA International Officer Graduates. Recognize high level achievements by induction into the International Officer Hall of Fame.

Sponsorship - Plan, coordinate and execute Department of the Army's International Officer Sponsorship Programs. Motto is "American Volunteerism at Work"

Vision

International Military Student Office is the premiere training academy committed to producing quality international professionals instilled with sound leadership skills.

Philosophy

The International Military Student Office is committed to providing the highest quality training to international military personnel. We will accomplish this through active involvement and cooperation of all school personnel fostered by teamwork, open communications, integrity, and full utilization of all resources.

International Military Student Office:

• Values tradition while encouraging innovation

  
  

• Safeguards people, resources, and the environment

  
  

• International Military Student Office shall:

  • 1. Accomplish the international military training mission through effective leadership and teamwork

  • 2. Promote the dignity and well being of all students, staff, and their families

  • 3. Encourage continuous improvement of processes, technical skills and international personnel development

  • 4. Be responsive to our customers

  
  

• International Military Student Office is committed to:

  • 1. The highest ethical standards

  • 2. Equal opportunity for all

  • 3. Open and effective communications

  • 4. Supporting the chain of command

  • 5. Excellence