CHRTAS Army Training

CHRTAS Army Training is the online learning management system for the US Army. It provides online access to Army mandatory and non-mandatory training in accordance with (IAW) AR 350-1. During week 1, recruits receive drill and ceremony training, which involves body movements such as marching and standing at attention. They also undergo weapons familiarization training, although they are not allowed to fire their rifles until later in basic training.

What Does Chrtas Stand for?

The word chartas comes from the Latin for “papers showing important things.” A charter is a legal document proving property ownership or giving someone special privileges. For example, the king might grant a town a charter to hold a weekly market. The term also refers to people fighting for charter rights, such as Algernon Sidney and John Hampden’s struggle against the Royal Arms, Magna Charta, and Habeas Corpus.

During Red Phase, recruits are under total control of drill sergeants and often subject to group punishment for even minor infractions. This is done to teach recruits the importance of following orders and developing a strong sense of teamwork.

CHRTAS stands for Centralized Human Resources Training Application System, which is the Army’s official online portal for training and assessing soldiers. Using CHRTAS, commanders can access a library of training scenarios and support packages to help train their Soldiers. To access CHRTAS, you must log in with your CAC and select My Profile from the top right corner of the screen. You can update your information in the My Profile window, including your supervisor designation.

CHRTAS CES Training

A unique training event that provides civilians an opportunity to advance their careers recently came to Fort Knox for the first time. An Army Management Staff College mobile training team began teaching the Civilian Education System Intermediate Course June 6. John Kloeker, CES facilitator for AMSC at Fort Knox, said he is hopeful that the program will become a regular feature of the installation.

CES is the Army’s leadership development program for all enlisted and non-commissioned officers in grades GS-15 and below. It is designed to develop multi-skilled, agile leaders who personify the Warrior Ethos in all aspects of their career.

The CES program has been enhanced to remove barriers to leadership development. The “10-year rule” is now gone, and individuals can receive CES leader course credit for legacy military and civilian leader development courses that have been approved for equivalent credit by TRADOC. Log into CHRTAS with your CAC and select the Civilian Education System (CES) tile from the menu to apply. The course tiles display information and detail specific to your target course. Look for the bullseye icon to identify your target course

How Do I Access CHRTAS Training?

To access CHRTAS:

1. Navigate to the Army’s network and login with your CAC.
2. Once logged in, select the Dashboard or menu option within the CHRTAS system.
3. From the menu, select Apply for Training.
4. Choose your desired CES course and a screen will present the class information upon selection.
5. Hover over the Information, X, or Checkmark icons to display more detailed course information.
6. After review and confirmation, select either Web for the online portion or Resident Phase for the resident phase. You may also apply equivalency credit for any military or civilian legacy PME courses that have not been uploaded into your CHRTAS training record.

What is the CES Basic Course?

The CES program is a series of courses designed to teach Army Civilians how to become effective leaders in all aspects of leadership, from warfighting support to statesmanship and enterprise management. Its ultimate goal is to produce multi-skilled, agile leaders who embody the Warrior Ethos in every aspect of their work. The CES training program has three tiers: Foundation, Intermediate, and Advanced. Each course requires a combination of distributed learning (online – green box) and resident phase training in a university setting encompassing classroom environments and small group seminars. The DL portion of each course must be completed before the resident phase can be undertaken.

The basic CES course is the Foundation Course, which is required for all new Army Civilian interns and GS-01 through GS-09 employees. Upon completion of the Foundation Course, civilians can proceed to the Intermediate Course, which is offered to GS-10 through GS-12 employees. Finally, the Advanced Course is available to GS-13 through GS-15 employees.

Each course is available both in-person and online, allowing soldiers to complete it at their own pace. The courses are also designed to give students a hands-on approach to military concepts and can be used as a springboard for future learning opportunities.

In addition to CES courses, the Army offers numerous professional development and continuing education courses for military and civilian employees. These courses are a key part of the professional growth process for enlisted soldiers and offer an opportunity to earn college credit.

Employees may be able to obtain equivalent course credit for CES courses by submitting documentation of prior, in-service military or Civilian legacy PME. Employees should submit this documentation through CHRTAS, following the instructions in system-generated emails.

How Many Hours is the CES Intermediate Course?

The CES intermediate course is the second level of leadership development. It is available through distributed learning and instructor-led facilitation. The course is based on the leadership competencies identified by the Army. The course also includes a series of physical challenges that require participants to work as a team. These include the Victory Tower and Teamwork Development Course. Those who complete the course will have the skills to develop their leadership potential and will be able to lead teams effectively.

The Army Management Staff College began offering the CES intermediate course in January 2009. The courses are offered through distributed learning and are open to all Army civilians for self-development. The CES courses are popular with military supervisors and managers who want to earn promotion points. These courses also help to prepare them for the Action Officer Development Course or Manager Development Course. These courses are also required for Army interns and must be completed before they graduate from the Intern Program.

To register for the CES intermediate course, you need to create a student profile in CHRTAS. Once you have done this, select the appropriate course in the online system. When you register for the course, you can choose either the dL phase or the resident phase. Once you have selected the course, you can then select your preferred date and location.

Applicants for the CES Intermediate Course are screened based on policy eligibility, admission priorities, and prerequisites. The following are the priority groups for this course: Army civilians in permanent appointments in supervisory or managerial positions who have not received course credit for the basic course Army civilian employees who are program managers Army civilian employees who are military supervisors of civilians and other Department of Defense leaders.