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Welcome to the Strength Maintenance Training Battalion (SMTB) located at the Professional Education Center (PEC) in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The SMTB trains the Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Force encompassing recruiting, retention, and attrition management. In addition to qualification training, the Strength Maintenance Training Battalion is the only active-duty NCO academy in the Army National Guard.


 

SMTB COURSE WELCOME INFORMATION (CAC Required)
 

Please reach out to the Operations Team with any questions: ng.robinson.ngb-arng-pec.mbx.arng-pec-smt-opns@army.mil or call 501-212-6669.

SMTB MTT REQUEST 


After you fill out this MTT request, the SMTB team will contact you to go over details and your selections prior to the scheduled MTT.

 
 

 

LTC Ronald R. Jones

Commander, SMTB
 

 

 

  CSM Joshua J. Fassoth 

Chief Instructor, SMTB

 
SMTB VISION STATEMENT
To be the premier training battalion in the Army National Guard, producing agile, innovative, and ethically grounded recruiting and retention professionals who shape the future force. We will cultivate a culture of excellence, accountability, and continual growth - ensuring every Soldier we train becomes a trusted force multiplier within their command and community.
  
SMTB MISSION STATEMENT
The Strength Maintenance Training Battalion trains, develops, and empowers recruiting and retention professionals across the Army national Guard to execute strength maintenance operations with competence, discipline, and adaptability. We provide standardized, relevant, and outcome-driven instruction that prepares leaders and Soldiers to meet and exceed end strength objectives in support of national and state readiness.