And to make education available to the troops of the 1st Air Cavalry Division and the 25th Division stationed at Tay Ninh base camp and surrounding fire support bases, the Education Center under the control of 1st Lieutenant James Kranzusch now offers a wide range of educational programs.

Most of the traffic that comes in and out of the Education Center are people who are getting their high school diploma through the Army's GED Testing Program.

"Plus we have a lot of career people testing for their two-year equivalent exams," said Lieutenant Kranzusch. The two-year college equivalent exams are set up by the Army for its personnel who need the equivalent of two years of college education for career development.

"If a soldier wants to further his education while he's in country, he should come in and explain to us what education he has, his goals and what he wants to accomplish to further his education during his tour over here. We'll help him attain his goals," said Lieutenant Kranzusch.

For the people who want to review some of the courses they had in college in preparation for starting a career or graduate school, the USAFI (United States Armed Forces Institute) courses are a good investment.

"These courses - 44 different ones - can be taken two at one time for $5 and, if successfully completed, the next courses are free," said Lieutenant Kranzusch.

He pointed out that it would be best for a person to write to the college that he plans to attend and see what USAFI courses would fit into the curriculum of the school before enrolling.

"USAFI courses are recommended by the American Council on Education, but it is best to check with the particular institution which you are planning to attend because some universities don't credit the courses, not because they aren't worthwhile, but because they don't fit into the established curriculum of the university," said Lieutenant Kranzusch.

The Education Center also has a full range of language tapes which are issued to the student and technical courses such as auto mechanics, electronic, and radio and TV repair.

There are also education centers at Phuoc Vinh, Bien  Hoa and Quan Loi in Cav Country.