International Military Students (IMS) Integration
- Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Center of Excellence (NCOL CoE)
- United States Army Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA)
We want to hear from you!
We’re conducting survey on the International Military Student Integration Digital Distance Education (IMSI-DDE) program. We’d love to hear from you and your families on your current or past experiences. This will help us make improvements to the existing program and prioritize new tools/features. The survey should only take 2 minutes to complete, and your responses are completely anonymous.
Please click on the “SURVEY” button below to be re-directed to our survey page.
Congratulations and Welcome to the IMS integration website.
“From here on out we are never going to fight alone. We need our international partners and teammates to get after the threats to our nation and collective nations. (USASMA) is the premiere institution for building those (international) relationships.” — CSM John W. Troxell, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of…
El Paso, TX Climate

El Paso, Texas, a southern city in the United States, has extreme weather changes. Temperatures reach a high of 100+ degrees Fahrenheit (F) or 38 degrees Celsius (C) in the summer and a low of 15 degrees F or -10 degrees C in the winter with an average high temperature of 76 degrees F or 25 degree C and an average low temperature of 50 degrees F or 10 degrees C.
Cultural Differences

The United States (U.S.) culture is different from many nations in the world as it places most achievements and responsibilities on individuals, not groups. The U.S. is largely Christian. Upon arrival, your sponsor will be able to tell you where the nearest house of worship for your religion is located.
Arrival / Departure

The Servicing airport is the El Paso International Airport, El Paso, Texas. Airport Code: ELP. If you arrive by automobile, you need to report to the International Military Student Office (IMSO). If you arrive by air, an IMSO representative or sponsor will meet you at the airport. Please see the blog for additional information.
About Us
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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