Army Learning Management System (ALMS) Guide

Army Learning Management System (ALMS) is an integrated web-based training management system. ALMS offer a dynamic, centralized, electronic repository for Army training and instruction-led information, which will change how the Army manages its training and learning development activities.

What is the Army Learning Management System (ALMS)?

The Army Learning Management System (ALMS) Guide is an online repository of content and knowledge management resources, which includes information to support the entire ALMS lifecycle. The ALMS Guide contains a clear, discoverable navigation menu that allows users to easily navigate the plethora of information and content available via ALMS.

It is a robust, web-based learning management system provided by Gyrus that provides instructors and students with a collaborative learning environment to facilitate learning across the Army. It is designed to support all phases of the learning process: from initial training through certification and career development.

Where Can I Begin My ALMS class?

You can begin your ALMS class on Gyrus through the learner profile, which has an easy-to-use interface and quick setup options for training and reporting purposes. The dashboard for the learner begins with the Individual Development Plan where you can review what courses are available to you, along with any upcoming start dates present under the calendar icon and more details.

On the left-hand corner, in the drop-down box for the dashboard, under My learning’s there are several modules exist like enrollments, training transcripts, gap analysis, assessments and evaluations. Course catalog is equivalent to a open library available for the learners enrolled in the program. You can submit requests for self-reported trainings.

Once you have selected a course and clicked “Start Training”, you will be taken to a page where you can view a description of the course, including its prerequisites and estimated completion time.

Training types include: e-learning’s, documents, external trainings, instructor-led format, assessments (standalone and in conjunction with training also) and learning paths (combination of different types of trainings), and webinars. You can also click on the Course Details for more detailed information, such as pricing etc. about your upcoming course.

How Can I Get Access To ALMS Army?

Gyrus will send you an email with a link to your class when you are officially enrolled in the course. Once you have gone through the enrollment process, you may log in to your account by clicking on the Log In link on the page.

If you do not remember your password, please click on Forgot Password and enter your email address. You will receive an email with instructions on how to reset your password. After logging in, go to your Internal Development Plan (IDP) page to access your different training types.

All the training assigned through an organization or a job can be viewed on this dashboard. The interface is user-friendly, with clear call-to-actions with different categories listed. Every training has a different action button such as External link, launch, resume, and so forth. Status of the training like ‘In progress’ or ‘Completed’ is available on the left-hand side of the site.

Features of Gyrus Army Learning Management System (LMS)

Gyrus ALMS offers features that make it easy for users to create and deliver training, including:

• A course catalogue with search filters dependent on training groups, ratings, paid or free training
• Rich media capabilities, including audio and video files.
• Multiple-choice questions with automated grading capabilities.
• Activity feeds with social sharing capabilities.
• A library of courses for all levels of the armed forces.
• Data repository to save data of your choice, especially homework.
• Adaptive learning helps learners to learn at their own pace at any time of the day or night.
• Tracking tools like training transcripts that allow instructors to keep track of the learner’s progress.
• Two-layer security enhancement through 21-CFR security layer.

How do I Access My Army SSD?

You can access your Army SSD by using your username and password. You will need to register for an account if you are a new user. If you have any questions about the registration process, please contact our support department.

Are CES Courses Mandatory?

Yes, Army Regulations require soldiers to take a minimum of 12 hours of Continuing Education and Skill Training (CES) courses annually. This requirement applies to all Active Army, National Guard and Army Reserve soldiers and can be availed through Gyrus Army LMS.

What is FEP in Army LMS?

The Force Evaluation Program (FEP) is a voluntary program that allows soldiers to self-evaluate their individual capabilities. FEP also allows leaders to develop plans for individual soldiers based on their performance evaluations.

What Is a Military DQ?

A Department Quality (DQ) is a benchmark that indicates how well a person can perform their job tasks. A DQ is normally associated with a specific skill set or task, and it represents the minimum standard required by the military to be considered proficient in that particular area.

For example, if you have been assigned as an Infantryman, then your DQ will be related to your ability to shoot accurately at targets from different distances under different circumstances.

What is an Army SSD?

An Army SSD (Army Service School Director) is the new system used to manage training for all Army Soldiers. An Army SSD is a soldier’s electronic personnel record (EPF). It contains information about your military service, including education, awards and decorations, performance evaluations, and promotion history.

Final Thoughts

The Army provides a great training program, and they want to see every soldier in their ranks succeed. The ALMS is crucial to the Army’s future because it will provide every soldier with top-quality training and development, which will benefit the entire service.

If you’re interested in learning more about the Army Learning Management System (ALMS), you can get in touch with the Gyrus team. Schedule a demo of the Gyrus ALMS

FAQs

What Is the Purpose of Army MRT?
Army Modular Reporting Tool is a learning management system (LMS) that provides soldiers with the ability to assess their skill levels, monitor training progress, and track career development. It is also used by commanders at all levels to manage training schedules, track individual soldier performance, and conduct training readiness assessments.

How Does Army SRU Work?
Army SRU is a learning management system that is used to manage the training of Soldiers in the U.S. Army Reserve. The program is designed to provide an online repository of information and resources for Soldiers, NCOs, Officers, and civilian employees working in the Army Reserve.
Army SRU aims to improve the training experience for all Soldiers in the Army Reserve by providing them with access to standardized training materials and resources.

Is MRT an ASI?

The Modular Reporting Tool (MRT) is a part of ALMS. You can think of MRT as a data collection tool that allows you to collect and report data from your users. It’s used by instructors and students alike to submit coursework, view grades, and more.
If you’re using MRT in your courses, it may be worth considering creating an ASI account so that you can get started right away. An ASI account lets you access all of the benefits of the Army Learning Management System (ALMS).

How Long Is Tarp Training?
Tarp training is a process that allows Soldiers to train on their own in preparation for deployment. There are two kinds of tarp training: Force on Force (FOF) and Virtual Reality Training (VRT). Gyrus LMS also called as GyrusAim helps in setting up trainings and configuring the materials as per the need and requirement of the learning path set by the instructor or the learner.

Force on Force is where Soldiers train against other Soldiers. This can be done in the field or at a live fire range. VRT is where a Soldier trains using simulations and virtual reality technology.