Under AG, USA Enlisted Evaluation Center

• Establishment: The USA Enlisted Evaluation Center (EEC) was established in 1945 under the Office of the Adjutant General (AG) to centralize and standardize the evaluation of enlisted personnel across the Army. • Purpose: The EEC’s main mission was to develop, administer, and manage proficiency and aptitude tests for enlisted soldiers, influencing assignments, promotions, and specialized training. • WWII Origins: The need for standardized testing arose during World War II when the Army realized the importance of matching soldiers’ skills to appropriate roles for greater efficiency. • Location: The EEC was initially headquartered at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, a hub for Army personnel administration and training. • AG Branch Oversight: The Adjutant General’s Office provided oversight, ensuring that the evaluation processes remained fair, uniform, and integrated with personnel records. • Testing Innovations: The EEC pioneered the use of early aptitude and psychological testing, contributing to the development of the Army General Classification Test (AGCT) and later the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT). • Impact on Careers: Performance evaluations and test results managed by the EEC played a crucial role in determining eligibility for promotions, re-enlistments, and selection for specialist schools. • Cold War Era: During the Cold War, the EEC adapted its standards and tests to meet the evolving needs of a technologically advanced Army, incorporating new occupational specialties. • Legacy Systems: The methods and records management systems developed by the EEC laid the groundwork for today’s automated personnel evaluation systems in the Army Human Resources Command. • Historical Documents: Archival materials from the EEC are held at the National Archives and provide valuable insight into military personnel policies and the evolution of enlisted evaluations in the U.S. Army.