Timeline of Education and Technology in the Military

  • Morrill Acts

    The Morrill Acts are amended to add federal funding for vocational education
  • The State Marine School Act

    The State Marine School Act allows for the funding of nautical schools in 11 cities
  • The Smith-Hughes Act

    The Smith-Hughes Act funds vocational schools and establishes federal rules for recipient institutions
  • National Defense Academy (NDA)

    The National Defense Academy (NDA) is established in India, combining military training from the Army, Navy, and Air Force
  • Consolidation of Funding & Operations

    Federal legislation consolidates the funding and operation of schools on military bases under the authority of Section 6, Public Law No.
  • Advancement of Technology

    Technological advancements lead to the integration of virtual training and simulation into military school curricula