Automotive Skills Program Automotive Skills Centers provide facilities, tools, equipment, diagnoses, and instructions to the patron for maintenance and repair of personal motor vehicles on U.S. Army installations worldwide. To promote self-reliance and skills development for individuals. Skills learned are transferable to many military specialties. It provides a safe work area, with proper equipment, and provides for a clean environment while providing a method for significant cost reduction for personal automotive maintenance. Over 180 shops, with 3000 indoor work bays are provided.
Individuals perform hands-on repair and maintenance on their own vehicle.
Assistance by staff is provided for diagnosing problems. High tech equipment is operated by staff where required. The patron pays a nominal fee or charge for the use of the program. Patrons take part in all phases of maintenance on their vehicles. Priority use of the center is given to active duty members.