Royal Australian Army Educational Corps
The Royal Australian Army Educational Corps (RAAEC) is a specialist corps within the Australian Army. Formed in 1949, the corps had its genesis in other services that existed within the Australian forces during World War I and World War II. It is currently made up entirely of commissioned officers and the corps is responsible for the provision of education-related services within the Army. Its various roles include instruction, designing computer-based learning materials, training development, administration, language training, and command, leadership and management.
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