What does DANTES stand for?

What does DANTES stand for?

• A. Defense Activity for Non Traditional Education Support
• B. Defense Agency for Non-Technical Education Services
• C. Department of Administrative Training and Educational Support
• D. Defense Activity for Non-Topical Education Services

Answer: (A)

DANTES stands for Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support. This is the DoD organization that helps service members pursue education outside the traditional on‑campus path, offering testing services (like CLEP/DSST), counseling, and resources to earn degrees while in the military. The term “Non-Traditional” reflects education options beyond the standard college route, and “Education Support” shows its role in assisting learners rather than providing the programs themselves. The other options use terms (Non-Technical, Non-Topical, Administrative Training) that do not correspond to the official name of the agency.

DANTES stands for Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support. This is the DoD organization that helps service members pursue education outside the traditional on‑campus path, offering testing services (like CLEP/DSST), counseling, and resources to earn degrees while in the military. The term “Non-Traditional” reflects education options beyond the standard college route, and “Education Support” shows its role in assisting learners rather than providing the programs themselves. The other options use terms (Non-Technical, Non-Topical, Administrative Training) that do not correspond to the official name of the agency.