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[0] PURPOSE and MISSION [1] Provide "military education and training to military personnel of Central and South American countries and Caribbean countries" "promote democratic values and respect for human rights; and foster cooperation among multinational military forces" SOA Course Catalog 1998/99 SOA currently trains police and civilians [2] Provide "professional education and training" to military, law enforcement & civilian personnel of western hemisphere nations" "fostering mutual knowledge, transparency, confidence & cooperation among the participating nations & promoting democratic values, respect for human rights, & knowledge of US customs & traditions." [3] 
There is No Change in purpose between new school and current practice at SOA Leadership, peace operations, counter-drug courses, etc. already exist at SOA but have never been well attended (14% in 1999) No requirement to take these courses No restrictions on type of military training
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