
Purpose
Expand General Officer’s reflection on Air campaign as a contribution to join business and improve interactions between Commander and his staff at JFAC level applying NATO concepts.
Training Objectives
General officers are capable of running a Air campaign by providing direction and guidance to JFAC staff in planning and execution.
- PO 1. Understand, operational and tactical implications of a campaign
- ELO 1.1: Understand interaction with operational level to implement MDO approach
- ELO 1.2: Understand operational art and design concepts
- ELO 1.3: Understand the key elements of the planning process
- PO 2. Understand the interaction between the commander and his staff during planning
- ELO 2.1: Develop commander’s guidance for mission analysis
- ELO 2.2: Develop initial intent and COA guidance
- ELO 2.3: Understand risk analysis
- PO 3. Understand the interaction between the commander and his staff during execution
- ELO 3.1: Understand JFAC deliverables, decision cycle and battle rhythm
- ELO 3.2: Understand interaction with other components and operational level
- ELO 3.3: Develop commander’s guidance for current Ops, Future Ops and Future Plans
Notes:
- The course can be augmented with testimonies of former commanders on recent operations.
- Specific sessions on topics of interest can be proposed for focused discussion during the seminar
Job Performance Outcome: 300 – Advance level (Apply)
Participant prerequisites
Basic staff skills (how to staff documents, how to prepare and deliver a briefing to an authority)
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows® and the common Microsoft Office® applications (Word®, PowerPoint® and Excel®)
Facility - Equipment
- 1x plenary room, with 15 tables & chairs, teacher desk and chair, 1x computer /projector/ screen, 2x white boards and associated stationary
- 2x (minimum 1x) syndicate rooms with 8 x tables & chairs, 1x computer /projector/ screen, 2x white boards, 2x paper boards and associated stationary
- Ability to deliver basic admin tasks (e.g. printing)