Air Operations General Officers Seminar

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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)