Purpose
Expand General Officer’s reflection on Operational Art and improve interactions between Commander and his staff at strategic or operational level of command applying NATO concepts.
Training Objectives
General officers are capable of running a joint campaign by providing direction and guidance to a strategic or operational level staff in planning and execution.
- PO 1. Understand political, strategic and tactical implications of a campaign
- ELO 1.1: Understand the principles of a joint campaign in the context of a comprehensive approach
- ELO 1.2: Understand strategic and operational level organisation and responsibilities
- ELO 1.3: Understand operational art and design concepts
- ELO 1.4: 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 JTFHQ deliverables, decision cycle and battle rhythm
- ELO 3.2: Understand the role of POLAD, LEGAD, PAO and relation with civilian actors
- 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 commander’s 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)
Training
In short
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Qualification
General officer or selected colonel
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Duration
one week
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Location
Paris
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Language
English or French
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Capacity
from 6 to 12 pax.
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Type
Blended
