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Symbols Used
SC Certification Categories
ACQ SC Acquisition Management
CASE SC Case Life Cycle Management
EXEC SC Executive Education
POE SC Planning, Oversight, and Execution Management
SCO SCO Operations and Management
XSPT SC Execution Support Management
Non-Certification Categories
IND SC Enterprise - Industry
IPTN SC Enterprise - International Partner
LES Locally Employed Staff
MoDA Ministry of Defense Advisors (MoDA)
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ACQ 1300 - Fundamentals of Technology Security/Transfer
Description:The Fundamentals of Technology Security/Transfer (FTS/T) course is intended to provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of technology security and transfer as it pertains to international acquisition activities.
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Length and Format:OLT/6 Hours
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Category:ACQ
ACQ-120 - Fundamentals of International Acquisition (FIAC)
Description:This course teaches the fundamentals of international acquisition and its relationship to Security Cooperation including relevant laws and policies and the roles of involved U.S. Government organizations.
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Length and Format:OLT/15 Hours
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Category:ACQ
ACQ-230V - Intermediate International Acquisition Integration
Description:Teaches students to plan, integrate, and implement international acquisition programs within the Defense Acquisition System.
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Length and Format:4 days VILT
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Category:ACQ
ACQ-241 - Intermediate Managing Major International Acquisition Competitions (MIAC)
Description:This course provides students with the information and knowledge on the applicable policies, lessons learned, Points of Contact (POCs), tools, and references that MIAC (i.e., weapons competitions) teams and supporting personnel need to be aware of and apply to plan, oversee, and execute the many complex and interrelated aspects of MIAC efforts and initiatives.
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Length and Format:8 days VILT or 2 days OLT and 6 days ILT
Classes Available:1 class available
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Category:ACQ
ACQ-380V - International Acquisition Management
Description:Teaches students to conceptualize, assess, plan, and execute the full spectrum of International Acquisition and Exportability (IA&E) activities to improve acquisition outcomes and contribute to DoD and U.S. Government security cooperation objectives.
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Length and Format:VILT/6 Days
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Category:ACQ
CASE-105 - Introduction to DSAMS (Defense Security Assistance Management System)
Description:Provides an introductory level of knowledge and awareness of DSAMS (Defense Security Assistance Management System).
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Length and Format:8 hours OLT
Classes Available:1 class available
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Categories:CASEXSPT
CASE-201 - Intermediate SC Case Life Cycle Management
Description:This course provides students with the information they need to plan for, oversee, and execute the many complex and interrelated aspects of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Building Partnership Capacity (BPC) cases and programs. It builds on functional knowledge of Security Cooperation (SC) in support of SC case life cycle management.
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Length and Format:14 half days VILT or 4 days VILT + 5 days ILT
Classes Available:8 classes available
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Categories:CASEXSPT
CASE-205 - Intermediate DSAMS (Defense Security Assistance Management System)
Description:This introductory course is intended to provide the student with hands-on, practical knowledge of the DSAMS (Defense Security Assistance Management System) computer information system.
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Length and Format:18 Hours ILT
Classes Available:3 classes available
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Category:CASE
CASE-211 - Intermediate SC Sustainment Management
Description:This course focuses on specific sustainment aspects, such as integrating elements of the total package approach, requirements determination, requisition processing, with an emphasis on transportation considerations throughout the Foreign Military Sales case life cycle. Relationships between the military’s International Logistics Control Office, the weapon system program manager, the contract administrative office, the Defense Logistics Agency and freight forwarder.
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Length and Format:10 half days VILT or 5 days VILT + 4 days ILT
Classes Available:2 classes available
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Category:CASE
CASE-212 - Intermediate SC Case Financial Management
Description:The goal of this course is to provide Security Cooperation personnel with a comprehensive understanding and application of financial laws, regulations, and polices to determine solutions to financial issues within the Security Cooperation case life cycle.
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Length and Format:10 half days VILT or 4 days VILT + 4 days ILT
Classes Available:1 class available
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Category:CASE
CASE-213 - Intermediate SC Case Management
Description:This course provides SC personnel with an increased knowledge of SC laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and case management methodologies.
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Length and Format:9 half days VILT or 4 days VILT + 3 days ILT
Classes Available:4 classes available
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Category:CASE
CASE-299 - Case Development Guide
Description:Provides valuable information that helps to build the skills required to provide DSCA/CWD with LOA packages that are accurate, complete, and compliant with all statutory, regulatory, and fiscal requirements.
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Length and Format:2 hours OLT
Classes Available:No
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Category:CASE
DA-200 - Introduction to Strategic Advising (ISA)
Description:Introduces students to the foundational concepts, techniques, and approaches for effective advising and capacity building in US or multilateral missions. Instructional topics are derived from core topics presented during Defense Advising (DA) certification training (DA-201 and DA-202).
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Length and Format:1 week ILT or 5 days VILT
Classes Available:3 classes available
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Category:MoDA
DA-201 - Strategic Advisor Course (SAC)
Description:Prepares students to advance U.S. security cooperation and operational objectives supporting U.S. strategic interests while serving as Department of Defense (DoD) strategic advisors overseas.
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Length and Format:3 Weeks ILT
Classes Available:2 classes available
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Category:MoDA
DA-202 - Country and Mission Seminar (CMS)
Description:Provides Defense Advising (DA) Certification candidates, who have successfully completed DA-201, Strategic Advisors Course (SAC), with an expert knowledge of their assigned country and mission, which will enable them to advise effectively at the strategic/executive/ministerial level of their Partner Nation’s (PN) security institutions.
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Length and Format:3 weeks VILT + 1 week ILT
Classes Available:2 classes available
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Category:MoDA
DA-901 - Senior Executive Advising Seminar (SEAS)
Description:Prepares senior leaders who are responsible for security cooperation activities that include advisors at all levels. This course does not focus on FMS or train and equip programs but, instead, on maximizing the utilization of advisors and other human capital elements of security cooperation in building partner nation capacity.
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Length and Format:2 days ILT or VILT
Classes Available:1 class available
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Category:MoDA
EXEC-901 - Security Cooperation Executive
Description:Offered for students in positions, or moving into positions entailing executive level responsibility for the planning and execution of Security Cooperation (SC) programs.
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Length and Format:5 days VILT or 5 days ILT
Classes Available:3 classes available
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Category:EXEC
EXEC-911 - Security Cooperation Senior Executive Seminar
Description:This course is a modified version of EXEC 901 available by request for 2-star and above General Officer/Flag Officers and Senior Executive Service civilian equivalents.
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Length and Format:2 days VILT or 2 days ILT
Classes Available:No
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Category:EXEC
IND-101 - Security Cooperation Industry Orientation
Description:This is a U.S. Defense Industry centric course covering Security Cooperation topics applicable to U.S. companies that want to learn about the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process.
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Length and Format:3 days ILT
Classes Available:1 class available
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Category:IND
IPTN-101 - International Partner Security Cooperation Orientation
Description:Provides an overview of Security Cooperation (SC) by addressing legislation, policy, and procedures; planning, programming, and budgeting; resource management; technology transfer and export controls; SC process; acquisition and contract administration; and sustainment - all within the context of an SC relationship with the U.S.
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Length and Format:5 days ILT
Classes Available:No
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Category:IPTN
IPTN-200 - Security Cooperation (SC) Policy and Process
Description:This course exposes international partner students to the full spectrum of United States DoD Security Cooperation (SC) policies and processes to be able to engage the U.S. in fulfilling their own nation’s defense requirements.
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Length and Format:40 hours VILT
Classes Available:2 classes available
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Category:IPTN
IPTN-201 - International Partner Security Cooperation Logistics and Finance
Description:This course is divided into three primary areas covered within the context of a Security Cooperation (SC) relationship with the U.S.: Overview of SC that addresses legislation and policy; planning, programming, and budgeting; resource management; technology transfer and export controls; SC process; and acquisition and contract administration. Logistics management, including initial support, sustainment, transportation, requisitioning, and discrepancy reports. Financial management, including funds management, pricing policies, and billing procedures.
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Length and Format:10/15 days ILT
Classes Available:8 classes available
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Category:IPTN
IPTN-202 - International Partner Security Cooperation Finance and Training Management
Description:This course is divided into three primary areas covered within the context of a Security Cooperation (SC) relationship with the U.S.: Overview of SC that addresses legislation and policy; planning, programming, and budgeting; resource management; technology transfer and export controls; SC process; and acquisition and contract administration. Development of international training programs, student selection/administration, and automated tools available to international SA/SC training managers. Financial management, including funds management, pricing policies, and billing procedures.
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Length and Format:10/15 days ILT
Classes Available:No
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Category:IPTN
IPTN-211 - International Partner Security Cooperation Logistics
Description:This course focuses specifically on logistics management, addressing initial support, sustainment, transportation, requisitioning, and discrepancy reports – all within the context of a Security Cooperation (SC) relationship with the U.S.
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Length and Format:5 days ILT
Classes Available:No
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Category:IPTN
IPTN-212 - International Partner Security Cooperation Finance
Description:This course focuses specifically on financial issues by addressing funds management, pricing policies, and billing procedures – all within the context of a Security Cooperation (SC) relationship with the U.S.
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Length and Format:5 days ILT
Classes Available:No
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Category:IPTN
IPTN-213 - International Partner Security Cooperation Training Management
Description:This course focuses specifically on the development of international training programs, student selection/administration, and automated tools available to international SA/SC training managers – all within the context of a Security Cooperation (SC) relationship with the U.S.
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Length and Format:5 days ILT
Classes Available:No
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Category:IPTN
IPTN-901 - International Partner Security Cooperation Executive
Description:This course provides an overview of SC, addressing legislation, policy, and procedures; planning, programming, and budgeting; resource management; technology transfer and export controls; SC process; acquisition and contract administration; and sustainment - all within the context of a security cooperation relationship with the U.S.
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Length and Format:3 days ILT or 3 days VILT
Classes Available:No
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Category:IPTN
LES-201 - Locally Employed Staff Orientation
Description:This course addresses U.S. security cooperation (SC) legislation, policy, and procedures; US embassy operations; foreign military sales (FMS) processes; training management; resource management; contract administration; technology transfer and export controls; humanitarian assistance and foreign disaster relief; and other Title 10 security cooperation programs. Instruction is classroom-based, with reading assignments and practical exercises reinforcing lectures.
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Length and Format:80 hours VILT over three weeks (approximately 24-30 hours each week)
Classes Available:2 classes available
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Category:LES
LES-211 - Intermediate Locally Employed Staff
Description:The course provides updates in SCO roles and responsibilities; U.S. security cooperation (SC) legislation, policy, and procedures; SC programs; the whole of government planning; letter and memorandum of request (LOR/MOR) development; the FMS process; end-use monitoring; third party transfers; as well as more in-depth training on advanced international training management, the Security Cooperation-Training Management System (SC-TMS), and the Security Cooperation Information Portal (SCIP).
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Length and Format:5 days ILT
Classes Available:1 class available
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Category:LES
LES-301 - Advanced SCO Locally Employed Staff
Description:An intermediate-level course and is intended to provide an understanding of the DoD’s State Partnership Program (SPP).
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Length and Format:5 days ILT
Classes Available:No
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Category:LES
POE-200 - Pre-Work required for personnel to attend the resident portion of POE-201
Description:Provides an overview of the many complex and interrelated aspects of security assistance and security cooperation at the intermediate level. It builds on functional knowledge of security assistance/ security cooperation planning considerations, authorities, funding and roles of the Department of State (DoS), Department of Defense (DoD), and other members of the U.S. government interagency.
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Length and Format:20 hours VILT
Classes Available:9 classes available
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Categories:POEXSPT
POE-201 - Intermediate SC Planning, Oversight, and Execution
Description:This course provides students with the information they need to plan for, oversee and execute the many complex and interrelated aspects of security assistance and security cooperation at the intermediate level.
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Length and Format:8 half days VILT or 4 days ILT
Classes Available:5 classes available
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Categories:POEXSPT
POE-211 - Intermediate Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation
Description:This course provides students with the knowledge, education and training they need to plan for, oversee and execute assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of security cooperation plans, programs and activities. It builds on functional knowledge of security assistance/security cooperation planning considerations, authorities, funding and roles of the Department of State (DoS), Department of Defense (DoD), and other members of the U.S. government interagency.
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Length and Format:12 half days VILT or 16 hours OLT + 4 days ILT
Classes Available:5 classes available
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Category:POE
POE-221 - SC Initiatives Monitoring Course
Description:Provides students with the information and processes to expand upon the POE-211 course concepts in order to increase knowledge on ways to create rigorous monitoring techniques.
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Length and Format:3 Days/ILT
Classes Available:2 classes available
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Category:POE
POE-231 - Strategic Evaluation Management
Description:Prepares those responsible for planning and/or managing evaluation programs to prepare and oversee the performance work statements that are needed for their accomplishment.
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Length and Format:3 days ILT
Classes Available:1 class available
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Category:POE
SC-001 - Security Cooperation Familiarization
Description:The Security Cooperation Familiarization course provides a brief introduction to the basics of Security Cooperation (SC).
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Length and Format:1 hour OLT
Classes Available:1 class available
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Categories:ACQCASEEXECPOESCOXSPTINDIPTNLES
SC-010 - Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)
Description:Provides a familiarization with the MTCR basic guidelines and the relevant review process for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases.
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Length and Format:16 hours VILT
Classes Available:2 classes available
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Category:CASE
SC-101 - Introduction to Security Cooperation
Description:This course is designed for personnel who perform security cooperation duties, and provides an overview of the full range of security cooperation activities.
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Length and Format:16 hours OLT
Classes Available:1 class available
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Categories:ACQCASEPOESCOXSPTINDIPTNLES
SC-111 - Introduction to Technology Transfer
Description:The course is intended to provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of technology security and transfer as it pertains to international acquisition activities. This course is identical to the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) ACQ 1300, Fundamentals of Technology Security/Transfer course which was developed for the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment [USD(A&S)] International Acquisition Career Path (IACP). It has been discontinued and students are directed to ACQ 1300 instead.
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Categories:ACQCASEPOESCOXSPTIND
SC-121 - Introduction to End Use Monitoring
Description:This course provides an overview of the Department of Defense’s Golden Sentry End Use Monitoring (EUM) program, to include concepts, legislation, regulation, organizational responsibilities, and processes.
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Length and Format:2 hours OLT
Classes Available:1 class available
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Categories:POESCO
SC-151 - Introduction to Cross Cultural Competence and Regional Orientation
Description:This course provides an overview of cross-cultural competence concepts and a regional orientation, centered on a selected Geographic Combatant Command (CCMD) area of responsibility (AOR).
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Length and Format:3 hours OLT
Classes Available:1 class available
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Categories:ACQCASEPOESCOXSPT
SC-250 - Intermediate Global Cross-Cultural Competence
Description:Develops cross-cultural leadership knowledge, skills, and abilities of International Military Student Officers (IMSOs), personnel leading Field Study Program (FSP) activities, and other SC professionals that require greater cultural awareness of partner nations but do not have a regional focus.
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Length and Format:5 days ILT or 5 days VILT
Classes Available:1 class available
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Categories:ACQCASEPOESCOXSPT
SC-251 - Intermediate Cross-Cultural Competence and Regional Orientation (CENTCOM)
Description:Couples cross-cultural competence and a regional orientation, centered on the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility (AOR). Addresses the general dimensions of culture and cross-cultural communications/consensus-building concepts, and delves deeper into AOR characteristics and Geographic Combatant Command (CCMD) theater priorities and then analyzes the impact of regional specific culture on security cooperation initiatives.
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Length and Format:5 days ILT or 5 days VILT
Classes Available:No
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Categories:ACQCASEPOESCOXSPT
SC-252 - Intermediate Cross Cultural Competence and Regional Orientation (INDOPACOM)
Description:Couples cross-cultural competence and a regional orientation, centered on the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Area of Responsibility (AOR). Addresses the general dimensions of culture and cross-cultural communications/consensus-building concepts, and delves deeper into AOR characteristics and Geographic Combatant Command (CCMD) theater priorities and then analyzes the impact of regional specific culture on security cooperation initiatives.
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Length and Format:5 days ILT or 5 days VILT
Classes Available:No
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Categories:ACQCASEPOESCOXSPT
SC-253 - Intermediate Cross Cultural Competence and Regional Orientation (EUCOM)
Description:Couples cross-cultural competence and a regional orientation, centered on the U.S. European Command Area of Responsibility (AOR). Addresses the general dimensions of culture and cross-cultural communications/consensus-building concepts, delves deeper into AOR characteristics and Geographic Combatant Command (CCMD) theater priorities, and analyzes the impact of regional specific culture on security cooperation initiatives.
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Length and Format:5 days ILT or 5 days VILT
Classes Available:No
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Categories:ACQCASEPOESCOXSPT
SC-254 - Intermediate Cross Cultural Competence and Regional Orientation (AFRICOM)
Description:Couples cross-cultural competence and a regional orientation, centered on the U.S. Africa Command Area of Responsibility (AOR). Addresses the general dimensions of culture and cross-cultural communications/consensus-building concepts, delves deeper into AOR characteristics and Geographic Combatant Command (CCMD) theater priorities, and then analyzes the impact of regional specific culture on security cooperation initiatives.
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Length and Format:5 days ILT or 5 days VILT
Classes Available:No
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Categories:ACQCASEPOESCOXSPT
SC-255 - Intermediate Cross Cultural Competence and Regional Orientation (WESTERN HEMISPHERE)
Description:Couples cross-cultural competence and a regional orientation, centered on the U.S. Southern Command Area of Responsibility (AOR). Addresses the general dimensions of culture and cross-cultural communications/consensus-building concepts, delves deeper into AOR characteristics and Geographic Combatant Command (CCMD) theater priorities, and then analyzes the impact of regional specific culture on security cooperation initiatives.
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Length and Format:5 days ILT or 5 days VILT
Classes Available:No
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Categories:ACQCASEPOESCOXSPT
SC-301 - Advanced Security Cooperation Management Seminar
Description:Cultivates a holistic awareness of the SC operational arena by solving real-world SC problems through collaboration and by synthesizing multiple SC experienced perspectives.
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Length and Format:5 days ILT
Classes Available:2 classes available
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Categories:ACQCASEPOESCOXSPT
SCO-201 - Security Cooperation Organization/Officer - Fundamentals of Security Cooperation Organization Operations
Description:This course is designed to meet the educational requirements of U.S. security cooperation office (SCO) personnel and geographic combatant command (CCMD) staff personnel directly supporting SCOs.
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Length and Format:19 days VILT
Classes Available:No
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Category:SCO
SCO-220 - Fundamentals and Application of SCO Operations
Description:Students learn and creatively apply the art and science of Security Cooperation (SC) tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute effective operations in the Security Cooperation Organization/Officer (SCO) Embassy environment.
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Length and Format:30-33 days ILT
Classes Available:4 classes available
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Category:SCO
SCO-262 - SCO Operational Engagements
Description:A series of whole-of-government briefings and consultations in Washington, D.C. that will complete the requirements to become certified intermediate in the SCO Operations Area of Concentration.
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Length and Format:3 Days ILT
Classes Available:4 classes available
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Category:SCO
SCO-299 - Security Cooperation Organization/Officer Spouse Course
Description:Provides spouses of DoD SCO personnel with an in-depth understanding of issues related to living overseas and supporting a U.S./Department of Defense (DoD) diplomatic mission. This course shares select classes in concurrently-held offerings of the DSCU Overseas Course to provide common instruction on regional and interagency concepts designed to integrate both the SCO member and the dependent into these unique overseas assignments.
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Length and Format:20 days VILT
Classes Available:4 classes available
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Category:SCO
XSPT-211 - Intermediate SC National Guard Program Management
Description:An intermediate-level course and is intended to provide an understanding of the DoD’s State Partnership Program (SPP), emphasizing security cooperation administration, planning organization, and operations, as well the interaction and constraints of the SPP with DoD security cooperation activities.
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Length and Format:10 days OLT + 5 days ILT
Classes Available:1 class available
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Category:XSPT
XSPT-221 - Intermediate International Military Student Office (IMSO)
Description:An intermediate-level course and is intended to address key functions of the International Military Student Officer (IMSO), focusing on administration of the International Military Student (IMS) during their training,
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Length and Format:4 days OLT + 7 half-days VILT or 4 days OLT + 4 days ILT
Classes Available:3 classes available
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Category:XSPT