SWCS FY21 AcademicHandbook Web

TABLE OF
CONTENTS
04 OUR LEADERSHIP
05 ABOUT US
WHERE THE
06 OUR HISTORY
07 TRAINING LOCATIONS
WORLD’S BEST
08 CIVIL AFFAIRS
12 PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS
SPECIAL
16 SPECIAL FORCES
21 COMBAT DIVER
OPERATIONS
22 MILITARY FREE FALL
24 ADVANCED WEAPONS
FORCES
AND TACTICS
26 ADVANCED SKILLS
32 ARSOF COURSES
ARE BUILT
36 MEDICAL COURSES
41 LANGUAGE COURSES
42 NCO ACADEMY
46 SF WARRANT OFFICER INSTITUTE

The FY2021 Academic Handbook is an annual edition produced under the auspices of Special Warfare,
48 STAFF AND
an authorized, official quarterly publication of the United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare
Center and School, Fort Bragg, N.C. Its mission is to promote the professional development of special
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT operations forces by providing a forum for the examination of established doctrine and new ideas.
Official distribution is limited to active and reserve special operations units. Individuals desiring private
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03
OUR LEADERSHIP ABOUT US WE ARE THE
U.S. ARMY’S
SPECIAL
OUR MISSION
The U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center
and School, the Special Operations Center of Excellence,
OPERATIONS
assesses, selects, trains and educates disciplined Civil Affairs,
Psychological Operations and Special Forces warriors and
leaders, and develops doctrine and capabilities to support the full
CENTER OF
range of military operations — providing our nation with a highly
educated, innovative and adaptive force.
OUR VISION
Forging experts in special warfare to adapt and succeed in a
EXCELLENCE
complex, multi-dimensional world through innovative training
and education.
COMMANDING GENERAL COMMAND COMMAND CHIEF

& COMMANDANT SERGEANT MAJOR WARRANT OFFICER
Major General Command Sergeant Major Chief Warrant Officer 5
Patrick B. Roberson Joseph L. Fancher Stephen C. Frazier
DEPUTY COMMANDING GENERAL — OPERATIONS DEPUTY COMMANDING GENERAL — INFLUENCE

Brigadier General Harrision B. Gilliam Brigadier General John P. Lawlor, Jr.
DEPUTY COMMANDING OFFICER CHIEF OF STAFF PREPARE PEOPLE

Colonel Michael G. Mourouzis Colonel Matthew J. Gomlak We build disciplined, physically fit and mentally strong We prioritize people and invest in our Soldiers, Civilians
Army Special Operations Warriors who possess sound and Families. We employ operationally experienced,
judgment, and are critical thinkers and problem solvers in properly trained instructors to train, teach and mentor the
complex, ambiguous environments around the world. force through elevated skills and higher education.
SPECIAL WARFARE CENTER SPECIAL WARFARE SCHOOL
DIRECTORATE OF TRAINING AND DOCTRINE — PROPONENCY 1ST SPECIAL WARFARE TRAINING GROUP (AIRBORNE)
Director, Mr. Curtis Boyd Commander, Colonel Stuart L. Farris
SPECIAL FORCES PROPONENCY 2ND SPECIAL WARFARE TRAINING GROUP (AIRBORNE)

Director, Lieutenant Colonel T.J. Hanley Commander, Colonel Joshe E. Raetz
CIVIL AFFAIRS PROPONENCY SPECIAL WARFARE MEDICAL GROUP (AIRBORNE)

Director, Lieutenant Colonel Thurman Dickerson Commander, Colonel Michael D. Henry
PURSUE PRESERVE
PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS PROPONENCY WARRANT OFFICER INSTITUTE
We foster innovation and seek the competitive We celebrate and leverage our Special Operations
Director, Lieutenant Colonel Rustie W. Kim Commandant, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Steven C. Finney
advantage to support future operations in the physical, legacy to be a trusted partner within the Army Centers
virtual and cognitive realms that embody the highest of Excellence community and provide reach back to the
COMBINED ARMS CENTER SOF CELLS NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER ACADEMY level of professionalism, expertise and skill in global operational force. We honor the ARSOF legacy through the
Commandant, Command Sergeant Major Bobby Land Special Operations. warriors we produce.
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1982 On June 1, the center was approved as an
independent TRADOC activity under the name U.S. TRAINING LOCATIONS
Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center. The SWC
integrated special operations into Army systems, training
and operations, becoming the proponent school for Army
special operations forces.
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1985 SWC was recognized as the U.S. Army John F.
Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School and six
training departments were established: Special Forces;
Special Operations Advanced Skills; Survival, Evasion,
Resistance and Escape; Foreign Area Officer; Civil Affairs;
and Psychological Operations. A few years later, the
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Noncommissioned Officer Academy was instituted.
07
1989 USAJFKSWCS was restructured following the 06
establishment of a training group and three training
battalions with one support battalion. 08
OUR HISTORY
07
1990 USAJFKSWCS was reassigned from TRADOC to the 01
U.S. Army Special Operations Command. 03 02
2011 Following an optimization, three additional training 04
battalions were added.
1950 The U.S. Army developed the Psychological Warfare
Division of the Army General School, Fort Riley, Kansas. 2012 On Dec. 2, USAJFKSWCS was designated as the U.S.
Army’s Special Operations Center of Excellence.
1952 The PSYWAR training activities were transferred to
Smoke Bomb Hill, Fort Bragg, N.C., as the PSYWAR Center. 07
1956 The school was renamed the Special Warfare Center 05

and given the responsibility to develop the doctrine,
techniques, training and education of Special Forces and
Psychological Operations personnel. 01 FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA 05 KEY WEST, FLORIDA
Home to the main campus, including the command head- The Special Forces Underwater Operations School trains
1960 The school’s responsibilities expanded to include quarters and subordinate unit headquarters. Training facilities selected SOF personnel as combat divers and is located on
include: the Noncommissioned Officer’s Academy, Special
counterinsurgency operations. Fleming Key, Trumbo Point Annex, Naval Air Station, Key West.
Forces Warrant Officer Institute, Joint Special Operations Medi-
1962 The Special Warfare Center established a Special

cal Training Center, Clay Hall and Bank Hall. 06 JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WASHINGTON;
02 CAMP MACKALL, NORTH CAROLINA
Forces Training Group to train enlisted volunteers for AND THE NATIONAL CAPITOL REGION
operational assignments. An Advanced Training Committee Additional advanced skills courses are taught by 6th Battalion,
This USAJFKSWCS satellite campus is home to all field training.
was formed to explore and develop sophisticated methods The training ground, which occupies land in Hoke and Moore 2nd Special Warfare Training Group (Airborne).
of infiltration and exfiltration. counties, houses the Rowe Training Facility, Scottsville Village,
the SERE Complex and the SF Preparatory Training Complex.
07 FLINT, MICHIGAN; CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY;
1969 On May 16, the school was renamed the John F. TAMPA & SAINT PETERSBURG, FLORIDA;
Kennedy Center for Military Assistance. The curriculum was 03 CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA AND SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
We like to say the state of North Carolina is also part of our Special Operations Combat Medic students conduct a 4-week
expanded to provide training in high-altitude, low-opening
satellite campus. The culminating exercise for our SF Qualifica- clinical internship in civilian trauma centers working alongside
(HALO) parachuting and SCUBA operations.
tion Course is run throughout 21 rural counties of N.C., encom-
hospital and emergency medical services providers.
passing more than 15,000 square miles, which is known as call
1972 On April 1, the U.S. Army Civil Affairs School was
transferred from Fort Gordon, Georgia, to Fort Bragg,
Pineland. The exercise is successful due to local citizens who 08 FORT LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS
volunteer to assist with training support. The SOF Cell located at the Combined Arms Center in Fort Leav-
operating under the center’s umbrella.
04 YUMA PROVING GROUND, ARIZONA enworth, has oversight on the ARSOF instruction in the Inter-
1973 The center was assigned to the new U.S. Army The U.S. Military Free Fall School trains selected personnel in mediate-Level Education program and the Interagency Master’s
Training and Doctrine Command. Military Free Fall operations. Program at Kansas University.
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CIVIL CIVIL AFFAIRS ASSESSMENT
AND SELECTION (CAAS)
CIVIL AFFAIRS QUALIFICATION COURSE (CAQC)
AFFAIRS
Active Component personnel successfully selected at the CA Assessment and Selection
Course Number: 5D-F11/570-F24
y course will enter a 51-week CA Qualification Course that consists of four primary phases of
Location: Fort Bragg, N.C.
y
training. Upon completion of training Officers are awarded the 38A CA Branch
Clearance: Interim Secret
y
Class Size: 120
y and Enlisted personnel are awarded the 38B CA MOS.
Iterations: 9 per year
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USAJFKSWCS assesses, selects, trains Course Duration: 10 days
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and educates Active Component Civil Affairs OFFICER: Civil Affairs Civil Affairs Civil Affairs Basic
Eligibility: Officer (O2-O3), Enlisted (E4-E6); Assessment Captains Career (Branch) SOF Training SLUSS-TILLER Special Operations
personnel for service in the 95th Civil Active Component
and (CAST) (CULEX) Language
Affairs Brigade (Airborne) to conduct CA Prerequisites: U.S. Army enlisted personnel specialist Selection ENLISTED: Civil Affairs Training
operations in support of global special (E4) to staff sergeant (E6) or U.S. Army commissioned Specialist (MOS)
officers first lieutenant (O2) to captain (O3). (See ATRRS
operations missions. Additionally, Reserve for class dates and other course prerequisites.) 10 DAYS 11 WEEKS, 2 DAYS 10 WEEKS 3 WEEKS, 3 DAYS 25 WEEKS
Component personnel are trained and Course Description: The course assesses candidates
educated in Civil Affairs operations to for trainability and suitability to attend the CA Team
Leader or the CA NCO pathway and allows the CA Propo-
serve in Reserve Civil Affairs units across nent to select candidates for attributes and competen-
ABOUT THE CAQC:
the United States. cies required to be a member of a CA team. Location: Fort Bragg, North Carolina, including Camp
y Class Size: 96
y
Mackall and the surrounding area. Iterations: 3 per year
y
Clearance: Students must have a minimum of an Interim
y Eligibility: Officer, Enlisted; Active Component
y
Secret clearance to start the course, and a Secret clearance y
See course descriptions for each phase of training for
CIVIL AFFAIRS OFFICER TRAINING to complete the course. additional details.
(ALLIED AND SISTER SERVICES)
Course Number: 5D-38A (X/OS)
y
y
Class Size: 10
y
CAQC CIVIL AFFAIRS CAPTAINS CAQC CIVIL AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
y CAREER (38A) (38B) MOS
Course Duration: 15 weeks, 5 days
y Course Number: 5D-38A-C22
y Course Number: 570-38B30-C45 (MOS)
y
Class Size: 48
y Class Size: 48
y
Eligibility: Officers (O2-O4); Allied (International Course Duration: 11 weeks
y Course Duration: 11 weeks
y
Students); Sister Services
Prerequisites: See ATRRS for class dates and prerequisites. Prerequisites: Successfully selected at the CA Prerequisites: Successfully selected at the CA
Assessment and Selection Course. Completion of the Assessment and Selection Course. Graduate of the
Course Description: Students will gain an understanding SOF Officer Common Core Course or other qualified Army Basic Leader Course. (See ATRRS for class dates
of the significance of the CA organization that is essential Army Captains Career Course. (See ATRRS for class and other course prerequisites.)
to the conduct of unified land operations. They are able to dates and other course prerequisites.)
articulate the role of CA in support of special, conventional Course Description: This course produces CA NCOs that
Course Description: The outcome of this course is to are critical and creative thinkers and adaptive problem
and joint forces operations and plan, execute and transi-
produce CA team leaders that are critical and creative solvers whose expertise in mapping human geography
tion tactical level CA operations in support of civil-military thinkers and adaptive problem solvers whose expertise in
operations. Students learn a systems approach to regional allows them to serve as a member of teams that conduct
the human aspects of military operations allows them to
analysis, with the desired outcome being an increase in CA operations that shape, deter, and influence foreign
lead teams that conduct CA Operations that shape, deter,
political and military environments in order to achieve
their cultural competencies and an understanding of coun- and influence foreign political and military environments in
national objectives. With cultural competence and the
tries or regions based on the application of the PMESII-PT order to achieve national objectives. With cultural compe-
ability to bridge language barriers, they plan CAO and
operational variables (political, military, economic, social, tence and the ability to bridge language barriers, they plan
CAO and collaborate with unified action partners. They are collaborate with unified action partners. They are attuned
information, infrastructure, physical environment and
attuned to the complexity of the operating environment, to the complexity of the operating environment, regionally
time.) CAO training focuses on the CA core tasks (support
regionally focused and possess unique capabilities neces- focused and possess unique capabilities necessary to
to civil administration, foreign humanitarian assistance, operate and influence effectively and efficiently in popu-
sary to operate and influence effectively and efficiently in
populace and resources control, nation assistance and lation-centric conflicts utilizing innovative, low-cost and
population-centric conflicts utilizing innovative, low-cost,
civil information management); engagements (including small footprint approaches. CA NCOs will apply knowl-
and small-footprint approaches. CA Team Leaders will
adaptive thinking and leadership and negotiations and apply knowledge and skills of CA by demonstrating profi- edge and skills of CA by demonstrating proficiency in 38B
mediations); methodologies and combat skills. Finally, they ciency in 38A critical individual tasks, demonstrating tech- (Skill levels 1-3) critical individual tasks, demonstrating
apply knowledge of CA during the CA culmination exercise nical and tactical skills integral to the duties of a CA Offi- technical and tactical skills integral to the duties of a CA
(Operation Sluss-Tiller) and demonstrate proficiency in cer, and examining the environment and context in which Specialist, and examining the environment and context in
each 38A individual critical task. CAO and Civil-Military Operations take place. which CAO and Civil-Military operations take place.
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CIVIL AFFAIRS
CAQC CIVIL AFFAIRS SOF TRAINING (CAST) RESERVE COMPONENT CIVIL AFFAIRS OFFICER QUALIFICATION
y CA Reserve Officers' Qualification consists of four separate phases. Upon successful completion of this
Course Duration: 10 weeks
y course officers will be awarded credit for Military Educational Level - F (MEL-F) and be awarded the CA
Branch, 38A.
Prerequisites: Enlisted Soldiers must have successfully completed
the CA Specialist (MOS) 570-38B30-C45 course. Officers must have
successfully completed the CA Captains Career (Branch) 5D-38A-C22. CIVIL AFFAIRS CAPTAINS CIVIL AFFAIRS CAPTAINS CAREER
(See ATRRS for class dates and other course prerequisites.)
CAREER COURSE — PHASE 1 COURSE — PHASE 2
Course Description: This course trains and evaluates students in Course Number: 55-37/38-C23 (DL) Course Number: 5-37/38-C23
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associated skills and knowledge required to perform CA operations as
Location: Distance Learning
y Location: Fort Bragg, N.C.
y
a member of U.S. Army Special Operations Command organizations.
Class Size: 256
y Class Size: 43
y
Students apply adaptability to perform as part of an ARSOF cross-func-
Iterations: 1 (Open Enrollment)
y Iterations: 4 per year
y
tional team in an increasingly dynamic, politically sensitive and austere
Course Duration: 75 hours
y
environment. Apply cross-cultural skills and engage the human domain
through indigenous governance; while planning, organizing and conduct-
ing CA operations with an emphasis on Special Warfare. Eligibility: Officer (O2-O3); Reserve Component Eligibility: Officer (O2-O3); Reserve Component
Prerequisites: See ATRRS for class dates Prerequisites: Successful completion of the CA CCC (Reserve Compo-
and prerequisites. nent) Phase 1. (See ATRRS for class dates and other prerequisites.)
Course Description: This course begins the U.S. Course Description: This course trains and educates officers in
Army Reserve Commissioned Officer’s transition the Army Captains Career Course Common Core requirements,
CAQC CIVIL AFFAIRS CULMINATION EXERCISE CAQC BASIC SPECIAL to the CA Branch. Outcomes are based on current including a combined arms exercise, before transitioning to the
(SLUSS-TILLER) OPERATIONS LANGUAGE U.S. Army doctrine and form the building blocks for CA Branch-required learning of regional analysis (national policy
additional phases that produce critical and creative and strategy, regional history and characteristics, operational vari-
y TRAINING (BSOLT) thinkers by focusing learning on leadership and able analysis and regional issues.) This phase helps to develop
y Course Duration: 25 weeks, 1 day
y operations in company-sized organizations (lead- students’ critical and creative thinking ability and reinforce lead-
ership, cross-cultural skills, unified land operations, ership and staff officer skills by focusing learning on leadership,
Prerequisites: See ATRRS for class dates and prerequisites. staff officer competence, unit training manage- cultural competence, unified land operations, decision making,
Course Description: The ability to speak ment, decision making and mission command. command and training.
Course Description: Students apply knowledge gained throughout the a foreign language and understand the
CAQC by demonstrating proficiency in 38A individual critical tasks and diverse cultures they operate in, is just
38B (Skill Level 1 to Skill Level 3) individual critical tasks. Application one of the unique skills that separates CA
includes demonstration of technical and tactical skills integral to the
leadership of a CA Team Leader and duties of a CA NCO; adaptive think-
Soldiers in the operational environment. CIVIL AFFAIRS CAPTAINS CIVIL AFFAIRS CAPTAINS CAREER
Students are assigned one of 17 core
ing and leadership attributes and abilities; and examining the environ- languages based on the region they will
CAREER COURSE — PHASE 3 COURSE — PHASE 4
ment and context in which CAO take place. Upon successful completion Course Number: 5-38-C23 (DL) Course Number: 5-38-C23
operate in. y y
of this course officers will be awarded the CA Branch, 38A and enlisted
personnel will be awarded the CA MOS, 38B and receive credit for 38B See page 41 for additional information Location: Distance Learning
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Advanced Leaders Course. on BSOLT. Class Size: 192
y Class Size: 64
y
Iterations: 1 (Open Enrollment)
y
Course Duration: 120 hours
y Course Duration: 3 weeks, 6 days
y
Eligibility: Officer (O2-O3); Reserve Component Eligibility: Officer (O2-O3); Reserve Component
RESERVE COMPONENT CIVIL AFFAIRS ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL TRAINING (AIT) Prerequisites: Successful completion of the CA Prerequisites: Successful completion of the CA CCC (Reserve Compo-
CCC (Reserve Component) Phase 2. (See ATRRS nent) Phase 3. (See ATRRS for class dates and other prerequisites.)
Course Number: 570-38B10
y Course Description: This course trains and qualifies U.S. Army Reserve Initial for class dates and other prerequisites.) Course Description: This course trains and educates officers in the
Location: Fort Jackson, S.C.
y Military Training Soldiers to perform duties as entry-level CA generalists in their Course Description: Students continue the tactical, technical and leadership knowledge needed to lead a CA team
Clearance: N/A
y first unit of assignment. Students in this course gain and apply knowledge of CA U.S. Army Commissioned Officers study of and culminates with the assessment of each student on their application
Class Size: 60
y skills integral to the duties as a CA specialist on a CA team, while examining the Civil Affairs by learning about its heritage, of their CA knowledge and skill. This course produces CA Officers who
y environment and context in which CA Operations and Civil-Military Operations organization and structure, doctrinal founda- are critical and creative thinkers, and adaptive problem solvers whose
y take place. They learn to understand the significance of volunteering to serve tions, methodologies for examining the civil expertise in the Human Domain of military operations allow them to lead
in an organization that is essential to the conduct of unified land operations component, core tasks and unified-action teams that conduct CA operations. With cultural competence and the
Eligibility: Enlisted; Reserve Component and are able to articulate the role of CA in support of special, conventional and partners. They gain cultural competence and ability to bridge language barriers, they plan both CAO and Civil-Military
Prerequisites: U.S. Army Reserve, joint forces operations. Their training focuses on the core tasks (support to civil become attuned to the complexity of the Operations and collaborate with unified-action partners. The CA officer
non-prior service, enlisted personnel administration, foreign humanitarian assistance, populace and resources control, operating environment in population-centric will be attuned to the complexity off the operating environment, region-
having successfully completed Basic nation assistance and civil information management); engagements; and meth- conflicts. Learning is based on requirements ally focused and possess unique capabilities necessary to operate and
Combat Training. (See ATRRS for class odologies. Overall training is mission oriented and allows for maximum learning to perform duties as a leader of a CA team and influence effectively and efficiently in population-centric missions utiliz-
dates and other course prerequisites.) of CAO in the context of the contemporary training environment. for CA Branch qualification. ing innovative, low-cost and small-footprint approaches.
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PSYCHOLOGICAL PSYOP ASSESSMENT AND
SELECTION (POAS)
OPERATIONS Course Number: 5E-F1/234-F41
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y
Clearance: N/A
y
Class Size: 120
y
y
y
and educates Active Component
personnel for service in the Psychological Eligibility: Officer (O2[P]-O3), Enlisted (E3-E5[P]);
Active Component
Operations Regiment to conduct PSYOP
Prerequisites: See ATRRS for class dates and prerequisites.
operations in support of global special
Course Description: Candidates undergo psycho-
operations missions. Additionally, Reserve logical, intellectual, physical and problem-solving
Component personnel are trained and (dilemma-based) team event assessments. To assess
Active-component ARSOF PSYOP candidates for train-
educated in PSYOP operations to serve
ability and suitability to attend the qualification course.
in Reserve Civil Affairs units across the Each individual is assessed for trainability and suitability
United States. based on the attributes defined in DA Pam 600-3, DA PAM
600-25, as well as the ARSOF attributes. Assessments
are conducted throughout the course and consist of indi-
vidual physical fitness/confidence events, intelligence/
psychological exams/assessments, and individual and
team problem solving (dilemma-based) assessments.
PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS QUALIFICATION COURSE (POQC)

The 47-week resident course synchronizes Active Component NCO and Officer training,
PERSU A D
L U E N CE
combining the two for major course events to maximize training benefit. Upon completion
PSYOP OFFICER TRAINING of the course, the MOS or Branch is awarded to the graduate. E
C H AN G E IN
F
(ALLIED AND SISTER SERVICES)
Course Number: 5E-37A-(O)
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y
Clearance: Secret
y Psychological PSYOP OFFICER: Special Warfare Basic
Class Size: 19
y Operations Orientation PSYOP Qualification PSYOP Course Special Operations
y Assessment Language
and ENLISTED: Training
y PSYOP MOS
Selection
10 DAYS 2 WEEKS 10 WEEKS 10 WEEKS 25 WEEKS
Eligibility: Officers (O3-O4), Enlisted (E3-E7);
Allied (International Students); Sister Services
Prerequisites: Must be a sister-service officer or enlisted
personnel, or an allied officer with a valid quota for atten- ABOUT THE POQC: POQC PSYOP ORIENTATION COURSE
dance. (See ATRRS for class dates and other prerequisites.)
y Course Number: 2E-F216/011-F126
y
Scope: This is not a branch-producing course. This Class Size: 136
y
Clearance: Secret
y
course will focus on PSYOP doctrine; organization and
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employment; the MISO-development process; influence
and communication principles; social and behavioral Eligibility: Officer (O2[P]-O3),
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science; adaptive leadership techniques; public diplo- Prerequisites: Successful selection at the PO Assessment and Selection Course.
Enlisted (E3-E5[P], E6 with
macy; interagency; MISO analysis; and contemporary Officer: Completion of the SOF Officer Common Core Course or other qualified Army
waiver); Active Component
issues in MISO. This course consists of the following Captains Career Course. Enlisted: Graduate of the Army Basic Leader Course. (See
y
See course descriptions for ATRRS for class dates and other course prerequisites.)
modules: Module 1: 37A/37F Core Training; Module 2:
each phase of training for
Culmination Exercise. Course Description: Provides future PSYOP Soldiers and Families with course
additional details.
Course Description: To train and educate selected overview and information on internal and external resources for student and
sister-service officers, enlisted personnel and allied offi- family support. Additionally, the students are administratively in-processed for
cers in MISO basic skills and competencies. follow on courses.
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PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS
POQC PSYOP OFFICER (37A) BRANCH POQC PSYOP SPECIALIST (37F) MOS PSYOP SPECIALIST, ADVANCED
Course Number: 5E-37A (O)
y Course Number: 243-37F30 (ZZ) (O)
y INDIVIDUAL TRAINING (RESERVE)
Class Size: 24
y Class Size: 112
y Course Number: 243-37F10
y Class Size: 42
y
y
Clearance: N/A
y
Prerequisites: See ATRRS for class dates and prerequisites. Prerequisites: See ATRRS for class dates and prerequisites.
Course Description: This course trains active-Army Course Description: This course trains active-Army Eligibility: Enlisted (E1-E4); Reserve Component
officers in the critical tasks required to perform the enlisted Soldiers to perform duties as a PSYOP NCO on a
duties of PSYOP Branch 37. Students will be imbued regional or a tactical team. Students will be imbued with Prerequisites: See ATRRS for class dates and prerequisites.
with the warrior ethos; capable of planning, executing the warrior ethos; capable of planning, executing and Course Description: This course is designed to train and qual-
and transitioning MISO across the full spectrum of assessing MISO across military operations in all envi- ify Reserve Component enlisted Soldiers in the basic skills and
operations; executing joint, interagency, multi-national ronments; executing joint, interagency, multinational or competencies required to perform duties as a PSYOP specialist
or coalition operations; operating in technologically coalition operations; operating in technologically superior on a Tactical PSYOP Team. Students will be capable of planning,
superior and austere environments; responsive to and austere environments; responsive to asymmetrical executing and assessing MISO in military operations in a vari-
asymmetrical challenges; adaptive; culturally aware, challenges; adaptive; culturally aware, regionally focused ety of environments; operating in technologically superior and
regionally focused and language-capable. Students will and language-capable. Students will analyze the MISO austere environments; responsive to asymmetrical challenges;
analyze the roles and missions of MISO through the roles and missions through the assessment of the political and adaptive. Students will analyze the roles and missions of
assessment of the political military factors, U.S. foreign military factors, U.S. foreign policy, MISO studies, host-na- MISO through the assessment of the political military factors, U.S.
policy, MISO studies, host-nation infrastructure, capabil- tion infrastructure, capabilities, organizations, people and foreign policy, MISO studies, host-nation infrastructure, capabilities,
ities, organizations, people and events of an operational events of an operational environment to determine their organizations, people and events of an operational environment to
environment to determine their psychological impact impact on U.S. military operations. Students will learn to determine their psychological impact on U.S. military operations.
on U.S. military operations. Students will learn to collect collect MISO-relevant information; analyze target audi- Students will learn to collect MISO-relevant information; conduct
MISO-relevant information; conduct target-audience ences; select themes, symbols, media types and psycho- target-audience analysis; select themes, symbols, media types
analysis; select themes, symbols, media types and logical actions; analyze supported unit missions; derive and psychological actions; analyze supported unit missions; derive
psychological actions; analyze supported unit missions; MISO missions; MISO-related equipment; PSYOP team MISO missions; perform mounted and dismounted land naviga-
derive MISO missions. operations; and common core subjects. tion; operate communications and MISO-related equipment; drivers
training, weapons training, map reading and patrolling; operate as a
member of a PSYOP team; and learn common core subjects.
POQC SPECIAL WARFARE PSYOP COURSE

Course Number: TBD
y PSYOP RESERVE OFFICER QUALIFICATION COURSE
y
This two-phase course was designed to provide officers with high-quality training while maximizing time at
Prerequisites: See ATRRS for class dates and prerequisites. home. Students must complete Phase 3 dL prior to attending the Phase 4 resident course.
Course Description: Students hone newly acquired skills and abilities that
are essential to aid and bolster ongoing Special Operations missions. Soldiers PSYOP RESERVE OFFICER PSYOP RESERVE OFFICER CAPTAINS
will incorporate Information Operations Planning and Foreign Internal Defense QUALIFICATION COURSE — PHASE 3 CAREER COURSE — PHASE 4
Principles to execute PSYOP in targeting operations. Training will also focus Course Number: 5E-37-C23(DL) (RC) (dL)
y Course Number: 5-37/38-C23
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on Unconventional Warfare, the Dynamics of Insurgencies and understanding Location: Distance Learning Location: Fort Bragg, N.C.
y y
Social Resistance movements. Students must put together all of the skills they
Clearance: Secret
y Clearance: Secret
y
have learned throughout the POQC to execute PSYOP missions during the final
Class Size: 256
y Class Size: 43
y
Culmination Exercise, known as Black Knight.
Iterations: Open Enrollment
y
Course Duration: 1 year
y Course Duration: 29 days
y
Eligibility: Officer (O2[P]-O3); Reserve Component Eligibility: Officer (O2[P]-O3); Reserve Component
Prerequisites: See ATRRS for class dates and prerequisites. Prerequisites: See ATRRS for class dates and prerequisites.
POQC BASIC SPECIAL OPERATIONS LANGUAGE Course Description: This distributive learning program Course Description: This program of instruction qualifies
TRAINING (BSOLT) of instruction is designed to train and qualify selected Reserve Component Officers in the basic skills and competen-
Course Duration: 25 weeks, 1 day
y Army Reserve Officers in the basic skills and competencies needed to perform the duties of a PSYOP Officer. Students
cies needed to perform the duties of a PSYOP Officer. are taught the MISO development process; how messages and
This phase introduces the student to the current MISO actions are conceived, developed, designed, produced, approved,
Course Description: Students are assigned one of 17 core languages based on capabilities of Department of Defense and other govern- distributed, disseminated and evaluated; and how to integrate,
the region they will operate in at their assigned Psychological Operations Group. ment agencies and provides the skills and knowledge synchronize and coordinate with the supported unit's plans and
See page 41 for additional information on BSOLT. necessary to perform PSYOP officer critical tasks. objectives using the military decision-making process.
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SPECIAL SPECIAL FORCES
PREPARATORY COURSE (SFPC)
FORCES Course Number: 011-F82
y
y
Clearance: N/A
y
Class Size: 120
y
y
y
and qualifies individuals to serve in the
Eligibility: 18X; Active and Reserve Component
Special Forces Regiment as a Green
Beret and wear the Special Forces Tab.
Scope: Designed to optimize 18X and REP-63 (National
Special Forces personnel return to the Guard) Soldiers physical and mental performance and
schoolhouse throughout their careers preparation for successful completion of the Special
Forces Assessment and Selection course.
for advanced skills training, leadership
Course Description: The program utilizes a holistic
development, Professional Military approach to physical conditioning that includes nutrition,
hydration, injury prevention and rehabilitation and exer-
Education and higher civilian education.
cise program development. Additional areas of emphasis
SPECIAL FORCES QUALIFICATION COURSE (SFQC)
include the progressive development of the skills neces- The 51-56 week (18D adds 36 weeks to SFQC length) qualification course has six main
sary for land navigation and leadership in dynamic and phases. Upon completion of the course Soldiers earn the right to wear the Special
complex environments.
Forces Tab and don the Green Beret. Newly minted Green Berets are assigned to one of
five Active Duty or two National Guard Special Forces Groups.
SPECIAL FORCES ASSESSMENT Special Special Special Tactical ROBIN Regimental Basic Special
AND SELECTION (SFAS) Forces Forces Forces Skills SAGE First Operations
Course Number: 2E-F129/011-F44
y Assessment Orientation MOS (CULEX) Formation Language
y and Selection Course + SERE (Graduation) Training
Clearance: N/A
y 24 DAYS 1 WEEK 14-19 WEEKS 6 WEEKS 4 WEEKS 1 WEEK 25 WEEKS
Class Size: 400
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y
Course Duration: 24 days
y
Eligibility: Officer, Enlisted; Active and Reserve Component ABOUT THE SFQC: SFQC SPECIAL FORCES ORIENTATION COURSE
Prerequisites: See ATRRS for class dates and prerequisites. Location: Fort Bragg, North Carolina,
y
Scope: The SFAS course is designed to reliably predict including Camp Mackall and its Course Duration: 1 week
y
successful completion of the Special Forces Qualification surrounding communities. Some MOS
Course and for service in the Special Forces Regiment. training takes place at satellite locations Prerequisites: See ATRRS for class dates and prerequisites.
SFAS utilizes an individual-focused assessment process across the country.
that is designed to select candidates capable of meeting Course Description: Provides an introduction to Special Forces and
the requirements of the SFQC (trainable) and suitable for Clearance: An Interim Secret is required
y establishes an understanding of unconventional warfare, command
service in the regiment. to start the course. Students must have a and control architectures, SF History, SF Attributes and the nine prin-
Secret Clearance to complete the course. cipal tasks of SF. Students are also introduced to Human Dynamics
Course Description: SFAS uses four broad dimensions
(THOR3), Adaptive Thinking and given initial instruction on Level 10
of assessment to include intellect, social, character and Class Size: 240
y
physical, which are integrated and evaluated utilizing a Tasks. The course is separated into two modules and falls under the
holistic approach. Numerous knowledge, skills, abilities auspices of the 4th Battalion, 1st Special Warfare Training Group (A).
y
and other characteristics load on the four dimensions to NCOs will also receive Advanced Leader Course instruction in order to
build a comprehensive assessment of the candidate’s Eligibility: Officer, Enlisted; Active and
y meet TRADOC requirements for ALC upon completion of the SFQC.
potential. A core competency model, ARSOF attributes, Reserve Component
serve as the vehicle to collect, evaluate and present the
objective and subjective data in a manner to facilitate y
See course descriptions for each phase
selection decision methodology. of training for additional details.
17
SPECIAL FORCES
SFQC SPECIAL FORCES MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) 18C: Special Forces Engineer Sergeant (011-18C30-C45)
ing; concrete construction, types and siting of Module C - UXO/IED: To provide students
+ SURVIVAL EVASION RESISTANCE AND ESCAPE (SERE) Course Number: 2E-F253/011-F95
y
y obstacles, wire obstacles, fighting positions, with knowledge and skills in the construc-
y 18A: Special Forces Detachment Officer (2E-18A) Course Description: The 18C Engineer bunkers and shelters, camp construction/for- tion, demolition, homemade explosives
(18D, 7 per year) Sergeant Course teaches basic military tification, heavy equipment operations, electri- and emplacement of special-purpose
y planning; adaptive thinking and leadership;
special reconnaissance; direct action; construction techniques and procedures; cal wiring, plumbing and logistical operations. munitions and unexploded ordnance,
y
Prerequisites: Students must unconventional warfare; foreign internal basic and intermediate demolitions; unex- Module B - Demolitions: To provide students including IEDs.
Course Description: The 18A course
focuses on the full operational spec- defense; counterinsurgency operations; ploded ordinance/improvised explosive with baseline knowledge of explosives
have successfully passed the SF Module D - Reconnaissance: To provide stu-
trum of problem analysis and resolution military operations in urban terrain; inter- device; target analysis/interdiction and theory, their characteristics and common
Orientation Course before entering agency operations; warrior skills; advanced mission planning; plan and conduct train-
dents with knowledge and training in target
design associated with SF core missions uses, calculates for various types of charges
MOS training. Any variation from special operations skills; operational fund ing; and field training exercises; and com- analysis/interdiction and mission planning.
across the elements of the national power and standard methods of priming and plac-
prerequisites requires a waiver spectrum. Duties and functional area management; elements of national power prehensive field testing. ing these charges. Lesson plans includes Module E - Engineer Field Training Exercise:
familiarization of the 18 series MOSs: com- considerations; culture; in-depth core mis-
from the Commanding General, Module A - Special Operations Construction: explosive entry techniques, demolition mate- Comprehensive Field Testing; the Engineer
munications, engineer, medical, weapons, sion analysis; information operations, plan-
USAJFKSWCS. (See ATRRS for class ning and conduct of ODA training; and three Provide students with knowledge and training rial, demolition safety, firing systems, calcu- CFT tests the student's knowledge and
intelligence; the military decision making
dates and other course prerequisites.) process; special operations mission field training exercises. in the role of an SF engineer; blueprints (read/ lation and placement of charges, expedient tactical application of critical tasks learned
design); construction of a masonry wall; weld- charges and range operations throughout the previous modules.
Course Description: Each Soldier
attending the SFQC is assigned to 18B: Special Forces Weapons Sergeant (011-18B30-C45)
y procedures, Close Air Support, operate an 18D: Special Forces Medical Sergeant (011-18D30-C45)
one of five SF, Career Management
y M32 Lightweight Handheld Mortar Ballistic Course Number: 2E-F253/011-F95
y diseases, cardiac life support and surgical unconventional-warfare operations; provide
Field 18, Military Occupational Computer as well as Fire Directional Center
Course Description: Students learn direct Course Duration: 16 weeks
y procedures, with a basic understanding of veterinary care; prepare the medical portion
Specialties for enlisted Soldiers procedures, and procedures for emplacing veterinary and dental medicine. Both general of area studies, back briefs and operation
and indirect fire systems and proce- Additional Phase 3 18D Prerequisites: Suc-
or Area of Concentration (Branch dures-mortars, light/heavy weapons, sniper (laying for direction) the mortar to fire, healthcare and emergency healthcare are plans and orders. Soldiers selected for MOS
Anti-Tank Written Examination, Anti-Tank cessful completion of the Special Operations
18) for officers: SF Detachment systems, anti-armor systems, forward stressed in training. 18D attend 250 days of advanced medical
observer and fire direction center procedures, Hands-on Examination, Mortar Written Combat Medic course no more than two
Commander (18A); SF Weap- Examination, Mortar Hands-on Examina- Medical sergeants provide emergency, training including Special Operation Combat
close-air support; plan and conduct training. years prior to entering the 18D Medical Ser-
ons Sergeant (18B); SF Engineer tion, FDC Examination, and Observed Fire routine and long-term medical care for Medic course which includes two months
Module A - Light Weapons: This module is geant course.
Sergeant (18C); SF Medical Written Examination. detachment members and associated trauma rotation in hospital emergency
designed to produce a weapons sergeant Course Description: Medical sergeants spe-
Sergeant (18D); or SF Communica- Module C - Tactics: This module presents allied members and host-nation personnel; rooms and nationally accredited emergency
capable of employing, maintaining, zeroing
tions Sergeant (18E). Fundamentals of Tactics, Operational cialize in trauma management, infectious establish field medical facilities to support medical technician paramedic program.
and engaging targets with select U.S. and
foreign pistols, rifles, shotguns, submachine Terms Symbols and Graphics, Troop
Purpose: To train selected officers in and machine guns and optics. Students learn Leading Procedures, Offensive opera- 18E: Special Forces Communications Sergeant (011-18E30-C45)
the critical branch tasks and compe- Small Arms Fundamentals, Firing, Sniper tions, Defensive Operations, Patrols and
Patrolling, Operational Terms and Graphics Course Number: 2E-F253/011-F95
y and WAN, and setting up servers and rout- such as PDA-184 to install, operate and
tencies required to perform the Weapons Systems Familiarization, Combat
Examination, and Tactics Examination The Course Duration: 11 weeks
y ers. The SEC+ training covers computer maintain a satellite communications link.
Marksmanship Sustainment Training, Crew
duties of a detachment commander purpose of this module is to produce a Course Description: The 18E Communi- and network defensive security measures.
Served Machine Gun Target Engagement Module F - High Frequency Communications:
of a Special Forces Operational Fundamentals, Small Arms Characteristics weapons sergeant proficient in Light Infan- cations Sergeant course provides training This module also presents SDN-L (V3B), This module instructs Soldiers in the use of
Detachment-Alpha. Examination, Small Arms Basic Operations try tactics through platoon level operations. in communications training, planning, and SOMPE-G, and Cell Phone Technology. the high frequency radio spectrum to com-
Exam, Small Arms Employment Exam, and Tactics FTX: This module will increase the communications systems. This module is municate, such as training in antenna theory
To train selected Enlisted Soldiers Module C - Communications Procedures:
Small Arms Hands-on Examination. student’s understanding of the operational practical exercise based with emphasis on The module instructs the Soldiers on basic and radio wave propagation, the calculation
in the critical MOS and skill-level Module B - Heavy Weapons: This module environment and develop the knowledge, communications mission planning for the communications fundamentals such as of length to determine how to make HF/VHF
tasks and competencies required to is designed to produce a weapons ser- skills and understanding of the SF weap- antennas for short-, medium- and long-range
SF core missions and basic doctrine, and Basic Radio Theory, Basic Electricity, Radio
perform the duties of a SF weapons geant capable of employing, maintaining ons sergeant on tactics, techniques and
includes tactical FTXs. The 18E training is Telephone Procedures, Signal Operating communications. The operation and trouble-
and engaging targets with select U.S. and procedures that affect mission planning
sergeant, engineer sergeant, medi- broken down into seven modules sequen- Instructions, Communication Security, shooting of the AN/PRC-137 Special Mission
foreign anti-armor weapons, crew-served as it pertains to SF operations. The Soldier
cal sergeant and communications must be able to teach, coach and mentor tially as follows: Power Applications, Secure Systems, Field Radio Set is also instructed.
weapons, anti-aircraft missiles, mortars and
sergeant on an SFODA. conduct of Forward Observation role-players during the FID exercise. Module A - Course Orientation: Students Maintenance and Antenna Theory and Radio Module G - Field Performance Exam MAX
receive an overview of the information to Wave Propagation. GAIN: This module instructs Soldiers in the
STATES A be presented in the 18E course, the Student Module D - Equipment Common to the Army: matters of communications planning such
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cient in computer applications A+ training, devices, AN/PSN-13 DAGR and vehicle
as it pertains to a SF Communications Ser-
The three-week SERE course teaches students Net+, and SEC+ training. The A+ training based communications systems.
geant. The field performance module also
survival skills, the military code of conduct and provides Soldiers the training necessary Module E - Satellite Communications: measures the Soldiers ability through testing
methods and techniques for escape from captivity. to troubleshoot and repair basic computer Instructs soldiers on satellite theory, satellite and grading to measure proficiency in the
Students attend SERE immediately following MOS components, hard drives, power supplies, radios such as the AN/PRC-117G and AN/ use and techniques of the equipment and
motherboards, video cards and other PRC152A and the radios’ modes of oper- procedures he was taught throughout the
training, with the exception of 18C students who internal components of a computer. The ation, associated wave forms and Point Special Forces Communications Sergeant
attend prior to the MOS course. For additional details Net+ training provides Soldiers the training to Point operations. The soldiers are also Course. The Soldiers must achieve a pass-
see the SERE course description on page 32. necessary to network computers in a LAN trained in the use of computer applications ing grade to become qualified.
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SFQC TACTICAL SKILLS
y
COMBAT DIVER
y
Eligibility: Officer, Enlisted;

Active and Reserve Component
The SF Underwater Operations committee
conducts all combat dive courses and serves
Prerequisites: See ATRRS for class dates
and prerequisites. as the Army’s subject-matter experts in
Course Description: SF common skills train- developing special operations under-and-over
ing; basic demolitions techniques; tactical water doctrine and programs of instruction.
communication procedures; fundamentals
The SFUWO is located on Fleming Key, Trumbo
of Foreign Internal Defense; basic combat
casualty treatment/evacuation; land naviga- Point Annex, NAS Key West, Florida.
tion; air operations; weapons marksmanship;
small unit tactics; military operations in urban
terrain; mission planning.
SPECIAL FORCES COMBAT DIVER QUALIFICATION COURSE (CDQC)

SFQC UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE CULMINATION EXERCISE (ROBIN SAGE) Course Number: 2E-SI/
y
ASI4W/011-ASIW7
Course Description: To qualify individuals as basic military open-circuit and
y Course Description: Soldiers must put together all of the skills they have learned Location: Key West, Florida
y closed-circuit combat divers knowledgeable in waterborne surface infiltration and
y throughout the SFQC to successfully navigate the unconventional warfare envi- Clearance: N/A
y ex-filtration tactics, techniques and procedures operationally focused on a climate
ronment during Robin Sage. Robin Sage has been the litmus test for Soldiers Class Size: 60
y of Great Power Competition against Near-Peer Adversaries.
Prerequisites: See ATRRS for class striving to earn the coveted Green Beret for more than 60 years. Students are Iterations: 5 per year
y Scope: Students are trained in specialized physical conditioning, waterborne opera-
dates and prerequisites. organized into SF Operational Detachments-Alpha. The SFODA is trained and Course Duration: 6 weeks
y tions including day and night ocean subsurface navigation swims and team infiltration
mentored throughout the exercise from mission receipt through planning and dives, deep dives, search dives, diving physics, physiology and injuries, cardiopulmo-
Purpose: To train, evaluate and infiltration by combat-proven SF operators. Students are taught the necessary Eligibility: Officer, Warrant Officer, nary resuscitation, marine hazards, tides and currents. U.S. Navy dive tables, subma-
qualify students in SF skills acquired skills to survive and succeed in a UW environment consisting of a notional coun- Enlisted; ARSOF; Active and Reserve rine lock-in/lock-out familiarization, closed-circuit and open-circuit dives, surface
in individual and MOS training try characterized by political instability and armed conflict that forces Soldiers to Component; Sister Service swims, small boat operations and a culmination situational training exercise.
necessary to perform their duties exercise both individual and collective problem solving. A key to the success of
on a SFODA including mission the Robin Sage training is its real-world feel that is established by the use of guer-
planning, interagency operations, rilla forces. The SFODA must assess the combat effectiveness of the G-forces
unconventional-warfare phases, and then train them in basic individual tasks from each of the MOSs as well as
organization and planning and UW collective tasks in basic small-unit tactics, while remaining responsive to asym- SPECIAL FORCES COMBAT SPECIAL FORCES COMBAT DIVING
culmination practicum. metrical challenges. During this training, the SFODA must demonstrate its knowl- DIVING SUPERVISOR COURSE (CDSC) MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (CDMT)
edge of UW doctrine and operational techniques. Participating in this rigorous Course Number: 2E-F65/011-ASIS6
y Course Number: 011-ASIQ5
y
and realistic training exercise provides the future Special Forces Soldier with the
Location: Key West, Florida
y Location: Key West, Florida
y
skills and confidence needed to successfully deploy with an SFODA.
Clearance: N/A
y Clearance: N/A
y
Class Size: 15
y Class Size: 17
y
y
y
SFQC REGIMENTAL FIRST SFQC BASIC SPECIAL OPERATIONS Eligibility: Officer, Warrant Officer, Enlisted Eligibility: Enlisted (ARSOF, Active and Reserve
FORMATION (GRADUATION) LANGUAGE TRAINING (BSOLT) (ARSOF, Active and Reserve Component), Sister Service Component), Sister Service
y Course Duration: 25 weeks, 1 day
y Prerequisites: See ATRRS for class dates and prerequisites. Prerequisites: See ATRRS for class dates and prerequisites.
Course Duration: 1 week
y Purpose: To qualify Special Forces personnel, and other Course Description: Medical planning for diving oper-
Course Description: The ability to speak a foreign Special Operations personnel as combat diving super- ations; diving physiology: altitude diving; diving physics;
Course Description: Upon successful completion of all language and understand the diverse cultures they visors in accordance with AR 611-75 (Management of diving physiology, neurological assessment, dangerous
course requirements students are awarded the SF Tab operate in, is just one of the unique skills that separates Army Divers), paragraph 2-19b. marine life; U.S. Navy Dive Treatment Tables, stress in
and attend the Regimental First Formation where they SF Soldiers in the operational environment. Prior to Scope: Plan and supervise combat diving operations; diving, differential diagnosis of diving accidents and
are honored as the newest members of the SF Regiment. assignment to a SF Group, students are assigned one of tides and currents; submarine operations, diving oper- injuries, decompression theory and sickness, hyperbaric
Those who are already language qualified are assigned 17 core languages based on the region they will deploy ations; diving equipment; medical aspects of diving chamber operations; hyperbaric oxygen theory, air purity
to a SF Group, all others continue with training at the to in their assigned group. decompression chamber operations; diving physics; and standards and a Diving Medical Technician Course culmi-
Basic Special Operations Language Training Course. See page 41 for additional information on BSOLT. a course culmination situational training exercise. nation situational training exercise-medical actions.
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MILITARY MILITARY FREE FALL
JUMPMASTER COURSE (MFFJM)
MILITARY FREE FALL
ADVANCED TACTICAL
FREE FALL Course Number: 2E-F56/011-F15
y
Location: Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona
y
Clearance: N/A
y
INFILTRATION COURSE (ATIC)
y
Location: Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona
y
Class Size: 30
y Clearance: N/A
y
y Class Size: 6-12
y
The Military Free Fall School trains SOF, Course Duration: 3 weeks, 2 days
y
Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Course Duration: 3 weeks
y
Eligibility: Officer, Warrant Officer, Enlisted; ARSOF;
Multinational personnel in MFF Operations Active and Reserve Component; Sister Service; Allied Eligibility: Officer, Warrant Officer, Enlisted; ARSOF;
(International Students); Select DoD Civilians Active Component; Sister Service
at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. The
Prerequisites: See ATRRS for class dates and prerequisites. Prerequisites: See ATRRS for class dates and prerequi-
MFF capability provides commanders a sites.
Scope: MFFJM training focuses on jumpmaster person-
flexible SOF insertion option to counter nel inspection, emergency procedures, oxygen equip- Course Description: ATIC focuses on the tactics, tech-
ment, wind-drift calculations, jump commands, aircraft niques, and procedures required to provide Geographic
threats from state actors, rapid defense of procedures, spotting, ram-air personnel parachute pack- Combatant Commanders with a strategic advantage
key terrain, and reduced risk clandestine ing and rigging, advanced high-altitude, high-opening infil- gained through standoff MFF Operations. Some of these
tration skills and glide path/parachute navigation system. techniques include: operational considerations for High
infiltration into politically sensitive areas. Students plan and execute day and night, oxygen, Altitude High Opening missions, essential combat MFF
combat equipment MFF operations and are evaluated mission planning techniques, rigging and jumping special
on their ability to conduct MFFJM duties throughout all weapons or equipment, and utilization of Joint Precision
phases of MFF operations. Airdrop Bundles.
Additionally, students will employ various navigational
MILITARY FREE FALL aids, including Night Vision Devices, the NETT Warrior
System, and on-ground geographic markers to navigate
PARACHUTIST COURSE (MFFPC) to unmarked, unknown Drop Zones throughout Yuma
Course Number: 2E-SI4X/ASI4X/011-ASIW8
y Proving Ground, often from altitudes reaching 18,000 feet
Location: Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona MSL. Graduates of this course are true subject matter
y MILITARY FREE FALL experts in Military Free Fall and are able to integrate into
Clearance: N/A
y
INSTRUCTOR COURSE (MFFIC) strategic planning as well as tactical execution of real-
Class Size: 80
y world Military Free Fall missions.
y Course Number: 011-F66
y
y Location: Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona
y
Clearance: N/A
y
Eligibility: Officer, Warrant Officer, Enlisted; ARSOF; Class Size: 9
y
Active and Reserve Component; Allied (International Iterations: 4 per year
y
Students); Sister Service; Select DoD Civilians Course Duration: 9 weeks
y
Eligibility: Officer, Warrant Officer, Enlisted; ARSOF;
Course Description: The MFFPC begins with intensive Active Component; Sister Service
Vertical Wind Tunnel training and RA-1 Parachute Pack-
ing evaluation. Once students have successfully demon-
strated the ability to safely pack their own parachute and Course Description: MFFIC focuses on transitioning
maintain stability in the VWT, they begin conducting MFF Military Free Fall parachutists into Free Fall instructors.
operations one-on-one with their assigned instructor. This not only includes transitioning from a military
During this time they learn the basics of flight, including parachute to a non-tactical parachute system, but also
turns, tracks, and proper deployment sequence. Once focuses on teaching MFFIC students to provide in-air and
complete, the students learn to fly their canopies in small on-ground instruction to future students at the MFFPC.
team "stacks". The students conduct HAHO operations During the POI, instructor students will learn increased
that allow them to deploy their parachutes several kilo- proficiency in the sky, including the relative flight skills
meters from the Drop Zone and navigate to a desired necessary in order to exit and maintain one-arm distance
impact point together. In the final week, students will from students throughout the duration of flight, provide
execute MFF operations utilizing the RA-1 parachute clear in-air instruction to students, and apply appropriate
system and organic equipment to include supplemental techniques to fix an unstable jumper in free fall. At the
oxygen, night vision devices, weapons, and individual conclusion of the course, the student will be come one of
combat equipment in hours of limited visibility. less than 900 MFFIs in the Department of Defense.
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ADVANCED SPECIAL FORCES
SNIPER COURSE (SFSC)
SPECIAL OPERATIONS
FOREIGN AND NON-STANDARD
WEAPONS Course Number: 2E-F67/011-ASIW3
y
ARMORERS COURSE (SOFNAC)
Course Number: TBD
y
AND TACTICS
y
y
Clearance: Secret
y Clearance: Secret
y
Class Size: 40
y Class Size: 15-20
y
y
y
USAJFKSWCS trains and qualifies Special
Eligibility: Officer, Warrant Officer, Enlisted; ARSOF; Eligibility: Enlisted, Warrant Officer; ARSOF; Active
Operations Soldiers in close-quarters Component; Regionally Aligned Forces (Conventional);
combat and sniper operations to provide Active and Reserve Component Sister Service
precision targeting and crisis response Prerequisites: See ATRRS for class dates and prerequisites. Prerequisites: Soldiers must have been awarded the MOS
capabilities to support the ARSOF mission. of 91F, 913A or 18B and be recommended for attendance
Course Description: Trains select special operations
In addition, courses on the familiarization to the Joint Armament Facility Basic Armorer Course. (See
forces personnel in Level 1 special operations sniper ATRRS for class dates and other prerequisites)
and use of foreign weapons, and weapon skills and operational procedures necessary to engage SECURITY FORCE ASSISTANCE
Course Scope: Students will be trained in extensive
maintenance and repair are taught to select targets with precision rifle fire in support of all FOREIGN WEAPONS COURSE (SFAFWC) small-arms repairman skills using basic small-arms
ARSOF and conventional forces. special operations missions across the operational Course Number: 2E-F222/011-F133
y tools, specialty small-arms tools and gauges for
continuum. Further provides instruction and practical Location: Fort Bragg, N.C.
y weapons. Students learn how to assess; gauge and
Clearance: Secret
y repair weapons within their scope of work and which
application of advanced marksmanship techniques,
Class Size: 30
y weapons maintenance tasks must be repaired at
rural field craft, technical surveillance equipment and depot-level maintenance.
y
alternate sniper weapon systems.
Course Duration: 1 week
y Course Description: The SOFNAC will provides
hands-on training with SOF-specific weapons,
Eligibility: Officer, Enlisted; Active Component; Regionally non-standard weapons and foreign weapons systems
Aligned Forces (Conventional) to inspect troubleshoot, disassemble, repair, clean,
reassemble and perform the function test. Soldiers
Prerequisites: See ATRRS for class dates and prerequisites. will be shown how to render weapons safe, and study
SPECIAL FORCES ADVANCED Course Description: Train Soldiers to competency with characteristics, features and variations within weapon
RECONNAISSANCE TARGET designated light foreign weapons systems up to 12.7mm. family types. Soldiers learn proper gauging proce-
The Soldier will be capable of operating, maintaining and dures, testing and final inspections, special tool uses
ANALYSIS EXPLOITATION employing designated weapons and will be familiar with and corrosion control. Course focuses on 17 common
TECHNIQUES COURSE (SFARTAETC) constructing and operating company-size light weapon foreign weapons, but can be modified to instruct any
ranges with partner forces. weapon within the inventory at the unit’s request.
y
y
Clearance: Secret
y
Class Size: 52
y
y USASOC SOF-PECULIAR WEAPONS REPAIR COURSE (USASOC SOF-P)
y Course Number: USASOC SOF-P
y Course Scope: USASOC SOF-P is a small-arms maintenance course for SOF
y weapons that includes instruction with practical application and hands-on
Eligibility: Officer, Warrant Officer, Enlisted; ARSOF; Clearance: Secret
y experience. The Armorers Course will provide USASOC personnel with the
Class Size: 20 knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for successful enhanced organiza-
Active and Reserve Component y
tion-level maintenance. This course is designed to support the SOF warrior
y
Prerequisites: See ATRRS for class dates and prerequisites. with their unique equipment. The course changes as weapons are added or
y deleted in the SOF inventory.
Scope: Provides specialized and comprehensive
Eligibility: Warrant Officer, Enlisted; Course Description: The SOF-P course provides students with hands-on
instruction and training in the tactics and techniques
training with SOF-specific weapons. Topics covered: SOF logistics, weapon
required by 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) ARSOF; Active Component; Regionally
nomenclature, description, reference publications, cycle of operations, field
Aligned Forces (Conventional)
Theater Crisis Response Forces to accomplish assigned strip, detailed disassembly, gauging procedures, reassembly and safety/func-
missions, to enhance the common skill readiness level Prerequisites: Service members must tion check. SOF weapons covered are: MK-47; Advanced Lightweight Grenade
have been awarded MOS 91F, 92Y, 11B Launcher; M3 Carl-Gustaf: Multi-role anti-armor, anti-tank weapons system;
of currently designated CRF personnel and to provide
(Rangers only) and 18B or contract MK-44: Gun Weapon System; RIS II URG: Rail Interface System II, Upper
a basic entry-level training program for personnel personnel in support of a SOF unit. (See Receiver Group; MK-17 Combat Assault Rifle; Glock 19: Compact Pistol; Future
assigned to Theater CRFs. ATRRS for class dates and prerequisites.) Addition: MK-21 Precision Sniper Rifle.
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ADVANCED ADVANCED SPECIAL OPERATIONS TECHNIQUES MANAGERS COURSE (ASOTMC)
SKILLS
y certifying course with a minimum of three years of experi-
y ence. Must possess a Top Secret security clearance with
Clearance: TS-SCI
y SCI eligibility. Must have an active SIPR network account
Class Size: 16
y within the U.S. Special Operations Command Network
y Domain and active SIPR Token card. Any variation from
Course Duration: 4 weeks,
y the above prerequisites requires a waiver approved by
USAJKFSWCS Advanced Skills are
Commander, USSOCOM.
taught by 6th Battalion, 2nd Special Eligibility: Officer (O3–O5), Warrant Officer (WO1-CW5),
Warfare Training Group (Airborne). 6th Enlisted (E7–E9); Active and Reserve Component; Course Description: The ASOTMC trains, educates and
Battalion trains and educates Army
ADVANCED SPECIAL OPERATIONS Sister Service; DoD Civilian (GS11-GS15) qualifies graduates to manage and employ Advanced
Special Operations Forces, Joint Special TECHNIQUES COURSE (ASOTC) Prerequisites: Must be a graduate of the Advanced Special Operations Techniques in support of SOF Core
Operations Forces and Interagency Course Number: 2E-F141/011-F27
y Special Operations Techniques Course or equivalent Activities and operations.
personnel in advanced operational skills, Location: Fort Bragg, N.C. and
y
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.
in order to provide organic capabilities to
Clearance: Secret//NOFORN
y
address evolving threats in complex and
Class Size: 30/24
y
ambiguous environments in support of
Multi-Domain Operations.
y OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT COURSE (ORMC)
y
Course Number: 2E-F 226/011-F135
y following qualifications: CAT I, II or III, Credentialed Counter-
y intelligence Agents, Intelligence Analysts and DoD civilian
Eligibility: Officer (O2-O4), Warrant Officer (WO1-CW3), equivalent with appropriate training and experience level.
Enlisted (E6-E8); Active and Reserve Component;
y
Class Size: 20
y All applicants must be rated. Applicants failing to meet the
Sister Service minimum criteria but are essential personnel to operational
y
Prerequisites: Must be a graduate of one of the USSO- requirements may submit waivers on a case-by-case basis.
y
COM training courses outlined in USSOCOM Directive Course Scope: The ORMC is provided to USSOCOM
525-5, 26 April 2019, Appendix C or completion of equiv- Eligibility: Officer, Warrant Officer, Enlisted (E4-E9); components and commands. The course content
alent training validated by USSOCOM. Must have a mini- ARSOF; Active and Reserve Component; addresses the overarching concepts, functions, and proce-
mum of two years SOF experience within an approved Sister Service; Mobile Training Team dures associated with implementing the SOF unique Opera-
component at the tactical level; i.e., has served a minimum tional Risk Management process.
Prerequisites: Must be listed in the USSOCOM NTKMM
of two years on a Special Forces Operational Detach- registry as briefed onto ACCM. Must be assigned to a Course Description: The ORMC trains, educates, and qualifies
ment-Alpha, SEAL Platoon, Boat Detachment, Marine SOF unit supporting SOF operations or an Intelligence select Special Operations and intelligence personnel to identify,
Special Operations Team, AFSOC Special Tactics Team, Community entity. Attendees must hold one of the evaluate, and mitigate risk associated with Sensitive Activities.
or other USSOCOM tactical unit authorized component
for appropriate level. Components must ensure graduates
serve a two-year utilization tour in a SOF billet that requires
qualification as validated by USSOCOM.
Course Description: The ASOTC trains, educates and SPECIAL WARFARE BRIGHTON COURSE
qualifies select Special Operations personnel to perform
y Course Scope: Brighton trains & educates DoD personnel in
Advanced tactics, techniques and procedures requiring
y digital (cyberspace) defense, reconnaissance and offense in
unique modes of employment, often conducted in hostile,
Clearance: Secret
y support of ground-tactical commanders’ objectives.
denied, and or politically sensitive environments.
Class Size: 32
y
Course Description: Brighton instructs students on
y
managing their digital footprint in the cyberspace domain,
y
SECURITY CLEARANCE while conducting digital reconnaissance of localized adver-
Attendees of all intelligence courses must sarial network systems. Brighton teaches tactics, tech-
Eligibility: Officer (O3–O6), Warrant Officer
possess a current and active security (WO1–CW5), Enlisted (E5–E9); ARSOF; niques and procedures and industry best practices in Digi-
clearances, verifiable in JPAS, at the level Active and Reserve Component; Sister Service; tal Force Protection. Students gain understanding of digital
required by each course. Regionally Aligned Forces (Conventional); DoD Civilian; obfuscation and improved OPSEC measures within cyber-
Contractor; Select U.S. Interagency Civilians space. Brighton enhances a unit’s digital situational aware-
See the ATRRS Course catalog for current Prerequisites: Course-directed, online-based pre-training ness and situational understanding, leading to informed
data and prerequisites will be assigned after attendance is confirmed. decision-making by the mission commander.
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SPECIAL WARFARE TOUCHSTONE COURSE SPECIAL OPERATIONS MISO PROGRAM DESIGN AND
y ods using publicly available information in the digital operating MILITARY DECEPTION PLANNER’S ASSESSMENT COURSE (MPDAC)
y environment. Managing PAI provides commanders the neces- COURSE (SMPC) Course Number: 2E-F236/011-F144
y
Clearance: Secret
y sary force protection, situational awareness and understanding
y
for mission execution. This information supports the Common
Class Size: 32
y Location:
y Fort Bragg, N.C.
Operating Picture and enables Traditional Military Activities at the Clearance: Secret
y
y tactical and operational levels of war. Clearance: Top Secret
y Class Size: 24
y
y Class Size: 24
y
Course Description: The Touchstone curriculum focuses on the Iterations: 5 per year
y
methodology of procuring and processing digital PAI to provide Iterations: 5 per year
y
Eligibility: Officer (O3-O6), Warrant Officer (WO1– Course Duration: 4 weeks
y
commanders the necessary force protection, situational aware- Course Duration: 3 weeks
y
CW5), Enlisted (E5–E9); ARSOF; Active and Reserve
ness and understanding for mission execution. The learning
Component; Sister Service; Regionally Aligned Forces Eligibility: CMF 37 - PO Officer (O3-O5), CMF 37 - PO
objectives are realized by emphasizing a research process over a Eligibility: Officer (O3-O5), Warrant Officer (CW3-CW4),
(Conventional); DoD Civilian; Contractor Enlisted (E7-E9); ARSOF; Active and Reserve Component;
tools-based approach and applying a mission-focus to research Enlisted (E7-E9); ARSOF; Active and Reserve Component;
Course Scope: The Touchstone course instructs select efforts. This includes surveying the digital landscape, research Sister Service
Sister Service; Regionally Aligned Forces (Conventional);
Army Special Operation Forces, General Purpose Forces planning, understanding PAI resources, data organization, and
DoD Civilian Prerequisites: PO Officers and NCOs must have at least
and other DoD personnel in Open Source Research meth- managing risk associated with digital activities.
24 months operational experience.
Prerequisites: Special Operations Service Members or
select DoD personnel who are currently assigned to or Course Scope: The MPDAC provides senior Psychologi-
preparing to assume duties as a Military Deception Offi- cal Operations Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and
SPECIAL WARFARE NETWORK DEVELOPMENT COURSE (SWNDC) cer at the special operations task force level or above. select personnel with the skills and knowledge to serve
Course Scope: The SMPC trains and certifies as planners and advisors in support of commanders and
y principles in order to design, develop, assess, vet, protect and
expand complex indigenous/resistance networks in support of selected personnel in the planning, execution and staffs at the operational and strategic level. This course
y
U.S. Irregular Warfare objectives during joint operations. termination of Joint Military Deception in support of bridges the training and education gap between PSYOP
Clearance: Secret
y
general purpose forces, traditional SOF and Joint SOF initial entry courses and Intermediate Level Education.
Class Size: 28
y Course Description: The SWNDC addresses Preparation of
Iterations: 6 per year (4 MTT, 2 Resident)
y the Environment and UW Fundamentals, Network Characteris- core activities. Course Description: The MPDAC uses a blended instruc-
y tics, Interagency and DoD Resources, and applicable directives, Course Description: The SMPC trains and educates tional model emphasizing instructor facilitation, student
regulations, policy and laws. Curriculum focuses on leveraging critical-thinking, peer-to-peer engagement, and small group
MDOs and MILDEC planners on core tasks within the
Eligibility: Officer (O3-O5), Warrant Officer (WO1- political, economic and social networks, indigenous move- work with emphasis on planning, problem-solving, and
deception cycle for creating MILDEC programs. SMPC
CW5), Enlisted (E6-E9); ARSOF; Active and Reserve ments and case studies. The course integrates all foundational
covers four Irregular Warfare scenarios focused on decision making. MPDAC provides advanced training that
Component; DoD Civilian; Mobile Training Team instruction with analysis of Joint Special Operations Areas for
assigned networks. The result is functional network models COCOM contingency plans, JTF operational-level includes but in not limited to: joint operations and planning,
Prerequisites: Must be a USASOC component qualified which can lead to further research and planning for indigenous plans, and tactical-level disruption plans. SMPC MISO Program Development, operational environment
Service Member or civilian equivalent to all listed posi- networks in support of Ground Combatant Commanders and also incorporates Deception in support of OPSEC analysis, doctrine, resource management, theories of
tions from Career Management Field 18 – SF CMF37-PO TSOC goals and objectives. SWNDC emphasizes critical and scenarios supporting SOF technical capabilities and influence, and strategic MISO assessments. Student
or CMF38-CA. Must have a minimum of two years SOF creative thinking, technical obfuscation, detailed analysis, open movement of forces. SMPC graduates are certified as will develop a draft MISO program in support of current
experience at the operational or tactical level. source and classified network research, bias management, MDOs and MILDEC planners under SOCOM COCOM National and Theater objectives targeting a real-world
Course Scope: The SWNDC trains and educates ARSOF network development methodology, and collaboration with the (TSOC) authorities and missions. problem set.
Soldiers in Special Warfare and Unconventional Warfare whole-of-government.
SPECIAL FORCES INTELLIGENCE SERGEANT COURSE (MOS 18F)

SPECIAL WARFARE OPERATIONAL DESIGN COURSE (SWODC)
Course Number: 011-18F40
y eligibility post-course attendance (completion of background
y Description: The SWODC educates students in the art of SW Location: Fort Bragg, N.C.
y investigation is not required to attend the course).
y campaign planning, preparing them to be technical SW opera-
Clearance: Secret/NOFORN
y Course Scope: The SF Intelligence Sergeants Course trains
Clearance: Secret
y tional planners capable of analyzing, assessing, and developing
regional resistance and surrogate capabilities in permissive,
Class Size: 50
y qualified and experienced senior Special Forces Sergeants for
Class Size: 28
y
uncertain and hostile environments through PE and SW activi- the critical position of being an SFODA Intelligence Sergeant.
Iterations: 6 per year (2 MTT, 4 Resident)
y ties. Students are exposed to planning from a Joint, Interagency, Course Duration: 14 weeks
y
y Inter-governmental and Multinational perspective during the Course Description: Students receive instruction on intelli-
Joint Interagency Task Force introduction. SWODC graduates are Eligibility: Special Forces Enlisted (E6–E9); Active and gence doctrine/fundamentals, structured analysis, analytic
Eligibility: Officer (O3-O5), Warrant Officer (WO1- adaptive, with the ability to understand and implement the unique Reserve Component programs, lethal and non-lethal targeting, strategic analy-
CW5), Enlisted (E6-E9); ARSOF; Active and Reserve requirements associated with developing the components of a sis, evasion planning and national inter-agency exchange
Prerequisites: Active component and Reserve U.S.
Component; Select Interagency Civilians resistance, proxy, or surrogate force. SWODC graduates will be (conducted in Washington D.C.). Focused on the process of
able to articulate requirements to commanders, staff and other Army Special Forces enlisted personnel in the rank of
Prerequisites: USSOCOM component qualified or select Staff Sergeant and above who have a valid mission need Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield, students are trained
USG entities at the operational level and are capable of partici-
Interagency civilian with two years of tactical SOF experience. and have been nominated by their chain of command for on all current-and-emerging capabilities necessary for the
pating in campaign design and planning to facilitate the develop-
Course Scope: Senior personnel conduct Special Warfare ment of theater level SW operational and contingency plans to attendance. Must have current Secret security clearance development of the threat/environmental situation in any
and support to resistance campaign planning. Course support the GCC and strategic level decision makers. and have submitted for a Top Secret clearance for MOS region around the world and in support of the SFODA.
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INTELLIGENCE COURSES
OPERATOR ADVANCED COURSE EXPLOITATION ANALYSIS SOF SURVEILLANCE AWARENESS COURSE
y CENTER COURSE Course Number: 2E-F285/011-F118
y SWTG(A) Commander on a case-by-case basis based on an
y operational requirement for this capability as determined by
y
Clearance: Secret-FVEY
y Clearance: Secret
y the prospective attendee’s command.
y
Class Size: 24
y Clearance: Secret-NOFORN
y Class Size: 24
y Course Scope: This course educates select personnel to create
y Class Size: 8
y a comprehensive awareness of physical surveillance techniques
y in order to provide elements with the ability to identify surveil-
Course Duration: 3 weeks lance in support of force protection. This training is designed to
y
Eligibility: Officer (O1-O3), Warrant Officer (WO1- Eligibility: Officer (O3 and above), Warrant Officer increase survivability, situational awareness, and understanding
CW3), Enlisted (E1-E8); ARSOF; Active and Reserve (WO1and above), Enlisted (E6 and above); ARSOF; of adversarial physical surveillance.
Eligibility: Officer (O1-O3), Warrant Officer (WO1-CW3),
Component; Sister Service; DoD Civilian; Select Allied Enlisted (E1-E8); Active and Reserve Component; Sister Active and Reserve Component; Sister Service; Course Description: This course is designed to train and
(International Students) Service; Government Civilian Government Civilian develop SOF and SOF enablers capable of determining their
Prerequisites: Must be a graduate of one of the following Prerequisites: Must be CMF-18 (Special Forces) surveillance status in urban and rural environments in order
Prerequisites: Must be a graduate of one of the follow-
USSOCOM courses: SF Qualification Course, Seal Qualifica- ing USSOCOM courses: SF Qualification Course, Seal in the grade of E6 and above, WO1 and above, and to increase survivability, situational awareness, and under-
tion Course, MARSOC Initial Training Course or a USSOCOM Qualification Course, MARSOC Initial Training Course O3 and above. Other USSOCOM and Interagency standing of technology in the operational environment. The
assigned CMF 74 operating in direct support of special (ITC) or a USSOCOM assigned CMF 74 operating in personnel must submit waivers to attend the course. course is designed off operational vignettes to provide real-
operations. Must have a valid mission requirement. USSO- direct support of special operations. Must have a valid Waivers will be approved by the 6th Battalion, 2nd world relevancy.
COM assigned CMF 37 and 38 Soldiers are eligible with a mission requirement.
waiver verifying assignment and operational requirement.
Select International Military Students who meet the follow-
Course Scope: The Exploitation Analysis Center Course
qualifies selected Personnel to perform the duties and
ing specific requirement(s) are eligible: 1) Must purchase
responsibilities of a globally-deployed SOF Exploitation
equipment through FMS NA; 2) Must be a member of a
specific group or select coalition partner nation; 3) Must
Analysis Center. Students use exploitation skills in a SOF TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE COURSE
laboratory environment to perform detailed analysis Seal Qualification Course, MARSOC Initial Training Course
have an accepted clearance (must be authorized under an Course Number: 2E-F214/011-F124
y
utilizing CELLEX, DOMEX, Advanced/Live Scan Biomet-
identified general security agreement with the U.S.); 4) May Location: Fort Bragg, N.C.
y (ITC), 75th Ranger Regiment or special mission unit.
rics on collected exploitable materials to support opera-
not attend FD3 modules OAC0005 Restricted to FVEY. Clearance: Secret
y
tional commanders. Course Scope: The Technical Surveillance Course educates
Course Scope: Qualifies Joint SOF, SOF enablers, Inter- Class Size: 24
y and trains select SOF and interagency personnel on skills
Course Description: This course consists of advanced
agency, and select partner-nation personnel in multi-dis- Iterations: 2 per year
y necessary to employ program of record technologies to
forensic photography; weapons tactical intelligence; post-
cipline, advanced site exploitation with a focus on deriv- Course Duration: 5 weeks
y support Technical Surveillance Operations and perform
blast processing; advanced/livescan biometrics; docu-
ing actionable intelligence and preserving prosecutorial
ment and media exploitation, cell phone exploitation; and duties in a Technical Support Detachment.
evidence in support of all SOF missions. Eligibility: Officer (O3-O5), Warrant Officer (WO1-CW5),
bulk and trace analysis. Students utilize both presumptive
Course Description: The course consists of advanced tacti- Enlisted (E6-E9); ARSOF; Active and Reserve Component; Course Description: This course trains select SOF and
(NIK, SEEKER-E, SABRE 5,000 etc.) and confirmatory (gas
cal SOF Site Exploitation utilizing organic-fielded Operator chromatograph mass spectrometer, True/First Defender Sister Service interagency personnel in the skills necessary to conduct and
Advanced Kits. Students are trained in team organization, etc.) technologies. Throughout the course, Students are support TSO utilizing program of record equipment. The course
Prerequisites: Must be USSOCOM personnel with
responsibilities, planning, interagency collaboration, biomet- trained to utilize the SOFEX Portal for digital handling consists of mission planning for technical support operations;
at least one year of SOF experience or Interagency
rics, forensics, document and media exploitation, impro- of collected and processed materials to provide remote personnel with an operational requirement for this installation, employment,and recovery of program of record
vised explosive devices exploitation, post-blast analysis, support to tactical-level entities and further triage materi- capability as determined by their command. Students equipment; photography; close target reconnaissance; meth-
tactical questioning, and detainee handling procedures. als for strategic level processing. must be a graduate of one of the following USSOCOM ods of entry and bypass; and authorities and permissions
training courses: Special Forces Qualification Course, which govern TSO.
TECHNICAL EXPLOITATION COURSE

y of special operations. Must have a valid mission requirement. SOF TECHNICAL SUPPORT DETACHMENT COURSE
y USSOCOM assigned CMF 37 and 38 Soldiers are eligible with a Course Number: 2E-F259/011-F99
y Battalion, 2nd SWTG(A) Commander on a case-by-case basis
y waiver verifying assignment and operational requirement. Location: Fort Bragg, N.C.
y based on an operational requirement for this capability as
Class Size: 16
y Clearance: Secret
y determined by the prospective attendee’s command.
Course Scope: The Technical Exploitation Course qualifies
y Joint SOF, SOF enablers, and select Interagency personnel Class Size: 12
y Course Scope: The Technical Support Detachment Course
y in specialized technical exploitation activities in support of Iterations: 2 per year
y educates and trains select SOF and interagency personnel in
all SOF missions. The course focuses on deriving actionable Course Duration: 4 weeks
y the skills necessary to fabricate and modify items in support of
Eligibility: Officer (O1-O3), Warrant Officer (WO1-CW3), intelligence and prosecutorial evidence from the operational Technical Surveillance Operations (TSO) and perform duties on
Enlisted (E1-E8); ARSOF; Active and Reserve Component; environment utilizing technical means. Eligibility: Officer (O3 and above), Warrant Officer a Technical Support Detachment.
Sister Service; DoD Civilian Course Description: The course consists of advanced battle- (WO1-CW5), Enlisted (E6-E9); Active and Reserve Course Description: The course consists of multi-medium
Prerequisites: Must be a graduate of one of the follow- field forensics; detection, capture, and transfer of latent prints Component; Interagency Personnel fabrication technologies and techniques, including basic and
ing USSOCOM courses: SF Qualification Course, Seal without dusting; advanced media exploitation; forensic imag- Prerequisites: Must be CMF-18 (SF). Other USSOCOM advanced electronics fabrication and modification. Students
Qualification Course, MARSOC Initial Training Course or a ing; and advanced proprietary triaging techniques for large and interagency personnel must submit waivers to will be trained in other skills, concepts, and responsibilities that
USSOCOM assigned CMF 74 operating in direct support volumes of digital media. attend the course. Waivers will be approved by the 6th support the employment program of record technologies.
30 31
ARSOF
weeks with three phases of instruction, with the first phase back from the instructors. These constructive critiques
SURVIVAL EVASION consisting of approximately 10 days of academic instruction help students process everything they have been through,
RESISTANCE AND ESCAPE (SERE) —
COURSES
on the Code of Conduct and in SERE techniques that incorpo- to solidify the skills they applied properly and to identify
HIGH RISK (LEVEL C) rate both classroom learning and hands-on fieldcraft. areas that need adjustment. An important capability taught
Course Number: 3A-F38/012-F27
y The second phase is a five-day field training exercise in focuses on a broad spectrum of current captivity environ-
Location: Fort Bragg, N.C., Camp Mackall
y which the students practice their survival and evasion skills ments. The Peace Time/Government Hostage Detention
y by procuring food and water, constructing evasion fires and component provides students with the situational aware-
Class Size: 100
y shelters and evading tracker dogs and aggressor forces over ness needed to resist exploitation in a number of unpre-
This section provides a comprehensive long distances. The final phase takes place in the resistance
y dictable environments common in the current operational
training laboratory, a mock prisoner-of-war camp, where
review of the courses available to more Iterations: 17 per year
y arena, from friendly government detentions to highly volatile
students are tested on their individual and collective abilities
than one ARSOF regiment; however, to resist interrogation and exploitation and to properly apply hostage and terrorist captivities. PGD/HD incorporates a
Eligibility: Officer, Warrant Officer, Enlisted the six articles of the Code of Conduct in a realistic captivity unique learning tool, the academic role-play laboratory, in
they are not necessarily open to all
(ARSOF, Active Component, Reserve Component) scenario. The course culminates with a day of debriefings which students benefit from observing and critiquing each
Army Special Operations Forces. Please in which the students receive individual and group feed- other in role-play scenarios with the instructors.
Prerequisites: Must be a U.S. citizen in the Army
see course prerequisites to determine Active- or Reserve-component special-operations
eligibility. Some courses listed in this forces. Students must possess a minimum of an
interim secret clearance. Students must have a memo-
section may be attended as part of an randum from their security manager verifying their
ARSOF qualification course or may also be secret clearance dated not earlier than 30 days prior
taken as a stand-alone course. to the start date. Students must possess a completed
physical within two years of the start date. Physical
must include a normal EKG and urinalysis test. Students
must report with deployment medical records during
in processing. Any physical abnormalities will require a
written evaluation by the appropriate medical special-
ists. Letter required from the Soldier’s unit commander
verifying that the applicant has received training in
drown-proofing techniques. Any variation from the
above standards requires a waiver from the Command-
ing General, USAJFKSWCS. (See ATRRS for class dates
and other course prerequisites.)
Scope: Intensive training in support of the Code of
Conduct. Training includes survival fieldcraft skills,
techniques of evasion, resistance to exploitation and
resolution skills in all types of environments. Students
will participate in a survival-and-evasion field training
exercise and in a resistance training laboratory. When
SERE is done in conjunction with SFQC, the physical is
acceptable for SFAS/SFQC will suffice.
Course Description: Level-C is designed for personnel
SECURITY ASSISTANCE TEAM TRAINING AND ORIENTATION
whose “jobs, specialties or assignments entail a signifi- Course Number: 3A-F41/011-F24
y Scope: General subjects including SERE, antiterrorism and weapons training.
cant or high risk of capture and exploitation.” AR 350-30 Location: Fort Bragg, N.C.
y
supports DoD 1300.21’s mandate: “As a minimum, the Course Description: Within the U.S. Army, the Security Assistance Training
y Team Orientation Course provides training required for security-assistance
following categories of personnel shall receive formal
Level-C training at least once in their careers: combat Class Size: 158
y teams deploying to locations outside the continental United States in either
aircrews, special operations forces (e.g., Navy special Course Duration: 3 days
y a permanent change of station or temporary duty status from continental
warfare combat swimmers and special boat units, Army U.S.-based organizations. The course is designed to prepare security-assis-
Special Forces, Rangers, Marine Corps Force Reconnais- Eligibility: Officer, Warrant Officer, Enlisted tance team members to serve overseas as official representatives of the U.S.
sance units, Air Force Special Tactics teams, and Military (ARSOF, Active Component, Reserve Government and U.S. Army.
Information Support units) and military attaches.” The Component) DoD Civilian, Contractor The course is taught at two threat levels: one for deployments to countries
SERE Level-C training facility at Camp Mackall is one of Prerequisites: DoD military person- considered to have a normal level or risk, and the other for those with a high-
only four facilities within the Department of Defense that nel, DoD civilian personnel and civilian risk based on U.S. State Department guidance.
is authorized to conduct Level-C training. contractors on assignment to a Securi- The POI is divided into five general areas: general subjects, SERE, antiterrorism,
With the exception of minor periodic adjustments in ty-Assistance Team, as well as accom- weapons training and administration. The high-risk option adds additional
content and length, SERE instruction at Camp Mackall panying spouses of SAT members. emphasis on SERE and anti-terrorist training. There is also a live-fire element.
has changed little since Lt. Col. Nick Rowe conducted (See ATRRS for class dates and other In cases where the team is deploying to an area with an extremely high-level of
the first Level-C course in 1986. The course spans three course prerequisites.) threat, the members will attend the Individual Terrorist Awareness Course.
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ARSOF COURSES
SOF OFFICER COMMON CORE REGIONAL ANALYSIS COURSE SEE ALSO:
Course Number: 2E-F282
y
y COMBAT DIVER
Clearance: Secret
y Clearance: Secret
y »
Special Forces Combat Diver Qualification Course___________ 21
Class Size: 112
y Class Size: 128 Iterations: 3 per year
y
y »
Special Forces Combat Diving Supervisor Course____________ 21
y
y »
Special Forces Combat Diving Medical Technician___________ 21
Eligibility: Officer, Enlisted (ARSOF, Active Component,
Eligibility: Officer (ARSOF, Active Component, Reserve Component) MILITARY FREE FALL
Reserve Component) »
Military Free Fall Parachutist Course_________________________ 22
Prerequisites: E4-E6, O2-O3. Students must have been
Prerequisites: Must be selected to attend by successful selected from Civil Affairs or Psychological Operations »
Military Free Fall Jumpmaster Course_______________________ 23
completion of Special Forces Assessment and Selec- Assessment and Selection. (See ATRRS for class dates
»
Military Free Fall Instructor Course___________________________ 23
tion (2E-F129/011-F44), Civil Affairs Assessment and and other course prerequisites.)
Selection (5D-F11/570-F24) or Psychological Operations »
Military Free Fall Advanced Tactical Infiltration Course________ 23
Scope: Operational variable analysis is a type of effects
Assessment and Selection (5E-F1/234-F41). Foreign offi- assessment, and its application as an analytical tool
cer attendance at branch specific ARSOF selection may ADVANCED WEAPONS AND TACTICS
can be used to examine a problem/current issue in
be waived on a case-by-case basis. (See ATRRS for class an assigned country. Such action results in a valid »
Special Forces Sniper Course_______________________________ 24
dates and other course prerequisites.) prediction and recommendation for policy and decision »
Special Forces Advanced Reconnaissance Target Analysis
Course Description: To train all ARSOF captains in makers throughout the spectrum of warfare. Educational Exploitation Techniques Course_____________________________ 24
Army doctrinal foundation, mission command, planning, Outcome: 1. Understand the operational variables. 2.
»
SOF and Non-Standard Armorers Course____________________ 25
training, unified land operations, critical thinking, JIIM, Apply the operational variable analysis systems approach
to a given region. 3. Identify U.S. National interests »
USASOC SOF-Peculiar Weapons Repair Course______________ 25
integrating the six warfighting functions and the latest
mission command systems and technology. specific to their region. 4. Demonstrate an understanding
of their region through analysis of foundational culture, ADVANCED SKILLS
history, current issues and events. »
Advanced Special Operations Techniques Course____________ 26
»
Advanced Special Operations Managers Course_____________ 27
»
Operational Risk Management Course_______________________ 27
»
Special Warfare Brighton Course____________________________ 27
SPECIAL OPERATIONS MILITARY DECEPTION PLANNER’S COURSE »
Special Warfare Touchstone Course_________________________ 28
y Scope: The USAJFKSWCS ARSOF MILDEC Operations Course presents the »
Special Warfare Network Development Course_______________ 28
y core MILDEC tasks and knowledge to execute the deception cycle as the mili-
»
Special Warfare Operational Design Course__________________ 28
Clearance: Top Secret
y tary deception officer of a special-operations force staff/conventional force
Class Size: 20
y staff during the conduct of an irregular-warfare scenario in a problem-cen- »
Special Operations Military Deception Planner's Course______ 29
y tered, active-learning environment. »
MISO Program Design and Assessment Course______________ 29
y Outcome: At the end of this training, students will be familiar with: »
Technical Exploitation Course _______________________________ 30
—
MILDEC legal and policy guidelines
Eligibility: Officer, Warrant Officer, MEDICAL
Enlisted (ARSOF, Active Component, —
Five phase deception cycle
»
Special Operations Combat Medic___________________________ 36
Reserve Component) —
Basic terms, principles and maxims
Prerequisites: Possess a top secret clear- —
MILDEC historical case studies »
Special Forces Medical Sergeant____________________________ 38
ance verifiable through JPAS. Enlisted —
MILDEC and SOF targeting Psychological Warfare »
Special Forces Medical Sergeant Skills Sustainment_________ 39
personnel in the grades of E7-E9 and a
—
PSYOP in deception and denial »
Special Operations Combat Medical Skills Sustainment______ 39
graduate of the Senior Leaders Course
and the Joint Planners Course. Warrant —
Precision influence targeting »
Special Operations Civil Affairs Medical Sergeant____________ 40
Officers in the grades of CW3-CW4 and a —
Social network analysis/dark networks
graduate of the SF Warrant Officer Staff LANGUAGE
Course and the Joint Planners Course. Course Description: The USAJFKSWCS Joint MILDEC Operations Course is
designed to train and certify selected personnel in the planning, execution and »
Basic Language_____________________________________________ 41
Officers in the grades of O4-O5 and a
graduate of the Command General Staff termination of joint military deception in support of general purpose forces, tradi-
College. (See ATRRS for class dates and tional SOF and joint SOF core activities. Instruction is a combination of lectures LEADERSHIP
other course prerequisites.) and practical exercises using classified materials up to the top secret level. »
Special Operations Forces Pre-Command Course____________ 49
34 35
MEDICAL SPECIAL OPERATIONS
COMBAT MEDIC (SOCM)
COURSES Course Number: 300-ASIW1
y
Location: JSOMTC, Fort Bragg, N.C.
y
Clearance: Not Required
y
Class Size: 87
y
SOCM students are certified in the
y
USAJFKSWCS medical courses are taught National Registry as Emergency
Course Duration: 36 weeks (180 training days)
y
at the Joint Special Operations Medical Medical Technicians and complete
Training Center, a 75,000 square-foot Eligibility: Enlisted (ARSOF, Active Component, Reserve a four-week clinical internship in
facility, located on our main campus at Component, Sister Service) civilian trauma centers across the
Fort Bragg, N.C. We train more than 1,400 Army Prerequisites: Must be a volunteer in any enlisted country where they get real-world
rank of the Army. Complete the Test of Adult Basic Education
students annually from the U.S. Army experience in handling emergent
(TABE, Level D) within six months of course entry date. Pass
Special Operations Command, the Navy the Army Physical Fitness Test with a minimum of 60 points medical and trauma situations.
Special Warfare Command, the Marine in each event and an overall score of 240 or above (scored in
Special Operations Command and the Air the students’ age group standards IAW FM 7-22) or service
equivalent. Special Forces Medical Sergeant course, 18D
Force Special Operations Command. students, attending SOCM will pass the Physical Fitness
Test. The PFT is an age and gender neutral assessment that
is administered to enter SOCM for 18D students with follow
on to the SFMS course. The PFT requires a minimum in
each of the four events: 57 Push-ups (within 2 minutes), 66 Course Description: SOCM is based on an approved critical task list which is reviewed and updated by the Joint Medical Enlisted
Sit-ups (within 2 minutes), 14:24 two-mile run, and 8 pull-ups Advisory Committee as directed by the USSOCOM Command surgeon IAW USSOCOM Directive 350-29. The course consists of a
minimum. Hold or be designated for assignment to a Special series of didactic and performance-based learning objectives presented in a logical sequence, enabling the students to progress
Operations medical position or be selected to attend the 18D through the training both individually and as a collective group. The SOCM course is broken into the following blocks:
SFMS course. (See ATRRS for class dates and other course
prerequisites.) 01 Emergency Medical Technician: 04 Trauma 1: 06 Trauma 3:
During this block students are certified Students certify in Advanced Cardiac Life Students conduct Tactical Combat
Navy Prerequisites: Personnel must be enlisted (E3-E5), in Basic Life Support through American Support through AHA approved curricu- Casualty Care, which instructs on TCCC,
in the HM L02A Special Operations Independent Duty Heart Association approved curriculum; lum. Students conduct Pediatric Educa- triage, casualty collection point operations
Corpsman training pipeline, and have met the requirements EMT prepares students to sit for the tion for Prehospital Professionals that and multi-purpose canine emergency
as per MILPERSMAN 1306-983 to attain NEC HM-L02A or a National Registry for Emergency Medical certifies them in PEPP through approved and trauma care. Prolonged Field Care
legacy L11A (Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corps- Technician exam and culminates with curriculum. This block focuses on Military instructs on medical leadership and utili-
NREMT certification; Medical Math — Medicine, which instructs on medical zation of additional resources in the man-
man). (See CANTRAC and MILPERSMAN 1306-983 for other
instructs how to prepare, calculate and planning in support of tactical operations, agement of complicated trauma patient
course prerequisites.)
administer medications. preventive medicine and weapons of mass scenarios through the use of patient simu-
Scope: The SOCM course is subdivided into individual destruction. Trauma is broken down to lators. Students will execute the Advanced
modules, all of which are designed to ensure inclusion of 02 Clinical Fundamentals: pathophysiology, assessment, and man- Tactical Paramedic Examination, which
Anatomy and Physiology teaches the
the cognitive, psychomotor and affective learning domains agement of traumatic injuries. Advanced certifies students as Advanced Tactical
structures and functions of 11 organ
required of the Advanced Tactical Paramedic and National Trauma Practical Skills instruction is con- Paramedics. This block culminates with a
systems and how to identify the ana-
Registry-Paramedic Committees. The course qualifies ducted on intravenous and intraosseous Field Training Exercise that serves as the
tomical structures and their functions on
these enlisted service members as highly trained combat access, endotracheal intubation, needle culmination exercise for the SOCM course
cadavers in the laboratory; Physical Exam-
decompression, tourniquet application, and is a comprehensive assessment of
medics with the necessary skills to provide initial medical ination teaches patient interaction, history
nasogastric intubation, urinary catheteriza- training received throughout the course.
and trauma care and to sustain a casualty for up to 72 hours taking, physical examination techniques,
tion and Extended Focused Assessment
if needed before evacuation occurs. The target audience clinical decision making, documentation 07 Paramedic Rotation:
with Sonography in Trauma examination.
for SOCM is Army and Navy enlisted service members who and introduces students to radiology and This Clinical Rotation Field Internship is
hold, or are designated for, assignment to a special opera- laboratory procedures. 05 Trauma 2: a clinical practicum designed to integrate
tions medical position. Students conduct Trauma Patient Assess- didactic knowledge with practical expe-
03 Clinical Medicine: ments and learn management of a trauma rience in both prehospital settings with
Special Information: In order to graduate the course and During this block students are taught
casualty. Combat Trauma Management emergency medical services and in clinical
deploy as a USSOCOM medic, students must pass the pathophysiology, pharmacology and pre-
instructs on additional life-saving trauma settings at various medical centers.
Advanced Tactical Paramedic Examination, which is a cumu- ventive medicine.
interventions including hemorrhage con-
lative, externally promulgated written exam administered by trol, cricothyroidotomy, and tube thoracos-
the USSOCOM ATP Certification Committee and the National tomy and further enhances overall trauma
Registry-Paramedic exam. management skills.
37
MEDICAL COURSES
SPECIAL FORCES MEDICAL SERGEANT (SFMS) SPECIAL OPERATIONS
Course Number: 011-18D30-C45
y casualty evacuation assets or resupply. The culmination of training concludes in
COMBAT MEDICAL SKILLS
ALC (Army) Special Operations Clinical Training at various hospitals throughout the United SUSTAINMENT (SOCMSCC)
y States. The following blocks of instruction make up the SFMS course: Course Number: 2E-F222/300-F21 (CT)
y
Clearance: Secret
y Location: JSOMTC, Fort Bragg, N.C.
y
Class Size: 48
y 01 Clinical Diagnostics Block: 04 Surgery, Anesthesia, Records Clearance: Secret
y
A diverse block of instruction designed and Reports (SARR):
y to give students the skills they will need Class Size: 60
y
All subjects in this module are reinforced
y to assess and diagnose patients. It with practical exercises and encompass Iterations: 22 per year
y
consists of laboratory subjects, physical comprehensive care of a war-wounded Course Duration: 2 weeks
y
therapy and diagnostic imaging. Labora- patient. Surgical management techniques
Eligibility: Enlisted (ARSOF, Active
tory subject teaches the skills needed to common to extremity injuries are taught
Component, Reserve Component, perform various tests such such as debridement of war wounds, treat- Eligibility: Enlisted (ARSOF, Active Component, Reserve
Sister Service) as basic hemoglobin and hematocrit ment of neglected/mismanaged wounds, SPECIAL FORCES MEDICAL Component, Sister Service)
determination, white blood cell count surgical management of compartment
Prerequisites: Army: Enlisted (E3-E7) and identification, red blood cell mor- syndrome, delayed primary closure, and sur- SERGEANT SKILLS Prerequisites: Students must be a graduate of a USSO-
Soldiers who have been selected to
participate in the Special Forces Qualifi-
phology, urinalysis, parasitology, mycol- gical management of complete/partial trau- SUSTAINMENT (SFMSSSC) COM approved Special Operations Advanced Tactical
ogy, bacteriology, serology and ABO matic amputations are taught. Perioperative Paramedic producing course with a valid SO-ATP card
cation Course and who have graduated blood typing and cross match. Physical care to include x-rays, labs, physical exams Course Number: 2E-F235/300-F44
y (SOF Medics with an expired SO-ATP card may attend
from the Special Operations Combat therapy teaches skills in advanced mus- as well as good wound and nursing care Location: JSOMTC, Fort Bragg, N.C.
y only with the prior approval of the course director
culoskeletal exams, injury prevention are emphasized. Operating room basics are
Medic Course. (See ATRRS for class Clearance: Secret
y or JSOMTC Dean). Students must be a SOF service
as well as rehab for injured soldiers. In covered such as maintaining sterile fields,
dates and other course prerequisites.) diagnostic imaging both the operation gowning and gloving, instrumentation, Class Size: 24
y member with a primary duty specialty in SOF medi-
and interpretation of plain radiographs sterilization techniques. General anesthesia Iterations: 10 per year
y cine and be assigned to or projected to be assigned
Navy Prerequisites: Enlisted (E5-E7)
as well as Ultrasound techniques and is taught utilizing total intravenous anes- to one of the following: USSOCOM, JSOC, USASOC,
Sailor who has successfully completed Course Duration: 3 weeks
y
covered. The plain radiograph portion thesia. Regional anesthesia techniques are NAVSPECWARCOM, AFSOC or any of their subordinate
and met the requirements as per MILP- emphasizes the safe use of X-ray taught to minimize narcotic medication use units or agencies. Service members will attend the
ERSMAN 1306-983 to attain the NEC machines and proper radiographic and facilitate long-term pain control. Eligibility: Enlisted (ARSOF, Active Component, course once every two years to receive special-opera-
HM LO2A, Special Operations Inde- techniques in order to evaluate a Reserve Component, Sister Service) tions combat medical refresher training. (See ATRRS for
pendent Duty Corpsman. (NOTE: See patient. Portable Ultrasound EFAST pro- 05 SOF Medical Duties:
cedures are refreshed and renal, ocular, This block prepares medics for their duties Prerequisites: Students must be a graduate of the SF class dates and other course prerequisites.)
CANTRAC and MILPERSMAN 1306-983 deep vein thrombosis and musculoskel- supporting operations during pre-deploy- Medical Sergeant Course and be eligible to receive a Scope: SOCMSSC provides renewal for Basic Life
for other course prerequisites). etal exams are introduced. ment, deployment and post-deployment Special Operations Advanced Tactical Paramedic card. Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric
phases. The medical readiness and its Students must be a SOF service member with a primary
Scope: To train and qualify selected 02 Dental: tracking through the Army’s Medical Education for Prehospital Professionals, National Regis-
noncommissioned officers in the 18D duty specialty in SOF medicine and must be assigned to, try EMT-Basic, National Registry EMT-Paramedic and
This block provides students instruction Protection System is stressed. Medical
MOS portion of the SFQC, teaching in the necessary skills and knowledge to Logistics including hand receipts, supply or projected to be assigned to, one of the following: USSO- Advanced Tactical Practitioner certifications. It also
them the medical skills necessary to provide basic dental care in a clinical and classifications, pharmaceutical ordering, COM, JSOC, USASOC, NAVSPECWARCOM, AFSOC or any refreshes trauma management skills through a variety
austere environment. Students receive storage and accountability requirements of their subordinate units or agencies. Service members of methods including, hands-on skills refresher, scenario
support the ARSOF Mission and Special
training on dental anatomy, dental trauma, are covered. Students are introduced to a will attend the course once every four years to receive based training and a dynamic Field Training Exercise.
Operations Independent Duty Corps- variety of SOF missions from a medical
oral disease and pathology, dental radiol- special-operations combat medical refresher training. (See
man (NEC LO2A). ogy, anesthesia, exodontia and dental standpoint, and how to conduct a medical Course Description: The SOCMSSC course is designed to
ATRRS for class dates and other course prerequisites.)
emergencies. Students conduct practical threat analysis and a medical evacuation sustain the perishable medical skills of the Special Opera-
Course Description: The course
training on anesthesia, exodontia and the plan in support of those missions. The Scope: In conjunction with the first two weeks of tions Medic with high quality training and instruction.
consists of a series of didactic and students also learn preventive medicine
use of Intermediate Restorative Material SOCMSSC the course provides renewal for Basic Life
performance-based learning objectives for temporary fillings. tasks involving water purification, pest Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Educa-
enabling SOCM course graduates to control, inspecting base camps, and OEH/
tion for Prehospital Professionals, National Registry
progress through 16 additional weeks 03 Veterinary Medicine ED hazards.
EMT-Basic, National Registry EMT-Paramedic and Advanced
This block is designed to teach the
of training both individually and as Tactical Practitioner certifications. It also refreshes trauma
basics of herd management and care 06 Special Operations Clinical
a collective group. Potential SFMS of ruminant animals as well as the Training Rotation: management skills through a variety of methods including,
and Naval Corpsman are taught the multi-purpose canine. Anatomical and This block is the culmination of medical hands-on skills refresher, scenario based training and a
advanced medical skills and knowledge physiological differences are covered. training. SOCT is designed for maximum dynamic Field Training Exercise. During week three of train-
required to perform as supervised The recognition of zoonotic and for- patient contact in multiple clinical special- ing students will manage surgical cases while providing
eign animal diseases are stressed and ties. It takes place at 18 various hospitals
medical providers in CONUS environ- nursing care with an emphasis in prolonged field care capa-
studied. Physical exam, safe handling, in the United States over 24 days. For at
ments, and as independent, remotely restraint and preventive medicine least 240 hours, each student operates bilities. Surgeries will include debridement, fasciotomies,
supervised providers OCONUS. Grad- classes are taught. Pack animal tech- under the close supervision of a medical delayed primary closures and amputations. Along with
uates will be able to provide point of niques and capabilities and operations preceptor and is expected to perform on extremity surgery and wound care, advanced analgesia and
injury care to combat casualties and are introduced. The students receive the same level as a 3rd/4th year medical sedation techniques including regional nerve blocks will be
instruction and practical experience student. SOCT is designed to develop the reinforced through practical exercises.
then sustain them in the event of student’s clinical reasoning skills and abil-
in humane slaughter techniques
prolonged evacuation as well as be able and preparation of an animal for ity to make accurate diagnoses, develop Course Description: The SFMSSS Course is designed to
to properly diagnosis and treat medical human consumption. treatment plans, perform minor surgical refresh baseline SF Medical Sergeant specific medical tasks
patients in austere, non-permissive procedures, document findings and enabling them to care for patients without direct supervision
conduct patient education. in austere and resource-constrained environments.
environments without conventional
38 39
MEDICAL COURSES
SPECIAL OPERATIONS
CIVIL AFFAIRS MEDICAL LANGUAGE
SERGEANT (SOCAMS)
Course Number: 300-F20
y
COURSES
y
y
Class Size: 16
y SWCS language programs teach
y
Soldiers to speak a foreign language and
y
understand diverse cultures — some of
Eligibility: Enlisted (ARSOF, Active the core skills that make ARSOF Soldiers
Component) unique in the operational environment.
Prerequisites: Students must be
Active Army 38B, 38B candidate or
MOSQ 68W volunteer noncommis-
sioned officer in grade E5 through
E7. NCOs must have successfully
Module A Civil Affairs Operations: Module F Water: BASIC SPECIAL OPERATIONS LANGUAGE TRAINING (BSOLT)
completed the Special Operations The module is designed to provide the This module is designed to provide the
Combat Medic (300 ASIW1) Course. student with fundamental competencies student with the knowledge and training
Course Number: see below
y Prerequisites: U.S. Army Active, Reserve and National Guard
NCOs must successfully complete in Civil Affairs and Civil-Military Opera- to conduct a waterborne illness investi-
tions, logistics, information gathering gation; perform a water point pollution Location: Fort Bragg, N.C.
y component commissioned officer branch 18, 37, 38. Warrant Officers
airborne training with award of SQI P.
and civil reconnaissance specific to the survey; analyze and evaluate water dis- Clearance: Secret
y MOS 180A, enlisted MOS in CMF 18, enlisted MOS 37F, enlisted MOS
(See ATRRS for class dates and other in CMF 38 and other qualified ARSOF, Marine Special Operations
SOCAMS functioning on a CA team. tribution systems; utilize water-sampling
course prerequisites.) Class Size: 6
y
techniques; perform chemical content, Command, Air Force and Navy SOF personnel who have follow-on
Module B Public Health: bacteriological and chemical agent test- Iterations: 8 per year
y assignment to the U.S. Special Operations Command. (See ATRRS
Scope: This course is designed to
This module is designed to provide the ing of water; evaluate a wastewater site; Course Duration: 25 weeks, 1 day
y for class dates and other course prerequisites.)
foster critical thinking skills, adapt- student with fundamental competencies and test, analyze and treat water.
ability and teamwork through didactic in the selection and application of public Scope: The following areas of emphasis are covered during the
instruction, virtual interaction, discus- health strategies and techniques used to Module G Veterinary-Agriculture: Eligibility: Officer, Warrant Officer, Enlisted (Active training: overview of physical and social systems, economics,
sion and hands-on performance break the chain of infection. Part 1 (Veterinary): Students learn the Component, Reserve Component, Sister Service) politics and security, infrastructure and technology information,
fundamentals of animal care through
based training relevant to Medical culture and regional analysis. Language instruction focuses on func-
Module C Food Science instruction and practical application in 17 Core Languages:
Stability Operations. The course This module is designed to provide the proper restraint of animals; administration
tional application geared towards mission-related tasks, enhanced
content consists of Civil Information student with the knowledge and training of parental injections; taking a patient »
Arabic-Egyptian__________ 2E--FXXX/011-FAE (AE) rapport-building techniques, cultural mitigation strategies, interpret-
Management, Medical Information necessary to conduct a foodborne illness history; conducting a physical exam; ing and control of interpreter methods.
investigation; determine causal effects of performing clinical procedures; and
»
Arabic-Levantine_______________ 2E-FXX/011_FQL
and Intelligence, Medical Civil Military Course Description: The Basic Special Operations Language Train-
foodborne illness and evaluate team and establishing preventive medical measures »
Arabic-Modern Standard__ 2E-F121/011-F36 (AD)
Operations, Civil Reconnaissance Host Nation food-service operations. related to the veterinary patient. Addi- ing provides instruction in three basic language skills: Speaking/
and Key Leader Engagement, Occu- tional training is provided in safe slaugh- »
Chinese-Mandarin_______ 2E-F214/011-F85 (CM) Listening/Reading (limited). Soldiers must achieve a minimum Inter-
pational and Environmental Health Module D Dental: ter, inspection, preparation, preservation agency Language Roundtable of 1+/1+ in listening and speaking as
This module teaches the necessary skills and storage of an animal food source as »
Dari_______________________ 2E-F216/011-F87 (PG) measured by the two-skill Oral Proficiency Interview. Additionally,
Assessments, Arthropod-borne
and knowledge to provide basic dental well as herd health (livestock and horses), there is a goal for Soldiers to achieve a rating of 1 in reading compre-
Disease Risk Management, Host »
French____________________ 2E-F120/011-F35 (FR)
care in a clinical and austere environ- physical and chemical restraint, zoonotic hension as measured by the Defense Language Proficiency Test
Nation Food and Water Risk Manage- ment. Students receive training on dental disease, biosecurity and military working »
Indonesian________________ 2E-F212/011-F83 (JN) (Very Low Range).
ment and Veterinary Science and anatomy, dental trauma, oral disease and dogs (fundamentals, capabilities and
Agricultural Studies. pathology, dental radiology, anesthesia, medical care). »
Japanese_________________ 2E-FXXX/011-FJA (JA)
exodontia, and dental emergencies.
Course Description: The SOCAMS Students conduct practical training on Part 2 (Agriculture): Students receive stu- »
Korean____________________ 2E-F115/011-F30 (KP)
is a challenging eight-week program anesthesia, exodontia, and the use of dents instruction and practical application
to identify and evaluate the impact of
»
Pashto-Afghan____________ 2E-F219/011-F90 (PV)
Intermediate Restorative Material for tem-
of instruction with an emphasis on internal and external factors affecting HN
porary fillings. »
Persian Farsi______________ 2E-F122/011-F37 (PF)
the assessment, planning, collab- farm systems, to include the economic
oration and execution of routine, Module E Arthropod: stability of the individual farmer, village »
Portuguese-Brazilian______ 2E-F124-011-F39 (PT)
emergency, veterinary and preventive This module is designed to provide the and country, along with advising host
student with the ability to identify arthro- nation in animal husbandry and herd »
Russian___________________ 2E-F118/011-F33 (RU)
medicine civil-military operations as
pods of medical importance; describe health requirements.
a CA team medic in collaboration »
Spanish___________________ 2E-F117/011-F32 (QB)
the transmission of disease pathogens
with host-nation government and to humans by arthropods (direct and indi- »
Tagalog___________________ 2E-F125/011-F40 (TG)
security forces, nongovernmental rect); determine appropriate preventive
measures against arthropods; and imple- »
Thai_______________________ 2E-F215/011-F86 (TH)
and civil society organizations and
ment pest-control operations.
other U.S. Government agencies. »
Urdu_____________________2E-F267/011-F106 (UR)
40 41
NCO DISTRIBUTED LEADERS COURSE
ACADEMY
The Distributed Leaders Course teaches common core founda-
tional knowledge and is tied directly to courses for the different
levels of the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Develop-
ment System and promotion eligibility. The content is directly
linked to resident Professional Military Education instruction.
The MSG David K. Thuma NCOA provides

professional military education to Civil
Affairs, Psychological Operations and
DLC Level 1 is a prerequisite for ATRRS enrollment to the
Special Forces NCOs in Army Leader Core ARSOF Basic Leader Course.
Competencies, operations and activities —
SPC/CPL must complete DLC-1 before they can be
to develop leaders capable of conducting recommended (boarded) to SGT.
special operations missions around the BASIC LEADER COURSE

globe to meet current and emerging
national security challenges. ARSOF BASIC LEADER COURSE
Course Number: 600-C44 (ARSOF)
y
DLC Level 2 is a prerequisite for ATRRS enrollment to the Location: Camp Mackall, N.C.
y
Advanced Leader Course. Clearance: Secret
y
—
Graduates of the ARSOF BLC are automatically enrolled Class Size: 120
y
into DLC-2 upon completion of BLC and start of the Iterations: 8 per year
y
Qualification Course.
y
—
CMF 18, 37, and 38 students then have until the
completion of their respective pipelines to complete
Eligibility: Enlisted (ARSOF, Active and Reserve Component)
DLC-2 in order to receive ALC credit.
Prerequisites: SF, PO or CA Assessment and Selection. Physical
ADVANCED LEADER COURSE Requirements: Soldiers must complete all physical requirements
of BLC. ARSOF BLC is designed and approved for CMF 18, 37 and
MASTER SERGEANT
38 students under approved memorandum of agreement between
the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy and USAJFKSWCS NCOA. DAVID K. THUMA
DLC Level 3 is a prerequisite for ATRRS enrollment to the Completion of DLC-1. Master Sergeant David K. Thuma was a Special
Senior Leader Course (SLC). Forces Weapons Sergeant with numerous
Scope: The ARSOF Basic Leader Course is a specific, leader-centric
combat deployments. He also volunteered for an
—
SSG must complete DLC-3 before they are eligible for course that serves as the foundation of the NCO Professional Develop-
consideration for SFC. assignment to the USAJFKSWCS NCO Academy
ment System. The course will leverage technological and conventional
as an instructor. In 1995, Master Sgt. Thuma
—
ALC must be completed before DLC-3 can be initiated. face-to-face instructional methods to train Soldiers in the rank of E2
was selected as the Outstanding Member of the
through E5 to perform both tactical and garrison-related leadership duties.
SENIOR LEADER COURSE United States Army Special Operations Command
Course Description: The ARSOF BLC focuses on six NCO Common and earned the coveted Veterans of the Office of
Core Competencies. These competencies are Readiness, Leadership, Strategic Services Award for Excellence — which
Training Management, Communications, Operations and Program is awarded annually to the most outstanding
Management. BLC is designed to build basic leader and trainer skills special operator within the U.S. military.
DLC Level 4 is a prerequisite for ATRRS enrollment to the needed to lead a team-sized element, while providing the foundation
Sergeants Major Course (SMC). Master Sgt. Thuma, whose physical prowess was
for further development along the PME learning continuum. Soldier
legendary, died unexpectedly from a massive
—
SFC must complete DLC-4 before they are eligible for lethality spans all fundamentals: shooting, moving and communi-
heart attack on June 18, 1998.
consideration for master sergeant. cating, protecting, sustaining and training. The Basic Leader Course
—
SLC must be completed before DLC-4 can be initiated. fully supports the Army’s missions of lethality by developing smart, In 2000, the NCO Academy was named in
thoughtful, and innovative trainers who can communicate effectively, his memory. In 2010, the Greer Foundation
MASTER LEADER COURSE lead and protect their Soldiers, and sustain their equipment. This is instituted the Iron Thuma Award to individuals
achieved by utilizing a curriculum that consists of four phases: Foun- who display his incredible stamina, superior
dations, Leadership, Readiness, and Assessment phase. The BLC fitness, energy and strength. Master Sgt. Thuma
prepares Soldiers to lead team size units, by providing an opportunity exemplified the standards and image of a
to acquire the leader skills and knowledge needed to be successful professional SF Noncommissioned Officer and
See ATRRS Course catalog for current data: noncommissioned officers. The ARSOF BLC is the foundation for his memory will serve as a model for all future
School Code 633 further education and leader development. special operations NCOs.
43
NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER ACADEMY
SPECIAL FORCES SENIOR LEADER COURSE MASTER LEADER COURSE ARSOF SENIOR NCO
Course Number: 0-18-C46
y Scope: The SF SLC trains and educates knowledgeable, strong and adaptive SF Course Number: 1-250-C6
y FUNDAMENTALS COURSE
y leaders who are capable of solving complex problems across the full spectrum of Location: Fort Bragg, N.C.
y Course Number: 1-250-C6 (ARSOF)
y
Clearance: Secret Special Operations, and Unconventional Warfare specifically, at the Professional Clearance: Secret
y y Location: Fort Bragg, N.C.
y
Military Education Institutional Training skill level 4.
Class Size: 96
y Class Size: 36
y Clearance: Secret
y
Iterations: 5 per year(FY20);
y Course Description: The SF SLC curriculum consists of six modules: NCOPD, SOF Class Size: 36
y
y
4 per year (FY21+) Strategic Environment, Unconventional Warfare, Unit Training Management, Military
Decision Making Process and Preservation of the Force and Family. SF SLC produces Course Duration: 14 days
y
y experienced and professional senior Army Special Operations NCOs capable of Course Duration: 4 days
y
applying clear and concise communication; training, coaching and mentoring peers, Eligibility: Enlisted (ARSOF, Active Component)
Eligibility: Enlisted subordinates, partnered and allied counterparts, and advising SOF and conventional Eligibility: Enlisted (ARSOF, Active Component)
Prerequisites: Senior Leader Course graduate and
(Active Component) commanders to succeed in complex and uncertain environments while understand-
DLC-4. Prerequisites: Senior Leader Course graduate, DLC-4
ing the necessity of preserving the force and their families. Graduates are adaptive
Prerequisites: Advanced Leaders and selected to attend the Master Leader Course.
and creative warfighters capable of planning and implementing SOF principle tasks, Scope: The MLC challenges and educates select ARSOF
Course graduate and DLC-3. Scope: The ARSOF SNCOFC course enhances senior
who operate and thrive within the complexity of the Joint, Interagency, Intergovern- Sergeants First Class to lead their organizations to fight
mental, and Multinational (JIIM) environment across the entire range of military oper- and win in complex operational environments, from noncommissioned officers’ professional military educa-
ations. Graduates are able to analyze and apply training and resource management battalion and brigade levels, to echelons above Corps. tion by providing the requisite knowledge, competencies,
to meet the joint force commanders’ and interagency requirements. and leadership skills to effectively perform the vast
Course Description: The MLC fills the Professional Mili- array of duties and responsibilities required of an ARSOF
tary Education gap between the Senior Leader Course Master Sergeant or First Sergeant.
and the Sergeants Major Course and consists of four
Army Learning Areas: Army Leadership and Profession,
Course Description: The ARSOF SNCOFC supplements
and is taught in conjunction with the MLC. The curriculum
PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS Human Dimension, Professional Competence and
challenges and educates select ARSOF Sergeants First
Mission Command. The MLC produces competent senior
ADVANCED LEADER COURSE SENIOR LEADER COURSE noncommissioned officers who maintain a positive pres-
Class in the areas of joint planning systems and execution,
operating within the complexity of the joint, interagency,
Course Number: 243-37F30-C45
y Course Number: 243-37F40-C46
y ence and who are self-aware, adaptive, and able to shape intergovernmental, and multinational environments, and
y the joint operational environment. They are well versed produces senior NCOs who are capable of operating and
y Clearance: Secret
y in the Army Operating Concept 2020-2040 and capable thriving at the operational level in ambiguous and complex
Class Size: 16
y Class Size: 20
y of integrating into joint and multi-domain environments. operational environments. Additionally, graduates are
Graduates are effective communicators capable of effective communicators, critical thinkers, and are well
y
expressing themselves professionally through writing versed in Theater Special Operations Command roles and
y Course Duration: 6 weeks, 2 days
y
and speaking, able to think critically and creatively to responsibilities, statutory and funding authorities, legal
identify, analyze and solve complex problems, and read- matters and processes, identity management, G8 (force
Eligibility: Enlisted (Active and Reserve Component) Eligibility: Enlisted (Active and Reserve Component) ily adapt to operate in volatile, unknown, complex and management) staff and processes, and noncommis-
Prerequisites: Basic Leader Course graduate and DLC-2. Prerequisites: Advanced Leader Course graduate ambiguous environments. sioned officer evaluation reports.
and DLC-3.
Scope: NCO Professional Core Army Standards and
Discipline, Leader, Fitness, Research Using a Case Study, Scope: Leadership, military studies, resource manage-
Persuasive Essay, Coaching, Counseling, Mentorship, ment, effective communication, operations, tactics,
Military Briefings, Management and Maintenance. PSYOP Military Information Support Operations, persuasion and CIVIL AFFAIRS SENIOR LEADER COURSE
MOS Core: Building Trust and Discipline, Mission Orders, influence, targeting, operations planning and techniques
TLP and MDMP, Principles of PSYOP, Components of and administrative skills. Instruction also includes: APFT; Course Number: 570-38B40-C46
y Scope: APFT; NCOER; Leadership; Counseling; Feedback, Coaching, and Mentor-
Adaptability. Planning: Supporting Psychological Objec- NCOER; leadership; counseling; effective communication; Location: Fort Bragg, N.C.
y ing; NCOER; Ethical Reasoning; Ethical Decision Making Process and EO; SHARP;
tives, PSYOP Estimate, PSYOP Appendix, PSYOP’s Role in FID; COIN; UW; military decision making process; joint Clearance: Secret
y Effective communication; CMO Project Process and Management; CMO and
MDMP, the PSYOP Role in UW. Command Post Exercise, special operations task force; CA, SF, and PSYOP Integra- Transition Operations; CMO Estimate and Annex; Mission Command; National
to include PSYOP Series Concept Worksheet, and PSYOP tion; IPB; JOPES (JOPP); center of gravity analysis; risk Class Size: 20
y
Strategy; FID; COIN; UW; IW; Joint Operational Planning Process; CA, PSYOP and
Series Approval Package. management; Unit Training Management; SHARP, Ethical Iterations: 5 per year
y SF Integration; IPB; JOPES; Center of Gravity Analysis; Operational Variables and
Course Description: The PSYOP ALC prepares the junior Decision Making Process and EO. Course Duration: 6 weeks, 2 days
y Civil Considerations; Risk Management; Unit Training Management.
NCO in the Psychological Operations branch to assume Course Description: The PSYOP SLC prepares the Course Description: The CA SLC trains NCOs to plan, execute and transition
positions of greater responsibility. Military Information senior PSYOP NCO to assume positions of greater Eligibility: Enlisted (Active Component, CA operations across the range of military operations. CA SLC enhances the
Support Operations are one of the most effective non-lethal responsibility. Students are trained on the critical tasks Reserve Component) skills of CA NCOs and prepares them for assignments at the theater special
weapons available to combatant commanders. PSYOP necessary to effectively serve as joint PSYOP planners operations command, brigade combat teams and corps-level headquarters.
Prerequisites: Active Army and U.S.
ALC provides training on all requisite PSYOP critical tasks at the Brigade or higher level as well as operational and CA senior leaders must be responsive to asymmetrical challenges, adaptive
Army Reserve NCO 38B in the rank of
to effectively serve as brigade-level staff planners, tactical tactical detachment sergeants. The SLC concludes with to any situation and thrives in an ambiguous environment. They are skilled at
team sergeants, as well as operational detachment team a robust CPX in which the students are required to test Staff Sergeant through Sergeant First
the tactical level and capable of executing CA core tasks. They can plan with
leaders. ALC hones their skills in the art of influence in their skills and knowledge in the development of a stra- Class who meet enlistment require- the understanding of strategic and operational-level implications of tactical
order to shape the information landscape in support of the tegic MISO program as staff planners. The PSYOP SLC ments. Completion of DLC-3. actions and have the ability to synchronize and integrate supporting missions
U.S. and partner nation goals and objectives. During the hones a PSYOP NCO’s expertise in influence and persua- unilaterally. The senior noncommissioned officer works through and with
course, students participate in a culmination planning exer- sion by expounding upon proven theories of psychology indigenous populations and institutions at the tactical level across the full
cise in order to allow them to practically apply and build and the methodology of producing measurable results spectrum of coalition, combined, joint, interagency, intergovernmental and
confidence in their newly acquired staff planning skills. within full-spectrum operations. multinational operations in support of the CA mission.
44 45
SF WARRANT SF WARRANT OFFICER TECHNICAL
AND TACTICAL CERTIFICATION
SF WARRANT OFFICER ADVANCED COURSE (SFWOAC)
OFFICER
Course Number: 2-33-C32(DL)/2-33-C32
y Scope: The course consists of four modules. Module A (Leadership and the
COURSE (SFWOTTCC) Location: Fort Bragg, N.C.
y Profession of Arms) requires the student to understand the duties, respon-
Clearance: TS/SCI
y sibilities and operational processes of the mid-grade warrant officer and the
INSTITUTE
Course Number: 2E-180A
y
Class Size: 25
y role of the military in the U.S. National Security Strategy. A Staff Ride to a U.S.
y
national battlefield increases the students' understanding of how tactical
Clearance: Secret
y
plans are derived from operational and strategic objectives by analyzing key
Class Size: 40
y military campaigns of the 20th Century. Module B (Training Management)
y enables the student to employ effective and efficient training management
Course Duration: 18.5 weeks
y Eligibility: Warrant Officer (Active and procedures as a company operations Warrant or as a member of a battal-
The Special Forces Warrant Officer Reserve Component) ion staff. Module C (Special Operations Forces Doctrine and Operations)
Eligibility: Officer, Enlisted (Active and Reserve Component) Prerequisites: Must be a branch-man- prepares the student to develop company- and battalion-level plans that tie
Institute (Airborne) educates, trains and
aged CMF 180A in the rank of CW2 or tactical capabilities to regional or national strategies. Module D (Mission
technically certifies new SF Warrant Prerequisites: Active and National Guard Soldiers selected Planning) is a comprehensive culminating exercise that requires the student
for the Special Forces Warrant Officer program must meet CW3 and a graduate of the SFWOTTC;
Officers, and provides branch focused to develop company- and battalion-level plans that tie tactical capabilities to
all provisions IAW AR-135-100, DA Pam 600-3 Commis- select SOF warrant officers not managed
regional or national strategies. This module concludes with a capstone event
continuing professional military education sioned Officer Professional Development and Career Manage- by the CMF 180A are authorized to attend
encompassing real world planning efforts at a select Special Forces Group
ment and DA PAM 601-6 Warrant Officer Procurement with prior approval from the Commandant,
to SF Warrant Officers in order to support where the students can apply their mission planning skills. Additionally, the
Program. Candidates must meet all requirements for the Special Forces Warrant Officer Institute
course covers several Comprehensive Fitness General Learning Outcomes
commanders and staffs at the operational initial award of MOS 180A as prescribed in DA PAM 611-21, and their WO Branch. that enhance the student’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual resil-
and strategic level. Military Occupational Classification and Structure. Any vari- ience and reinforce the importance of a leader's responsibility to promote
ation from the above standards requires a waiver from the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness throughout the Army.
Commanding General, USAJFKSWCS. (See ATRRS for class
dates and other course prerequisites.) Course Description: Educate and develop mid-grade Special Forces
warrant officers to serve as leaders, planners and advisors at the company
Scope: SFWOTTC is a branch-specific course conducted by and battalion level as well as select Table of Distribution and Allowance
the Special Forces Warrant Officer Institute, USAJFKSWCS. positions throughout the SOF community.
The course applies the Army Learning Model to education
and training. Candidates are provided Army Common Core
subjects and learn fundamentals of the Army officer during
the Army Leadership and Profession module and are required
to demonstrate leadership, comprehension and analysis
during military briefings and through written products. Addi- SF WARRANT OFFICER INTERMEDIATE LEVEL EDUCATION (SFWOILE)
tional modules include: Intelligence Activities, Planning, Army
Training Management, ARSOF Doctrine and Operations, Course Number: 2E-FOS-C8
y Scope: The course consists of six modules encompassing history, theory,
Targeting, Whole of Government operations and relationships, Location: Fort Bragg, N.C.
y doctrine and application. Module A (SFWO Professional Development and
and a culminating field exercise focused on Preparation of the Clearance: TS/SCI
y Career Management) provides an overview of the duties and responsibili-
Environment and analysis of Unconventional Warfare activ- Class size: 10
y ties of Senior Warrant Officers at the SF Battalion level, SF Group level and
ities and insurgencies. Candidates must be prepared for a Iterations: 2 per year
y SFWO personnel management concepts. Module B (Strategic Warfighting
learning environment that stresses written and oral communi- Studies) introduces the students to the strategic roles of the U.S. military
y
cation, problem-solving, critical thinking and the use of analyt- and the military’s role in whole-of-government approach. Module C (Opera-
ical frameworks. The ability to lead and plan in uncertain envi- tional Warfighting Studies) focuses the students on the actual mechanics
ronments is stressed during all phases of training. Eligibility: Warrant Officer (Active and
Reserve Component) involved in the preparation of strategic campaign plans through the study
Purpose: Educate, train and technically certify candidates of doctrine, Operational Art and Design and the Joint Planning Process.
for MOS 180A in operational and tactical requirements for Prerequisites: Attendees who are CMF 180A Module D (Military Campaign Studies) increases the students' under-
planning and executing special operations worldwide. Newly must be in the rank of CW3 or CW4 and a
standing of strategic campaigns by analyzing key military campaigns and
appointed WOs primarily serve as Assistant Detachment graduate of the SFWOAC. Non-CMF 180A
SOF involvement during 20th and 21st Century conflicts. Module E (OWS
Commanders for a SFOD-A. senior warrant officers assigned to SOF
Campaign Planning) provides a practical experience that is designed to
units, who are in the rank of CW3 or CW4,
are authorized to attend SOWOILE to gain help the students to better understand the importance and applicability of
an education on SOF-specific mission plan- operational warfighting for Special Operations Warrant Officers. Module F
ning and operations. Non-CMF 180A must (SOF Support to Campaign Planning) affords the students the opportunity
The SFWOI is the only training seek prior approval for attendance through to apply their knowledge by conducting a capstone event encompassing
institution in the U.S. Army the Commandant, Special Forces Warrant real world planning efforts, focusing on SOF supporting plans, or SOF-cen-
authorized to appoint SF Warrant Officer Institute, USAJFKSWCS and their tric planning at one of the Theater Special Operations Commands..
Officers. All other U.S. Army Warrant WO Branch. Additionally, SF Warrant Officers
Officers are appointed through the
Course Description: Educates and develops adaptive senior leaders, plan-
must have completed the Special Operations
ners and advisors to support commanders and staffs at the operational
A Warrant Officer Candidate School at Military Deception Planner's Course prior to
TE
W
RR
AN IT
U
and strategic level. Graduates are Senior Warrant Officer Advisors and
T OF
FIC E R INS
T
Fort Rucker, Alabama. attending the SOWOILE Course.
joint-capable SOF planners with an operational and strategic mindset.
47
STAFF AND FACULTY ARMY SPECIAL OPERATIONS
FORCES PRE-COMMAND COURSE
INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER’S
COURSE (ILC)
DEVELOPMENT Course Number: 2G-F91/011-F79
y
y
Clearance: Secret
y
Course Number: N/A
y
y
Clearance: N/A
y
Class Size: 50
y Class Size: approx. 14
y
y
Our Staff and Faculty Development courses provide training Course Duration: 5 days
y Course Duration: 3 days
y
and education to develop the world-class military and civilian Eligibility: Officer, Warrant Officer, Enlisted; ARSOF; Eligibility: Officer, Warrant Officer, Enlisted (Active
instructors, staff and leaders that build our special operations Active Component Component), DoD Civilian
forces. From professional development to mandatory annual Prerequisites: Must be selected as an ARSOF Scope: To familiarize newly assigned company-level mili-
commander, command chief warrant officer or command tary leaders, senior instructors or course managers with the
training these courses aim to maximize human potential. sergeant major billet of an SF, CA, PO, Ranger, special oper- primary responsibilities of a unit-level instructional leader.
ations aviation or special-mission unit squadron, battalion, These consist of instructor evaluation and development
regiment or group. (Note: See ATRRS for class dates and as well as implementing, assessing and evaluating the
other course prerequisites, school code 331). instructional program. Activities and processes include the
Scope: Current SOF doctrine, organizations, capabilities, Accountable Instructional System, effective management
of academic instruction, developing capable instructors and
COMMON FACULTY DEVELOPMENT- COMMON FACULTY training-management procedures, leader development and
conducting quality assessments and evaluations.
command responsibilities. Focuses on required warfight-
INSTRUCTOR COURSE (CFD-IC) DEVELOPMENT- DEVELOPERS ing, leading, training, caring and maintenance skills needed Course Description: Students evaluate their program of
Course Number: 2E-SI5K/SQI8/011-SQIH
y COURSE (CFD-DC) to survive the first 90 days in command and culminates instruction and course materials utilizing current TRADOC
Location: Fort Bragg, N.C. or TRADOC Resident
y Course Number: 23TD
y with a scenario-based, tabletop risk-free crisis-manage- and SOCoE policies and standards.
Clearance: Secret
y ment exercise that provides a medium for exercising the
Class Size: 28
y Clearance: Secret decision-making process in the context of the special-op-
y
y erations operational environment.
Class Size: 14
y SENIOR INSTRUCTIONAL
y Course Description: To assist ARSOF command desig-
y nees and command sergeants major to prepare for battal- LEADER’S COURSE (SILC)
Eligibility: Officer, Warrant Officer, Enlisted; Active and Reserve ion, group or regiment/brigade command by training on Course Number: N/A
y
Component; DoD Civilian; Contractor** tasks and subjects unique to ARSOF commanders. Location: Fort Bragg, N.C.
y
Eligibility: Officer, Warrant Officer, Enlisted;
Scope: The CFD-IC satisfies the required qualification to complete instruc- Active and Reserve Component; DoD Civilian;
Clearance: N/A
y
tor certification as outlined in Chapter 8 of TRADOC Regulation 350-70 (10 Contractor** Class Size: 5-10
y
July 2017) and Chapter 4 of TRADOC Pamphlet 350-70-3. The curriculum FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PHASE Iterations: 2 per year
y
is progressive and reinforcing, and is designed around a small group
Scope: The CFD-DC teaches training devel- Course Duration: 2 days
y
(eight person max.), guided experiential learning methodology. Attendees
opers and senior instructors how to analyze, PROGRAM, PHASE 1 (FDP1)
design and develop instructional materials Course Number: N/A
y
learn and practice public speaking, traditional, and small group instruction Eligibility: Officer, Warrant Officer, Enlisted; Active
and subject matter in accordance with Location: Fort Bragg, N.C.
y
skills and techniques. Each lesson, activity and teaching practicum has Component; DoD Civilian
guidelines outlined in TRADOC Reg 350-70
formative assessments that measure student learning and performance. Clearance: N/A
y
and local standard-operating procedures. Scope: To familiarize newly assigned battalion-level (and
Course Description: The CFD-IC graduate will demonstrate instructor Class Size: 6-10
y
Course Description: This course is required higher) leaders with the primary leadership and manage-
competencies to teach, train and facilitate learning in an adult-learning Iterations: 4 per year
y ment responsibilities of a chief instructional leader.
for all training and senior lesson-plan devel- Course Duration: 5 days
y
environment. The 80-hour course combines the outcomes of the Army These consist of assessing the implementation of the
opers and is a prerequisite for attending the
Basic Instructor Course, the Small Group Instructor Training Course and instructional program by their subordinate units using
TRADOC Training Developers Middle Manag-
the Faculty Development Program Phase 1. Successful demonstration Eligibility: Officer, Warrant Officer, Enlisted; Active student performance data combined with the DOTML-PF
ers’ Course. This course includes all TRADOC
of the final teaching practicum provides initial professional development Component; DoD Civilian; Contractor** factors. Activities and processes include implementing a
analysis, design and development common-
in the application of instructor competencies. The CFD-IC satisfies the command assessment program for focused data collec-
core tasks and exposes the student to all Scope: Prepares faculty to teach in an adult learning
educational requirements for basic instructor badging. tion and sustaining the Command Indicators Dashboard
phases of the ADDIE process and they practice environment using the experiential learning methodology.
The competency-based program prepares students to facilitate learning those phases in class. The student is required Assigned USAJFKSWCS instructors, preferably within one Program to complete the AIS process.
and introduces instructor roles and responsibilities, teaching and learning to complete a Capstone Project to show his of the PME courses (Captain’s Career Course, Warrant Offi- Course Description: As part of the USASOC Pre-Com-
models and professional and ethical requirements. It also introduces new proficiency in those same parts — mostly cer Institute, Noncommissioned Officer Academy). mand Course, SILC familiarizes USAJFKSWCS Senior Offi-
instructors to classroom management techniques, the process for build- after class. The Capstone Project is the final cers, NCOs and senior civilians on academic instructional
Course Description: Effectively develops instructors and
ing learning objectives and lesson plans, and effective communication. assessment reflecting degree of proficiency. processes and provides guidance in management of the
evaluates and analyzes the implementation of instruc-
Students are assessed and evaluated on the ability to deliver instructions learning environment. Major focus is on USAJFKSWCS
tional programs in accordance with policies and programs
while maximizing engagement and learning. Group discussions and daily academic practices, assessment of instruction, quality
in order to graduate students who meet the needs of the
homework discussions, the Army Learning Concept for Training and evaluations and instructor proficiency development.
Visit the SFDD portal page for operational force.
Education 2020-2040, instructional methodologies and instructor/facili-
tator responsibilities. Students evaluate their lesson plans for complete- class dates: https://usasoc.sof.
ness and identify instructor responsibilities that support and sustain the socom.mil/sites/swcs-swc-dotd/ ** Contractors Note: Contractors may attend training IF training is authorized within their contract. The current contract states that
Army Leader Development model. This course is MTT-capable. sfdd/default.aspx an individual will receive training at no cost to the individual or military.
48 49
SOF DOCTRINE SPECIAL FORCES CIVIL AFFAIRS
CA DOCTRINE
ARSOF
AND TRAINING
SF DOCTRINE ARSOF DOCTRINE
»
FM 3-18: SF Operations »
FM 3-57: CA Operations »
ADP 3-05: Special Operations
»
ATP 3-05.1: UW at the CJSOTF Level »
ATP 3-57.10: CA Support to Populace and »
ADRP 3-05: Doctrine for Army Special
PUBLICATIONS
Resources Control Operations Forces
»
ATP 3-05.71: (U) ARSOF Resistance and Escape (C)
»
ATP 3-57.20: Civil Affairs Support to Foreign »
ATP 3-05.1: UW at the CJSOTF Level
»
ATP 3-18.1: SF Unconventional Warfare Humanitarian Assistance
»
ATP 3-18.3: (U) SF Direct Action Operations (C) »
ATP 3-05.11: Special Operations CBRN Operations
»
ATP 3-57.30: (DA) Civil Affairs Support to Nation Assistance
»
ATP 3-18.4: SF Special Reconnaissance »
ATP 3-05.2: Foreign Internal Defense
»
ATP 3-57.50: CA Civil Information Management
»
ATP 3-18.10(C2): SF Air Operations »
ATP 3-05.20: Special Operations Intelligence
Accessing Publications Online: »
ATP 3-57.60: CA Planning
»
ATP 3-18.11(C2): SF Military Free Fall Operations »
ATP 3-05.40: Special Operations Sustainment
»
ATP 3-57.70: Civil-Military Operations Center
» Army Publishing Directorate »
ATP 3-05.60: Special Operations
»
ATP 3-18.12(C1): SF Waterborne Operations »
ATP 3-57.80: Civil-Military Engagement
https://armypubs.army.mil Communications System
»
ATP 3-18.13: SF Use of Pack Animals
» Central Army Registry CA TRAINING PUBLICATIONS »
ATP 3-05.68: Special Operations Noncombatant
»
ATP 3-18.14: SF Vehicle-Mounted Operations
»
GTA 41-01-006: CA Organizations and Functions Evacuation Operations
https://rdl.train.army.mil/catalog/
»
ATP 3-18.16: (U) SF Guide to Preparation of »
GTA 41-01-001: CA General Concepts
dashboard ARSOF TRAINING PUBLICATIONS
the Environment (S//NF)
Instructions: Login with AKO username »
GTA 41-01-002: CA Arts, Monuments & Archives Guide »
TC 25-8-1: Army Special Operations Forces
»
ATP 3-18.20: (U) SF Advanced Special
and password. Operations Techniques (S//NF) »
GTA 41-01-003: CA Team Guide Training Ranges
Restrictions: No draft or classified pubs. »
ATP 3-18.72: (U) SF Personnel Recovery (S//NF) »
GTA 41-01-004: CA Reference Guide »
TC 3-05.3: Security Force Assistance
»
GTA 41-01-005: Religious Factors Analysis Deployment Handbook
» Digital Training Management System SF TRAINING PUBLICATIONS »
TC 3-05.5: Special Operations Task Force
»
GTA 41-01-006: CA Organizations and Functions
https://dtms.army.mil »
TC 18-01.1: UW Mission Planning Guide Planning Handbook
for the SFODA Level »
GTA 41-01-007: CA Project Management
Instructions: Log in using your CAC or
AKO login. Hover over the planning tab at »
TC 18-01.2: UW Mission Planning Guide »
GTA 41-01-008: CA Negotiation and Mediation
the top of the page, select CATS Unit List, for the SFODB Level »
GTA 41-01-010: CA Protection Considerations Guide
select proponent, select unit type, click »
TC 18-01.3: UW Mission Planning Guide »
GTA 41-10-001: CA Populace and Resources
apply filter, choose desired task. for the SFODC Level Control General Concepts RANGERS
Restrictions: Access is granted by your unit »
TC 18-02: SF Advisor Guide »
GTA 41-20-001: FHA General Concepts Ranger DOCTRINE
DTMS manager. »
TC 18-11 (C2): SF Double-Bag Static Line Operations »
GTA 41-30-001: CA Foreign Assistance General Concepts »
ATP 3-75: Ranger Operations
»
TC 18-32: SF Sniper Training and Employment »
GTA 41-50-001: Civil Information Management
» ARSOF Doctrine and Training Library
USASOC Portal Access: »
TC 18-35: SF Tracking and Countertracking »
GTA 41-50-002: CA CIM: Collection
https://usasoc.sof.socom.mil/ »
TC 18-20: SF Site Exploitation »
GTA 41-50-003: CA CIM: Collation
sites/swcs-swc/attl/sfd/SOCoE%20 »
GTA 41-60-001: CA Operations Planning Considerations
»
TC 18-09: SF Medical Support to a Resistance
AVIATION
Doctrine%20Reference%20(Web).pdf
»
GTA 31-01-003: Detachment Mission Planning Guide
Instructions: On the left under documents. Aviation DOCTRINE
»
GTA 31-02-001: SF Air Operations »
ATP 3-76: Special Operations Aviation
» Army Training Network »
GTA 31-02-002: Air Tasking Order and Special Instructions
https://atn.army.mil
PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS Aviation TRAINING PUBLICATIONS
»
GTA 31-02-003: SF Dive Operations PO DOCTRINE
Instructions: Go to the Training Enablers »
ARSOA 47 Series ATM: U.S. Army Special Operations
»
GTA 31-70-001: Survival, Evasion, Resistance and »
FM 3-53: Psychological Operations Aviation Aircrew Training Program Aircrew Training
tab at the top of the page and click Escape Communications
Combined Arms Training Strategies »
ATP 3-53.1: Military Information in Special Operations Manual: Mission Helicopter MH-47
»
ST 31-70-1: SERE Legal Reference
»
(CATS). If the Training Enablers tab is »
ATP 3-53.2: Military Information in Conventional Operations ARSOA 6 Series ATM: U.S. Army Special Operations
unavailable, click on the icon for CATS. »
ST 31-23-1: SAVSERSUP 7 Aviation Aircrew Training Program Aircrew Training
Then select your proponent, your unit and PO TRAINING PUBLICATIONS Manual: Attack/Mission Helicopter AH-6/MH-6
then select your desired task. »
GTA 33-01-001: MISO in the MDMP »
ARSOA 60 Series ATM: U.S. Army Special Operations
»
GTA 33-01-003: Aerial Delivery Operations Aviation Aircrew Training Program Aircrew Training
» Joint Electronic Library »
GTA 33-01-004: MISO Authoritative References Manual: Mission Helicopter MH-60
https://jdeis.js.mil/jdeis
DID YOU KNOW?
»
GTA 33-01-005: Private Industry Terms of Reference »
CASA 212 ATM: U.S. Army Special Operations
Army Special Operations Forces make Aviation Aircrew Training Program Aircrew Training
In all locations, publications are typically
up only about five percent of the total »
GTA 33-01-006: PYSOP Symbology Manual: CASA 212
available as downloadable portable-
document format (PDF) files, readable Army population; however, USAJFKSWCS »
ST 33-01: Military Information Support Operations Process »
ARSOA 3-04.11: Commander's Aircrew Training
with Adobe Acrobat Reader. produces ten percent of all Army doctrine. »
TC 53-03.2: (U) MISO Targeting (S//NF) Program for Individual, Crew, and Collective Training
51
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
U.S. ARMY JOHN F. KENNEDY
SPECIAL WARFARE CENTER AND SCHOOL
ATTN: AOJK-PAO
3004 Ardennes Street, Stop A
Fort Bragg, NC 28310-9610
This publication is approved for public release; distribution is unlimited • Headquarters, Department of the Army
ONE YEAR, BY THE NUMBERS
11,160 5,970
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC MARITIME
WEAPONS TRAINED ON OPERATIONS
13,864,524 43,693 10,000+

ROUNDS OF INDIVIDUAL AIRBORNE ANNUAL
AMMUNITION FIRED JUMPS GRADUATES

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TABLE OF

46 SF WARRANT OFFICER INSTITUTE

50 SOF DOCTRINE AND

COMMANDING GENERAL COMMAND COMMAND CHIEF

DEPUTY COMMANDING GENERAL — OPERATIONS DEPUTY COMMANDING GENERAL — INFLUENCE

DEPUTY COMMANDING OFFICER CHIEF OF STAFF PREPARE PEOPLE

SPECIAL WARFARE CENTER SPECIAL WARFARE SCHOOL

SPECIAL FORCES PROPONENCY 2ND SPECIAL WARFARE TRAINING GROUP (AIRBORNE)

CIVIL AFFAIRS PROPONENCY SPECIAL WARFARE MEDICAL GROUP (AIRBORNE)

1956 The school was renamed the Special Warfare Center 05

1962 The Special Warfare Center established a Special

PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS QUALIFICATION COURSE (POQC)

POQC SPECIAL WARFARE PSYOP COURSE

Evaluation Plan and conduct while attending

the course. and responsibilities of the SF Communi-

systems common to army units such as

Simple Key Loader encryption transfer

Eligibility: Officer, Enlisted;

SPECIAL FORCES COMBAT DIVER QUALIFICATION COURSE (CDQC)

SPECIAL FORCES INTELLIGENCE SERGEANT COURSE (MOS 18F)

TECHNICAL EXPLOITATION COURSE

The MSG David K. Thuma NCOA provides

special operations missions around the BASIC LEADER COURSE

ONE YEAR, BY THE NUMBERS

13,864,524 43,693 10,000+

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