Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DISA-0003
Organization's ID:
SCM-O (SCM-351)
Organization:
Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU)
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
4 weeks (176 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Graduate 3 Business Administration or International Business Administration
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to attain a working knowledge of SCO-relevant security cooperation (SC) policies and procedures. Graduates will have the basic skills to effectively implement SC aspects of U.S. foreign policy. This course is designed to meet the educational requirements of Security Cooperation Organization (SCO) personnel and geographic combatant command (CCMD) staff personnel directly supporting SCOs.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Perform the duties of a U.S. Embassy Security Cooperation Officer (SCO)
  • Perform the duties of a staff member of a U.S. Embassy Security Cooperation Office (SCO)
  • Implement SCO aspects of U.S. foreign policy
  • Perform the duties of a regional desk officer/non-commissioned officer/civilian directly supporting a SCO at a regional combatant command (CCMD)
  • Know SCO-relevant Security Cooperation (SC) policies and procedures as outlined in lesson objectives

General Topics:

  • Building partner capacity / foreign military sales process
  • International programs security / technical transfer / end use monitoring
  • International regional studies
  • Security cooperation acquisition
  • Security cooperation financial management
  • Security cooperation logistics
  • Security cooperation legislation, policy, and programs
  • Security cooperation planning
  • Security cooperation international training management
  • Security cooperation organization operations
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials