Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DISA-0004
Organization's ID:
XSPT-211
Organization:
Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU)
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
32 hours (16 online & 24 in-resident)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 international studies
Description

Objective:

The course objective is for the student to demonstrate how to manage a partnership and, develop and plan various events and engagements with a partner nation from concept through execution.

Learning Outcomes:

  • connect strategic objectives of US and State Partner Nation
  • outline implementing processes and procedures, authorities and requirements, tools, personnel involved, and other related planning considerations involved in executing events and engagements with a partner nation
  • effectively apply planning tools and procedures to events and engagements
  • articulate and defend choices made in developing events and engagements with state partner
  • articulate the appropriate authority among a listing of legislative options, select the proper appropriation stream and align planning actions to these authorities and funding streams
  • demonstrate understanding of partnership management metrics and be able to develop business control measures for proper accountability.
  • demonstrate integrative knowledge and synthesis of a vast array of information, including SC core concepts and state partnership planning tools, concepts, and considerations

General Topics:

  • Ethics for SCOS
  • Training management for state partnership program (SPP)
  • Government security cooperation planning
  • Partnership support plan
  • State partnership program
  • Security cooperation fundamentals
  • State partnership program
  • Student practical exercise
  • Preparation/faculty consultation (x2j2)
  • State partnership program legislation, policy, and compliance
  • U.S. embassy country team and SCO responsibilities (x2d3)
  • National guard operations and planning
  • Security cooperation tools for state partnership program management
  • National guard organization and responsibilities (x2n5)
  • Discs mission
  • Use of state partnership program (SPP) funds
  • State partnership program metrics and strategic plan
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

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

Methods of Assessment:

  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • SPP Scenarios and Written Exercises

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials