Course Objective
The objective of the Joint Information Operations Orientation Course is to educate and train U.S. Government (USG) personnel in the military grades of Lieutenant/Captain (O-3) to Captain/Colonel (0-6) and civilian equivalents in the basics of joint Information Operations (IO), with a primary emphasis at the Combatant Command level. Specifically, the course focuses on teaching joint IO doctrine and Department of Defense IO policy guidance as they apply to the operational level of joint warfare. This course is particularly relevant to those serving in support of IO cells and other staff positions that require a basic knowledge of Joint IO. If IO planning skills are desired, then the student should take the JIOPC.
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Course Description
The course gives students a common baseline of IO knowledge upon which to build practical skills and abilities to employ IO tools and techniques. In this one-week course, students are exposed to four blocks of instruction: Strategy; Intelligence support; IO Capabilities (Core, Supporting and Related); and Organization, Training, and Equipping. Each block of instruction includes a combination of instructor lecture, guest speaker presentations, guided discussions and/or panel discussions.
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Graduation Criteria
Students are expected to attend all classes while in residence. Those needing to conduct other business while TDY to the college should plan to do it outside of class hours, or, extend their time in the area.
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Course Length
One week (approximately 38 hours of classroom instruction).
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Quota Information
Individuals currently serving on a Unified Command staff or Joint IO cell have priority for quotas. Personnel from other commands may apply; however, seats will not be allocated until forty-five (45) days prior to the course start date. To apply for a JIOOC seat, use the following link: https://www.jfsc.ndu.edu/des/JCIWSRegistration/welcome.asp
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Rank Requirement
O-3 to O-6 or DoD civilian equivalent. Others will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Security Clearance Requirement
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Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) – NO EXCEPTIONS! Instructions for passing security clearances will be provided in the "Welcome Aboard" letter sent to students upon being granted a seat in a course. For addition security clearance information, please contact the JFSC SSO at 757-443-6324/26 or at sso@jfsc.ndu.edu
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Billeting
Quarters: Quarters are usually available on the JFSC compound – but space is limited. If you indicated quarters were desired during your on-line registration process, then a room has automatically been reserved for you. Two weeks prior to the start of class, we recommend calling the Navy Gateway Inns and Suites at commercial 757-963-9600 to verify that a room has been assigned and to obtain a confirmation number.
Statements of non-availability of quarters will be issued only if quarters are unavailable. Please contact the Navy Gateway Inns and Suites for latest rates.
If you are staying on base, pick up your key at the Navy Gateway Inns and Suites office. The office is open 24/7. Please ask the Guard on duty at the Front Gate for directions to the Navy Gateway Inns and Suites.
The following link is to other on-base billeting options in the local area.
http://www.nsa-norva.navy.mil/Bachelor%20Housing/bq-new_page_3.htm
The following link is to the Navy Lodge located across the street from the JFSC compound.
https://www.navy-lodge.com/united_states/virginia/norfolk.html
Some additional off-base quarters in the local area provided for your convenience:
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Reading Material
Please read the following articles to help prepare you for the first day of class. We will provide additional reference/reading material during the first day of the course.
"Information Operations as a Core Competency". Joint Forces Quarterly; Christopher Lame; Issue 36.
http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/jel/jfq_pubs/1536.pdf
"A Theory Based View of IO". IO Sphere;" Marc Romanych;
“Joint Inter Agency Cooperation: The First Step”. Joint Forces Quarterly issue 37; Mathew Bogdanos;
http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/jel/jfq_pubs/0437.pdf
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Last Updated: 27 May 2009
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