Course Iterations

Sub Number Date/Location Registration
SOF-SO-15630-K-2025-26
01 Jun - 30 Jun, 2026 ADL: ADL
SOF-SO-15630-L-2025-26
01 Jul - 31 Jul, 2026 ADL: ADL
SOF-SO-15630-A-2026-27
01 Aug - 31 Aug, 2026 ADL: ADL
SOF-SO-15630-B-2026-27
01 Sep - 30 Sep, 2026 ADL: ADL
SOF-SO-15630-C-2026-27
01 Oct - 31 Oct, 2026 ADL: ADL
SOF-SO-15630-D-2026-27
01 Nov - 30 Nov, 2026 ADL: ADL
SOF-SO-15630-E-2026-27
01 Dec - 31 Dec, 2026 ADL: ADL
SOF-SO-15630-F-2026-27
01 Jan - 31 Jan, 2027 ADL: ADL
SOF-SO-15630-G-2026-27
01 Feb - 28 Feb, 2027 ADL: ADL
SOF-SO-15630-H-2026-27
01 Mar - 31 Mar, 2027 ADL: ADL
SOF-SO-15630-I-2026-27
01 Apr - 30 Apr, 2027 ADL: ADL
SOF-SO-15630-J-2026-27
01 May - 31 May, 2027 ADL: ADL
SOF-SO-15630-K-2026-27
01 Jun - 30 Jun, 2027 ADL: ADL
SOF-SO-15630-L-2026-27
01 Jul - 31 Jul, 2027 ADL: ADL

Course Information

ADL 101 Introduction to NATO Special Operations

Description: ADL 101 is an asynchronous e-learning module encompassing themes that provide the reference point for NATO SOF in terms of SOF's role in NATO, the principal tasks used, the unique characteristics of NATO SOF, and the special employment criteria applied before their use. Also examined is the use of enablers, such as maritime and air, that are vital to the execution of SOF missions.

Duration: Distance Learning: 3 hours

Course Aim

To provide students an introduction to NATO special operations.

Objectives

At the end of this online course, students will be able to outline the role of special operations in NATO, identify the principal tasks of NATO SOF, recognize the contributions of SOF air and maritime forces, and outline the criteria for SOF employment within NATO.

Target Audience
  • NATO SOF and Allied non-NATO SOF personnel
  • NATO conventional forces personnel (when working with NATO SOF)
Requirements

Recommended Language profile: 3332 rating in English language skills.