SOCC Staff Course

Course Iterations

Sub Number

Date/Location

Registration

SOF-SO-31899-A-2026-27

07 Sep - 11 Sep, 2026

RL: NATO SOF Campus

SOF-SO-31899-B-2026-27

16 Nov - 20 Nov, 2026

METT: METT DNK

SOF-SO-31899-C-2026-27

18 Jan - 22 Jan, 2027

RL: NATO SOF Campus

SOF-SO-31899-D-2026-27

01 Feb - 05 Feb, 2027

METT: METT PRT

SOF-SO-31899-E-2026-27

12 Apr - 16 Apr, 2027

METT: METT POL

SOF-SO-31899-F-2026-27

24 May - 28 May, 2027

METT: METT PRT

Course Information

Description: The NATO SOCC Staff course sets the baseline for doctrine, terminology, and processes necessary to work in a NATO SOCC or equivalent component command HQ. The curriculum focuses on how a component command-level HQ of a join task force synchronizes special operations across a given theatre to achieve operational -and strategic- level effects.

The course is centred on the following themes: NATO SOF, NATO SOF integration, NATO SOF liaison, NATO SOF planning considerations, and NATO SOF operations. In addition, the course covers the organization, responsibilities, and processes of a SOCC, allowing students to gain exposure to the employment of SOTGs and special operations air task groups (SOATGs) in a joint operational environment.

Course Aim

To provide students with a baseline of knowledge in various staff processes to allow effective employment as a NATO SOCC staff member.

Objectives

At the end of the course, students will be able to operate at the component level as NATO SOCC staff members.

Target Audience

NATO SOF Allied non-NATO SOF personnel
NATO nation law enforcement personnel
NATO conventional forces personnel (when working with NATO SOF)
NCOs and officers
Civilians with varied backgrounds who will be working, supporting, or be supported at the SOCC level
Students from Partner Nations* can attend this course if approved by SOFCOM.