Course Iterations

Sub Number Date/Location Registration
SOF-SO-31910-A-2026-27
28 Sep - 09 Oct, 2026 RL: NATO SOF Campus
SOF-SO-31910-B-2026-27
08 Feb - 19 Feb, 2027 RL: NATO SOF Campus
SOF-SO-31910-C-2026-27
14 Jun - 25 Jun, 2027 RL: NATO SOF Campus

Course Information

SOCC Joint Operations Centre Course

Description: The NATO SOCC   JOC/AOC   Course instructs students on how to plan, execute, and battletrack special operations at the SOCC level. Emphasis is placed on JOC processes, procedures, and products that contribute to a commander's decision-making  process, battle rhythm, and situational awareness (SA) . The course is conducted  in a large-group plenary lessons, in small-group PEs, and as a large-group practicum in concert with the SOAC AOC Course (SOF-SO-31912).

Duration: Residential: 10 days

Course Aim

To prepare students to perform as a member of NATO SOCC/ special operations air command (SOAC) future operations (J35) and as a member of NATO SOCC/SOAC current operations (J33).

Objectives
At the end of the course the student will be able to comprehend NATO component - level processes and to apply that knowledge to the SOCC/SOAC procedures employed in a SOCC/SOAC J35 and/or a SOCC/SOAC J33
Target Audience
  • NATO SOF and Allied non-NATO SOF Personnel 
  • NATO nation law enforcement personnel 
  • NATO conventional forces personnel (when working with NATO SOF )
  • Rank/position: staff officers (OF-2 to OF-5), warrant officers, and senior NCOs (OR-7 to OR-9)
Requirements
  • NATO SECRET security clearance is MANDATORY.
  • The following two courses have to be completed on Blackboard   
  •  ADL 101- Introduction to NATO Special Operation
  •  ADL 102- Fundamentals of NATO SOCC Operations 
  • Recommended Language profile: 3332 rating in English language skills