Course Iterations

Sub Number Date/Location Registration
SOF-SO-31912-C-2025-26
22 Jun - 03 Jul, 2026 RL: NATO SOF Campus

Course Information

SOAC Air Operations Centre Course

Description: The SOAC AOC Course is part of the NATO SOCC JOC Course and instructs students on how to plan, execute, and battletrack special operations at the SOCC/SOAC level. Emphasis is placed on SOCC JOC/AOC processes, procedures, and products that contribute to a commander's decision-making process, battle rhythm, and SA. In the course, there is an introduction to the communication and information systems tools required to support both the J35 and J33 functions, with focus on the JOC.

Duration: Residential: 10 days  

Course Aim

To prepare students to perform as a member of NATO SOCC/ 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 will be able to apply the SOCC/SOAC procedures employed in a SOCC/SOAC J35 and/or a SOCC/SOAC J33

Target Audience
  • Officers, warrant officers, and senior NCOs (OR-6 to OF-5) who are SOF air personnel and who are likely to be employed by their nations as staff members within a deployed SOCC J35/J33, SOAC J35/J33, or national SOF HQs
Requirements
  • NATO SECRET security clearance is MANDATORY
  • Recommended Language Profile: 3332 rating in English language skills