Course Iterations

Sub Number Date/Location Registration
SOF-SO-32062-A-2026-27
15 Sep - 24 Sep, 2026 RL: NATO SOF Campus
SOF-SO-32062-B-2026-27
19 Jan - 28 Jan, 2027 RL: NATO SOF Campus
SOF-SO-32062-C-2026-27
13 Apr - 22 Apr, 2027 RL: NATO SOF Campus

Course Information

NATO Special Operations Air Planning Course (SOAPC)

Description: The NATO SOAPC builds the basic skills and knowledge required for NATO SOF air planning in terms of integration, coordination, and interoperability within the NATO SOF C2 structure. The course enhances individual competencies related to the NATO SOF ADMP, covering NATO C2 roles and functions, air mission planning procedures, capability and resource requirements, problem-solving strategies, contingency planning, operational risk management, and decision-making.   

Duration: Residential: 8 days 

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Course Aim

The NATO SOAPC provides NATO standardization training intended to harmonize the different national planning procedures and tools to the NATO SOF air planning and execution standards. The NATO SOAPC facilitates a multinational environment to prepare for joint/combined NATO SOF missions at all scales.    

Objectives

At the end of the course, the student will be able to apply the knowledge and procedures learned during the course to engage and support all phases of the NATO air decision-making process (ADMP) to plan, coordinate, and integrate objectives, resources, and environmental factors to support special operations, both land and maritime.

Target Audience
  • Mid-level to senior-level NATO aviation officers/  (NCOs) assigned/ affiliated to NATO SOF-Air units as either operators, planners or air-land integration personnel.
  • Students can be of all levels in the NATO SOF-Air chain of command, ranging from SOAC and SOATG HQ level down to special operations air task unit (SOATU) level
Requirements
  • NATO SECRET security clearance is MANDATORY 
  • Recommended Language Profile: 3332 rating in English language skills