Course:
SOED-ATOC
PDS Code:
1CG
Length:
12 Days
Security Level:
SECRET
DSN:
579-4757/4758
Comm:
850 884-4757/4758
E-Mail:
UDG_USAFSOS/ATOC_CourseDirector@us.af.mil
Enrollment By:
SELF-NOMINATION
Enrollment/Registration: Please refer to Registration information below for specific instructions.
Course Information
Description: The Anti-Terrorism Officers Course (ATOC) is a certification course for DoD Level II Antiterrorism Officer (ATO) training. Graduates of ATOC will be ATII-certified and can perform the function of Antiterrorism Officers IAW DoDI 2000.16, DoD Antiterrorism Standards. AT will be addressed focusing on a basic knowledge of the motivation, organization, techniques, operational capabilities, and threat posed by terrorist groups. Strong emphasis is placed on individual protective measures that can be used to minimize the threat, to include OPSEC considerations. Students will engage in antiterrorism/force protection (AT/FP) planning, vulnerability assessments, site surveys, and reporting, as well as familiarization with the technology and techniques associated with AT/FP duties. Successful completion of the capstone exercise is required for ATII certification.
Target Audience: Military officers (O-1 to O-4), enlisted (E-5 to E-8), and US Government civilian employees designated by the commander to perform AT/FP duties and other individuals involved in or supporting AT/FP programs. ATOC is a nominative course. Students are selected on an individual basis and notified of their selection by the course director. Selections are made 4 weeks prior to the course start date.
Prerequisites/References: None.
Registration: To apply for this course prospective students must first obtain a USAFSOS Blackboard account. To access Blackboard, copy and paste the following address into your browser's address bar: https://afsoc.blackboard.com. (Currently we are unable to link directly to the USAFSOS Blackboard site per AFI 33-129, paragraph 6.91.) This course requires nomination and approval to determine eligibility for a course quota.
Note: Class end NLT 15:00 on the last day of class.
Special Security Instructions
This course is taught at the SECRET level (or above), you must:
JPAS Verification
Fax Verification
Security Managers must submit a visit request 14-30 days prior to class start date through JPAS (use class acronym "ATOC" in POC block) to SMO code EE0VFPP56 being sure the student's personal summary page reflects the proper access to be granted.
Ensure that the course acronym "ATOC" is used in the POC block and that the student's personal summary page reflects proper access to attend the course.
ONLY NON DOD AGENCIES ARE ALLOWED TO FAX A SECURITY CLEARANCE. JPAS USERS MUST SEND A VISIT REQUEST VIA JPAS Fax the individual's clearance on official letterhead to: DSN 579-1866 COMM 850-884-1866 Ensure that the course acronym "ATOC" and inclusive dates are clearly indicated at the top of the page as the purpose for the visit.
For SECURITY QUESTIONS ONLY, please call:
Commercial: 850-884-4673
DSN: 579-4673
Representative Periods of Instruction
The ATO (Antiterrorism Officer) Perspective
Surveillance/Detection/Reporting
Threat/Vulnerability/Site/Route Assessments
Physical Security Considerations
AT Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization
Resourcing AT Programs
Medical Considerations
The Engagement Concept
Operations Security (OPSEC) Considerations
Advanced Weapons Familiarization
Threat Levels/Threat Conditions/RAMs
Mine Recognition and Orientation
IN/CI Integration
AOR Specific Data Collection -- Less-Lethal/New Technologies
Prepare AT Plans
Practical Planning Exercise
Conduct AT Training
Senior Officer Outbrief
Note 1: Course length includes 5 days of Dynamics of International Terrorism (DIT) course, which the individual must attend, even if previously completed.
Note 2: Course extends through 15:00 on the last day of class. When making departure travel plans, please take into account the time the course ends. Early departures from class to make flights will not be authorized.
Note 3: ATOC FP II is offered 6-8 times a year, in conjunction with the DIT course.
ATOC Scheduled Offerings
Status
Iteration
Start Dates
End Dates
Location
Notices
N/C
19A
29-Oct-18
8-Nov-18
Hurlburt Field
! = Change || N/C = No Change || X = Cancelled
Course dates and locations are subject to change, please verify schedule prior to departing duty location.
Updated 21 Aug 2018
FY 2019 Schedule (1st half)
To register for courses, please go to the USAFSOS Blackboard site.
To access Blackboard, copy and paste the URL below into browser's address bar: https://afsoc.blackboard.com
We are currently unable to link directly to the USAFSOS Blackboard site per AFI 33-129, paragraph 6.9.1.