Course Information
About this course
This is the second residential element of the RAF's 3-stage Intermediate Officer Development Programme (IODP).
The aim is to produce officers and MOD civil servants who understand and are able to advocate the effective employment of air, space and cyber power in the joint, combined and multi-agency environments.
You will be able to:
- demonstrate a well-developed appreciation of contemporary doctrine and its application in campaign planning and execution
- have a well developed appreciation of command, leadership and management techniques relevant to defence and demonstrate effective analysis at the post-graduate level
- deliver that analysis with clarity both orally and in writing
- clearly understand and advocate the importance of Royal Air Force history and ethos where applicable
Course elements include:
- leadership
- management
- command
- air, space and cyber power
- communication skills
- problem solving, critical thinking, planning, and analysis
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| 24 Mar 25 | 11 Apr 25 |
| 6 May 25 | 23 May 25 |
| 7 July 25 | 25 Jul 25 |
| 8 Sep 25 | 3 Oct 25 |
| 17 Nov 25 | 12 Dec 25 |
What you will learn
You will learn/develop:
- the ability to advocate the effective employment of air, space and cyber power in the joint, combined and multi-agency environments
- an appreciation of the contemporary doctrine and its application in campaign planning and execution
- an appreciation of the command, leadership and management techniques relevant to the defence
- the ability to engage effectively with academic debate, orally and in writing, at the post-graduate level
- to advocate the importance of RAF history and ethos
How this course will help your career
You will develop your skills in order to progress within your chosen career.
Entry requirements
Who can attend this course
- Military
- MOD civil servants
- Internationals
To attend this course you will need access to the RAF Division's Virtual Learning Environment hosted on the Defence Gateway.
Before you attend
You will need to complete up to 40-hours e-Learning before starting the course. This is most effectively completed in a structured manner over the 2-month period immediately before joining.
Additional information
How the course will be taught
- Face-to-face/Residential
- Blended
- e-Learning (DLE)
How you will be assessed
You will be formatively assessed by:
- individual presentations
- personal attributes
You will need to complete all assignments and will receive a course report.