Course Information
Level: Practitioner
Location: Shrivenham
School/Centre: Joint Services Command and Staff College
Course Code: IOD-C
Duration: 4-weeks
When: No dates available
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About this course
The third and final residential element of the RAF's three-stage Intermediate Officer Development Programme (IODP).
On completion of Intermediate Officer Development (IOD) C, you will be able to:
- understand and advocate the effective employment of air power in the joint, combined and multi-agency environments
- 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
- demonstrate effective analysis at the post-graduate level and deliver that analysis with clarity in writing and orally
- clearly understand and advocate the importance of Royal Air Force history and ethos
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| 17 Feb 25 | 14 Mar 25 |
| 2 Jun 25 | 27 Jun 25 |
| 13 Oct 25 | 7 Nov 25 |
What you will learn
You will learn/develop:
- an understanding of the effective employment of air, space and cyber power in the joint, combined and multi-agency environments
- the ability to demonstrate a well-developed appreciation of contemporary doctrine and its application in campaign planning and execution
- an appreciation of command, leadership and management techniques relevant to defence
- the ability to demonstrate effective analysis at the post-graduate level and deliver that analysis with clarity in writing and orally
- a clear understanding and advocacy of the importance of Royal Air Force history and ethos
How this course will help your career
This course is necessary to work towards promotion 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 Divisions Virtual Learning Environment hosted on the Defence Gateway.
Additional information
How the course will be taught
- Face-to-face/Residential
- Blended
- e-Learning (DLE)
How you will be assessed
You will be assessed by:
- a masters level essay (no prior degree is required)
- a group presentation
- individual presentations
- personal attributes
You will need to complete all assignments and will receive a course report.