IO Fundamentals Course (IOFC)

IOFC is a web based distance learning course with instructor led discussions via a message board. This course will give you the tools to understand the basics of Information Operations (IO) and is a pre-requisite for the 39th Information Operations Squadron’s Information Operations Integration Course (IOIC), which is initial qualification training for Information Warfare Flight (IWF) members. IOFC is designed to give you the tools to understand the basics of IO, and provide a basic understanding of the need for IO in the Air Force and the concerns of senior leadership in the IO arena.

For information about registering for the Information Operations Fundamentals Course (IOFC), please download the enrollment form and provide the required information to our registrar or call Commercial: (802) 485-1963, (802) 485-1844, (802) 485-1977
DSN: 636-4XXX . Click here to download the enrollment form

IOFC Class schedule for Calendar Year (FY) 2008

12 Sep - 26 Oct	IOFC elective 08-01A
07 Nov - 21 Dec	IOFC elective 08-02A
28 Nov - 13 Jan	IOFC 08-01
09 Jan - 22 Feb	IOFC elective 08-03A
23 Jan - 11 Mar	IOFC 08-02
05 Mar - 18 Apr	IOFC elective 08-04A
28 Mar - 11 May	IOFC 08-03
30 Apr - 13 Jun	IOFC elective 08-05A
08 May - 23 Jun	IOFC 08-04
25 Jun - 08 Aug	IOFC elective 08-06A
17 Jul - 02 Sep	IOFC 08-05

SIMTEX Network Orientation Course (SNOC)

This course is designed to provide an orientation to the SIMTEX Network, the simulated network operations environment created to allow Air Force network operators and defenders to practice their tradecraft in a controlled setting. This orientation course will include an introduction to the SIMTEX Network and its components, as well as a description of the safety protocols, rules of use, and standard operating procedures associated with the SIMTEX Network. This course will help students to effectively train within the simulator environment by delivering a basic explanation of the network environment and its operation. Operations Security (OPSEC) will be stressed throughout the course to help protect the critical information contained herein and prevent unauthorized use of that information.

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Introduction to Network Defense (INDC)

This course is designed to provide an initial orientation to the current Network Defense (NetD) and Network Operations (NetOps) operational environment in the Air Force, and to provide students with a basic understanding of the complex organizational structures that form the operational foundation of NetD/NetOps activities for the Air Force. By delivering a basic comprehension of the Command and Control (C2) roles, responsibilities, and tools which relate to the conduct of NetD/NetOps activities, as well as explaining the Air Force's basic network architecture and its use of the Defense-in-Depth approach, this course will help students to achieve an initial understanding of how the Air Force conducts and manages NetD/NetOps activities. Operations Security (OPSEC) will be stressed throughout the course in order to help protect the critical information contained herein, and to prevent unauthorized use of that information.

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Tactics, Techniques and Procedures Fundamentals Course

This course is designed to provide an overview to the Air Force Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) program, specifically Vol 36 IO TTPs. Students will learn the concepts of using sound Tactics to solve military problems. This course also teaches students how to submit tactics and the workings of the Tactics Improvement Process. Operations Security (OPSEC) will be stressed throughout the course in order to help protect the critical information contained herein, and to prevent unauthorized use of that information.

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PSYOP Advanced Distributed Learning (PADL)

This course is designed to provide instruction on Information Operations Psychological Operations. This course builds upon the material presented in IOFC and goes into further detail on the planning process. (OPSEC) will be stressed throughout the course in order to help protect the critical information contained herein, and to prevent unauthorized use of that information.