jko-catalog-sep-2012

JKO Course Descriptions
Advising Foreign Security Forces 101 Course J7SN-US333 N,S
The purpose of this course is to provide the fundamentals required for all advisors operating within a Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental,
and Multinational (JIIM) environment. This course also addresses the goal of advising, the role of an advisor as
it relates to Security Force Assistance (SFA), and the overall skills and traits required to be an effective advisor. Finally, this
course will describe the charter and mission of the Joint Center for International Security Force Assistance (JCISFA) and how
JCISFA can aid personnel embarking on an advisory tour. 2 hour(s)
AFFOR - Staff Training NNC-CONR-1000-L N
A self-paced, interactive course that contains 8 lessons with a post exam. The course provides an in-depth look at the role of
the Commander of Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR) in organizing and employing air and space forces within joint operations. This
role involves Service component responsibilities as well as operational employment considerations. The heart of the course
focuses upon the various staffs the COMAFFOR uses to accomplish these duties. 1 hour(s)
Afghan National Army J3OP-MN900-09-03 N,S
This course is part of a larger ISAF Curriculum. This lesson provides an overview of the Afghan National Army (ANA), its organizational
structure, and how it is currently being trained and mentored by the coalition forces to eventually take the lead in military
operations in Afghanistan. It addresses ANA development from initial training efforts to the assessment of its operational
capability. 0.5 hour(s)
Afghan National Army Doctrine J3OP-MN900-09-05 N,S
This course is part of a larger ISAF Curriculum. The primary purpose of an Operational Mentor and Liaison Team (OMLT) is to
ensure that the Afghan National Army (ANA) units develop in a standardised manner and according to ANA doctrine. This will
allow the ANA units to carry out security tasks effectively, and to eventually operate independently with other ANA units and
without ISAF support. Therefore, OMLT personnel must be familiar with ANA doctrine in order to effectively fulfill their role. This
lesson familiarises the student with ANA doctrine and other key documents that will help guide the evolution and development
of the ANA concepts and capabilities in theatre. These documents establish and address ANA Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures
(TTPs); rules of engagement; training and education; organisation and force structure; and command and control. These
documents will help the ANA organise, prepare, plan, and conduct military operations. 0.5 hour(s)
Afghan National Police J3OP-MN900-09-04 N,S
This course is part of a larger ISAF Curriculum. The creation of a successful police force in Afghanistan is of fundamental importance
to the wider security sector and development efforts of the International Community. Better governance, functioning
state institutions, and a legal system are complementary components of successful police reform. The Afghan National Police
(ANP) is a key contributor to allowing Afghanistan to succeed in securing peace and taking full control of its own future. This
lesson provides a basis for understanding the police sector in Afghanistan, including the background and history of the police
and the organisation and duties of the police units. It examines ANP development from initial reform efforts to the assessment
of its operational capability and the key issues that must be addressed if the objective of creating an effective ANP is to be
achieved. 0.5 hour(s)
Afghanistan Cultural Awareness J3OP-MN900-02-05 N,S
This course is part of a larger ISAF Curriculum. This lesson provides a basic description of Afghan culture and customs. It describes
proper conduct, behaviours that could cause offence (and should thus be avoided), and also includes a brief description
of the role of religion in Afghanistan. 0.5 hour(s)
Afghanistan's Geography J3OP-MN900-02-01 N,S
This course is part of a larger ISAF Curriculum. This lesson describes the geography of Afghanistan, including its neighbours,
rivers, terrain, and natural resources, to set the context for understanding the difficulties associated with operations in Afghanistan.
0.5 hour(s)
Afghanistan's History and Government J3OP-MN900-02-03 N,S
This course is part of a larger ISAF Curriculum. This lesson provides the necessary historical knowledge of Afghanistan to put
the present situation in the proper context, with a focus on the events of the latter half of the 20th century, and ends with a
brief explanation of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) structure. 0.5 hour(s)
Afghanistan's Society and Economy J3OP-MN900-02-04 N,S
This course is part of a larger ISAF Curriculum. This lesson describes the ethnic groups present in Afghanistan, in order to provide
a basic understanding of the impact of their varying cultures and beliefs on Afghanistan as a whole. It also includes a
brief description of the major social problems present in Afghanistan, and it concludes with a description of Afghanistan’s
economy. 0.5 hour(s)
* Indicates new courses added to the JKO LCMS after July 2011. The “*” is not a part of the actual course number.
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