INTEL SUPPORT TO COMAO FLYING COURSE

Course objectives.

During the TLP COMAO Flying Course the participants are opposed to a large number of different threats and tactics in realistic and challenging missions. This will be done in a building block approach to progress the crews through a total of 12 missions.

The Intel participants in the flying course will provide intelligence support to the course by preparing mission support products, briefing and debriefing the fully integrated multi-national crews. Focus will be on analysis of advanced intelligence topics featuring threats, tactics and targets. Specific attention will be paid to leadership, briefing and communication skills. While the main focus will be on Intel support to fixed wing fighter aircraft in COMAO the course also provide for an opportunity to get acquainted with intelligence support to other elements. The participants will need to show they can effectively support a COMAO in order to graduate from the Flying Course.

Course syllabus / Lesson inventory.

The academics part of the Flying course will comprise a selection from the following table.

LESSON NUMBER DESCRIPTION
INT-I Course intro
INT-13 Intel support to COMAO
INT EX-01 Falcon view exercise
INT EX-10 Knowledge test
INT EX-11 INTREP exercise
COMAO-02/03 ISR Integration & RTMS

The course begins with a series of lectures introducing participants to Intel support to COMAO. These lectures are followed by threat systems and tactics analysis seminars aimed at providing participants with a basic refresher on factors that impact COMAO and planning. After 2 days of academics, the course will be composed of a variety of missions offering participants the opportunity to support the aircrew.

Course length and start/finish of course.

Nominal course duration is three (3) weeks [nineteen (19) days]. The TLP COMAO Flying Course begins on Monday of the first scheduled course week. The first week includes all necessary Academic lectures and the three (3) Synthetic missions, followed by two (2) weeks filled with nine (9) consecutive live-fly missions. The second Saturday of the course is a working day.

Actual course length may be adjusted to account for concurrent flying/academic courses and/or Spanish national or regional holidays, instructor availability and other TLP requirements that may impact course continuity.

Course target audience.

The NATO rank limitation is OR-3 through OF-2. All course participants need to bring a copy of their NATO SECRET security clearance. English language proficiency: SLP 3322 (i.a.w. STANAG 6001) is mandatory in order to fully understand the lectures and to productively participate in the exercises. Please forward your English SLP certificate to cadmin@tlp-info.org at least one week in advance. Participants should have graduated from formal national intelligence training and should possess a basic understanding of threat aircraft and armament, SBAD systems, electronic warfare, and also demonstrate knowledge of NATO air operational doctrine (HQ AC RAMSTEIN 80-6 manual).

Course composition.

Up to 6 participants are expected. The target audience for this course is junior Intel personnel with 1-2 years working experience and posted at a tactical level, fixed wing unit providing Intel support. Personnel who do not meet the course prerequisites need to request attendance well in advance through the usual registration process, because a waiver needs to be approved under the guidance of the TLP Intel staff and TLP Chief of Academic Branch. At the end of the process, TLP Admin confirms your participation.

Flying course application process

If you wish to apply for this course, please follow the MoU nation planning/bidding process as outlined in the TLP MoU and PoO.

For non TLP MoU nations or individuals, please identify the date of the next TLP Scheduling Conference (reference to TLP calendar) and send a representative to participate in the planning process.

Short notice requests for attendance can be forwarded to the TLP Mission Coordinator through the TLP contact email as provided on this website cadmin@tlp-info.org.

Joining instructions

Once participation is confirmed after the annual Steering Group conference / by Mission Coordinator, the Detachment Commanders need to request the Flying Course Welcome package from cadmin@tlp-info.org.

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