Tab 3 Air Advisor Syllabus for 2012B.pdf

AETC Syllabus AAC-I/AAC-A

Special Missions Training

Air Advisor Course

November 2011

Designed for AETC Course Use i

Summary of changes for “small group tryout” syllabus

Change “Joint and Army Command Relationships” to “Joint and Combined Operations”

Change “ISOPREP/Intel Briefing” to “Intel Briefing”

Delete Vehicle Bomb Search lesson

Delete Extremism lesson

Delete Weapon Clean and Turn-in

Add Flight Breakout

Add Iraqi/Afghan Cultural Meals

Change duration of NATC-A/ITAM-A Mission Operations Briefings from 4 hours to 2 hours

Change duration of NATC-A/ITAM-A VTCs from 1.5 hours to 2 hours

Change duration of Public Affairs from 1 hour to 2 hours

Change duration of Interpreter Support lesson from 3 hours to 2 hours

Add 2-hour Interpreter Support Practical Exercise

Add Mentor Briefing

Change “Mission Training” to “Core Skills”

Change “Cultural Training” to “Language, Region, and Cultural Studies”

Change “Combat Skills Training” to “Fieldcraft”

Combine “Cross Cultural Communication” and “Introduction to Cross Cultural Competencies” lessons into

“Cross-Cultural Communication and Relations” and change total duration from 6 hours to 2 hours

Change “Negotiations” to “Negotiating in a Cross-Cultural Environment” and duration of lesson from 4 hours to 2 hours

Add “COIN Exercise: Iraq” and “COIN Exercise: Afghanistan”

Change duration of “Air Advisor Roles and Responsibilities” from 2 hours to 4 hours.

Change “CAPTF” to “NATC-A”

Change “ITAM-AF” to “ITAM-A”

Change lesson sequence to reflect current class schedule

Add “Apprehension Avoidance Laboratory” lesson

Add “Strategic Guidance” lesson

Supersedes: AETC Syllabus AAC-I/AAC-A, January 2010

Pages: 7

OPR: HQ AETC/A3QA

POC: HQ AETC/A3QA (Mr. John Leezer, DSN 487-8992; Mr. Vic Jordan, DSN 487-8010)

Certified by: Mr. Philip M. Senna

DISTRIBUTION: TBD

Electronic file can be downloaded at: https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/ASPs/CoP/OpenCoP.asp?Filter=AE-ED-01-32 https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/ASPs/CoP/OpenCoP.asp?Filter=AE-ED-01-32 ii

Contents

Chapter Page

1 — Course Description

Section A — Course Accounting

Section B — Academic Summary

2 — Course Administration

Section A — Syllabus Management

Section B — Training Management

3 — Academic Training

Section A — General Instructions

Section B — Academic Inventory

4 — Bibliography

Section A — Bibliography

Chapter 1

Course Description

Section A. Course Accounting

1.1. Course Title. Air Advisor Course

1.2. Course Number. AAC-I/AAC-A

1.3. Course Objective. The Air Advisor Course provides just-in-time pre-deployment ground centric training for

USAF personnel in advanced weapons handling, combat lifesaving, enhanced force protection, Counter-Improvised

Explosive Device (C-IED) awareness, high threat driving, language, cultural awareness, counterinsurgency, convoy and other combat/advisor critical ground skills.

1.4. Location. Ft. Dix, NJ

1.5. Duration. Air Advisor Course is approximately 22 training days.

1.6. Entry Prerequisites. See Air Advisor Community of Practice (CoP)

(https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/ASPs/CoP/OpenCoP.asp?Filter=AE-ED-01-32).

1.6.1. Refer to the Education and Training Course Announcement (ETCA) (https://etca.randolph.af.mil/) for additional course entry requirements and for administrative information and reporting instructions.

1.7. Status Upon Graduation. Graduates fulfill AFCENT Tier 3 mission, cultural and combat skills training requirements necessary for deployment to the AOR.

1.8. Equipment Required. See Air Advisor CoP (https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/ASPs/CoP/OpenCoP.asp?Filter=AE-

ED-01-32).

Section B. Academic Summary

1.9 Lesson Summary

1.9.1. Iraqi Track Academic Training Summary

Academic Training Hours

Mission Support 10.0

Core Skills 23.0

Language, Region, and

Cultural Studies 49.0

Fieldcraft 110.0

Total 192.0

1.9.2. Afghan Track Academic Training Summary

Academic Training Hours

Mission Support 10.0

Core Skills 23.0

Language, Region, and

Cultural Studies 49.0

Fieldcraft 110.0

Total 192.0 https://etca.randolph.af.mil/

Chapter 2

Course Administration

Section A. Syllabus Management

2.1. Syllabus Interpretation. This syllabus is directive in nature and will be followed as written. If no clear syllabus guidance exists, resolve the situation using the Course Director. If the logical course of action appears to conflict with other directives, notify AETC/A3QA at DSN 487-8992/8010.

2.2. Syllabus Waiver. All syllabus waivers will be approved as indicated below and not delegated. Permanent or blanket waivers are not authorized. All waivers will be submitted via email to HQ AETC/A3QA.

2.2.1. Prerequisite Waivers. AETC/A3Q approves.

2.2.2. Syllabus Waivers. AETC/A3QA approves.

2.2.2.1. AETC/A3QA will coordinate with AFCENT on waivers or circumstances that will delay graduation.

2.2.2.2. Do not change training until a waiver is approved.

2.3. Syllabus Deviation. A syllabus deviation is any variation from syllabus requirements. Each student must accomplish all syllabus-directed training unless a waiver is approved.

2.3.1. If unforeseen circumstances result in an omission of required training, the Course Director may authorize deferred training to be accomplished later in the course, as long as it does not adversely affect the quality of training.

2.3.2. The Course Director will document and forward to AETC/A3QA, all syllabus deviations, corrective actions, and accomplishment of deferred training.

2.4. Course Completion. Students will complete all syllabus training prior to graduation.

Section B. Training Management

2.5. Proficiency Advancement. Must be authorized by AETC/A3Q.

2.6. Training Standards

2.6.1. Core Skills. Students will:

2.6.1.1. Comprehend the roles and responsibilities of the military air advisor.

2.6.1.2. Comprehend Iraqi or Afghan geography, government, people, economy and transnational issues in relation to air advisor operations.

2.6.1.3. Comprehend the theory and practices of insurgency operations.

2.6.1.4. Comprehend the theory and practices of counterinsurgency operations.

2.6.1.5. Comprehend the objectives, scope and operations of U.S. Foreign Internal Defense.

2.6.1.6. Comprehend the historical basis and nature of the insurgent movements in Iraq or Afghanistan and the counterinsurgency operations used against them.

2.6.1.7. Comprehend the command relationships within the CENTCOM AOR, with an emphasis on the common Air

Force expeditionary structures in a joint environment.

2.6.1.8. Comprehend the legal and moral aspects of military forces code of conduct and Uniform Code of Military

Justice after capture.

2.6.1.9. Demonstrate proper use of communications equipment used by air advisors.

2.6.1.10. Demonstrate proper vehicles bomb search procedures.

2.6.1.11. Comprehend proper procedures for surveillance detection and attack recognition to avoid or mitigate terrorist attack.

2.6.1.12. Comprehend the basic principles of Air Force Public Affairs and media relations as it applies to Air

Advisors.

2.6.1.13. Comprehend the rules regarding release of information to foreign individuals or government agencies.

2.6.1.14. Become familiar with the military decision making process.

2.6.2. Language, Region, and Cultural Studies. Students will:

2.6.2.1. Comprehend the complexity, basic customs, values and diversity of the South Asian or Middle Easterner as it relates to air advisor duties in building rapport with partner nation counterparts.

2.6.2.2. Comprehend the role Islam plays in the historical, cultural, and political development of the countries in the region.

2.6.2.3. Comprehend the Iraqi or Afghan perspective on their country; U.S. culture, military, and Middle Eastern interests; and other regional influence

2.6.2.4. Demonstrate familiarization with Iraqi or Dari/Pashtu conversational language.

2.6.2.5. Comprehend and demonstrate the techniques used to select and interact with an interpreter.

2.6.2.6. Comprehend the role cultural and social influences play on military roles and structure.

2.6.3. Fieldcraft. Students will:

2.6.3.1. Demonstrate proper inspection, clearing, and egress procedures with the HMMWV Egress Assistance

Trainer (HEAT).

2.6.3.2. Demonstrate proper use of U.S. and foreign weapons at short and long range targets through live fire.

2.6.3.3. Demonstrate proper reaction to high threat convoy scenarios through exercises with SUVs used in deployed convoy operations.

2.6.3.4. Demonstrate competence in combat life saving tasks.

2.6.3.5. Demonstrate understanding of the characteristics of an IED, methods of functioning IEDs, and C-IED principles.

2.6.3.6. Demonstrate proper tactics, techniques and procedures for individual and team tactical ground movement.

2.6.3.7. Demonstrate proper use of a map, compass and GPS to accomplish land navigation/movement.

2.6.3.8. Demonstrate the basic concepts of High Threat and Anti-Rollover Driving Techniques.

Chapter 3

Academic Training

Section A. General Instructions

3.1. General Instructions

3.1.1 Revisions or Changes to Syllabus. HQ AETC/A2/3/10 will approve syllabus changes. However, “small group tryout” syllabuses may be approved by A3Q.

3.1.2 Revisions or Changes to Curriculum. A3Q approves courseware revisions and changes. Revisions and changes to courseware are initiated by HQ USAF through Utilization and Training Workshops, Curriculum Conferences, service tests, or various forms of feedback that identify education and training needs. A3QA will receive revised material from SMEs and update the Plan of Instruction (POI) and Lesson Plan (LP). A3QA will use the latest AETC approved software when developing new courseware.

3.1.2.1. Academic lesson times listed in this syllabus are for planning purposes only. Actual times may vary.

3.1.2.2. Students will complete the AETC end-of-course critique before graduation.

3.2. Courseware Identification System. Academic designators for the Air Advisor Course contain MS, CS, LRC, FC prefixes. Bold font denotes classified lessons.

3.3. Courseware Description

3.3.1. Mission Support (MS). Mission support functions.

3.3.2. Core Skills (CS). Lectures or practical exercises that present Air Advisor mission materials, as well as tie together all the material in a module or phase of instruction.

3.3.3. Language, Region, and Cultural Studies (LRC). Lectures or practical exercises that present Air Advisor cultural material, as well as tie together all the material in a module or phase of instruction.

3.3.4. Fieldcraft (FC). Lectures or practical exercises that present Air Advisor combat skills material, as well as tie together all the material in a module or phase of instruction.

Section B. Academic Inventory

3.4 Mission Support (MS)

MS-101 In-Processing 1.0

MS-102 Course Introduction/Schedule Briefing 2.0

MS-103 Flight Breakout 1.0

MS-104 Gear Issue 1.0

MS-105 Weapons Issue 0.5

MS-106 Post Analysis/Critique 1.0

MS-107 Equipment Issue 1.0

MS-108 Equipment Turn-in 1.0

MS-109 Graduation 0.5

3.5. Core Skills (CS)

CS-201 Strategic Guidance for Air Advisors 1.0

CS-202 AFCENT Mission Operations Briefing 1.0

CS-203 Joint and Combined Operations 1.0

CS-204 Introduction to IW, Insurgency, and COIN 2.0

CS-205 Introduction to Foreign Internal Defense and Aviation FID 2.0

CS-206I ITAM-A Mission Operations Briefing 2.0

CS-206A NATC-A Mission Operations Briefing 2.0

CS-207 Introduction to Security Cooperation Management 1.0

CS-208 Foreign Disclosure and Security Awareness 1.0

CS-209I Iraqi Insurgency and Counterinsurgency 2.0

CS-209A Afghan Insurgency and Counterinsurgency 2.0

CS-210I COIN Exercise: Iraq 1.0

CS-210A COIN Exercise: Afghanistan 1.0

CS-211I Mentor Briefing: Iraq 2.0

CS-211A Mentor Briefing: Afghanistan 2.0

CS-212I ITAM-A VTC 2.0

CS-212A NATC-A VTC 2.0

CS-213 Public Affairs 2.0

CS-214I Intel Briefing 1.0

CS-214A Intel Briefing 1.0

CS-215 Air Advisor Roles and Responsibilities: Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures 2.0

3.6. Language, Region, and Cultural Studies (LRC)

LRC-301I Arabic Language 30.0

LRC-301D Dari Language 30.0

LRC-301P Pashtu Language 30.0

LRC-302 Communicating and Relating in a Cross-Cultural Environment 2.0

LRC-303 Negotiating in a Cross-Cultural Environment 2.0

LRC-304 Interpreter Support and Practical Exercises 4.0

LRC-305 Introduction to Islam 2.0

LRC-306I Introduction to Iraqi Culture 2.0

LRC-306A Introduction to Afghan Culture 2.0

LRC-307I Social Skills with the Middle Easterner 2.0

LRC-307A Social Skills with the South Asian 2.0

LRC-308I Iraqi Cultural Meal 3.0

LRC-308A Afghan Cultural Meal 3.0

LRC-309 Air Advisor Roles and Responsibilities: Advising in a Cross-Cultural Environment 2.0

3.7. Fieldcraft (FC)

FC-401 Communication Equipment and Operations 3.0

FC-402 Rollover Simulator 4.0

FC-403 Surveillance Detection and Attack Recognition 2.0

FC-404 High Risk of Isolation 4.0

FC-405 Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Academics and Practical Exercise 2.0

FC-406 Land Navigation and Practical Exercise 4.0

FC-407 High Threat Driving 30.0

FC-408 Combat Lifesaver 27.0

FC-409 Advanced Weapons Academics and Practical Exercise 15.0

FC-410 Small Team Tactics and Practical Exercise 8.0

FC-411 Convoy Operations Academics and Practical Exercise 8.0

FC-412 Apprehension Avoidance Laboratory 4.0

Chapter 4

Bibliography

Electronic copies of all briefing slides, non-copy-protected material (e.g., Field Manuals, AFI’s, Programs of

Instruction, Student Handouts, Study Guides, etc) and applicable web addresses are available to the students on the

Air Advisor CoP. (https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/ASPs/CoP/OpenCoP.asp?Filter=AE-ED-01-32).