Special Operations Senior Leaders Course
Duration: eight (8) weeks
Location: Caribbean Special Tactics Centre
Overview
This course is designed to prepare trained soldiers to develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to
effectively perform duties as SNCOs in their respective units and in similar capacity throughout their respective
militaries. The course provides an advanced level of leadership development, technical training and professional
military education and aims to help leaders to be adaptable and prepared to tackle future national security challenges.
The course focuses on building leadership skills, including training and administration, lessons learned, interagency
mission planning, and critical thinking.
Objectives
The course consists of three (3) Modules:
Module 1
- SNCO leadership and command
- Professional communication
- Legislation and policies governing operations
Module 2
- Drill and ceremonial
- Troop training
- Range and field firing
Module 3
- Troops on operation
- Execute operational duties
Entry Requirements
- Candidates must have successfully completed the Command and Leadership Course or an
equivalent course and must be Class two (2) infantry Specialist or equivalent.
- Can be attended by Regular or Reserve personnel who are a part of a Special Operations or Special Tactics Unit.
- Nominees are required to have satisfied all fitness currency test required by their respective countries and must be
able to tread water for approximately five (5) minutes, and swim a distance of two hundred and fifty (250m) metres unaided.
Qualification Gained
