Leadership

Junior Officers' Course

Duration: Six (6) weeks

Location: CMA Newcastle

Overview

This course is aimed at preparing Junior Commissioned Officers to:

• Perform effectively in their primary role as Platoon Commanders or equivalent.
• Perform functions of a general nature that are appropriate to their rank and service.
• Provide the foundation for their subsequent professional development.

Objectives

The subject areas to be covered on this course are as follows:

• Military Customs and Traditions
• Military and Civil Law
• Drill
• Basic Service Writing Principles/Procedures
• Map Reading
• Skill at Arms
• Battle Procedure (Combat Estimates and Orders)
• Rules of Engagement
• Operational Planning and Conduct
• Law of Armed Conflict

Entry Requirements

Nominees of the JDF Regular Force are required to have twelve (12) months uninterrupted Basic Fitness Standard Test (BFST) currency, whilst a current BFST is required for the Reserve Force. A Military Swim Test (MST) pass is required for both the Regular and Reserve Force.

Overseas students are required to meet the relevant fitness standard of their country.

Qualification Gained

• Certificate