Security Assistance Management
Training Officer/Training Manager Course
SAM-TO/TM
(5 Class Days)

Objective

The Training Officer (TO) course is designed to meet the needs of the International Military Student Offices (IMSO) at the installation level.  The Training Manager (TM) course is designed for personnel with duties involved with international training activities at the military department level and above. The TO course is provided in residence at DISAM over five days (Monday through Friday).  The TM course consists of a prerequisite distance learning module tailored for training managers, in addition to the five days of TO/TM classroom instruction.  

The course provides Training Officers and Training Management personnel with the knowledge and tools to:

The TO course provides a comprehensive overview of Security Cooperation (SC) and Security Assistance (SA) management, and the inter-relationships of the IMSO and the International Military Student (IMS).  The curriculum explores SC legislation, human rights considerations, SC/SA organizations and functions, and SC/SA planning and programming.  In addition, the curriculum examines the individual elements of the U.S. Field Studies Program (FSP), Invitational Travel Order (ITO), IMS legal status, IMS health entitlements while attending SC/SA training, and use of the Security Assistance Network (SAN) and the IMSOweb. The curriculum further provides a review of service-unique: organizations, student administration procedures, training program automation, FSP presentation practices and funding, and a comprehensive survey of cross-cultural considerations that impact the IMSO-IMS environment.

The TM Course presents a survey of the wide variety and principle features of  SC/SA legislation and policy, introduces the student to the role of the SCO in support of U.S. national security strategy and other supporting DoD and DoS strategic guidance, and examines the various SC planning documents and processes for the execution of SC – with emphasis on training and the Combined Education and Training Program Plan (CETPP).  The TM course also provides an overview of the entire life cycle of an FMS case with particular emphasis on international training, and financial management regulations that determine tuition pricing.

Course Description

The TO course provides a comprehensive overview of Security Cooperation (SC) and Security Assistance (SA) management, and the interrelationships of the IMSO and the international student.  The curriculum explores Security Cooperation legislation, human rights considerations, SC/SA organizations and functions, and SC/SA planning and programming.  In addition, the curriculum examines the individual elements of the DoD Field Studies Program (DoD FSP), Invitational Travel Orders (ITO), International Military Student’s legal status, International Military Students’ health entitlements while attending SC/SA training, and use of the Security Assistance Network (SAN) and the IMSO Web. The curriculum further provides a review of service-unique: organizations, student administration procedures, training program automation, DoD FSP presentation practices and funding, and a comprehensive survey of cross-cultural considerations that impact the IMSO-IMS environment.

The TM Course presents a survey of the wide variety and principle features of  Security Cooperation/Security Assistance Legislation and Policy, introduces the student to the role of the SCO in support of U.S. national security strategy and other supporting DoD and DoS strategic guidance, and examines the various Security Cooperation planning documents and processes for the execution of SC – with emphasis on International Military Training and the Combined Education and Training Program Plan (CETPP).  The TM course also provides an overview of the entire life cycle of an FMS case with particular emphasis on international training, and financial management regulations that determine tuition pricing for International Military Training.  Note: TM students who complete the classroom portion of this course but do not complete the TM Distance learning pre-requisite by day 3 of class will receive a TO certificate in lieu of a TM certificate.

Click on Continuous Learning Points for the SAM-TO/TM course for Acquisition or other Professional Development Program points awarded.

International Affairs Certification Program (IACP)

The Department of Defense International Affairs, Certification Program Guidelines dated 28 April 2008, set forth standardized certification guidelines for the International Affairs Certification Program (IACP). Workforce members are required to meet the mandatory standards of education, training, and experience in order to achieve each of three levels of certification. Certification is not required for filling IA positions, but it does readily identify those individuals who have completed specific training, education, and experience thresholds. Certification is available to military and civilian personnel.  For more information click here. This course is a Level I

Eligibility Criteria

Only U.S. Government and Contract employees are eligible. Personnel should be assigned to security assistance activities who currently occupy (or have been selected to occupy) identified Department of Defense (DoD) positions in international military student offices at an installation, who are involved in international student administration.

Requests for waivers of the above criteria will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Director International Studies (DISAM/DI).

Applying for Admission

Prospective military and civilian students in the Military Departments (MILDEPs) and DoD should request admission using the training or educational procedures of their departments/agencies. The Defense Management Education and Training Catalog, DoD 5010.16-C, procedures apply. Personnel from other federal government organizations should coordinate their applications through their respective agencies and submit their applications directly to DISAM at e-mail registrars@disam.dsca.mil, FAX COMM: (937) 255-3441, DSN: 785-3441, or mail to DISAM/DAS, Building 52, 2475 K Street, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH 45433-7641.

Requests for DISAM courses will be compared with individual training requirements prescribed by organizations within the Security Cooperation Workforce Database (SCWD). Military service quota managers and supervisors endorsing training requests should validate individual training requests from the SCWD prior to submitting a student nomination for training. Requests for training above the required level for the prospective student’s position will be allocated on a “space available” basis. DISAM may also “bump” requests for “desired” training to accommodate “required” training as designated within SCWD. For further information on SCWD please contact your military service/agency POC, your organizational quota manager or the DISAM Registrar..

SCWD levels of training are:
Level One – Security Cooperation Familiarization (online training).
Level Two – Security Cooperation Orientation Course (primarily online training).
Level Three – Security Cooperation management courses (resident).
LLevel Four – Security Cooperation advanced courses (resident).

SAM-TO is a Level THREE Course.

DISAM pays all CONUS travel expenses (from point of entry CONUS to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH); non-CONUS travel related expenses are by exception only and must be approved in advance. DISAM also does not pay for the use of rental cars while in residence at courses; however, there is a shuttle van service from the student’s quarters to area eating establishments. The shuttle van service is free of charge for all DISAM students. Base transportation is provided between student’s quarters and the DISAM class building. International employees of the U.S. government should also submit their applications directly to DISAM. The e-mail address is registrars@disam.dsca.mil or the mailing address is Registrar, DISAM/DAS, Building 52, 2475 K Street, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH 45433-7641l.

A DD Form 1556 is not required for this course. Each student is required to submit a student registration application.

Requests for attendance must go through the following:

USAF

USA
HQ TRADOC Supported Organizations:
TRADOC, G3/5/7 SATFA (ATTG-TRI-SRP)
950 JEFFERSON AVENUE BLDG 950
FORT EUSTIS, VIRGINIA 23604-5724
(757) 501-5045/5044/5042
DSN: 501-5045/5044/5042

AFSAT
315 J Street West
Randolph AFB TX 78150
DSN 487-5282
Comm 210-652-5282
FAX 487-6429

USN
Navy IPO
Washington Navy Yard
ATTN: IPO-02C2T
1250 10th Street, S.E., Bldg W200
Suite 2000
Washington, DC 20374-5165
COMM: 202-433-5469/5474
DSN: 288-5469/5474
FAX: 202-433-6703/6672

USMC

All classes
Marine Corps Security Cooperation Group (MCSCG)
937 Atlantic Ave Fort Story, VA 23459-0007
Comm: 757-962-4430 ext 2279
DSN: 438-4430 ext 2279

USCG

All classes
COMDT COGARD/G-CI, 2100 2nd St SW, Wash DC 20593-0001
202-372-4490

DFAS
 All classes
DFAS-IN, 8899 East 56th Street
 Indianapolis, Indiana 46249
 317-510-1199

DLA

All classes
DLA Training Center, Bldg 11, Section 5,
3990 E Broad St, Columbus OH 43216
DSN 850-5985/Comm 614-692-5985

DSADC
DSN 430-9088/Comm 717-605-9088

DCMA
Ft. Lee, VA
Comm 804-734-1170

DIA
Comm 202-231-6296

DSCA
703-601-3731

NSA
9800 Savage Rd , Ft Meade MD 21060-6822

What if I’m told that quotas are not available?

DISAM wants to help the potential student in obtaining a quota for the appropriate DISAM course. If a student has applied for a DISAM course utilizing the approved procedures listed above and has been told the class is full or there are no available quotas remaining for your service, please contact the DISAM registrar's office at DSN 785-4144/Comm (937) 255-4144 or use our e-mail registrars@disam.dsca.mil. The registrar's office will take your information and provide it via e-mail to your appropriate service representative for possible scheduling. You will be instructed to provide all the required paperwork to your service representative and to the DISAM registrar. If you have not received a quota within 30 days prior to the course start date, contact the DISAM registrar's office again. The Registrar will fill all unused quotas on a first come first served basis to qualified candidates.

Course Offerings

COURSES	START DATE	END DATE
SAM-TO-2-12	2/27/2012	3/2/2012
SAM-TO-3-12	4/16/2012	4/20/2012
SAM-TO-4-12	6/25/2012	6/29/2012
SAM-TO-5-12	9/24/2012	9/28/2012

Security Clearance

None required.

Classes and Hours

SAM-TO/TM classes are scheduled from 0800 to 1600 Monday through Friday.  There will be a class social/dinner on Monday evening from approximately 1700-2000.  Due to increased airport security, commercial airline departures should be scheduled after 1800 on the final class day.  Early departures are not authorized except in a bona fide emergency.

Security Assistance Network (SAN) User Accounts

All students attending the SAM-TO/TM class MUST have a current and active SAN account with access to TMS/IMSOweb prior to showing up for class. The MILDEP SAN User Group Administrator can create new accounts and update existing accounts for SAM-TO/TM students as needed. Click the following link for instructions on how to request a new SAN account.

https://www.idss.ida.org/sanweb/How%20to%20Request%20a%20SAN%20Acct.doc

Syllabus

The syllabus which follows is organized to reflect daily classroom activities. Each lesson is identified by title, general content, and number of classroom hours.

TM On-Line Learning Pre-requisite (Training Managers only)

Training Manager students may complete the online learning module at any point from 5 weeks prior to class convening through Day 3 of the resident instruction. You can access these blocks at On Line Learning >> SAM-TM  Training Management Course  >> Course Pre-requisites page of the DISAM web site.  Once registered, students should enroll in the course labeled TM Distance Learning Pre-requisite.

This course presents the Training Manager specific content, which when completed along with the in-residence Training Officer course, will be sufficient to receive a Training Manager Certificate.  It must be completed prior to  the end of the third day of classroom instruction.

The pre-requisite material will cover the following subjects:

Introduction to Security Assistance. A broad overview of security assistance and security cooperation, the major programs involved, and the responsibilities and interactions of DOS and DOD in implementing them.

Security Cooperation Legislation and Policies.  A survey of U.S. legislative authorities and policies in effect that support the array of Security Cooperation and Security Assistance programs. 

Foreign Military Sales Process.  A survey of the entire spectrum of FMS case activity with emphasis on FMS aspects involving International Military Training.

Financial Management for Training Managers. Outlines the fundamentals of funds management and pricing policy to build a framework for further service-specific discussion during later classroom instruction.

Security Cooperation Planning.  A presentation of the various national level strategies and planning guidance documents, the Combatant Command’s Theater Security Cooperation Plans/Country Implementation Plans, and an analysis of the Combined Education Training Program Plan.

Day 1

Administrative Orientation. Covers basic DISAM operating policies and procedures and provides a welcome address for new students. .5 hour

Course Introduction. Covers course schedule, reading assignments, learning objectives, DISAM resources, and graduation requirements. .5 hour

Introduction to Security Cooperation.  Describes the general nature and scope of currently authorized array of U.S. SC/SA programs, generic IMSO duties, and the role of the SCO, Combatant Commands, MILDEP Training Activities, IMSOs and the International Training Programs in support of Theater Security Cooperation.  1.5 hours

Security Cooperation Training Management. Examines the objectives, types of training, location, constraints, pricing policies, programming cycle, and administration by CONUS and overseas agencies in the development and administration of International Military Education and Training (IMET) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) training. 2 hours

Student Administration. Describes required actions for processing international military students during the pre-training, training and post-training phases, with emphasis on IMSO management concerns.  2.5 hours

Day 2

Student Administration. Continued, with practical exercises researching regulations and validating ITOs. 2.5 hours

U.S. Field Studies Program and Human Rights. Introduces the purpose and overall objectives of the U.S. Field Studies Program (FSP), and the relationship between the FSP and presentations of internationally recognized human rights.  Practical exercise for developing FSP activities. 2.5 hours

Human Rights and the DoD FSP.  Provides an overview of human rights laws and policy considerations as they relate to the IMET/E-IMET Program, the IMSO and the IMS. Provides a model for conducting human rights training during DoD FSP activities. 1 hour

Legal Issues for IMSOs. Provides a discussion of legal considerations affecting the IMS and the IMSO. Specific items covered are civil and military court jurisdiction over criminal offenses, disciplinary actions, legal assistance, political asylum, and IMSO liability when involved in IMS support activities. Provides the IMSO with an overview of common legal issues encountered by IMSO’s and students. 1 hour

Training Program Automation. Provides an introduction to the Security Assistance Network (SAN), and the IMSO web site.  1 hour

DAY 3

Practical Exercise.  Security Assistance Network (SAN), IMSOweb.  2 hours

MILDEP-Unique Instruction. Guest speakers from the three MILDEPs provide service specific training and practical applications on the SAN and IMSOweb and the unique policies and procedures of each service for the administration of international military students and the conduct of the DoD FSP.  5 hours

Day 4

MILDEP-Unique IMSO Instruction. Continued.  3.5 hours

Cross-Cultural Communications.  An introduction to cross-cultural communications with emphasis on how ethnocentrism can affect the U.S. training community and the IMS. Sets the stage for regional cultural presentations conducted later in the course. 1.5 hours

Cultural Aspects-Asia.  An overview of selected socio-cultural factors of the region with emphasis on impacts and strategies for IMSO-IMS inter-personal considerations.  2 hours

 Day 5

 Cultural Aspects-Middle East. An overview of selected socio-cultural factors of the region with emphasis on impacts and strategies for IMSO-IMS inter-personal considerations. 1.5 hours

Cultural Aspects-Latin America. An overview of selected socio-cultural factors of the region with emphasis on impacts and strategies for IMSO-IMS inter-personal considerations. 1.5 hours

Cultural Aspects-Asia.  An overview of selected socio-cultural factors of the region with emphasis on impacts and strategies for IMSO-IMS inter-personal considerations. 1.5 hours

Cultural Aspects-Africa.  An overview of selected socio-cultural factors of the region with emphasis on impacts and strategies for IMSO-IMS inter-personal considerations. 1.5 hours

Course Evaluation. Automated student input for future course enhancements. .25 hour

Closing Remarks.  Final student - faculty administrative support and farewell.  .1 hours