Yvan Blondin, deputy commander for force generation for the Canadian air force's 1st Air Division, explained the usefulness of the course to him. It also reminds them that space systems could become vulnerable and encourages them to think about what that means to their operations.īrig. The class addresses space at the most senior level and it gives the attendees information they need to help them plan for future operations. It was the first time a Canadian service member attended the class. The most recent class, held in late January, was an international course held at the NSSI facility. It gives them a new appreciation for space capabilities and what they bring to the fight." Col. "The real benefit of the class is that it is short, easily digestible and gives the attendees lots of things to think about. ![]() "The SOC-E is an overview that brings together military and civilian senior leaders and offers them the opportunity to learn or refresh themselves on space operations, the space environment, orbital mechanics, space law, satellite communications, Global Positioning System, the National Reconnaissance Office, space-based missile warning and space control, just to name a few. and our mission partners can be huge," Colonel Jones said. "The impacts of the one-day class for senior-level executives of the U.S. This user-friendly approach has been critical to getting busy leaders up to speed on space basics and related issues. Navy officials also are very interested in this concept. There is an "away team" of instructors who travel to a site and administer the course. The team went to the Pentagon last year to brief members of the Air Staff. The latest upgrade to the course is that it became mobile last summer. The process took some time, with the result that in 2007 the class opened up to Australian, British and Canadian forces." personnel but when our allies heard of it they wanted to be able to attend as well. David Jones, commandant of the National Space Security Institute here. "We saw the need and designed the Space Operations Executive-level Course," said Col. ![]() There were no classes available to teach them the basics quickly and effectively. ![]() COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo (AFPN) - Until recently, many senior military and civilian leaders in the Department of Defense faced a dilemma regarding their understanding of space.
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