Information Operations Officer

Competency Code: (AJCU)

Overview

In this course, students learn how to integrate all capabilities operating in the information environment such as Psychological Operations and Civil Military Cooperation with other activities (such as Electronic Warfare, Deception, Cyber Operations) within a comprehensive approach in order to grant the commander a tactical advantage during operations.

Aim

This course is designed to enable personnel to perform Information Operation (Info Ops) Officer duties on operations within a Head Quarters (HQ) and provide advice on the conduct and coordination of Info Ops and Info Ops policy.

Content

The Info Ops course is advanced and challenging, and touches a multitude of subjects (Targeting, Key Leader Engagement, Info Ops Coordination Board, etc.  The course also addresses the Operational Planning Process (OPP). For candidates that have limited exposure to OPP, we start from the beginning with an introduction to OPP and include detailed lessons on the integration of Info Ops into the various stages of OPP.  The students then have the chance to practice aspects of the integration of Info Ops into the OPP during syndicate exercises, as they would in a HQ.  All exercises are syndicate based, and students learn from each other and the collaborative environment.  Syndicate work is closely directed and guided by the Peace Support Training Centre instructors and international guest instructors, both with relevant operational planning experience. PSTC is able to attract talented foreign instructors in order to bring different operational experiences and perspectives to our training through our vast international network of contacts. The products that we expect students to deliver are progressive and emphasis is put on the process. The Canadian “Whole of government” approach is also addressed.

Pre-requisites and Eligibility

In order to be selected for this training, the member shall:

1. for officers, be the rank of Capt/Lt(N) (OF-2) or above;
2. for NCM, be the rank of WO/PO1 (OR-7) or above; and
3. this course is open to international students on a case by case basis. Please inquire with PSTC Ops: PSTC-CFSP@forces.gc.ca

Joining Instructions:

Our joining instructions are frequently changing to meet the requirements of a training in a COVID 19 environment. If you require the latest version, please make a request to PSTC-CFSP@forces.gc.ca