Air Command Secretariat Spitfire Block Headquarters Air Command High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP14 4UE

Ref: FOI2020/04064

Ms Belle [by email] [email protected]

29 January 2021 Dear Ms Belle

Thank you for your email of 25 March 2020 providing the following clarification:

"I wish to see a basic break down of course content, similar to the FOI request under your reference 2017/05590. For the RAF Intelligence role this would be the 22 weeks Joint Intelligence Training Group that is undertaken after IOT. The RAF Personnel Training Officer role I would like to see course breakdown of the 8 weeks at the School of Physical Training after completion of IOT. For the RAF Medical Support Officer I would like to see course breakdown for the Phase 2 training; the Initial Medical Support Officer Course. Lastly, the RAF Weapons System Officer role, a breakdown of the training at RAF Henlow in Bedfordshire and an overview of the subjects covered in aircraft and mission systems for the basic flying training."

This is a clarification to your request of 16 February 2020:

"I write to request copies of the most recent specialist training programmes/syllabuses for the following officer roles: RAF Intelligence Officer, RAF Personnel Training Officer, RAF Medical Support Officer and the RAF Weapon Systems Officer."

I am treating your correspondence as a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). A search for the information has now been completed within the Ministry of Defence, and I can confirm that information in scope of your request is held. Please find the information relating to the four RAF officer roles, in the format requested, at Annex A.

Please accept my apologies for the lateness of this response. This was due to remote working and limited access to resources while working under the current Covid-19 restrictions. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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Yours sincerely,

Air Command Secretariat

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Annex A - Training syllabus for RAF Intelligence Officer, Personnel Training Officer, Medical Support Officer and Weapons Systems Officer.

RAF INTELLIGENCE OFFICERS COURSE

Arrivals Brief Welcome by Intelligence Policy and plans Welcome by Commandant Training Group Welcome by Head Quarters staff Officer Commanding Air Intelligence Wing and Warrant Officer Welcome Arrivals and Administration Course photograph Security and Induction Gym induction and Fitness test Introduction to Intelligence Document security Introduction to Security Introduction to safeguarding Information Technology and communications Understand RAF Station organisations Understand UK Intelligence Architecture Understand sources and agencies Formative assessment on document Security Intelligence Cycle Briefing Techniques Intelligence reporting Physical Training brief Human Intelligence and Counter Insurgency brief Document Security Summative exam Introduction to Open Source Intelligence Introduction to Imagery Intelligence Introduction to Document Security results Portal Security Physical Training Introduction to Human Intelligence Introduction to measurement and signature Intelligence Collection Plan Electromagnetic Spectrum Physical Training Threat systems Military Capability Ground Request for Information process Theory consolidation Mentorship - including overview consolidation Formative Theory Assessment Physical Training Gisting and Precis Military Capability Maritime Theory results and consolidation Military Capability Air Introduction to MASH Theory Revision Theory Revision Physical Training Introduction to WEFT Theory Revision Summative Theory Assessment Physical Training Introduction to WHAT Example of directing staff reconnaissance Brief Locate products Locate Orders of Battle Locate WEG Locate Threat Web Summative Theory Assessment Results Mentorship Consolidation G2 Exercise Bold Warrior IPE Preparation Exercise Bold Warrior IPE Delivery Mentorship DUXFORD for Operation DIVER Preparation Rotary Wing Visits Strategic Air Transport Visit Air Concepts Principles of Flight Reconnaissance Briefs DUXFORD Brief Exercise Priory Fusion Museum visit Reconnaissance Briefs Physical Training Campaign Study Introduction 1 Op DIVER Preparation Reconnaissance Briefs Reconnaissance Briefs CPB Prep Reconnaissance Briefs Physical Training CPB Prep Country Profile Briefs Delivery Physical Training Country Profile Briefs Delivery Mapping Guide Mapping Geo Military Mapping Marking Assumptions and Bias Link Analysis Pattern Analysis Cone of Plausibility Physical Training Centre of Gravity Courses of Action Request for Information Practice Physical Training Analytical Techniques - Courses of Action and Back casting Introduction to Assessments Consolidation Introduction to Intelligence Update Brief Physical Training Intelligence Update Brief Preparation Intelligence Update Brief Delivery Physical Training consolidation Formative Intelligence Update Brief Preparation Formative Intelligence Update Brief Delivery Summative Intelligence Update Brief Preparation Summative Intelligence Update Brief Delivery Air Warfare Foundation Course -Electronic Magnetic Spectrum and Electronic Warfare Summative Intelligence Update Brief or Consolidation Debriefs consolidation Strategic Intelligence Visits Courses of Action Revision Strategic Intelligence Visits Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance introduction Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Capabilities Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Planning Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Signatures Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance consolidation Fast Jet visits Foundation Air Electronic Warfare course introduction and Doctrine Foundation Air Electronic Warfare course introduction Decibels Open Source Introduction and Legality Fast Jet visits Campaign study preparation Mentorship Consolidation Air Warfare Infra-Red Guidance Air Warfare Intra Red Guidance and countermeasures Air Warfare Radio Frequency Guidance Air Warfare Radio Frequency Guidance and Countermeasures Introduction to Targeting Introduction to Platform Protection Consolidation Foundation Air Electronic Warfare Course Physical Training Foundation Air Electronic Warfare Course Physical Training Foundation Air Electronic Warfare Course Physical Training Foundation Air Electronic Warfare Course Consolidation Introduction to Threat Briefs Physical Training Threat brief practice Formative Threat brief preparation Formative Threat brief Delivery Physical Training Summative Threat Brief Preparation Summative Threat Brief Delivery Physical Training Summative Threat Brief feedback and consolidation Mission Support Introduction Physical Training Mission support documentation Mission support Joint Personnel Recovery Mission Support Threat Mission Support Step Brief Mission Support Post Mission debrief Mission Support Post Mission Debrief and Mission reports Mission Support preparation Physical Training Mission Support Delivery Physical Training Mission support Wash-up and consolidation Consolidation Mission Support Refresher / Practice Physical Training Formative Mission Support Preparation Formative Mission Support Delivery Mission support Debrief and consolidation Consolidation Mission support consolidation Physical Training Mission support consolidation Summative Mission Support Preparation Summative Mission Support Delivery Physical Training Mission support Debrief and consolidation Summative Mission Support Resit Courses of Action Matrix and Exercise Prometheus Dawn Preparation Consolidation Exercise Prometheus Dawn Preparation Physical Training Exercise Prometheus Dawn Preparation Exercise Prometheus Dawn Orientation Exercise Prometheus Dawn Formative Exercise Prometheus Dawn Remedial Exercise Prometheus Dawn Summative Signal Intelligence Visit Station Visit Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance visit Strategic Intelligence Visits Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance visit Consolidation Campaign Study SJAR Workshop Internal Validation Clearing from Station Defence Human Intelligence Unit Brief Padre - Ethical Leadership Clearing from Station Intelligence Policy and Plans visit Graduation Preparation Graduation Photographs Exercise Rustic Recovery Clearing from Station Final Disposal

Personnel Training Officer Foundation Course

Arrivals Procedure Welcome Brief Course Overview Personal Introductions Contract Setting Training Cadre Overview Future Vision Learning Risk Introduction to the Defence System Approach to Training Training Governance Role of the Training Requirement Authority Course Photograph Gymnasium Induction Course Validation Methodology Course Muster and Reflection Introduction to the Education and Training Officer Association Training Governance Role of the Training Requirement Authority Coaching and Mentoring Case Studies and Critical Analysis Course Muster and Reflection Case Studies and Critical Analysis Case Study Exploration Training Authorisation Documentation Case Study Preparation Course Muster and Reflection Assessment Strategies and Specifications Case Study Preparation Learning Specifications Case Study Preparation Course Muster and Reflection Case Study Presentations Course Muster and Reflection Management of Training Systems Audits Inspections and Evaluations Training Management Systems Training Management Systems Course Muster and Reflection Training Management Systems Training Management Systems Training Management Systems Training Management Systems Course Muster and Reflection Review of Training Management Systems Review Training Management System of Organisation Present Review Findings Generic Performance Statement Course Muster and Reflection Overview of Trade Group Defence Training Centre and Distributed Learning Learning Technologies Course Design Overview Course Muster and Reflection Apprenticeships Meeting Learning Champions Mid-Course Review Career Manager Brief Training Policy Defence Trainer Capability Course Muster and Reflection Robson Academy Brief Future of the Trade Group The Training Pipeline Psychology of Learning Branch Advisor Brief The Future of the Branch and Training Policy Course Muster and Reflection Overview of the Central Training School Capability Development Brief Requirements Analysis Assurance Accreditation and Education Information and Operations Brief Course Muster and Reflection Audiences Messages and Channels Introduction to End of Course Presentation Role of the Duty Holder Course Muster and Reflection Responsibilities in Training Environments Specific Learning Difficulties Internal Validation Preparation Course Muster and Reflection Evidence Based Teaching Exercise Course Muster and Reflection Summative Assessments Presentation Preparation Final Presentation Course Internal Validation Departure Interview RAF MEDICAL SERVICES OFFICER PHASE 2

DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES RAF MEDICAL CAPABILITIES PATIENT EVACUATION COORDINATION CELL (PECC) JOINT MEDICAL GROUP OVERVIEW MEDICAL CAPABILITY LAND SUPPORT (ARMY MEDICAL CAPABILITY) TACTICAL MEDICAL WING CAPABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY TASKING CELL AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION COORDINATION CELL TRAINING SQUADRON 4626 SQUADRON AEROMEDICAL SQUADRON INTRODUCTION TO AIR HEALTH DIRECTORATE COMMAND STRUCTURE DEFENCE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE OVERVIEW MEDICAL CAPABILITY MEDICAL PERSONNEL CAPABILITY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH MEDICAL OPERATIONS HEALTHCARE GOVERNANCE INDIVIDUAL ROLES AND HEALTH SUPPORT REPORTS AND APPRAISALS BRANCH ADVISOR BRIEF CLIMATIC INJURIES

Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) - Aviation Medicine Course, RAF Henlow 2 DAYS ARRIVAL BRIEF ALTITUDE LECTURE SENARIO BASE HYPOXIA TRAINING BRIEF BREAK SLEEP & HUMAN PERFORMANCE LECTURE (FATIGUE) THERMAL STRESS LECTURE LUNCH OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS LECTURE SPACIAL DISORIENTATION BRIEF DISORIENTATION BRIEF BREAK AIRCREW HEALTH LECTURE AEA SIZING MEDICAL CHECKS HELMET AND MASK CHECKS CHAMBERS RAPID DECOMPRESSION 2-12K SENARIO BASE HYPOXIA TRAINING PRACTICAL BREAK DISORIENTATION PRACTICAL (DISO) ANTHRO MEASURING

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Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) Lead-In Course

Lesson Title Aircraft Systems Overview Communication Systems Radar System Tactical Mission Trainers (TMT) Theory TMT Practical (in pairs) Visual Flight Rules (VFR) & Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) 1 VFR & IFR 2 Checklist Procedures Avenger Emergency Drills Local Flight Safety Procedures Air Traffic Control visit Flying Orders and Regulations Departure and Recovery Procedures Aircraft Systems & Emergency Procedures Revision Aircraft Systems and Emergency Procedures Exam Pre and post-flight procedures Work Cycle and Turn Activity Avenger Fuel Planning Navigation Theory revision Navigation Procedures The Mission Planning System En-route Communications Airmanship Behaviour Aircraft Fam and Walk-round (incl abandon aircraft drills) Navigation Practical TMT-Ground Nav 1 FLIGHT Nav 1 Reactive Navigation Planning Actions in Response to Emergs Reactive Nav and Practice Divs practical TMT-G Nav 2 FLIGHT Nav 2 TMT-G Nav 3 Sensor Theory The Air Tasking Order Datalink Principles and procedures of Emission Control(EMCON) Tactical Maritime Operating Procedures Maritime Search Planning Conduct of a Maritime Search Maritime Search Practical Radar Homings Theory Radar Homings Practical TMT-G Maritime 1 FLIGHT Maritime 1 Procedures Re-tasking Procedures Re-tasking Procedures Practical TMT-G Maritime 2 FLIGHT Maritime 2 TMT-G Maritime 3 FLIGHT Maritime 3 Passenger Flying and Dangerous Air Cargo Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition & Reconnaissance (ISTAR) procedures ISTAR practical Lesson Title TMT-G ISTAR 1 FLIGHT ISTAR 1 TMT-G ISTAR 2 FLIGHT ISTAR 2 TMT-G ISTAR 3 FLIGHT ISTAR 3 FLIGHT Final Air Test