Duration
6 weeks
Frequency
One course per year
Location
HMS Collingwood
IELTS
6
Aim
To train selected students in the principles and application of force air warfare in the Maritime domain to enable them to conduct Force Air Defence measures within a mixed or multi-national task group level acting as the Anti-Air Warfare Coordinator (AAWC) on a major Combatant (DD). Students will gain an in depth understanding of force air defence platforms including Combat Aircraft, Airborne Early Warning, Electronic Warfare and Tanking aircraft as well as understanding the role of the Fighter Controller (FC).
Course details
- Principles of Radars and Communications in Air Warfare
- Principles, Command and Control of Force AAW
- Duties and Responsibilities of the AWO
- Task group Air Assets
- Air threat appreciation
- Maritime Air Defence
- Task group EW planning, ESM and ECM control
- Fighter Control, Force Marshalling and Crown procedures
- Air Estimate Planning, Airspace Control Means and Air Tasking Orders
- Force Anti-Ship Missile Defence planning
- Rules of Engagement
- Understanding and generating the OPTASK AW
Requirements
- Rank of Lt with at least 5 years seagoing bridge watchkeeping experience in a corvette sized vessel or above plus at least 1 year of CIC or Ops room experience.
- IELTS Level 6 Previous attendance at IPWOA, IPWOB or national equivalent advantageous.
Examinations
- Practical simulator Assessments
- Theoretical Exam
Post course recommendations
Consolidation at sea in a DD as the AWO or PWO A. The course is also a good primer for those going into Air Warfare based staff appointments.
NOTES
This course focuses on Maritime Force Air Warfare both in practical terms as an AWO on a major combatant and theory-based planning considerations. The course is useful to those who are looking to specialise in force air defence planning or execution, either on a seagoing unit or as part of a Planning or battle staff. Due to the pace and technical nature of this course, it is not suitable to candidates without previous warfare experience.