AF Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Fundamentals Course
This three-day, instructor-led Professional Continuing Education (PCE) NC3 course is designed for the fundamental development of the mid-level experienced Nuclear/NC3 professionals. Topics of discussion tie the importance of NC3 to defense and NC3 designation as an AF weapon system. Specific topics may include deterrence, NC3 policy and governance, radio-waves and electromagnetic pulse effects, mission essential functions; and systems and NC3 enterprise modernization. At the end of the course, students will have greater insight into the NC3 enterprise at an “intermediate” level of competency; tactical to operational level of nuclear/NC3 operations/sustainment/modernization. This is one in a series of short courses and contains Top Secret material.
Classification: Secret
Course Type: In-Residence
Course Length: 3 Days; 24 Hrs
Enrollment Type: Open Enrollment, controlled by MAJCOM/COCOM Talent Managers/Hosting Unit for Mobile
Location: Barksdale AFB, LA
Target audience is for NC3-related AFSC/Civilian Career Series Requiring the Course - All.
Grade Spread appropriate for attendance - SRA to MSgt; 1Lt to Lt Col; GS09-14. The estimated annual requirement is 210.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: