031 A11 CHEMICAL CAPTAIN'S CAREER COURSE

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RC Chemical Captain's
Career Course

US Army Correspondence Course
031 A11

United States Army Chemical School
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473

Introduction

Overview
This US Army Correspondence Course Program (ACCP) Course consists of five phases.

Phase I. Phase 1 is a Distributed Learning phase common to all branch Captain's Career Courses and consisting of common core training.

Phase II. Correspondence. Twelve (12) subcourses: IS0346, IS7045, CM1303, CM2300, CM2306, CM2307, CM2308, CM2402, CM3401, CM3404, CM5206, and CM7116.

Phase III. Branch transfer phase (resident training). Officers not CM OB qualified must attend and complete the Unit NBC Defense Officer/NCO Course conducted at RC training institutions or installation schools. Credit will not be given for completion of this course by correspondence.

Phase IV. Common Core Distributed Learning.

Phase V. Two-Week Resident Combined Arms Exercise training.

It reflects the doctrine current at the time its subcourses were prepared.

Unless otherwise stated, the masculine gender of singular pronouns is used to refer to both men and women.

Proponent This course is issued by the--
U.S. Army Institute for Professional Development (AIPD)
U.S. Army Training Support Center
Newport News, Virginia 23628-0001

Purpose
To prepare RC commissioned officers at the rank of first lieutenant through major for company/detachment command and staff duties at battalion through division or comparable level.

Target
Audience
Eligibility.

Commissioned officers, first lieutenant through major, who are members of the Reserve Component and have not received credit for the Chemical Officer Advanced Course. Must have completed an officer basic course and meet the U.S. Army height and weight standards. DOD civilians, GS–7 and above, who have a need for advanced chemical training.

Administrative Instructions.
This course is organized into five phases. The course must be completed within three years. All required phases must be completed before a completion certificate can be awarded.
1. Chemical Branch commissioned officers must complete Phases 1 through 5.

2. DOD civilians may complete only the branch specific phases for a completion certificate.
3. Commissioned officers branch transferring to the Chemical Corps must complete the NBC Defense Course before beginning the branch specific resident phase. Phases 1, 4, and 5 may be waived if completed at the original branch school.

4. Commissioned officers who have completed the Reserve Component Officer Advanced Course may enroll in phases 1, 4 and 5 only, to complete CAS3 requirements.

NOTE: It is recommended, but not required, that Phase 2 be completed prior to attendance in Phase 3, and that Phase 4 be completed prior to attendance in Phase 5.

Phase I. Phase 1 is a Distributed Learning phase common to all branch Captains Career Courses and consisting of common core training.

Contents The course contains the subcourses listed below. They should be completed in the order shown. Phase I.
IS0346, Chemical Detection and Decontamination (RESTRICTED ACCESS)

IS7045, Describe NBC Defense Concepts (RESTRICTED ACCESS)

CM1303, Implement Mission-Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) (RESTRICTED ACCESS)

CM2300, Operational and Thorough Decontamination OperationsBasic

CM2306, Radiological Operations

CM2307, Nuclear Reporting

CM2308, Calculate and Compute Nuclear data

CM2402, Biological sampling (RESTRICTED ACCESS)

CM3401, Effective Downwind Message (RESTRICTED ACCESS)

CM3404, Chemical Agents/Compounds (RESTRICTED ACCESS)

CM5206, Nuclear Weapons Effects

CM7116, Radiological Monitoring and Survey (RESTRICTED ACCESS)

Phase II. Branch transfer phase (resident training). Officers not VM OB qualified must attend and complete the Unit NBC Defense Officer/NCO Course conducted at RC training institutions or installation schools. Credit will not be given for completion of this course by correspondence.

Phase III. Two weeks resident training conducted at the Chemical School.

Informal Access
Feel free to preview any (or all) of the component subcourses by activating the hyperlink(s) above to see if it (they) meet(s) your needs, to study it (them) without committing to formal enrollment, or use it (them) as an on-line desk reference.

Enrollment

Enrollment
Eligibility
The Army Correspondence Course Program courses/subcourses are available to U.S. Active and Reserve military officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel; Reserve Officers' Training Corps, National Guard Officer Candidate School, West Point cadets, and authorized federal civilian employees.

Military personnel must have enough time remaining in service to complete the course/subcourse in which they request enrollment.

Enrollment
Notes To enroll in this course, go to the My Courses Home tab on this site, find the module of interest, activate the enroll button () and complete on-screen enrollment requirements.

Taking the Course/Subcourses On-Line

Taking the
subcourses
You do not have to wait for enrollment verification before beginning. You can start immediately. Everything you need to complete the course's component subcourses is provided on-line. You will need no additional materials, nor will any be sent to you. View and study all materials (including practical exercises), and take the subcourse final examinations.

Taking
the exams
REMINDER: To receive credit for the subcourses toward course completion, you must have received course enrollment verification by e-mail before taking any subcourse examination.

Once you complete an individual examination and "submit" your responses, you will be notified immediately if you have, or have not, earned a passing grade. You will receive your final grade (Completion Notice) by mail.

Assistance

Points of
Contact If you have any questions about the subcourse, call or e-mail one of these points of contact:
For questions about subcourse content, contact:

Commander, MANSCEN
ATTN: ATZT DT-WR-C
Directorate of Training Development
320 MANSCEN Loop Suite 210
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473-8926

For assistance, go to the Army Training Help Desk (ATHD) at https://athd.army.mil

Select Ask a Question/Submit Comment tab.
Select Distributed Learning/ACCP as the category.
Choose a sub-category from the drop down menu.
Please include your SSN in the inquiry.


Introduction

Overview	This US Army Correspondence Course Program (ACCP) Course consists of five phases. Phase I. Phase 1 is a Distributed Learning phase common to all branch Captain's Career Courses and consisting of common core training. Phase II. Correspondence. Twelve (12) subcourses: IS0346, IS7045, CM1303, CM2300, CM2306, CM2307, CM2308, CM2402, CM3401, CM3404, CM5206, and CM7116. Phase III. Branch transfer phase (resident training). Officers not CM OB qualified must attend and complete the Unit NBC Defense Officer/NCO Course conducted at RC training institutions or installation schools. Credit will not be given for completion of this course by correspondence. Phase IV. Common Core Distributed Learning. Phase V. Two-Week Resident Combined Arms Exercise training. It reflects the doctrine current at the time its subcourses were prepared. Unless otherwise stated, the masculine gender of singular pronouns is used to refer to both men and women.

Proponent	This course is issued by the-- U.S. Army Institute for Professional Development (AIPD) U.S. Army Training Support Center Newport News, Virginia 23628-0001

Purpose	To prepare RC commissioned officers at the rank of first lieutenant through major for company/detachment command and staff duties at battalion through division or comparable level.

Target Audience	Eligibility. Commissioned officers, first lieutenant through major, who are members of the Reserve Component and have not received credit for the Chemical Officer Advanced Course. Must have completed an officer basic course and meet the U.S. Army height and weight standards. DOD civilians, GS–7 and above, who have a need for advanced chemical training.
	Administrative Instructions. This course is organized into five phases. The course must be completed within three years. All required phases must be completed before a completion certificate can be awarded. 1. Chemical Branch commissioned officers must complete Phases 1 through 5. 2. DOD civilians may complete only the branch specific phases for a completion certificate. 3. Commissioned officers branch transferring to the Chemical Corps must complete the NBC Defense Course before beginning the branch specific resident phase. Phases 1, 4, and 5 may be waived if completed at the original branch school. 4. Commissioned officers who have completed the Reserve Component Officer Advanced Course may enroll in phases 1, 4 and 5 only, to complete CAS3 requirements. NOTE: It is recommended, but not required, that Phase 2 be completed prior to attendance in Phase 3, and that Phase 4 be completed prior to attendance in Phase 5. Phase I. Phase 1 is a Distributed Learning phase common to all branch Captains Career Courses and consisting of common core training.


Contents	The course contains the subcourses listed below. They should be completed in the order shown. Phase I. IS0346, Chemical Detection and Decontamination (RESTRICTED ACCESS) IS7045, Describe NBC Defense Concepts (RESTRICTED ACCESS) CM1303, Implement Mission-Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) (RESTRICTED ACCESS) CM2300, Operational and Thorough Decontamination OperationsBasic CM2306, Radiological Operations CM2307, Nuclear Reporting CM2308, Calculate and Compute Nuclear data CM2402, Biological sampling (RESTRICTED ACCESS) CM3401, Effective Downwind Message (RESTRICTED ACCESS) CM3404, Chemical Agents/Compounds (RESTRICTED ACCESS) CM5206, Nuclear Weapons Effects CM7116, Radiological Monitoring and Survey (RESTRICTED ACCESS) Phase II. Branch transfer phase (resident training). Officers not VM OB qualified must attend and complete the Unit NBC Defense Officer/NCO Course conducted at RC training institutions or installation schools. Credit will not be given for completion of this course by correspondence. Phase III. Two weeks resident training conducted at the Chemical School.

Informal Access	Feel free to preview any (or all) of the component subcourses by activating the hyperlink(s) above to see if it (they) meet(s) your needs, to study it (them) without committing to formal enrollment, or use it (them) as an on-line desk reference.

Enrollment

Enrollment Eligibility	The Army Correspondence Course Program courses/subcourses are available to U.S. Active and Reserve military officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel; Reserve Officers' Training Corps, National Guard Officer Candidate School, West Point cadets, and authorized federal civilian employees. Military personnel must have enough time remaining in service to complete the course/subcourse in which they request enrollment.

Enrollment Notes	To enroll in this course, go to the My Courses Home tab on this site, find the module of interest, activate the enroll button () and complete on-screen enrollment requirements.

Taking the Course/Subcourses On-Line

Taking the subcourses	You do not have to wait for enrollment verification before beginning. You can start immediately. Everything you need to complete the course's component subcourses is provided on-line. You will need no additional materials, nor will any be sent to you. View and study all materials (including practical exercises), and take the subcourse final examinations.

Taking the exams	REMINDER: To receive credit for the subcourses toward course completion, you must have received course enrollment verification by e-mail before taking any subcourse examination. Once you complete an individual examination and "submit" your responses, you will be notified immediately if you have, or have not, earned a passing grade. You will receive your final grade (Completion Notice) by mail.

Assistance

Points of Contact	If you have any questions about the subcourse, call or e-mail one of these points of contact: For questions about subcourse content, contact: Commander, MANSCEN ATTN: ATZT DT-WR-C Directorate of Training Development 320 MANSCEN Loop Suite 210 Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473-8926 For assistance, go to the Army Training Help Desk (ATHD) at https://athd.army.mil Select Ask a Question/Submit Comment tab. Select Distributed Learning/ACCP as the category. Choose a sub-category from the drop down menu. Please include your SSN in the inquiry.