301: GLOBAL HEALTH ENGAGEMENT OPERATIONS COURSE (GHEOC)
NIDHC hosts the Global Health Engagement Operations Course (GHEOC). The GHEOC is designed, planned, and executed as a partnership among the Service GHE offices, the Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU), USU NIDHC, and other partners.
Course Objective
The GHEOC prepares personnel in GHE-focused positions to develop steady-state operations, activities and investments (OAIs) in support of CCMD campaign plan objectives. Steady-state OAIs include Joint, Service, and multinational exercises, as well as security assistance (SA) and Security Cooperation (SC) activities that may build partner capabilities and capacity, enhance strategic partnerships, secure contingency and peacetime access, and promote interoperability. This course focuses on leadership and planner level instruction on: GHE program lifecycle design and management; SA/SC key elements; Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation (AME); and structure/functions of Joint and Service headquarters staff as relates to GHE. Learning activities are built within the course and focus on principles of SA/SC, strategy, and health/medical as instruments of national security.
Intended Audience
The GHEOC is relevant to DoW personnel who plan, coordinate, and execute GHE programs and activities as part of their daily duties, including U.S. Air Force International Health Specialists, U.S. Navy Health Security Cooperation Officers, Army personnel in GHE and medical security cooperation positions, and personnel from joint organizations involved in GHE. The course is open to Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Civilian, and Contractor personnel with GHE duties.
Course Logistics
Course prerequisites and materials will be provided via the course learning management system. USU NIDHC will provide lodging suggestions within the USG per diem rate. Additional details to follow in reporting instructions. There are no associated course fees. Any associated TDY costs will be the responsibility of and borne by the Service/organization. All personnel will require command approval to attend.
Prerequisites
Either: A) Intro to GHE; or B) Fundamentals of DoW GHE
SC102: Foundations of Security Cooperation
USU NIDHC POC: GHEOC@USUHS.EDU