The Training Continuum image is an infographic illustrating the National Institute for Defense Health Cooperation (NIDHC) Global Health Engagement (GHE) Training Continuum, a tiered framework of education and training opportunities designed to build mission readiness and operational effectiveness across the Joint Force. The continuum is organized into three progressive categories: “Familiarization,” “Implementers,” and “Planner/Leader,” shown from left to right across the graphic in blue, gold, and red banner headers.
The “Familiarization” section includes introductory and foundational offerings intended to increase awareness and baseline understanding of Global Health Engagement concepts. Two course blocks are displayed beneath this header: “Intro to GHE,” which outlines introductory learning for DoW leaders, GHE participants, and the security cooperation enterprise, and “Tailored Pre-Deployment Training,” which highlights mission-focused preparation topics such as health facility assessments, effective use of interpreters, key leader engagements, disaster response, and mission-specific readiness.
The center section, labeled “Implementers,” focuses on personnel directly involved in executing GHE activities and operations. It features the “Fundamentals of GHE (FOGHE)” course, which provides more in-depth instruction for DoW GHE participants, interagency personnel, allies, partners, academia, and nongovernmental organizations. The course emphasizes readiness, interoperability, and practical application for implementers and tactical planners. A small aircraft icon appears beside the course title, visually reinforcing expeditionary and operational themes.
The final section, “Planner/Leader,” highlights advanced education opportunities for planners, senior leaders, and program managers responsible for integrating GHE into operational and strategic planning. This section includes the “GHE Operations Course (GHEOC),” which focuses on planning, executing, and evaluating GHE activities, as well as the “GHE Planning Workshop,” a facilitated workshop designed to improve planning and coordination among Combatant Commands, Service Components, and stakeholders. A smaller box labeled “USU Graduate Courses” references additional academic development opportunities available through Uniformed Services University programs.
At the bottom of the graphic, italicized text notes that mobile training teams are available, reinforcing that courses can be tailored and delivered upon request to Combatant Commands, Service Components, and individual units in support of evolving Joint Force requirements.
Overall, the infographic visually communicates the NIDHC Global Health Engagement Training Continuum as a scalable, competency-driven training pathway that equips personnel at every level with the skills and knowledge necessary to support operational readiness, interoperability, and defense health cooperation objectives.
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