Welcome to OPERATIONS SECURITY Subcourse IT0464 United States Army Intelligence Center & Fort Huachuca |
Introduction |
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Overview | This is an overview of Operations Security, IT0464. |
Proponent | This subcourse is issued by the--
U.S. Army Institute for Professional Development (AIPD)
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Purpose | This subcourse is designed to teach you the basic procedures involved with implementing the US Army's operations security (OPSEC) program. Contained within this subcourse is instruction on the OPSEC Planning Sequence, why OPSEC must be practiced by all members of the Army to include Department of the Army (DA) civilians and contractors, and how the success or failure of OPSEC directly influences the accomplishment of the unit's mission. |
Target
Audience |
Any eligible person may enroll in the subcourse. |
Requirements | To receive credit for course or subcourse completion, you must--
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Contents | The subcourse contains the following parts:
TABLE OF CONTENTS |
Subcourse Overview |
Lesson 1: Operations Security Instructional Content | |
Part A: Introduction to OPSEC | |
Part B: OPSEC Planning Sequence Step 1 | |
Practice Exercise 2A | |
OPSEC Planning Sequence Steps 2 and 3 | |
Practice Exercise 2B | |
OPSEC Planning Sequence Steps 4 thru 7 | |
Practice Exercise 2C | |
Appendix A: Operations Security Annex format | |
Appendix B: Possible Indicators of Attack and Defense | |
Appendix C: Operations Security Evaluation Checklist | |
Appendix D: Topography of Poland | |
Appendix E: OPSEC Plan Format | |
Appendix F: Operations Security Estimate | |
Appendix G: Acronyms | |
Examination | |
Informal Access | Feel free to preview the subcourse to see if it meets your needs, to study it without committing to formal enrollment, or use it as an on-line desk reference. |
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Enrollment |
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Enrollment Eligibility |
The Army Correspondence Course Program 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(s) in which they request enrollment. Note: For detailed eligibility requirements see the course listing found on the AIPD LOGON/REGISTER web site. |
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Enrollment Notes |
Enrollment is electronic. To enroll, click on the ENROLL button below to take you to the ACCP LOGON screen. [NOTE: The following instructions apply to the ACCP web site.]
When filling in the subcourse number, enter it exactly as follows: IT0464 . After submitting your application, you will receive verification of your enrollment by e-mail, if available, or first class mail. IMPORTANT: You will not be able to access the examination for this subcourse until you have received notification that your enrollment application has been accepted. Until that time, you may informally access the subcourse materials and begin your studies. |
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Taking the Subcourse On-Line |
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Taking the subcourse |
You do not have to wait for enrollment verification before beginning. You can start immediately. Everything you need to complete the subcourse 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 final examination. REMINDER: You must have received ACCP subcourse enrollment verification by e-mail before taking the examination. |
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Taking the exam |
REMINDER: You must have received ACCP subcourse enrollment verification by e-mail before taking the examination. Read the examination administrative instructions very carefully prior to beginning the examination. Once you complete the examination and "submit" your responses, you will receive immediate feedback of your score. If you obtained a passing score, you will also receive subcourse text references for missed questions. Your final official grade (Completion Notice) will be provided by e-mail, if available, or first class mail. If you did not obtain a passing score, you may retake the examination after a time lapse of 24-hours from computer processing of your initial attempt. IT0464 Edition B Examination |
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Points of
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If you have any questions about the subcourse, call or e-mail one of these points of contact:
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