WELCOME TO THE FY25 JOINT EPLO PROFICIENCY COURSE - Select EXPAND for more information

 FY 2025 Upcoming Classes:

    17-21 May 2025      NB Coronado-North Island, CA
  • 678 McCain Blvd, Coronado, CA 92118
    12-16 Jul 2025        NB Coronado-North Island, CA
  • 678 McCain Blvd, Coronado, CA 92118
    23-27 Aug 2025      NB Coronado-North Island, CA
  • 678 McCain Blvd, Coronado, CA 92118
    06-10 Sep 2025       Boston, MA (Cambridge)
  • 220 Binney St. Cambridge, MA 02142

 FY 2026 Upcoming Classes:

    01 - 05 Nov 2025           JBSA, Ft. Sam Houston, TX
  • 502 CEG, 2250 Engineer St, Fort Sam Houston, TX, 78234
    13 - 17 Dec 2025           JFHQ-AZ, Phoenix, AZ
  • JFHQ-QZ, Bldg. M5101, 5636 E. McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85008
    31 Jan - 4 Feb 2026      JBLM, Washington
  • Address (TBD)
    07 - 11 Mar 2026           JBSA, Ft. Sam Houston, TX
  • 502 CEG, 2250 Engineer St, Fort Sam Houston, TX, 78234
   21 - 25 Mar 2026           JBPH-Hickam
  • Address (TBD)       
   25 - 29 Apr 2026           Kansas, MO
  • Address (TBD)   
   16 - 20 May 2026         NB Coronado-North Island, CA
  • 678 McCain Blvd, Coronado, CA 92118
   11 - 15 Jul 2026           Denver, CO
  • DCO/E FEMA Region 8, 1 Denver Federal Ctr (bldg. #25), Denver, CO 80225   
   22 - 26 Aug 2026       NB Coronado-North Island, CA
  • 678 McCain Blvd, Coronado, CA 92118
  12 - 16 Sep 2026           NB Coronado-North Island, CA
  • 678 McCain Blvd, Coronado, CA 92118

Registration:  DSCATS 
Click on the link above to register. After choosing desired event, click "Registration" and fill in requested information. You can expect a follow up email with location details once approved and as the class date approaches. If you have further questions please email:

POC:              
  • FY25: CAPT Adam Stieve - adam.c.stieve.mil@us.navy.mil
  • FY26: Mr. Rick Bacon - richard.bacon1@us.af.mil

Location:

        The location for the purpose of official orders is listed on the schedule above.

Travel:

        Plan travel arrival for the day prior to the dates listed for the class. Plan for class to end on the last day listed for the class at 1200 local. Contact the course administrator if you cannot meet these travel requirements prior to commencing class.

Joint EPLO Proficiency Course Mission:
  • To provide an interactive approach to learning the HD-DSCA mission
  • To provide practical skill development and exercise experience
  • To ensure standardization of EPLO practices and performance
  • To enhance the professional EPLO community by training with Service counterparts

Course Description:

        The Joint EPLO Proficiency Course is an executive-level, five-day, joint service, in-resident course designed to train first year EPLOs across all DOD services and the Coast Guard.  Course material is continuously updated to meet the dynamic nature of HD-DSCA.  This course is designed and delivered by senior EPLOs and civilian subject matter experts.

Prerequisites:
  • FEMA online courses IS 100, 200, 293, 700, 800
  • Joint Knowledge Online DSCA 1 course

Topics covered:

  • HD-DSCA Strategic Perspectives
  • HD-DSCA Relationships
  • Service-specific capabilities
  • EPLO Roles and Responsibilities
  • EPLO Preparations and Operations
  • Installation Support Mission
  • Requests for Assistance and Sourcing
  • Public Affairs
  • Web-based Tools

Learning Methodologies:

  • Distance learning of prerequisites
  • Interactive lectures
  • Field trip
  • Case studies
  • Role playing
  • Tabletop training exercise
  • Daily review quizzes
  • Coaching and mentoring