WELCOME TO THE (FY24 and FY25) JOINT EPLO PROFICIENCY COURSE - Select EXPAND for more information
FY 2024 Upcoming Classes:
04-08 Nov 2023 (Lousiana, ANG, Jackson Barracks)
06-10 Jan 2024 (Tyndall AFB)
02-06 Mar 2024 (NB Coronado-North Island, San Diego, CA )
18-22 May 2024 (NB Coronado-North Island, San Diego, CA)
01-05 Jun 2024 (McGee/Tyson TEC) *Tabacco and VAPE free campus*
13-17 Jul 2024 (JB Charleston, SC)
20-24 Jul 2024 (JB Charleston, SC)
17-21 Aug 2024 (NB Coronado-North Island, San Diego, CA)
07-11 Sept 2024 (NB Coronado-North Island, San Diego, CA)
FY 2025 Upcoming Classes:
16-20 Nov 2024 (Luke AFB, AZ)
14-18 Dec 2024 (NB Coronado-North Island, CA)
27-31 Jan 2025 National EPLO Exercise (Luke AFB, AZ)
01-05 Feb 2025 (Luke AFB, AZ)
01-05 Mar 2025 (JB Charleston, SC)
08-12 Mar 2025 (JB Charleston, SC)
26-30 Apr 2025 (JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI) (Priority to INDOPACOM)
17-21 May 2025 (NB Coronado-North Island, CA)
12-16 Jul 2025 (NB Coronado-North Island, CA)
23-27 Aug 2025 (NB Coronado-North Island, CA)
13-17 Sep 2025 (NB Coronado-North Island, CA)
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.
FY 2024 POC: Charles Whidden - charles.whidden.ctr@us.af.mil
Victoria Vasko - victoria.vasko.ctr@us.af.mil
*Please ensure both parties above are included in email correspondence*
FY 2025 POC: CAPT Adam Steve - adam.c.stieve.mil@us.navy.mil
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