Virginia National Guard Hosts Antiterrorism Officer Basic Course

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The Virginia Army National Guard recently hosted an Antiterrorism Officer Basic Course at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia, training over 30 military personnel and civilians in antiterrorism procedures. The course, run from August 19 to 23, 2024, focused on training students in the roles and responsibilities of an antiterrorism officer, with a practical emphasis on site assessments and developing action plans. The training was provided by instructors from the U.S. Army Military Police School and was funded in part by the National Guard Bureau.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Virginia Army National Guard Antiterrorism Program hosted the Antiterrorism Officer Basic Course from August 19 to 23, 2024, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
  • The course trained over 30 military personnel and civilians, including Soldiers and Airmen from the Virginia National Guard, Maine National Guard, and New Mexico National Guard, as well as active-duty Soldiers and an Army civilian.
  • The course provided training in the roles and responsibilities of an antiterrorism officer, including practical exercises in site assessments and developing action plans.
  • The training was taught by three instructors from the U.S. Army Military Police School from Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
  • The course was funded in part by the National Guard Bureau, which enabled many students to attend.
  • The training is a requirement for Soldiers to be appointed as antiterrorism officers down to battalion level.
  • The course concluded with a final comprehensive exam.

Statistics:

  • 30+ military personnel and civilians attended the course.
  • The course lasted five full days.
  • The course included practical exercises in site assessments and developing action plans.
  • The training was taught by three instructors from the U.S. Army Military Police School.
  • The course was funded in part by the National Guard Bureau.

Sources:

  • "antiterrorism officer course trains soldiers, airmen, civilians from around the country." By A.J. Coyne, Virginia National Guard Public Affairs. URL: https://va.ng.mil/News/Article/3895341/antiterrorism-officer-course-trains-soldiers-airmen-civilians-from-around-the-c/