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DISAM - Security Assistance Management Orientation SAM-OC IN110.06

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Description: SAM-OC is an on-line distance learning course that contains 7 lessons on topics in functional areas of security assistance management. In progressing through each lesson the student will be able to view graphics with key instructional points; listen to the instructor narrate text and address points on a graphic; and follow along by reading the text of the instructor's remarks at the bottom of the screen.

Delivery: This course is delivered online by the Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management (DISM). By selecting the link for this course, you will be leaving STEPP for another learning management system at another organization.

Length: Seven lessons; 24 hours

Target Audience: SAM-OC is an entry-level course designed primarily for personnel who are new to the Security Assistance (SA) field, or who perform security assistance duties on a part-time basis.

Clearance Requirements: N/A

Prerequisites: None

Requirements: U.S. government personnel; Prospective military and civilian students in the military departments and Department of Defense should register through STEPP, click the "Start" button and you will be directed to the DISAM website to register for the course.

U.S. and international defense industry personnel: Tuition cost for the SAM-OC course is $400.00. Register through STEPP, click the "Start" button and you will be directed to the DISAM website to register and complete/submit the on-line registration form. Industry personnel are admitted on receipt of a completed registration form and tuition fee. The preferred method of payment is by wire transfer.

System Requirements: A PC running Windows 98/ME/XP/Vista with 128Mb RAM, 512Mb recommended, (Macintosh and UNIX operating systems are not supported), or newer systems. An internet connection (ISDN or better recommended). Internet Explorer6.0 or later (Netscape Navigator is not supported at this time) with JavaScript enabled. A 256-color monitor capable of a resolution of 1024 X 768. Macromedia Flash Player version 7 or higher, version 9 is recommended.

CDSE courses are intended for use by Department of Defense and other U.S. Government personnel and contractors within the National Industrial Security Program.