Antiterrorism Officer (ATO) Level II GS109.CU

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Description:This course is designed for AT program managers of DoD and field activities who otherwise cannot attend a Service-sponsored course and may serve as an alternate for these types of agencies. It provides students with the appropriate background, skills, and abilities to qualify as an Antiterrorism Officer (ATO) and conduct Level 1 AT briefings based on components' approval. The course examines ATO roles and responsibilities, vulnerability and threat assessments, creating and executing antiterrorism (AT) programs, preparing AT plans, resource management, and AT training.

Length: 10 minutes (Introduction); 13 hours, 30 minutes (all modules combined)

Target Audience: AT program managers of DoD and field activities who otherwise cannot attend a Service-sponsored course. Students must have a Government (.mil or .gov) e-mail address in their STEPP profile to be approved for enrollment.

Clearance Requirements: None

Registration: The course includes the Introduction and Modules 1-5. Separate registration is not required for each module and course examination within the course. The modules must be completed in numerical order. Students will not be able to enter the next module until all screens on the current module have been visited and completed. The following modules must be completed as part of the completion of this course.

  • Introduction
  • The ATO
  • AT Awareness
  • Department of Defense (DoD) AT Program
  • Case Studies
  • Vulnerability Exercise
  • Final Examination

Course Requirements: A passing grade of 75 percent on examination (GS109.06) allows students to print a certificate of successful completion.

Number of Students Per Course: N/A

System Requirements: Internet Explorer 6.0, Flash Player 8, Internet bandwidth connection (DSL or better), Display 1024 x 768, Audio (16-bit sound card), Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0

Credit Recommendations: N/A

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