Student Processing

Procedures for Danish Student Processing

The ODC works with each of the Danish military organizations in the selection and processing of students to attend training in the United States. Historically, students from Denmark have required minimal assistance from the ODC due to their familiarity with the United States, its customs, and the English language. If needed, the ODC has information available on the course you will be attending and the installation at which it is located.

Prior to your departure for the United States you must be in possession of an Invitational Travel Order (ITO), which is prepared by ODC and normally delivered to you by the Defense Command’s travel office at Holmen. Once you have been selected by your command to attend and receive training in the United States, contact our office so we can assist in administrative requirements that are necessary before your departure to the States. The ITO is the official document authorizing you to attend training, and to use at your training location to issue you an Identification Card, if length of course warrants. When authorized by your military service, the ITO can also approve travel of your family members, medical services, leave and other entitlements.

All expense incurred (travel, living and personal expenses) while traveling as a student in the United States or other DoD related schools under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) system is paid by Denmark. The cost of the course is paid by the FMS Case assigned to the particular training. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have sufficient funds available to defray any costs incurred during your stay in the United States. Upon your return from training, you will be required to complete a questionnaire with your comments/recommendations concerning the training you received. This questionnaire is included in the packet you are receiving before your departure.