ARMY CYBER TRAINING
Ever wonder what it takes to become a cyber warrior, defending the front lines of the Army against network attacks, malicious software and viruses? This page briefly summarizes some of the courses you can expect to take as a member of Army Cyber.
The courses you will be required to take may vary by the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) you choose, or whether you are an enlisted Soldier, officer or warrant officer.
CYBER TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Cyber Common Technical College provides courses designed to give Army Cyber Soldiers a basis in cyberspace warfare and doctrine. Cyber Soldiers will learn Army operations intelligence and small unit tactics along with the foundational skills in offensive and defensive cyberspace maneuvers.
CYBER COMMON TECHNICAL CORE
Overview
A nine-week course focused on the development of a Cyber Soldier’s technical foundation. This course is taught at an intermediate level, and is split into four modules: Windows, Linux, networking and security. Each module lasts two weeks.
What You'll Learn
Small-unit tactics, technical cyberspace operations training, Army operations intelligence, military decision making process, offensive and defensive cyberspace operations.
ADVANCED CYBER OPERATIONS SPECIALIST TRAINING
Overview
Cyber Operations Specialist Advanced Individual Training is a 20-week course, and serves as the foundation for your skills in the Cyber Operations Specialist (17C) MOS.
What You'll Learn
Warrior tasks and battle drills, computer programming in the languages of Python and C. In addition, students will learn common technical core skills in cyberspace operations, and core methodologies to lead cyber protection teams. Finally, students will learn to analyze offensive cyberspace operations tactics.
CYBER BASIC OFFICER LEADERSHIP COURSE
Overview
Cyber Basic Officer Leadership Course (CyBOLC) is the initial training course for newly commissioned Army Cyber Officers. In this course, you’ll not only learn tactics about defensive and offensive cyberspace operations, but also basic leadership techniques and tactics that make up the foundation for Army commanders.
What You'll Learn
Advanced leadership techniques in offensive and defensive cyberspace operations, certifications in information systems security, Cisco Certified Network Associate, Cyber common technical core, Army Cyberspace operations planning, and training in joint cyber warfare.
CYBER OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN TRAINING
Overview
This course is the specialized training for the Cyber Operations Technician as part of the Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC), a 19-week course designed to train you to lead Soldiers and plan cyberspace operations.
What You'll Learn
Common core administrative and leadership training, advanced scripting, technical core training, cyber protection methodologies, .NET functionality, network traffic analysis, intelligence support and cyber response assessment.
CYBER LEADERSHIP COURSES
The Cyber Leader College is for officers and warrant officers to hone their skills in leadership and operational tactics.
CYBER CAPTAINS CAREER COURSE
Overview
This course provides the Army with skilled officers who plan and execute cyberspace operations, integrating them with general Army land operations.
What You'll Learn
Training is focused on the core competencies associated with planning and conducting cyber operations in support of unified land operations.
ADVANCED CYBER OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN (Warrant Officer Advanced)
Overview
The Warrant Officer Advanced Course for cyber operations technicians (170A) is a 16-week course designed to train advanced-grade Army warrant officers in cyber leadership techniques.
What You'll Learn
Advanced techniques in military administration and leadership, unified land operations, laws of war, and joint roles. In addition, you will receive technical training in Python scripting, PowerShell, computer forensics, and malware analysis. You will also learn penetration testing and hacking methodology, along with mission command training.
ELECTRONIC WARFARE COLLEGE
The Electronic Warfare College trains Cyber Soldiers and warrant officers for electromagnetic spectrum warfare. These courses provide a foundation for electronic combat, including the detection of improvised explosive device systems and radio wave theory.
ADVANCED ELECTRONIC WARFARE OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS COURSE
Overview
Provides the education and training in the core skills of cyber electromagnetic activities operations.
What You'll Learn
The history and evolution of electromagnetic warfare, a foundation for electromagnetic and cyberspace operations. You will also learn how to apply basic electromagnetic spectrum theories and identify the capabilities of radar systems, electronic attack systems and other radio communications activities.
COMPANY CREW SPECIALIST COURSE
Overview
This course is designed to give the Counter Radio Controlled IED Electronic Warfare (CREW) Specialist the skills necessary to support combat operations.
What You'll Learn
Students will gain an understanding of the responsibilities and duties of a company CREW specialist, including the application of electronic warfare fundamentals, radio wave theory, and countering improvised explosive device (IED) systems.
ELECTRONIC WARFARE TECHNICIAN - BASIC (Warrant Officer Basic)
Overview
Provides the education and training for warrant officers in the Electronic Warfare Technician (290A) specialty with the basic education and training to successfully perform cyber electromagnetic activities.
What You'll Learn
Introduction to threat-adversary electronic warfare and cyberspace operations, and joint force doctrine. Technical training includes the fundamentals of electronic warfare training, along with training techniques in countering improvised explosive devices and maintenance of electronic warfare systems.
ELECTRONIC WARFARE TECHNICIAN– ADVANCED
Overview
Provides leadership and technical training to advance-grade warrant officers in the Electronic Warfare Technician (290A) specialty.
What You'll Learn
Advanced training in IED interception, electromagnetic spectrum warfare, equipment operation, support and maintenance. In addition, Soldiers will receive advanced leadership and operational training.
ELECTRONIC WARFARE – SENIOR LEADER’S COURSE
Overview
This course provides operational and technical training in electronic and cyber warfare for top-grade warrant officers.
What You'll Learn
Senior-level strategies and leadership tactics in electromagnetic and Cyber warfare. Warrant officers in this course will be given the tools to command Soldiers and plan electromagnetic and cyber operations at the highest level of operation.
Are you interested in joining the Army as an officer? Learn about the Army Cyber Command Direct Commissioning Program.
Learn about the history of modern cyber warfare. Check out the timeline of Army Cyber.
Learn more about the Cyber Military Occupational Specialties (MOS).
