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Lt Col Chuck Longlois
Force Development Officer charles.longlois@us.af.mil Phone: (518) 786-6175
LTC Stephen Kitchen
Force Development Officer stephen.t.kitchen.mil@army.mil Phone: (518) 424-7412

The J37 functions as staff proponent for New York National Guard joint force development, joint doctrine, education and professional development, joint training exercises, readiness, and assessment.

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Joint Training Levels

The NYNG utilizes Level system (1-5) to distinguish joint training based on various factors (rank, position, experience).

Individual Joint Training
LEVEL 1
Level 1 courses outlined below are required training for all assigned JFHQ-NY Joint Staff and JTF Staff in order to be fully qualified to serve during Civil Support Operations in New York. These one-time courses are to be completed within 6 months of being assigned to the Joint Staff or JTF.
Course Name	Course Description	Instruction Method	Course Length
FEMA IS 75	Military Resources in Emergency Management	Distance Learning	8 hours
FEMA IS 100	Intro to Incident Management System, ICS 100	Distance Learning	2 hours
FEMA IS 200	ICS for Single Resource and Initial Action Incidents	Distance Learning	3 hours
FEMA IS 700	National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction	Distance Learning	3 hours
FEMA IS 800	National Response Framework Introduction, An Introduction	Distance Learning	3 hours
DSCA Phase I	Orientation to develop DSCA awareness, comprehension and competence	Distance Learning	6 hours
DLAN Training	Provides instruction on how to navigate and communicate using the Disaster Local Area Network system	MTT/Classroom	8 hours

Individual Joint Training
LEVEL 2
Level 2 courses outlined below are recommended for senior enlisted (E7-E9) and all officers assigned JFHQ-NY Joint Staff and JTF Staff. Some courses are offered by Mobile Training Teams (MTT) or resident while other courses are distance learning. These one-time courses should be completed within 1 year of being assigned to the Joint Staff or JTF.
Course Name	Course Description	Instruction Method	Course Length
FEMA IS 230	Fundamentals of Emergency Management	Distance Learning	6 hours
FEMA IS 860	The National Infrastructure Protection Plan, An Introduction	Distance Learning	2 hours
LNO Training	Liaison Officer training is designed to train individuals who will serve as LNOs at any level within the NYNG organization and NYS agencies	MTT/Classroom	8 hours
Joint Domestic Operations Course (JDOC)	JDOC is a Joint Service, Interagency (local, state and federal)-focused course providing students an introduction to Joint Service and Interagency Civil Support Operations. Prerequisites: IS-100, 200, 700, 800	Distance Learning	40 hours

Individual Joint Training
LEVEL 3
Level 3 courses outlined below are required for personnel designated to serve as Joint Staff Directors, Joint Staff Deputy Directors, JTF Commanders, or JTF Deputy Commanders. J3 Plans / J3 Operations personnel may also attend these courses. These one-time courses should be completed within 8 months of being assigned to the Joint Staff or JTF.
Course Name	Course Description	Instruction Method	Course Length
FEMA ICS-300	Incident Command System. Prerequisites: IS-100, 200, 700, 800	Resident	3 days
FEMA ICS-400	Advanced Incident Command System. Prerequisites: IS-100, 200, 700, 800	Resident	2 days
J3/DOMS	An introduction to the multiple programs and capabilities for which the J3/DOMS has full or partial responsibility, including Counterdrug Operations, Antiterrorism/Force Protection, Civil Support Team Operations, CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package (CERF-P), Homeland Response Force (HRF), the Joint Operations Center, CSO Planning and Execution, and the roles and responsibilities (and functional areas of responsibility) of the NGB J3/7 in support of JFHQ-State. Prerequisites: JDOC or Exec JDOC	Resident	5 days
J2 NGCS	J2 National Guard Civil Support Course is a 5 day (40 hour) course designed to train the new state J2 on critical programs, functions and capabilities for which they are responsible. Focus areas include Intelligence Oversight, JIPOE process, and Intelligence Collection Tools. Prerequisites: IS-75, 100, 200, 700, 800	Resident	5 days

Individual Joint Training
LEVEL 4
Level 4 courses outlined below are required for personnel designated to serve as Dual Status Commander, Title 32 Deputy, JTF Commander, or JTF Deputy Commander. Individuals must be O5 or above and have 18 months remaining on their Mandatory Removal Date (MRD). These one-time courses should be completed within 1 year of being assigned to one of the roles previously stated.
Course Name	Course Description	Instruction Method	Course Length
Executive JDOC	JDOC is a Joint Service, Interagency (local, state and federal) -focused course providing students an introduction to Joint Service and Interagency Civil Support Operations. Prerequisites: IS-100, 200, 700, 800	Distance Learning	6 hours
JTF Commander's Training Course (JCTC)	Provides a compilation of current policy, directives, guidance and lessons learned regarding the domestic Joint Task Force (JTF) / Dual Status Commander (DSC) and State Joint Task Force (JTF) in the United States, Territories, and the District of Columbia. Prerequisites: JDOC or Exec JDOC	Resident	5 days
DSCA Phase II	Interactive course focusing on inter-governmental and inter-agency response. Prerequisites: DSCA Phase I	Resident	3.5 days

Individual Joint Training
LEVEL 5
Level 5 courses outlined below are required for personnel designated to serve as Dual Status Commander or Title 32 Deputy. Individuals must be O6 or above and have 18 months remaining on their Mandatory Removal Date (MRD). This one-time course should be completed within 1 year of being identified as a DSC or Title 32 Deputy.
Course Name	Course Description	Instruction Method	Course Length
Dual Status Commander (DSC) Orientation Course	Provides an understanding of the USNORTHCOM Commander’s Dual-Status Commander (DSC) and cultivates the DSC concept. Prerequisites: JCTC	Resident	3 days