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AERONAUTICA

Code SMA 01

Institution Istituto di Scienze Militari Aeronautiche

P.o.C. 055-2704539

Course Title

Leadership and Strategic Analysis (Regular Course/Master Degree)

Course Objectives At the conclusion of the course, students shall be able to:

Apply effective command and management abilities in all fields of

competence as commanding officers.

Develop the necessary knowledge, competencies and behaviors to actively

be part of the decision-making milieu of the Armed Force at the executive

level by:

Acquiring in-depth competence in the field of Air Power and Air Force

Employment Doctrine, and the ability to enhance them in a Joint and

International framework;

Acquiring standardized and appropriate management tools in the fields of

problem solving and decision making, also in order to develop “project-

based” complex activities;

Acquiring International Relations System’s analysis skills , with reference

to national strategic objectives.

At the conclusion of the course students will be granted a II Level Master

Degree in Leadership and Strategic Analysis by the Political and Social

Sciences Department of the University of Florence (UNIFI).

To apply for the course, Officers lacking the required educational

qualifications must pass two examinations, one for each module of the

Strategic-Political Area.

Upon request, high school graduate foreign students can enroll in the two

Strategic-Political Area modules to acquire the relevant qualifications.

Duration 15 weeks

Course Language Italian

Requirements High School Diploma (Regular Course) or University Degree (Master) or

equivalent educational qualifications;

Language proficiency (Italian): at least B-2

Notes Where provided for, board and accommodation in Florence shall be

provided to students by ISMA. Students will be lodged in double rooms

equipped with TV, fridge, heating, air conditioning, private bathroom and wi-

fi. The course will be held in Italian.

AERONAUTICA

Istituto di Scienze Militari Aeronautiche

(Firenze)

Code SMA 02

Institution Centro di Formazione Didattica e Manageriale

P.o.C.: 055-2704416

Course Title

Teaching Methodologies for Flight Instructors

Course Objectives Providing elements of standardized teaching theory to enable participants’

access to subsequent qualification phases.

At the conclusion of the course participants shall be provided with:

The basic methodology to prepare and work with teaching units, enabling

them to effectively pass on to their students their competence as future

Flight Instructors;

The mentality and instructional skills through which flight instructors can

facilitate their students’ learning process, at the same time ensuring that all

activities be standardized.

Duration 5 working days

Requirements Language proficiency: Italian, minimum B1 level.

Notes Where provided for, board and accommodation in Florence shall be provided

to participants by ISMA. Students will be lodged in double rooms, up to the

rank of Captain, and single rooms for the higher ranks. All rooms are

equipped with TV, fridge, heating, air conditioning, private bathroom and wi-

fi. The course will be held in Italian.

AERONAUTICA


(Firenze)

Code SMA 03


P.o.C.: 055-2704416

Course Title

Teaching Methodologies for Specialty Instructors

Course Objectives Providing elements of standardized teaching theory to enable participants’

access to subsequent qualification phases.

At the conclusion of the course participants shall be provided with:

The mentality and instructional skills necessary to become Speciality

Instructors.

The basic methodology to prepare and hold teaching briefings in order to

effectively pass on to their students their Speciality Instructors’ competence.

Duration 5 working days




rank of Captain, and single rooms (higher ranks). All rooms are equipped

with TV, fridge, heating, air conditioning, private bathroom and wi-fi.

The course will be held in Italian

AERONAUTICA


(Firenze)

Code SMA 04


P.o.C.: 055-2704416

Course Title

Instructors’ Training

Course Objectives To provide participants with the specific competencies needed to work as

Military Instructors . Competencies include both previous courses’ teaching

methodologies, appropriately re-designed, and so-called e-learning content

tutor competencies.

Duration 3 weeks + 4 weeks distance learning

Requirements Good communications and interpersonal relationship aptitudes;

High speed Aeronet or Internet connections must be available at workplace;

Language proficiency (foreign participants): Italian, minimum B1 level.



rank of Captain, and single rooms (higher ranks). All rooms are equipped

with TV, fridge, heating, air conditioning, private bathroom and wi-fi.

During the first phase of the course, the Administration will provide laptop

computers to participants whose computers are not available.


AERONAUTICA


(Firenze)

Code SMA 05


P.o.C.: 055-2704416

Course Title Instructors’ Higher Training

Course Objectives

To provide participants with the methodologies and instruments aimed at

enhancing their ability to implement and support innovative teaching

procedures in a continued improvement framework specifically intended at

developing innovative projects while ensuring the solidity and continued

development of the Air Force.

Objectives are met by developing knowledge and competencies within the

framework of innovative teaching procedures aimed at further organizational

development. In particular, activities aim at developing professional figures

able to implement innovative teaching procedures which respond to Air

Force specific requirements as a function of the continued growth and

changes in our different fields of activity.

The course, besides providing a structured approach to all managerial

aspects of training by illustrating them in a complete, in-depth manner,

focuses on the development and enhancement of some specific dimensions

which may develop, integrate and complete the different professional figures

that make up the Air Force.

Duration 3 weeks + 3 weeks distance learning

Requirements Having attended the Instructors’ Training Course or Teaching

Methodologies Course (integrated with the E-learning Further Training

Course) proficiently;

Language proficiency: Italian, minimum B2 level.

Price To be calculated by the Air Force Staff on the basis of agreements in force.


to participants by ISMA. Students will be lodged in double (up to the rank of

Captain) and single rooms (higher ranks). All rooms are equipped with TV,

fridge, heating, air conditioning, private bathroom and wi-fi.



The course will be held in Italian.

AERONAUTICA


(Firenze)

Code SMA 06


P.o.C.: 055-2704416

Course Title Planning and Assessment Course for Teaching Supervisors

Course Objectives To provide specific teaching competences to carry out Teaching Supervisors

tasks related to planning of complex training courses and implementing

efficient assessment systems.

Duration 10 working days plus 15 distance learning working days









AERONAUTICA


(Firenze)

Code SMA 07


P.o.C.: 055-2704416

Course Title Technical Instructors’ Teaching Methodologies

Course Objectives To provide participants with basic methodology competencies needed to

work as Instructors in training activities, with the exception of flight

activities.

At the conclusion of the course, participants shall have acquired:

The mentality and instructional skills necessary to become Instructors.

The basic methodology to prepare and hold instructional briefings in order

to effectively pass on to their students their Instructors’ competences.

Course curriculum

and modalities

The course is made up of theory classes and training activities aimed at

acquiring assessment methodologies and techniques.

Duration 5 working days.

Requirements Language proficiency: Italian- minimum B1 level.





The Administration will provide laptop computers to participants whose

computers are not available.



(Firenze)

AERONAUTICA AERONAUTICA

Code SMA 08


P.o.C.: 055-2704416

Course Title E-Tutoring Course

Course Objectives To provide participants with specific teaching competences needed to work

as Process Tutors during e-learning courses implemented on the Moodle

platform.

Course curriculum

and modalities

The course is made up of theory classes and training activities aimed at

acquiring assessment methodologies and techniques.

Duration 10 working days plus 4 weeks distance learning.

Requirements Highly motivated to carry out task;

Good communication and interpersonal relationship aptitudes;

Fair knowledge of computer systems;


Language proficiency: Italian- minimum B2 level.





During the first part of the course, the Administration will provide laptop




(Firenze)

Code SMA 09


P.o.C.: 055-2704416

Course Title Advanced Course on e-Learning Methodology

Course Objectives To provide participants with additional specific teaching competences (e-

learning methodology) for Military Tutors.

Duration 5 working days plus 1 week distance learning.

Requirements Fair knowledge of computer systems;




to participants by ISMA. Lodging will be provided in double rooms to

students up to the rank of Captain and single rooms for higher ranks. All

rooms are equipped with TV, fridge, heating, air conditioning, private

bathroom and wi-fi.




AERONAUTICA


(Firenze)

Code SMA 10


P.o.C.: 055-2704416

Course Title Moodle Platform Administrator

Course Objectives To provide participants with specific competences for Moodle

Administrators.


Candidate

Requirements








bathroom and wi-fi.




Code SMA 11


P.o.C.: 055-2704416

Course Title Moodle Help Desk Operators

Course Objectives To provide participants with specific competences for Moodle help desk

operators.


Candidate

Requirements








bathroom and wi-fi.




AERONAUTICA


(Firenze)

Code SMA 12


P.o.C.: 055-2704416

Course Title Military Project Managers- Qualification Course

Course Objectives To provide participants with the theory and instruments needed to work as

Military Project Managers within the effective project management

framework regulated by SMA-ORD-044 directive. In particular: Project

Manager basic knowledge, the Touch and Go application and Microsoft

Office Project 2007.

Duration 15 working days plus 3 weeks distance learning.

Candidate

Requirements

Aptitude to complex activities and personnel management;

Good communication abilities;

Good knowledge of computer systems;






bathroom and wi-fi.




Code SMA 13


P.o.C.: 055-2704416

Course Title PRINCE 2

Course Objectives To provide participants with the theory and instruments needed to use the

PRINCE 2 methodology. In particular, PRINCE 2 basic knowledge needed to

work as Touch and Go tutor.


Candidate

Requirements

Aptitude to complex activities and personnel management;

Good communication abilities;

Junior Project Manager qualification;






bathroom and wi-fi.




AERONAUTICA


(Firenze)

Code SMA 14

Institution Scuola di Lingue Estere

P.o.C.: 071-750692072

Course Title INTENSIVE ENGLISH COURSE

Course Objectives Improve students’ knowledge of English in the Listening, Speaking, Reading

and Writing abilities. Students’ level will be certified by a JFLT exam

according to STANAG 6001.

Foreign students should qualify as B2 level in order to attend courses

organized by the Italian Air Force or other Forces.


Candidate

Requirements

n.a.

Notes Where provided for, full board and accommodation in Loreto shall be

provided to participants by SLE (School of Foreign Languages). Standard

accomodation shall be provided in single rooms; in case students will

outnumber available single rooms, they may be lodged in double or triple

rooms, depending on rank. All rooms are equipped with TVs and private

bathrooms.

Officers and NCOs will be lodged in single rooms with TVs and private

bathrooms.

Scuola Lingue Estere (Loreto)

AERONAUTICA

Code SMA 15

Institution Scuola di Lingue Estere

P.o.C.: 071-750692072

Course Title ITALIAN FOR FOREIGNERS

Course Objectives To provide students with a B2 level knowledge of Italian, needed to attend

courses at the Italian Air Force of other Forces’ Institutes/Schools (e.g.:

Academies, ISMA, SMAM etc.).

Duration 5 months.

Candidate

Requirements

Basic knowledge of Italian is desirable.

Notes Where provided for, board and accommodation in Loreto shall be provided to

participants by SLE (School of Foreign Languages). Officers and NCOs

will be lodged in single rooms with TVs and private bathrooms; rank-and-

file soldiers and cadets will be lodged in quadruple rooms with common

bathrooms.

AERONAUTICA

Scuola Lingue Estere (Loreto)

Code SMA 16

Institution Accademia Aeronautica

P.o.C.: 081-7355681

Course Title Regular Navigators’Course

Course Objectives To provide participants with the basic knowledge needed to join the AF at the

assigned executive/management level.

At the end of the 3-years course students are issued a Bachelor’s Degree in

Aeronautical Sciences.

According to the curriculum of Naples University Federico II, subjects taught

are:

Basic sciences;

Flight-Applied Science;

Military Science;

Economics, Management and Political Sciences;

At the end of the course students are issued a Bachelor’s Degree in

Aeronautical Sciences and an Airline Pilot Licence.

Duration 3 years

Candidate

Requirements

High School or equivalent Diploma;

Outstanding mathematical/scientific education;

IT proficiency;

Physical and Psychological fitness;

Good athletic skills;

Italian: minimum B2.

Notes Students will be provided full board and accommodation at Pozzuoli Air

Force Academy.

The course is held in Italian (some subjects are taught in English).

AERONAUTICA

Accademia Aeronautica (Pozzuoli)

Code SMA 17


P.o.C.: 081-7355681

Course Title Academy Officers’ Course

Course Objectives To provide participants with the basic knowledge needed to join the AF at

executive/management level.

The course is organized in two stages: a 3-years course granting a Bachelor’s

Degree and a second stage granting an MA in Aeronautical Sciences.

According to the curriculum of Naples University Federico II, subjects taught

are:

Basic sciences;

Flight-Applied Science;

Military Science;

Economics, Management and Political Sciences;

Duration 3 years

Candidate

Requirements High School or equivalent Diploma;


IT proficiency;





Force Academy.

The course is held in Italian (a few subjects are taught in English).

AERONAUTICA


Code SMA 18

Institution Accademia Aeronautica - Pozzuoli

P.D.C. RINAM 665-5681 Commerciale 081-7355681.

Course Title Regular Training Course For Engineer Officers

Course Objectives

To provide basic training in order to joint the Air force and perform in

the assigned role as Officer.

At the end of the course students are granted a University Degree in

(laurea) in “ingegneria Aerospaziale, Civile o Elettronica”.

Duration 5 years

Candidate Requirements



IT proficiency;




Notes Students will be provided full board and accommodation at Pozzuoli

Air Force Academy.

The course is held in Italian (a few subjects are taught in English).

AERONAUTICA


Code SMA 19


P.o.C.: 081-7355681

Course Title Regular Course for Administrative Assistant Officers

Course Objectives To provide participants with the basic knowledge needed to join the AF at

executive/management levels.

At the end of the course students are granted a University Degree in Law.

Duration 5 years

Candidate

Requirements



IT proficiency;





Force Academy.

The course is held in Italian.

AERONAUTICA


Code SMA 20


P.o.C.: 081-7355681

Course Title Regular Course for Medical Corps Officers

Course Objectives To provide participants with the basic knowledge needed to join the AF

Medical Corps.

At the end of the course students are granted a University Degree in

Medicine and Surgery.

Duration 5 years

Candidate

Requirements



IT proficiency;





Force Academy.


AERONAUTICA


Code SMA 21


P.o.C.: 081-7355681

Course Title Navigators’ Training Course

Course Objectives To provide Navigators with a MA, in accordance with SMA-ORD 001

directive.

At the end of this 2-year course students are granted a MA in Aeronautical

Sciences.

Duration 2 years

Candidate

Requirements

BD in Aeronautical Sciences;



Force Academy.


Code SMA 22


P.o.C.: 081-7355681

Course Title Officers’ Application Course

Course Objectives To provide Academy Officers with a MA, in accordance with SMA-

ORD 001 directive.

At the end of the course students are granted a MA Degree in Aeronautical

Sciences.

Duration 2 years

Candidate

Requirements

BD in Aeronautical Sciences;



Force Academy.


AERONAUTICA


Code SMA 23


P.o.C.: 081-7355681

Course Title Training Course for AF Engineering Corps Officers

Course Objectives To provide AF Engineering Corps Officers with a MA, in accordance with

SMA-ORD 001 directive.

Duration 2 years

Candidate

Requirements

BD in Aerospace Engineering;


Price To be calculated by the Air Force Staff on the basis of agreements in force.


Force Academy.


AERONAUTICA


Code SMA 24

Institution Scuola Marescialli A.M.

P.o.C.: 0761-3553032

Course Title Application Course for Cadet Warrant Officers

Course Objectives To provide Cadet Warrant Officers with physical, psychological, cultural,

technical and character-building training. During the first 2 years, besides

passing regular university exams, students will acquire Category and

Specialty professional knowledge aimed at qualifying as Warrant officers.

The 2nd year final exam, moreover, will grant qualification as WO III class.

The 3rd

year is dedicated to streamlining technical-professional knowledge as

well as complete the university course to be granted a BD in Organization

and Management Science.

Duration 3 years

Candidate

Requirements


Notes Students will be provided full board and accommodation at SMAM, in

Viterbo.


Code SMA 25

Institution Scuola Marescialli A.M.

P.o.C.: 0761-3553032

Course Title Cadet Warrant Officers Course. Category: Medical Corps

Course Objectives To provide Cadet Warrant Officers with physical, psychological, cultural,

technical and character-building training. During the first 2 years, besides

passing regular university exams, students will acquire Category and

Specialty professional knowledge aimed at qualifying as Warrant officers.

The 2nd year final exam, moreover, will grant qualification as WO III class.

The 3rd

year is dedicated to streamlining technical-professional knowledge as

well as complete the university course with a BD in Nursing.

Duration 3 years

Candidate

Requirements


Notes Students will be provided full board and accommodation at SMAM, in

Viterbo.


AERONAUTICA

Scuola Allievi Marescialli (Viterbo)

Code SMA 26

Institution Scuola Specialisti A.M.- Caserta

P.o.C.: 0823-428560

Course Title Aircraft Maintenance Course for Officers and Civil Servants from

other Armed Forces, Paramilitary Corps and other Services

Course Objectives To provide theoretical and practical basic knowledge for technical

supervisors of turbine or piston engine aircraft.

Duration 17 weeks

Candidate

Requirements


Notes Students will be provided full board and accommodation at S.S.A.M., in

Caserta.


Code SMA 27

Institution Scuola Specialisti A.M.- Caserta

P.o.C.: 0823-428560

Course Title Aircraft Maintenance Course for Training of Specialists from other

Armed Forces, Paramilitary Corps and other Services

Course Objectives To provide theoretical and practical basic knowledge for technical

supervisors of turbine or piston engine aircraft.

Duration 34 weeks

Candidate

Requirements


Notes Students will be provided full board and accommodation at S.S.A.M., in

Caserta.


AERONAUTICA

Scuola Specialisti A.M. (Caserta)

Code SMA 28

Institution 70th Wing- Latina

P.o.C.: 0773-8212211

Course Title Airplane Pilot Licence

Course Objectives To provide fundamentals necessary to attend the flying course, assess flying

aptitude and obtain Airplane Pilot License.

Duration 10 weeks

Candidate

Requirements High School Diploma;


Notes Students will be provided full board and accommodation by the 70th

Wing.


Code SMA 29


P.o.C.: 0773-8212211

Course Title Military Pilot License- Phase 1

Course Objectives To strengthen basic knowledge of visual flight in relation to maneuvers

introduced in the previous phase of the Airplane Pilot License course and

achieve appropriate aircraft mastering, in particular in developing acrobatic

and coordination maneuvers and in simulated emergency management. To

achieve VFR navigation preparatory abilities and appropriate mastering of

aircraft in simulated emergency situations.

Duration 9 weeks

Candidate

Requirements Cadet Pilots with Airplane Pilot License;



Wing.


AERONAUTICA

70° STORMO (Latina) Brevetto Pilota Aeroplano

Code SMA 30


P.o.C.: 0773-8212211

Course Title Military Pilot License- Phase I1

Course Objectives To strengthen basic knowledge of visual flight in relation to maneuvers

introduced in the previous phase of the Airplane Pilot License course and

achieve appropriate aircraft mastering, in particular in developing acrobatic

and coordination maneuvers;

To achieve preparatory abilities in basic instrumental and radio-controlled

flight and low and very low altitude visual and instrumental navigation.;

To achieve preparatory abilities in formation flight.

Duration About 26 weeks

Candidate

Requirements Cadet Pilots with Airplane Pilot License;



Wing.


AERONAUTICA

70° STORMO (Latina) Brevetto Pilota Aeroplano

Code SMA 31

Institution 61st Wing- Lecce

P.o.C.: 0832- 262232

Course Title Military Pilot License- Phase I1I

Course Objectives To provide Military Pilot License.

Duration 46 weeks

Candidate

Requirements Pilots having completed training at 70

th Wing- Latina.


Notes Students will be provided full board and accommodation by the 61st Wing.

The course is held in Italian (upon request, course can be also held in

English). .

Code SMA 32


P.o.C.: 0832- 262232

Course Title Military Pilot License- Phase I1I

Course Objectives To provide Military Pilot License.

Duration 46 weeks

Candidate

Requirements Pilots having completed training at 70

th Wing- Latina.




English).

AERONAUTICA

61° STORMO (Lecce)

Code SMA 33

Institution 72nd

Wing- Frosinone

P.o.C.: 0775- 262227

Course Title Military Helicopter Pilot

Course Objectives To asses flight attitude and provide Military Helicopter Pilot License to

members of the Armed Forces and State Armed Corps.

Duration 41 weeks

Candidate

Requirements Armed Forces and State Armed Corps personnel who don’t have a Military

Pilot License.


Notes Students will be provided full board and accommodation by the 72nd

Wing.


Code SMA 34

Institution 72nd

Wing- Frosinone

P.o.C.: 0775- 262227

Course Title Helicopter Qualification for Personnel having a Military Pilot License

Course Objectives To provide Military Pilots with helicopter qualifications.

Duration 29 weeks

Candidate

Requirements Military Pilot License.



Wing.


Code SMA 35

Institution 72nd

Wing- Frosinone

P.o.C.: 0775- 262227

Course Title Helicopter Instructional Qualification Course

Course Objectives To provide Military Pilots selected according to regulations in force, having

the necessary requirements and having attended and passed the MEDID

(teaching methodology) Instructional Flight Course with Instructional

Qualification.

Duration 10 weeks

Candidate

Requirements Military Pilot selected according to regulations in force..



Wing.


AERONAUTICA

72° STORMO (Frosinone)

Code SMA 36

Institution 72nd

Wing- Frosinone

P.o.C.: 0775- 262227

Course Title Helicopter Instructional Rating Course

Course Objectives To provide Military Pilots selected according to regulations in force and

having attended and passed the Helicopter Instructional Qualification Course

with Instructional Rating.

Duration 5 weeks

Candidate

Requirements Military Pilot selected according to regulations in force.

Having passed the Helicopter Instructional Qualification Course.



Wing.


Code SMA 37

Institution AF Academy-Pozzuoli

P.o.C.: 081- 7355681

Course Title Theoretical/Practical Course for Flight Course Participants (P.I.T.P.)

Course Objectives Preparatory training period for achieving the Military Pilot License- II Phase.

Duration 9 weeks

Candidate

Requirements Having passed the I Phase for achieving the MPL.


Notes Students will be provided full board and accommodation at Pozzuoli AF

Academy.


72° STORMO (Frosinone)

AERONAUTICA


Code SMA 38


P.o.C.: 0832- 262232

Course Title Flight Instructors’ Course (previously Jet Airplane Instructional

Qualification)

Course Objectives To provide Military Pilots with the ability to conduct Phase III instructional

missions on T339A aircraft.

Duration 20 weeks

Candidate

Requirements Knowledge of Italian and English: minimum B1.



English). .

Code SMA 39


P.o.C.: 0832- 262232

Course Title LIFT (Lead In Fighter Training)

Course Objectives To prepare Military Pilots assigned to aero-tactical lines to cope with OCUs.

Duration 27 weeks

Candidate

Requirements Knowledge of Italian and English: minimum B1.



English). .

CODE SMA 40

Institution 61° Stormo – Lecce

P.D.C. RINAM 674-2232 Commerciale 0832-262232.

Course title Lead In Fighter Training Phase IV- INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM

Course objectives To provide instructional qualification to A.F. and other foreign A.F. Military Pilots

selected as Phase IV Instructors.

Duration 16 weeks.

Candidate

requirements Knowledge of Italian and English: minimum B1

Notes Students will be provided full board and accommodation by the 61

st Wing.

The course is held in Italian (upon request, course can be also held in English).

AERONAUTICA

61° STORMO (Lecce)

Code SMA 41

Institution Centro Sperimentale di Volo- Department of Chemistry

Pratica di Mare

Course Title AIRCRAFT CORROSION AND PROTECTION BY A.S.P.V.

Course Objectives To provide participants with basic knowledge concerning the importance,

types, characteristics dangerousness of the aircraft most frequent types of

corrosion, as well as surface and protection treatments using paints and

adhesives.

Course Structure

and Curriculum Theoretical phase: 52 hours;

Practical phase: 8 hrs.

Duration and

Possible Course

Dates

Duration: 2 weeks

Course Dates: to be established

Number of

Foreign Students’ 1 Officer

I Warrant Officer

Possible Openings

for Students from

Non-NATO

Countries

None

Candidate

Requirements

Spoken and written Italian.

Food and

Accommodation at

Military Facilities

To be established by the relevant A.C.

A.O.B. The course is open to Officers and Warrant Officers.


AERONAUTICA

Reparto Chimico Centro Sperimentale di volo

Aeroporto di Pratica di Mare

Code SMA 42


Pratica di Mare

Course Title NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING- LEVEL 2 (FORMERLY:

INSPECTORS)

Course Objectives To qualify and certify A.F. and A.C. personnel assigned to Nondestructive

Testing Activities (C.N.D.)

Course Structure

and Curriculum

1 phase with final written/oral/practical examinations.

Duration and

Possible Course

Dates

Duration: 11 weeks


Number of

Foreign Students’

Available positions: 2.

The limited number of positions is due to the course not being held every

year and to the A.F. having to provide training to other Armed Forces and

Corps.

Possible Openings

for Students from

Non-NATO

Countries

YES

Candidate

Requirements Preferably holders of High School Diplomas (with special training in

electronics, mechanics etc.)


Candidates must pass an eye visit consisting of the following tests:

- Near vision; Jaeger No 1 or equivalent, not less than 30 cm

per eye, with or without correction*;

- Color perception: personnel must be able to tell apart colors

used in the process. If appropriate tests are not available, an

ISHIHARA test can be employed.

*Said requirement can be reduced to Jaeger No 2 or equivalent for the

Ultrasound and Induced Currents methods. Such reduction must be stated in

a supporting document.

As regards corrective means, (glasses, contact lenses) used by candidates,

please note that they must be exactly as prescribed by your eye doctor.

Candidates’ glasses and contact lenses must be checked during the eye tests

to verify their appropriateness. No colored, dark or photochromic lenses are

not permitted.

Food and

Accommodation at

Military Facilities




AERONAUTICA



Code SMA 43


Pratica di Mare

Course Title NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING- LEVEL 1 (FORMERLY:

OPERATORS)

Course Objectives To qualify and certify A.F. personnel assigned to Nondestructive Testing

Activities (C.N.D.)

Course Structure

and Curriculum

1 phase with final written/oral/practical examinations.

Duration and

Possible Course

Dates

Duration: 6 weeks


Number of

Foreign Students’

Available positions: 2. The limited number of positions is due to the course

not being held every year and to the A.F. having to provide training to other

Armed Forces and Corps.

Possible Openings

for Students from

Non-NATO

Countries

YES

Candidate

Requirements Preferably holders of High School Diplomas (with special training in

electronics, mechanics etc.)


Candidates must pass an eye visit consisting of the following tests:

- Near vision; Jaeger No 1 or equivalent, not less than 30 cm

per eye, with or without correction*;

- Color perception: personnel must be able to tell apart colors

used in the process. If appropriate tests are not available, an

ISHIHARA test can be employed.

*Said requirement can be reduced to Jaeger No 2 or equivalent for the

Ultrasound and Induced Currents methods. Such reduction must be stated in

a supporting document.

As regards corrective means, (glasses, contact lenses) used by candidates,

please note that they must be exactly as prescribed by your eye doctor.

Candidates’ glasses and contact lenses must be checked during the eye tests

to verify their appropriateness. No colored, dark or photochromic lenses are

not permitted.

Food and

Accommodation at

Military Facilities




AERONAUTICA



Code SMA 44

Institution Reparto Addestramento Controllo Spazio Aereo (RACSA)-

Pratica di Mare

Course Title Meteorological Technician (Meteo information)

Course Objectives The specialization course in Meteo Information aims at providing students

with theoretical and practical (basic) training enabling them to immediately

be operational in the AF Meteorological Service.

Based on the course curriculum and structure students will acquire a

Meteorological Technician – Medium Level qualification, according to

WMO regulation 258 (fourth edition, 2002 and 2006 supplement) profile.

Course Structure

and Curriculum

The course is structured in a single theoretical-practical phase focusing,

according to regulations, on the following subjects:

General Meteorology

Climatology and Statistics

Aeronautical Meteorology

English

Organization

Codes

Meteorological Telecommunications

Tools

Aeronautical Meteorology exercises

Conferences

Duration and

Possible Course

Dates

Duration: 45 days

April

Number of

Foreign Students

Available positions: 2. The limited number of positions is due to the course

not being held every year and to the A.F. having to provide training to other

Armed Forces and Corps.

Possible Openings

for Students from

Non-NATO

Countries

4

Candidate

Requirements

Students must be experienced Meteorological Service Warrant Officers who

have been on active duty for at least three years at a Meteorological Unit ,

holders of High School Diplomas in the technical/scientific field. Italian:

good level.

Food and

Accommodation at

Military Facilities

To be established case by case, due to shortage of accommodation facilities

at Airport Headquarters at Pratica di Mare.

A.O.B. Actual holding of the course will depend on the availability of financial

resources. The course is held in Italian.

Code SMA 45


Pratica di Mare

Course Title Meteorological Observers

Course Objectives The specialization course for Meteorological Observers aims at providing

students with theoretical and practical (basic) training enabling them to

immediately be operational in the AF Meteorological Service.


Meteorological Technician – Entry Level qualification, according to WMO

regulation 258 (fourth edition, 2002 and 2006 supplement) profile.

Course Structure

and Curriculum



General and Aeronautical Meteorology

Observation and Measurement Methods

Operational Software

English

Organization

Codes

Meteorological Telecommunications

Tools

Conferences

Duration and

Possible Course

Dates

Duration: 80 days

September

Number of

Foreign Students

5

Candidate

Requirements



holders of High School Diplomas in the technical/scientific field. Italian:

good level.

Food and

Accommodation at

Military Facilities



Price To be established.

A.O.B. Actual holding of the course will depend on the availability of financial

resources. The course is held in Italian.

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Reparto Addestramento Controllo Spazio Aereo

(RACSA) – Aeroporto di Pratica di Mare

Code SMA 46


Pratica di Mare

Course Title Meteorological Forecasters

Course Objectives The specialization course for Meteorological Forecasters aims at providing


immediately be operational in the AF Airports’ Meteorological Service

Units.


Meteorological Technician – Senior Level qualification, according to WMO

regulation 258 (fourth edition, 2002 and 2006 supplement) profile.

Course Structure

and Curriculum



General and Synoptic Meteorology


Aeronautical and Airport Meteorology

Tools and Observation Methods

Telecommunications in Meteorological Services

Organization

Meteorological Codes

English

Conferences

Duration and

Possible Course

Dates

Duration: 55 days

June

Number of

Foreign Students

3

Non-NATO

Students

YES

Candidate

Requirements



holders of High School Diplomas in the technical/scientific field and

qualified as Meteorological Technicians- Medium Level.

Italian: good.

Food and

Accommodation at

Military Facilities



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Code SMA 47

Institution Reparto Addestramento Controllo Spazio Aereo (RACSA)- Pratica di Mare

Course Title Specialization in Operational Meteorology

Course Objectives The specialization course in Operational Meteorology aims at providing


immediately be operational in the AF Meteorological Service.

Based on the course curriculum and structure students holding a BD in

scientific/technical subjects will acquire a Meteorologist qualification,

according to WMO regulation 258 (fourth edition, 2002 and 2006

supplement).

Course Structure

and Curriculum

The course is structured in two phases: educational phase and OJT (On-the-

Job Training) phase.

The theoretical/practical classes focus, according to regulations, on the

following subjects:

English

Mathematics

Physics

Physics of the Atmosphere and Boundary Layer

Dynamics and Numerical Forecasting

Synoptic Meteorology and Mesoscale

Aeronautical Meteorology


Tools and Observation Methods

Meteorological Codes

Principles of Computer Science

Telematics

Remote Sensing and Space Meteorology

Radar Meteorology

Effective Communications

Organization

Marine Meteorology

Conferences

Duration and

Possible Course

Dates

Duration: 145 days- classes

85 days- On-the-Job Training

May

No of Foreign

Students

3

Non-NATO

Students

YES

Candidates’

requirements

Students are Geophysicists/Gars officers who have passed the Active Service

Officers’ Examinations, holders of BDs in technical/scientific subjects.

Italian: good.

Food and

Accommodation at

Military Facilities



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Code SMA 48


Pratica di Mare

Course Title Air Space Control Operational Instructor (ON THE JOB TRAINING INSTRUCTOR – O.J.T.I.)

Course Objectives To provide students with the theoretical knowledge needed to carry out

instructors’ functions in their different fields of specialization, within the

framework of activities involved in Air Space Control. To provide teaching

methodologies aimed at streamlining theoretical classes.

Course Structure

and Curriculum

The course is made up of theoretical classes and practical exercises aimed at

providing teaching methodologies to train Air Space Controllers at

operational positions with real traffic.

Duration and

Possible Course

Dates

Duration: 3 weeks

Number of

Foreign Students’

4

Non-NATO

Students

YES

Candidate

Requirements

(Officers and WO)

Italian: good.

Food and

Accommodation at

Military Facilities



A.O.B. The course is held in Italian.

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Code SMA 49


Pratica di Mare

Course Title BASIC SURVEILLANCE COURSE

Course Objectives To provide students with the theoretical knowledge needed to understand Air

Defence functions assigned to ASACS, as well as tasks and responsibilities

of surveillance operators. At the conclusion of the course students will have

the basic technical/operational knowledge needed to use different

presentation systems in operations rooms and start appropriate specific

training to be granted IO and TPO qualifications. This is a preparatory

course for admission to the Interceptor Control Course.

Course Structure

and Curriculum

The course includes theoretical classes on the following subjects:

- Surveillance Monitoring

- Tracking and Identification

- Data Link Management

- Radar Monitoring and Control

- Air Traffic, Navigation and Meteorology.

- Basic training consists in the execution of simulated basic scenarios

designed to provide students the desired capability level. The course

may be integrated by a an OJT phase at an ASACS Unit of

minimum 2/maximum 4 months to acquire IO or TPO

qualifications.

Duration and

Possible Course

Dates

Duration: 8 weeks

Number of

Foreign Students

Minimum 4 maximum 15 students (15 hours are added to the course for each

student exceeding said limit, up to 20 students).

Non-NATO

Students

NO

Candidate

Requirements English: good.

Appropriate NATO security clearance level.

Food and

Accommodation at

Military Facilities



A.O.B. The course is held in English.

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Code SMA 50


Pratica di Mare

Course Title BASIC TACTICAL DATA LINK COURSE

Course Objectives To provide students with the basic theoretical knowledge on architecture,

operational modes and employment of the various links used within the

framework of Nationa Defence Administration.

Course Structure

and Curriculum


- Introduction to Tactical Data Links

- Link11A and Link11B: technical characteristics

- Link 16: technical characteristics


- Limitations in the use of MIDS/LINK16.

Duration and

Possible Course

Dates

Duration: 9 calendar days (7 instructional days)

Number of

Foreign Students

Minimum 4 maximum 15 students.

Non-NATO

Students

YES, if they belong to Partnership for Peace countries.

Candidate

Requirements English: good. Students can be:

Officers: Pilots, Navigators, Air or Missile Defence Controllers;

WO employed at NATOA or National Tactical Data Link level;

NATO countries’ military personnel.

Food and

Accommodation at

Military Facilities




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Code SMA 51


Pratica di Mare

Course Title INTERCEPTOR CONTROL COURSE

Course Objectives According to STANAG 1183, the course is structured to provide students

with competences and abilities needed to control interceptor aircraft based

on NATO standard procedures and modes of control.

Course Structure

and Curriculum


- Intercepting Techniques.

- Fighter Aircraft and their Weapons Systems

- Air and Joint Tactical Doctrine

- Air Traffic Control Procedures

- Air Combat Tactics

- Offensive and Defensive Air Operations

- Employment of Electronic Warfare Systems


- AAR (Air to Air refueling)

Practical exercises are based on the execution of simulated control events.

The course is divided into 2 phases:

- Phase1: Loose Control;

- Phase 2: Close Control.

The course is followed by an OJT phase based on live control activities

carried out at an ASACS Unit for at least 4 months.

Duration and

Possible Course

Dates

16 weeks (8 for each phase)

Number of

Foreign Students


Non-NATO

Students

NO

Candidate


Having attended the Basic Surveillance Course or having equivalent

expertise in the field of Air Defence (to be assessed by an entry test).

Appropriate NATO security clearance level.

Food and

Accommodation at

Military Facilities




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Code SMA 52


Pratica di Mare

Course Title TACTICAL CONTROL COURSE

Course Objectives To provide students with the theoretical and practical education and training

needed to carry out Fighter Allocator and Master Controller functions within

the framework of NATO Integrated Air Defence System according to NATO

provisions currently in force.

Course Structure

and Curriculum


- Air Strategy Fundamentals

- Air Defence Procedures

- Missile Systems

- Employment of Air Defence Systems

- Air Space Management

- Tactical Data Links

- Intelligence

- Electronic Warfare

Training exercises are based on the execution of simulated scenarios.

The course is followed by a 4-week OJT phase carried out at an ASACS

Unit for the AF part, and a further 4-week OJT phase preferably carried out

at a CAOC for the MC part.

Duration and

Possible Course

Dates

6 weeks (30 instructional days)

Number of

Foreign Students

Minimum 4 maximum 8 students. The maximum number of students can be

increased to 12 by adding 1 week of course for each student in excess of 8.

Non-NATO

Students

NO

Candidate

Requirements

Students must have good English, be qualified as Controller Interceptors

according to STANAG 1183 and have at least 2 year operational experience.

Experience as Track Production or Identification Officers is desirable.

Food and

Accommodation at

Military Facilities




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Code SMA 53


Pratica di Mare

Course Title ADVANCED TACTICAL DATA LINK COURSE

Course Objectives To provide students with the theoretical education needed to carry out data

planning, operational management and upload within a network made up of

different links used by the Armed Forces.

Course Structure

and Curriculum


- Tactical Data Links

- Operational Messaging

Duration and

Possible Course

Dates

2 weeks

Number of

Foreign Students


Non-NATO

Students

PfP countries only.

Candidate

Requirements

Having attended the Basic Tactical Data Link Course or equivalent NATO

courses. Students must have good English and belong to the following

groups:

Officers: Pilots, Navigators, Air or Missile Defense Controllers;

Warrant Officers employed in the field of Tactical Data Links at NATO or

national level;

Personnel of NATO countries’ Armed Forces.

Food and

Accommodation at

Military Facilities






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Code SMA 54


Pratica di Mare

Course Title ATC AERODROME AND PROCEDURAL APPROACH COURSE

Course Objectives The ATC Aerodrome/Procedural Approach Basic Specialization Course aims

at providing students with the competences needed to be admitted to the

practical training phase to acquire one or more of the following

qualifications:

Visual Aerodrome (ADV)

Instrumental Aerodrome (ADI)

Radar Aerodrome (ADR)

Procedural Approach (APP)

Course Structure

and Curriculum

The course consists in four instructional modules based on teaching of

international regulations currently in force and organized according to

Eurocontrol guidelines on the education of CTA Personnel.

Duration and

Possible Course

Dates

35 Instructional weeks organized as follows:

1st Module (Preparatory): 6 weeks;

2nd

Module (ADV): 8 weeks;

3rd

Module (ADI/ADR): 9 weeks;

Mid-course examinations: 1

4th

Module (APP): 10 weeks;

Final Examinations: 1 week.

Number of

Foreign Students

Minimum 4.

Non-NATO

Students

YES

Candidate

Requirements English: good;

Knowledge of Italian is desirable.

Food and

Accommodation at

Military Facilities



Price To be established.


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Code SMA 55


Pratica di Mare

Course Title AIR TRAFFIC ASSISTANT

Course Objectives To provide students with the theoretical competences necessary to qualify

and work as ATA/UIV (Flight Information Office) or ATA/APOC

(Operational Control Assistant).

Course Structure

and Curriculum

This is a modular, theoretical/practical course. Course curriculum includes

visits at the UIV (Flight Information Office), Pratica di Mare Airport Control

Tower and SCC/AM (Coordination and Control Service/AF) at Ciampino.

Duration and

Possible Course

Dates

12 Instructional weeks.

Number of

Foreign Students

Minimum 4.

Non-NATO

Students

YES

Candidate

Requirements Italian: good.

Food and

Accommodation at

Military Facilities



Notes The course is held in Italian. Having attended the course, students may

qualify as:

ATA/UIV (Flight Information Office);

ATA/APOC (Operational Control Assistant ).

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Code SMA 56


Pratica di Mare

Course Title AIR SPACE CONTROL OPERATIONAL EVALUATOR

Course Objectives To provide students with the theoretical technical and methodological

competences necessary to qualify as operational evaluator according to

provisions in force in the field of Air Traffic and Defense standards.

Course Structure

and Curriculum

Then course consists in a cycle of theoretical classes and practical training

activities aimed at learning assessment techniques and methods.

Duration and

Possible Course

Dates

1 week.

Number of

Foreign Students

Minimum 4.

Non-NATO

Students

YES

Candidate

Requirements Italian: good.

Having attended the CSA Operational Instructor course.

Food and

Accommodation at

Military Facilities



Notes The Corse is held in Italian.



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Code SMA 57


Pratica di Mare

Course Title ATC COMBINED RADAR COURSE

Course Objectives To provide students with the theoretical competences which, having acquired

the relevant qualifications, will enable them to deal with approach

surveillance radar (APS RAD), terminal approach surveillance (APS RAD

TCL), precision radar surveillance APS RAD SRA/APS RAD GCA) and

air control radar (ACS RAD) .

Course Structure

and Curriculum

The course consists in 2 phases:

1st phase: approach radar (APS RAD/APS RAD TCL/APS RAD SRA and

GCA);

2nd

phase: Area control radars (ACS RAD).

Duration and

Possible Course

Dates

2 35 instructional weeks.

Number of

Foreign Students

Minimum 4.

Non-NATO

Students

YES

Candidate


Knowledge of Italian is desirable.

Qualifications: Procedural Approach.

Food and

Accommodation at

Military Facilities



Notes The course is held in English.

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Code SMA 58


Pratica di Mare

Course Title FLIGHT SAFETY OFFICERS’ QUALIFICATION COURSE

Course Objectives To provide national Armed Forces and Armed Corps personnel, as well as

civilians form national organization and personnel of foreign Armed Forces

serving in the Air Force environment with Flight Safety education and

qualifications to deal with FS Prevention and Investigation activities

provided for by their Organizations and in line with Directive ISV-7, edition

2000: Qualification of AF Officers in the field of FS.

Course Structure

and Curriculum

Course subjects:

Accident Prevention;

Crew Resource Management;

Operational Risk Management;

Air Rescue;

Line Effectiveness and Quality Control;

Fire Fighting Service;

Investigation: Regulations and Procedures;

Investigation Techniques;

Investigation on materials;

Aerodynamics applied to FS.;

Relationship with the PI;

Meteorology applied to FS

Juridical Aspects of Flight Activity;

Psychology applied to FS;

Aviation Medicine and Physiology;

Basic life support;

Practical exercises/conferences on various subjects.

Duration and

Possible Course

Dates

October through December: 8 weeks. 1 week off including Nov 1.

Number of

Foreign Students

2

Non-NATO

Students

YES

Candidate

Requirements Minimum 2 years in-flight/specific sector experience;

English: good.

Selected personnel will have to be employed shortly as Wing/Group/Unit

Flight safety officers;

Foreign personnel: Italian: good ((SLP 3,3,3,3).

Food and

Accommodation at

Military Facilities

Lunch provided by I.S.S.V. during class days, dinner and accommodation as

well as meals on holiday provided by Comando Aeroporto Centocelle-

Rome.

Notes Foreign students are admitted to the course provided they have are proficient

in Italian. A final exam including a short dissertation concludes the course.

In order to qualify as FS Officers you must pass the exam and present a

dissertation. The course is held in Italian .

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