Background:
The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) National Institute of Defense Health Cooperation (NIDHC) will host the upcoming iteration of the Global Health Engagement Operations Course (GHEOC). The course welcomes a broad range of DoW personnel who directly support DoW GHE strategy, planning, coordination, and execution. The GHEOC is designed, planned, and executed as a partnership among the Service GHE offices, the Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU), USU NIDHC, and other partners.

Course Objective:
The GHEOC prepares personnel in GHE-focused positions to develop steady-state operations, activities and investments (OAIs) in support of CCMD campaign plan objectives. Steady-state OAIs include Joint, Service, and multinational exercises, as well as security assistance (SA) and Security Cooperation (SC) activities that may build partner capabilities and capacity, enhance strategic partnerships, secure contingency and peacetime access, and promote interoperability. This course focuses on leadership and planner level instruction on: GHE program lifecycle design and management; SA/SC key elements; Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation (AME); and structure/functions of Joint and Service headquarters staffs as relates to GHE. Learning activities are built within the course and focus on principles of SA/SC, strategy, and health/medical as instruments of national security.

Intended Audience:
The GHEOC is relevant to DoW personnel who plan, coordinate, and execute GHE programs and activities as part of their daily duties, including U.S. Air Force International Health Specialists, U.S. Navy Health Security Cooperation Officers, Army personnel in GHE and medical security cooperation positions, and personnel from joint organizations involved in GHE. The course is open to Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Civilian, and Contractor personnel with GHE duties. The course will accept a maximum of 60 participants.

This course is most relevant for personnel at ranks O-3 to O-6 and E-5 to E-9, and preference will be given to those students currently working in GHE planning or program management roles, or who are expected to enter a similar role within the next 12 months. Exceptions will be made in coordination with the Service GHE offices.
Course Logistics:
The course will be held 16-20 November 2026 in Falls Church, VA. Daily class hours will be 0800 to approximately 1700. Course prerequisites and materials will be provided via the course learning management system. USU NIDHC will provide lodging suggestions within the USG per diem rate. Additional details to follow in reporting instructions.

Prerequisites:
Students must complete the following courses prior to the start of the GHE Operations Course:
Funding:
There are no associated course fees. Any associated TDY costs will be the responsibility of and borne by the Service/organization. All personnel will require command approval to attend.

Student Application:
Interested personnel who meet the intended audience criteria should complete this registration form and email a resume/CV/career bio GHEOC@usuhs.edu:

Applications are due NLT 23 October 2026. All selected students will be notified by October 30, 2026.

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* 1. Rank/Title

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* 2. Name

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* 3. Service

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* 4. Organization

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* 5. Job Title

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* 6. Official Email Address

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* 7. May we add your official email address to a course contact list to be shared among students who attend the course?

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* 8. Alternate Email Address

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* 9. Please provide a brief introduction (no more than 200 words) to be shared with other students and course cadre. What is your experience in GHE? What is your current role?

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* 10. How did you hear about the GHEOC?

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