On Monday, January 29^th, in the premises of International Courses Department of the Armed Forces Academy of gen. M. R. Stefanik, 30^th International Staff Officers' Course (ISOC 30) started. After the initial week, in which 24 students refreshed their language skills, the course continues with professional training. Its participants will be meeting for 9 weeks and on March 28^th 2024, the course will be closed by official ceremony and handover of certificates to the graduates.

The participants of ISOC 30 are 15 officers from the Slovak Armed Forces in the ranks of captain to major, 4 first lieutenants from the Czech Republic and 5 officers from Ukrainian Armed Forces.

During the first week, students expanded their English language skills and improved their communication and knowledge of English military terminology. In the following weeks, they will become familiar with the capabilities of the units and the doctrinal framework for their use at the tactical level. Later, they will acquire the basic information and skills necessary for the military planning and decision-making process.

During lectures and exercises, course participants will prepare for joint action in all phases of preparation and planning at the tactical level and will master the planning and conducting of military operations in English in accordance with NATO standards in the entire spectrum of conflicts in an international environment.