colonel

Description

Colonels serve in the staff of a military commander, and function as primary advisers in operational and strategic decision-making to senior officers.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

military code military weaponry geographic information systems

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

military combat techniques investigation research methods camouflage military drill

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

advise superiors on military operations ensure compliance with policies ensure information security maintain operational communications defend human rights use geographic information systems devise military tactics

OPTIONALOptional competences

train military troops monitor military equipment use ensure compliance with types of weapons manage security clearance manage staff ensure equipment availability identify security threats lead military troops perform resource planning manage administrative systems identify terrorism threats write situation reports analyse potential threats against national security manage troop deployment