Northern Warfare Training Center |  Fort Wainwright, Alaska  |  1.907.353.1178
 
The Army's only Cold Region Training Proponent | Battle Cold and Conquer Mountains

CWOC - Cold Weather Orientation course

Dates

CWOC 10-01 16-19 Nov 09
CWOC 10-02 5-8 Jan 10
CWOC 10-03 1-4 Mar 10


Packing list

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Courses material and scope

Cold Weather Orientation Course (Download the Student Handout)


a. Scope. This course familiarizes commanders and staff officers with the knowledge/skills required in successfully planning and conducting operations in a cold, snow-covered environment. Emphasis is placed on the effects of cold on personnel and material, effects of the winter environment on operations, and planning considerations unique to the winter battlefield and cold regions. Cold weather risk management procedures are stressed throughout the course of instruction.

b. Prerequisites.

(1) Enlisted personnel. E8 and above.

(2) Officer personnel. Warrant/commissioned officer, CW3/O3 and above.(3) Soldiers not meeting the prerequisites listed above will get approval from the Commandant USANWTC prior to the start of the course.

c. Reporting instructions. The Cold Weather Orientation Course (CWOC) begins at 0730 on the published start date and ends at 1130 on the end date. The CWOC will be conducted at the Black Rapids Training Site. The Northern Warfare Training Center is responsible for transportation from FWA to the Black Rapids Training Site and return. DPTSM will arrange bus transportation if there will be at least 10 people attending from FRA. The unit is responsible for inter-Alaska travel if there will be fewer than 10 people traveling from a given post. Soldiers arriving without the prescribed clothing and equipment items may be denied admission to the course. Post exchange facilities will not be available during training; attendees must bring adequate personal hygiene items/sundries to last the duration of the course.

Special note: Classes report to Building 3479, at 0800, on report date.

Students MUST have a Field Meal Card issued by their unit.