The SCO Refresher Course is required for SC-coded SCO functional area positions at the Expert level for military and civilian personnel whose SCO qualifications have expired per the DODI 5132.13 and require re-certification. The course equips senior Field Grade Officers or DoW civilians officially assigned to key SCO-coded SCW positions at U.S. embassy-based U.S. Military Groups. The course prepares students to design, integrate, implement, and manage applicable security cooperation and security assistance programs at the country and regional levels to support U.S. national security objectives related to their assigned partner nation. This 9-day instructor-led course is held at DSCU Headquarters in the National Capital Region.