The SCO Senior Orientation Course is required for SC-coded SCO functional area positions at the Executive level for General/Flag Officers (GOFO) or Promotable/Selected Officers assigned to GOFO Senior Defense Official (SDO/DATT) positions with security cooperation program oversight. The course enables senior officials to successfully integrate U.S. embassy-based U.S. Military Group security cooperation and security assistance operations into the broader DoW and USG efforts at the U.S. embassy in furtherance of U.S. national security objectives. This individually scheduled instructor-led course is held at DSCU Headquarters in the National Capital Region. Typical duration is 2-5 days, based on requisite briefings, consultations, and tailored training requirements.