Inter-European Noncommissioned Officer Academy (IENCOA)

The Inter-European Noncommissioned Officer Academy (IENCOA) course (5 weeks) is designed to develop enlisted personnel for increased roles and responsibilities.

It prepares NCOs, SNCOs, and Warrant Officers to operate on Commanders intent and drive mission success in ambiguous, complex operating environments.

The curriculum focuses on four core attributes of a professional enlisted member: (1) Military Professional, (2) Operational Airman, (3) Unit Manager, and (4) Managerial Communicator.

IENCOA emphasizes personal, team, and organizational leadership, equipping its students with theory, doctrine, and practical experiences which empower them to seek and capitalize on leadership opportunities.

IENCOA graduates are able to communicate effectively, both formally and informally, through oral and written methods, conveying their ideas and instructions logically in a manner that informs, motivates, and inspires subordinates and peers alike. Furthermore, IENCOA fosters student interdependence through multiple team building and problem solving tasks/exercises.

This cooperation and cross-cultural experience reflects the coalition framework exemplified in todays global security environment. Finally, IENCOA students come from a collective pool of NATO and Partnership for Peace nations.

This blend of multi-cultural experience enhances the guided discussion delivery method that comprises the majority of in-class curriculum.