Military Operational Writing
The course Military Operational Writing is at the undergraduate level for employees in the total defence who write, or are expected to write, texts in English. The course provides you with the prerequisites to communicate correctly and effectively in written military English.
The course covers the following themes:
- Military Writing Style
- Correspondence
- Orders
- Reports
- After Action Reviews
Each theme includes specific military vocabulary for that context.
Upon completion of the course, you are expected to have knowledge of how to write in English to communicate effectively.
Target group and prior knowledge
The course is aimed at those who have knowledge of the English language equivalent to B1.2 (English A/5) and who write, or are expected to write in English.
Planned approach and scope
The course consists of 5 online lessons during the autumn of 2024 that will be conducted on 27/9, 4/10, 18/10, 8/11, 22/11. Before and after each lesson, you are expected to spend 6 hours in pre- and post-work.
The course is conducted remotely via our learning platform Canvas, and the lessons take place via Zoom.
The course is carried out by the Language Centre at the Swedish Defence University.
Booking conditions
The course can be ordered by a legal entity, such as a company or an organization. A private individual or a sole proprietorship cannot be a client of contract education. It is the Ordinance for Contract Education at State Colleges and Universities, SFS 2002:760, that regulates this.
Type
Contract education
Starting Term
Autumn Term 2024
Level
Other
Credits
No credits
Study pace
Odd days
Study mode
Remote
Language of instruction
English
Cost
5000 kronor
Contact
If you have questions about the course, please contact Språkcentrum.
You can reach us by e-mail: sprak@fhs.se