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  Welcome to the Department of Initial Officer Training (DIOT) at Starfleet Academy. DIOT was created to transform civilian citizens into military personnel and to prepare them as well as possible for their future in Starfleet and in the Federation's Military Element. Initial Officer Training takes place during the first 24 weeks of the Academy. Cadets are accommodated in the DIOT Centre approximately 50km from the Academy. Accommodations are of low grade, with up to 4 cadets sharing rooms and communal sonic showers. The following information displays the activities taking part in each section of the IOT. |
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| Whatever their background, all cadets undergo a 4-week induction phase, in which they make the transition from a civilian to a military lifestyle. During this phase, cadets are taught the basics of military life by the resident Starfleet Marine Corps Training Staff. They are issued with all the kit they require; they are taught the rudiments of drill, weapon handling and first aid; and they begin the rigorous physical education programme, designed to make them fit not only to complete the IOT course but to meet the demands of modern military life. |
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| The majority of this phase of training is taken up with theoretical and practical leadership. Considerable emphasis is also placed on the development of teamwork. The leadership syllabus begins with lectures and classroom-based exercises where the principles of leadership are learned. The training then moves outside, where the theory is put into practice, starting with a series of static exercises in the local area, and moving on to more dynamic and challenging scenarios in unfamiliar areas. |
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| Field Leadership Camp (FLC) is the culmination of the Leadership Development phase of training and takes place at a more distant training area.During this period the cadet’s leadership exercises increase in complexity and last up to 3 hours. As well as field leadership exercises, cadets are also tested in ‘executive’ roles, with responsibility for Squad deployment and the day-to-day running of the camp. |
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As
part of
their initial training, cadets undertake a variety of academic studies.
These can be broadly categorized into:
Essential Service Knowledge Written Communications |
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| Starship
Management Simulator Cadets are given the opportunity to exercise their newly acquired skills and knowledge in the Starship Management Simulator.Within a carefully designed scenario, each cadet will play the role of an officer on a typical Starfleet vessel, reacting to inputs by staff, to deal with situations as they arise. Outdoor
Activities Centre Station
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| As the culmination of their training, cadets take part in a week-long exercise, ‘Exercise PEACEKEEPER’, which simulates deployed operations. Cadets carry out tasks in a challenging environment, fulfilling executive roles in a simulated Combined Operations Centre. The Exercise is similar to those conducted in preparation for war or peacekeeping roles by the military at large and requires the application of all the previous 21 weeks of training. |
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| As a fitting conclusion to 22 weeks of intensive training, the Graduation Parade takes place in front of the magnificent backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge (week 23 consists largely of parade preparation). Families and friends are invited to share this memorable day with the graduating cadets, who then progress, as commissioned officers of Starfleet, to specialist training for their chosen branches |