Squadron Officer School (Montgomery, Alabama)

USA / Alabama / Montgomery / Montgomery, Alabama / Chennault Circle, 1403
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Squadron Officer School (SOS), is an eight-week long Professional Military Education course for U.S. Air Force Captains. It fulfills the U.S. Air Force's requirement for primary developmental education (PDE).

The Squadron Officer School is the first professional school in the AU system, preparing junior officers for command and staff duties at lower organizational levels. Each year about 650 captains, lieutenants, select civilians, and international military officers enroll. There are several seven-week classes per year, where leadership, officership, and communication skills are taught.
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Coordinates:   32°23'2"N   86°20'48"W
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