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INDEPENDENT OFFICER TRAINING COURSE (IOTC)

The Independent Officer Training Course (IOTC) is an independent study course offered to Commissioned Corps Officers upon completion of the Basic Officer Training Course (BOTC). The course, through specialized modules, will delve further into Uniformed Service theory, uniformed dress, protocol, organization, personnel issues, etc. Each module will include testable components that will be scored. Officers will be required to master material and demonstrate a more in-depth knowledge of an array of topics. The course will not only serve to reinforce and expand information covered during the resident BOTC phase, but also serve to introduce other topics useful to Commissioned Officers. Officers must achieve or exceed an overall test average of 80% in order to satisfy module requirements.  

Information about IOTC will be distributed to officers while attending BOTC. Officers enrolled in the IOTC are expected to work at their own pace. Officers undertaking intense study can conceivably complete the IOTC in one week. Officers working at a slower pace may complete the course work within one month.  

Upon the successful completion of both the BOTC and IOTC, officers can request to be awarded the PHS Commissioned Corps Training Ribbon.  

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