Has anyone attended the Joint Firepower Course (JFC) and earned the ASI 5U?

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 12:13:50 -0500

The resident Course is put on at Nellis AFB. I'm interested in broadening my scope of knowledge into the realm of joint operations. I've not found much information online, and ATRRS is vague, so first hand knowledge of the course would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 14 at 2017 12:20 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 12:20:54 -0500

We had a MTT Course that came to Ft. Wainwright. If you have a JFO background, it will help out in regards to a lot of the information taught. The most challenging portion for most students is usually the fill in the blank TACS/AAGS portion. The test was challenging but definitely passable as long as you study.

Response by COL Frank Siltman made Dec 14 at 2017 4:51 PM

COL Frank Siltman — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 16:51:43 -0500

They came to us as an MTT, going to the course always seemed problematic, but I've been retired a few years.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 19 at 2017 11:50 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 11:50:52 -0500

We had a MTT I Hawaii. If you have completed SEJPME (JKO) will help you understand a little more of what's going to be covered in the class. I have a couple of workbooks that I can email you. Let me know if you want them it will make it a lot easier.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 21 at 2017 3:52 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 15:52:33 -0500

As a 13b it really doesn’t benefit you in all honesty. It’s definitely more a 13F course. JFC is for pretty much Bn level operations where you interact with joint agencies. As a SFC , JOFEC should be the course for the level of agencies you should be working with in a joint realm. JFC is really a quick firehouse course that’s just an intro. JOFEC and other courses go into all the agencies responsibilities and functions in depth.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 24 at 2017 3:28 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 Dec 2017 03:28:39 -0500

Hey SFC, I know about six people who have attended JFC this year. They all have the ASI. What exactly would you like to know?

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2017 6:07 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 18:07:02 -0500

I went in 2015 it was an intense class and well worth it.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 29 at 2017 9:43 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 21:43:50 -0500

Any Joint course is more "salad" to add your qualifications...especially if you are looking at a future assignment to a CCMD or ASCC...I have completed the JOFEC at Ft. Sill, Soldiers that have taken JFC say it is can excellent course.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2018 11:01 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 23:01:04 -0500

This is your 1SG. I went to JFC at Two years ago. If you come see me at the company, I will give you everything I got from the school.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 22 at 2018 2:04 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 02:04:44 -0500

SFC White, Go if you can. I just attended the Dec 2018 class. Great joint fires (and joint targeting overview) for the Army. It will help set you up you for a Corps, Army Service Component, or higher headquarters JFE position.

And an additional SI never hurts a promotion packet...

Response by COL Thomas F. made Jan 25 at 2019 12:40 PM

COL Thomas F. — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 12:40:38 -0500

MCTP is hosting the Joint Firepower Course (ASI 5U) here at Fort Leavenworth from 11-21 March. A MTT is coming from Nelis. If interested, send me an email for more information and docs. Names need to be submitted NLT 8 Feb. Units pay for TDY and RC units need to also cut the P&A orders. Excellent opportunity.