Intermediate Officer Development 2

This is the second residential element of the RAF’s 5-stage Intermediate Officer Development Programme (IODP). IOD 1-3 are intended for junior officers, or those specialist and RAF reserve officers who have served less than 6 years. On successful completion of IOD 1-3, and being selected for promotion, RAF officers will be nominated to attend IOD 4-5 as squadron leaders; selected warrant officers and civil servants, subject to budget manager approval, can also attend IOD 4-5.

From an academic perspective, IOD 1-3 are at the undergraduate level, in the areas of defence studies (supported by King's College London (KCL)) and broader defence leadership. IOD 4-5 are at the postgraduate level and graduates of the programme have the option of working towards a Masters in Defence (Air Power) Studies through KCL.

The IODPs aim is to produce junior officers who can analyse articulate and influence the effective application of air power at the tactical level; and apply a full range of command, leadership and staff competencies.

IOD 2 is a mandatory course for all RAF junior officers to attend.

Successful completion of the IOD1-3 programme, are pre-requisites for eligibility for promotion. IOD 2 is the second key developmental course to better enable RAF junior officers to support the needs of the RAF.