Fort Benning

U.S. Army Fort Benning and The Maneuver Center of Excellence

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Instructor Observation Course (IOC)

Description

The Instructor Observation Course (IOC) is an 8-hour course that replaced the Evaluating Instructor Course (EIC) in FY24. IOC teaches instructors how to assess other instructors using the Instructor Observation Rubric (IOR), TRADOC Form (TF) 600-21-1. Graduates will be able to observe instructors, assess teaching, and provide useful feedback using the IOR criteria. Completion satisfies the requirements outlined in TRADOC Regulation 600-21, Faculty Development and Recognition Program. Dates are subject to change.

Distributed Learning (DL) Blackboard LLC:

The IOC is offered in two formats: resident (in-person) and distributed learning (DL) via the Blackboard LLC platform. Students enrolled in the Blackboard version will complete the course entirely online through a secure learning environment. This format includes access to instructional materials, the IOR, TRADOC Form 600-21-1, announcements, and certificate issuance. Participants will receive login credentials prior to the course start date. Regular engagement with Blackboard is required to complete course tasks, submit reflections, and access post-course documentation.
Note: Only select iterations of the IOC will be taught in-person during FY26. All other offerings will be conducted via Blackboard. Students should verify their enrollment format with their unit Schools NCO.

Prerequisites

  • Must meet height and weight standards IAW AR 600-9.
  • Must not be flagged or pending UCMJ action.

Registration

Registration is conducted by the unit Schools NCO using the Registration Form.
Note: Priority is given to assigned instructors on a first come first served basis.
The Registration Form is sent here: Email

Location

Building 490, at 6561 Dock Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia, 31905
Course Start Time: 0900


Schedule FY 26

Month Class Number Report Date End Date Location Report Time
October01-2608 Oct. 2509 Oct. 25Blackboard (DL)N/A
November02-2619 Nov. 2520 Nov. 25Bldg. 490, Rm 1140845
January03-2621 Jan. 2622 Jan. 26Blackboard (DL)N/A
February04-2618 Feb. 2619 Feb. 26Bldg. 490, Rm 1140845
April05-2601 Apr. 2602 Apr. 26Blackboard (DL)N/A
June06-2624 Jun. 2625 Jun. 26Bldg. 490, Rm 1140845
August07-2605 Aug 2606 Aug. 26Blackboard (DL)N/A
September08-2609 Sept. 2610 Sept. 26Blackboard (DL)N/A

IOC FY26 Schedule (PDF Format)