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U.S. Army Fort Benning and The Maneuver Center of Excellence
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Instructor Writer Course (IWC)
Description
The Instructor Writer Course (IWC) is the two-day course which replaces the Instructional Design Basic Course (IDBC) in FY24 and is an alternative to the Common Faculty Development - Developer Course (CFD-DC) for instructors pursuing the Senior Army Instructor Badge (SAIB) in accordance with TRADOC Regulation 600-21 (Faculty Development and Recognition Program). Dates are subject to change.
The outcome of the course is that graduates will understand how to properly revise a lesson plan: fulfilling the guidance and requirements outlined in the most current version of TRADOC Regulation 600-21, Faculty Development and Recognition Program.
Please note: IWC is a 12-hour course that supports FDRP requirements and is not a substitute for the 80-hour CFD-DC qualification requirement for Training Developers.
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. Registration Form. The Registration Form is sent here: Email
Note: Priority is given to assigned instructors on a first come first served basis.
Location
Building 490
6561 Dock Avenue
Fort Benning, Georgia, 31905
Course Start Time: 0900
Schedule FY 25
| Month | Class Number | Report Date | End Date | Location | Report Time |
| November | 01-25 | 18 Nov. 24 | 19 Nov. 24 | Bldg. 490 Rm. 111 | 0845 |
| December | 02-25 | 09 Dec. 24 | 10 Dec. 24 | Bldg. 490 Rm. 111 | 0845 |
| March | 03-25 | 03 Mar. 25 | 04 Mar. 25 | Bldg. 490 Rm. 111 | 0845 |
| April | 04-25 | 14 Apr. 25 | 15 Apr. 25 | Bldg. 490 Rm. 111 | 0845 |
| June | 05-25 | 23 Jun. 25 | 24 Jun. 25 | Bldg. 490 Rm. 111 | 0845 |
| July | 06-25 | 09 Jul. 25 | 10 Jul. 25 | Bldg. 490 Rm. 114 | 0845 |
IWC FY25 Schedule (PDF Format)