Specialist Service Officer

Course Information

Specialist Service Officer First Appointment Course (SSO FAC) The SSO FAC provides Regular and Reserve Force SSO and newly-enlisted Australian Army Aviation Corps Officer Cadets (OCDT) with the all-corps military knowledge required to fulfil their first appointment. The SSO FAC comprises of two modules. ARA and ARES personnel are required to undertake both modules. ARES personnel may undertake the two modules separately; however, trainees will not be deemed competent for employment as an SSO within Army until completion of both modules.

The SSO FAC is conducted at RMC and the Majura Training Area.