All DoD personnel who have held DoD certification in one or more pest control categories but cannot meet the requirements for triennial recertification, according to DoD 4150.7-M, are eligible to attend. Personnel who possess current certification are NOT eligible to attend this course. Students are allowed to return to duty after testing in only the core phase and in the categories in which they hold initial certification. Only DoD personnel who require triennial recertification to apply restricted use pesticides are eligible to attend. Personnel should be within one year of expiration of their DD Form 1826.
Emphasis is placed on preventing vector-borne disease morbidity and mortality.
Instruction includes vector biology, vector-borne disease, surveillance techniques, risk assessment, and control strategies. The OEC provides academic instruction, practical exercises, and field experience. The OEC is evaluated for 64 CME credits for officers and four CCAF credits in biology for enlisted personnel. 43M3, 48A3, and 48P3, or their DoD equivalents, and other personnel with consent of the faculty. Priority is given to active duty personnel assigned to mobility positions or from installations with a high risk of vector-borne disease.