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Intermediate Level Education (ILE) — Common Core (CC)

Overview

The ILE Common Core (CC) is the first half of Intermediate Level Education (ILE) delivered by the Command and General Staff School (CGSS). Completion of Common Core is followed by the Advanced Operations Course (AOC) as the next step in the ILE sequence. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

CGSOC (ILE) is taught in multiple formats. CGSOC Common Core students can transfer between Distance Learning (DL) and satellite/blended options during specific windows, providing flexibility as officers complete the Common Core course. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Subjects Covered

Common Core typically includes daily reading, written assignments, group exercises, and written/oral evaluations, with instruction across areas like history, leadership, force management, joint operations, and tactics. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Eligibility

Enrollment, prerequisites, and scheduling are managed through Army training systems and local/unit training channels. CGSS delivers Common Core to officers across Active, Reserve, and National Guard components, with DL options managed by DDE. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Prerequisites

Refer to ATRRS for the authoritative prerequisite set for your component and option. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Additional Information

• ✓ILE is completed in two major parts: Common Core (CC) followed by Advanced Operations Course (AOC). :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• ✓Completion of CC + AOC is associated with MEL 4 and JPME I requirements (program context). :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Accessing the Course

Use ATRRS for the current catalog entry and enrollment procedures. For campus offerings and dates, reference the CGSS schedule page. For distance-learning options, reference the DDE page. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}