Office of Special Trial Counsel

OSTC courses are “Invitation Only” requiring prospective attendees to complete a nomination application form.

OSTC Training and Operations NCO: MSG Margaret Murphy at margaret.g.murphy.mil@army.mil

OSTC Training Coordinator: Ms. Melissa E. Hoppmeyer at melissa.e.hoppmeyer.civ@army.mil

TCAP Chief: LTC Carlos S. Ramirez-Vazquez at carlos.s.ramirezvazquez.mil@army.mil

FY25/26 OSTC/TCAP Course Calendar

New Prosecutor Boot Camp
(8th Circuit OCONUS ONLY)
Apply Here
17-21 Nov 2025

Prosecuting Child Abuse Course
Apply Here
1-5 Dec 2025

TC 101
Pre-Trial & Guilty Plea Course
1-5 Dec 2025

TC 201
15-19 Dec 2025

Prosecuting Interpersonal Violence
12-16 Jan 2026

Prosecution Homicide Course
26-30 Jan 2026

SVL/VWL Training
Apply Here
9-13 Feb 2026

TC 201
23-27 Feb 2026

TC 101
Pre-Trial & Guilty Plea Course
9-3 Mar 2026

Trial for Paralegal
23-27 Mar 2026

TC 101
Pre-Trial & Guilty Plea Course
20-24 Apr 2026

TC 201
11-15 May 2026

Special Trial Counsel Certification Course
(STCCC)
1-5 Jun 2026

FOR NOMINATION APPLICATION FORMS, DATA REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974: AUTHORITY: 5 USC 301 PRINCIPAL PURPOSES: PREPARATION OF STUDENT RECORDS NATURE OF DISCLOSURE: VOLUNTARY ROUTINE USES: PREPARATION OF ROSTERS, CERTIFICATES, DIPLOMAS, ATTENDANCE RECORDS EFFECT OF NONDISCLOSURE: STUDENT RECORDS WILL BE INCOMPLETE AND INDIVIDUAL MAY NOT RECEIVE CREDIT FOR COURSE ATTENDANCE.