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Officer Development Handbook

This resource for present and future leaders, this handbook has over 60 pages of valuable information and recommendations for career advancement with an emphasis on leadership competencies through all four levels of officer development.

**Please note that the Officer Development Handbook is under revision and some of the information and recommendations may have changed.

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  • Topics:
    • Learn & Develop
    • Leadership
  • Resource Type:
    • Training
  • Organizational Author:
    • IAFC

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