Military Protocol Training
MPA 5-Day Professional Protocol Course
Available 2027
Now accepting inquiries for 2027 training
Practical, experience-based training for professionals responsible for protocol, distinguished visitors, ceremonies and official events.
Learn the protocol. Practice the skills. Be ready to execute.
Course Information
MPA 5-Day Protocol Training
Now Accepting Inquiries for 2027 Training
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A comprehensive, hands-on five-day course designed to build the knowledge, practical skills and professional judgment needed to plan and execute protocol with confidence.
Format: Five-Day, In-Person Training
Instruction: 24 Hours | Suggested Schedule: Mon–Thu 8:30–2:30; Fri 8:00–12:00
Class Size: 10–20 Participants
Tuition: $1,500 per Participant | Tiered Organizational Pricing Available
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Meals: Lunch on Own | Dining Tutorial Available Upon Request
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Designed for professionals who plan, support or execute protocol, distinguished visitor/VIP engagements, ceremonies and official events. Participants may come from military, government, diplomatic, corporate or other professional environments.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
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Protocol fundamentals, precedence, courtesies, titles and forms of address
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Flag protocol, seating, positioning and order of precedence
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Distinguished Visitor (DV)/VIP visits and flight-line protocol
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Ceremonies, official events, invitations and official social functions
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Event planning, site advances, transportation and protocol logistics
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Working and communicating effectively with senior leaders, aides and executive staffs
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Real-world problem solving, practical tools and techniques for confident protocol execution
EXPERIENCE-BASED. HANDS-ON. PRACTICAL.
MPA training is built around real-world application. Participants work through practical exercises, scenarios and the kinds of decisions and unexpected challenges protocol professionals encounter on the job.
WHAT'S INCLUDED + CONTACT
Protocol Toolkit • Job Aids • Quick-Reference Guides • Practical Exercises • Digital Resources • Working Portfolio • Certificate of Completion
The appearance of U.S. Department of War (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement.Photographs shown reflect Desirée’s prior military and professional experience and are presented for biographical purposes.
Experience Behind the Course
Desirée brings decades of real-world protocol experience to the classroom, having served as both a Protocol Officer and Protocol Chief in Active Duty, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard and civilian roles.
Her experience spans organizations and commands from the wing and O-6 level through four-star headquarters, supporting senior leaders, distinguished visitors, ceremonies and high-visibility events. While her protocol career is primarily Air Force-focused, her experience also includes Army and joint environments, including protocol experience at the combatant command level. She has also taught military protocol to Army National Guard professionals, bringing a broader perspective to the classroom than a single-service career alone.
Just as importantly, Desirée has experienced protocol from virtually every seat at the table—from project officer responsible for executing the details to Protocol Chief responsible for leading the program, advising senior leaders and developing protocol professionals.
That perspective shapes how she teaches. Rather than simply presenting rules and references, Desirée helps participants understand why protocol works the way it does, how to apply it in real-world situations and how to navigate the unexpected challenges that come with the job. She can relate to the brand-new additional-duty protocol officer just as easily as the experienced professional supporting senior leadership.
The result is practical, relatable training grounded in what it actually takes to do the job well.
Trained and licensed through The Protocol School of Washington®
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