CIP Code 28.0506 - Special, Irregular and Counterterrorist Operations

CIP 2020 · 6-digit program · National Center for Education Statistics

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CIP 2020 6-digit program. Official National Center for Education Statistics classification.

Key facts for CIP 28.0506

Code
28.0506
Level
6-digit program, CIP 2020
Official title
Special, Irregular and Counterterrorist Operations
STEM
No
IPEDS
Not valid for IPEDS reporting

Definition

National Center for Education Statistics, CIP 2020.

A program that focuses on the role and use of special operations forces in the context of low-intensity warfare such as asymmetric warfare and counterterrorism as well as irregular operations in conventional warfare. Includes instruction in special operations doctrine, equipment, support and strategy; the role of civilian leadership and the joint staffs; mission selection and employment; integration with regular forces; civil relations and psychological warfare. This CIP code is not valid for IPEDS reporting.

Classification scope

Examples

Common catalog titles. Not a complete list of college major names.

  • Special Operations
  • Low
  • Intensity Warfare
  • Irregular and Guerilla Warfare
  • Terrorism and Counterterorrism

Where CIP 28.0506 sits in the hierarchy

2-digit series 28 Military Science, Leadership and Operational Art 4-digit series Direct parent 28.05 Military Science and Operational Studies
6-digit program Current 28.0506 Special, Irregular and Counterterrorist Operations

Related programs in 28.05

6 official

Other 6-digit programs in this 4-digit series.

CIP classifies programs. Occupations are linked through the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Industries are NAICS sectors from the BLS occupation-by-industry table for those occupations. This is not a placement rate, and it is not a direct CIP to NAICS or CIP to SIC crosswalk.

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Using CIP 28.0506

What is CIP Code 28.0506?

CIP Code 28.0506 is the CIP 2020 6-digit program Special, Irregular and Counterterrorist Operations.

Is CIP Code 28.0506 a STEM-designated program?

No. CIP Code 28.0506 is not on the DHS STEM designated degree program list used on this site.

Sources for CIP 28.0506

  • Official classification source National Center for Education Statistics. Classification of Instructional Programs, CIP 2020. NCES CIP 2020
  • Occupation crosswalk NCES and BLS CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.

Published by SICCODE.com. The title, definition, examples, and cross-references are the NCES CIP 2020 text. STEM marks use the DHS STEM designated degree program list, archived July 12, 2023.