Introduction to United Nations Military Experts on Mission Course

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1 Pg.1 LIITE 2 Introduction to United Nations Military Experts on Mission Course Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS... 1 INTRODUCTION AND RATIONALE... 2 TARGET AUDIENCE... 2 AIM... 3 TRAINING OBJECTIVE... 3 COURSE CONTENTS... 3 DURATION AND TIMING OF THE COURSE... 4 METHODS OF TRAINING AND EVALUATION... 4 CONTACT PERSONS... 4 FUTURE UPDATES... 4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS... 5 ANNEX A. COURSE SPECIFICATIONS... 6

2 Pg.2 Introduction and rationale 1. Reference the Note Verbale DPKO/OMA 1388 (2010) and the new categorization of United Nations Military Experts on Mission (UNMEM) into three categories: United Nations Military Observers (UNMO), Military Liaison Officers (MLO) and Military Advisers (MILAD), Finland has further developed the UN Military Observer Course (UNMOC) into a new course to cover all three target groups. The new course is titled UNMEM Course. 2. In the context of Nordic cooperation in peacekeeping training the UNMOC has been conducted in Finland since 1968 to meet the needs of Nordic countries. The Nordic UNMOC Instructor Team responsible for the content and quality of all training serves as an example of the Nordic concept, the regional concept, which creates unique advantage in utilizing exposure to large UNMO mission experience. 3. FINCENT has conducted over 100 courses with totally over 4400 officers from 73 different countries. UNMOC is conducted under the auspices of NORDEFCO (Nordic Defence Cooperation) giving reserved slots to Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. The latest certification by ITS/DPKO/UNNY in recognition of the UNMOC quality was issued on the 10 th of December UNMEM Course is conducted annually three times at FINCENT depending on the needs of the Nordic countries. Its purpose is to instruct officers for UNMO, MLO and MILAD positions in UN Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKO). 5. In the course of time both the nature of conflicts and the training needs for UNMOs, MLOs and MILADs have developed until present day. The UNMEM Course is under constant state of development accordingly as the UNMEM Instructor Team positions rotate regularly bringing in fresh mission experience. 6. Location for the UNMEM Course is the Finnish Defence Forces International Centre (FINCENT) in Finland. On request the course can also be exported to another location by FINCENT METT (Mobile Education and Training Teams). Target audience 7. FINCENT conducts the UNMEM Course for personnel who are planned to serve as UNMEM in UNPKO. To be eligible to attend the UNMEM Course nominees must fulfil the following criteria: Nationally trained officer with a working experience in excess of five years. (CAPT to COL) Language proficiency: Working level English language skills. Language testing is a national responsibility. No additional language training or translation is provided. Possession of a valid driver s license. Be physically fit. Have basic knowledge of computer skills.

3 Pg.3 Aim 8. The Aim of the course is to prepare Military Officers for service as an UNMO, MLO or MILAD in any ongoing or future UNPKO. Training objective 9. The training objectives of the UNMEM Course are to generally prepare the participants for duties in a peacekeeping operation so that they can: Fulfil military aspects of UN peacekeeping mandates in accordance with DPKO principles and guidelines; Perform their duties in an effective, professional and integrated manner; Demonstrate the core values and competencies of the United Nations. Course contents 10. UNMEM Course is based on a simulation of a real field mission with students arriving to the mission Headquarters for in-checking and induction training during the first course week. During the second course week the students deploy to sectors/team sites for continued induction training for newcomers. Finally during the third course week the students are deployed as UNMO, MLO and MILAD to their respective areas of responsibility conducting various tasks in the Final Field Exercise where their newly acquired skills are tested and evaluated. During weekends the students are familiarized with local culture by short trips around Finland. 11. The UNMEM Course follows a fictive training scenario of a multi-dimensional integrated UN mission concept where the situation develops continuously by daily morning briefings, daily situation reports, meetings and incidents in the ercises. 12. UNMEM Course will enhance the participants knowledge and ability to work as UNMEM by deepening their knowledge on: General Orientation (21 hrs) Observer/Liaison/Adviser duties (87 hrs) exercise hours) Communications (7hrs) exercise hours) Transportation (5 hrs) exercise hours) Physical training (5 hrs) Final Exercise ( 24 hrs) 13. UNMEM Course consists of theory lessons, case studies, basic exercises and the final field exercise: UN Organizations, present ongoing UNPKOs Observer/Liaison/Adviser duties, emphasis on reporting and assessment procedures Political, social, religious and other factors prevailing in the mission areas

4 Pg.4 Other abilities to enable the individual officer to solve the tasks which might be imposed upon him/her immediately subsequent to his/her arrival in the mission area Time, climatic, topographical and environmental factors under which service may have to be conducted 14. The course contents derive from UN Core Pre-deployment Training Materials and Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission (CPTM and STM for MEoM) as described in Guidelines on Roles and Training Standards for UN Military Experts on Mission by DPKO. Duration and timing of the course 15. FINCENT conducts three courses during the period of one calendar year. Duration of the course is three weeks (19 working days). 16. On request UNMEM Course may be conducted in another location which would affect the duration and schedule of the course due to local facilities and resources (FINCENT METT). Methods of Training and Evaluation 17. Students fill in an internet-based evaluation of the course at the end of the course. Each of the subjects conducted during the course are to be evaluated. Instructors make an After Action Review (AAR) after the course. 18. FINCENT conducts Fact Finding Trips (FFT) to different UNPKOs annually. The purpose of the FFTs is to update the training materials and to interact with former student officers of FINCENT courses. Feedback from these officers is essential to make sure that the training provided by FINCENT meets with the requirements and is up to date. The feedback from the students, results gained from FFTs and use of experienced instructors will ensure that training conducted by FINCENT fulfills the requirements of the current UNPKOs. 19. Each AAR and FFT report is forwarded to ITS/DPET/UNDPKO. Contact Persons 20. UNMEM Course Project Officer can be reached through: Future updates 21. FINCENT will ensure that course content is regularly updated to reflect changes in UN peacekeeping policies and guidance.

5 Pg Feedback from UNMEM Course participants and FINCENT Partner Training Institutions will further initiate adjustments to course curriculum and training methodology. Acknowledgements 23. FINCENT would like to take the opportunity to thank the Nordic Instructor Team members, past and present, who have tirelessly strived for better education for Military Officers coming from all corners of the world to be deployed as UN Military Observers, Liaison Officers or Military Advisers in any peacekeeping mission.

6 Pg.6 ANNEX A. Course Specifications Subject Use of Time Learning Objectives Learning outcome Attitude and Conduct 4 Part 1 United Nations: Structure 1 A Part 1 & 2 1 x 45 min -Code of Conduct of an UN personnel -Attitude towards local population -Attitude towards fellow UNMEM -Discipline matters -Consequences of Misconduct 1 x 45 min -The main UN bodies involved in peacekeeping -Peace and security/sc/dpko -Traditional and Integrated PKOs -SC Mandate To promote good behaviour of the UN personnel. To give the students information of the responsibilities and obligations of UN personnel To make the students understand the consequences of misconduct. To know the main bodies involved in UNPKO To know the different types of Peace & Security activities To know the credibility and legitimacy of UNPKO To know the main documents that operationalise the SC mandates. To understand the Chain of Command in a UNPKO, and how this affects the UNMEM. To understand the main differences btw old and new UNPKO, and how this affects the UNMEM. UN Integrated Mission 1 x 45 min -The integrated mission concept * Roles of different components * Authority, Command & Control * Mission management structures To understand and know the UN Integrated Mission concept and the roles of Military, Police and Civilian components. 2 Part 1 & 2 Scenario BRIEF 1 x 60 min -Scenario Brief -Mandate, Mission, Organization. GPS -GPS orienteering Investigation -Classroom exercise -Case Study (2+2h) 2 full patrolling days) Total 7 h -Read and use the Satellite page, the Trip computer, the map page, the Compass page and the Main menu in the GPS -Create a waypoint list, activate it and use it in a route, -Create a route and navigate along that route, using the map -Definitions and context -Planning and preparation -Execution of an Investigation at incident scene -Interviewing witnesses -Reporting characteristics To understand and know how to use GPS. To have a basic understanding of Investigatory theory and techniques. Unit 1 Transportation -Cross Country driving -Exercises 4 Part 4 up to 26h driving during -UN regulations & procedures -Safety regulations -Vehicle check -4x4 driving -Basic maintenance -Vehicle recovery -Use of basic equipments To give students basic knowledge of UN regulations, basic maintenance, safety and driving skills.

7 Pg.7 International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights 3 Part 1a & 1b Information Gathering Unit 4 Total 2 h -Laws of armed conflicts -International humanitarian law -Protection of LOAC & IHL -Identify human rights violations -Peacekeepers role and possibilities to promote human rights in armed conflict -Basic knowledge about information gathering process -Basic knowledge about information gathering techniques -Basic knowledge about sources validation and evaluations of reliabilities -Tools to make better reports To understand the importance of Law of Armed Conflicts and International Humanitarian Law and understand the affect of human rights violations in a post-conflict environment. To be able to gather and analyze information and write relevant reports. To understand the screening codes and other methods when validating a reliable information source. Communications -Intro -Patrolling & Comms Ex 1 -Patrolling & Comms Ex 2 Unit 4 6 x 45 min Total 7 h up to 26h during -General comms procedures -General comms procedures and decision making procedures during patrolling To give the students general information about comms procedures. To give the students opportunity to think and make the decision how to handle cases in the mission area which may occur during patrolling and daily work. How to use comms procedures when patrolling. Scenario Familiarisation Mine Awareness -Film(CAN MAT) -Practical exercise Patrolling -Vehicle patrol -Aerial patrol (Helirecce) Reports -Daily reports -Situation reports -Special inspection & investigations reports Total 2 h hrs during Total 26 h hrs during -Theoretical background of military briefings and briefing techniques -Do s and don ts -Practical training of conducting briefings -Introduction to Mine Awareness training (MAT) -Mine threat in the world, misc mines characteristics, mine indicators, reaction to mines / minefields, own safety / reaction ercise in indicators and behaviour -Patrol planning -Conducting a patrol -Post-patrol activities -Use of Helicopter -Introduction to UN reporting -Reporting in chain of command -Reporting forms etc. -Reporting exercises To give the students basic knowledge on how to conduct a briefing and conduct lectures. Familiarisation with training scenario. To promote mine, UXO and IED awareness and to give the students basic knowledge on how to deal with mines / UXOs / booby traps / IEDs in a small scale. To promote safety of the UN workers in a mission area. To be able to understand the role of a patrol member and understand the patrol planning process. To be able to plan and conduct aerial patrol by helicopter. To give the students general information of the UN requirement for daily/weekly/monthly reporting, and introducing the student to forms, how to use these forms, and the chain of command in which to report. Unit 4 Information analyses (JOC 1 x 60 min -Information gathering, analysis, tasking and reporting in UNPKOs To understand the holistic picture of UN information collection and analysis

8 Pg.8 and JMAC) 2 Part 2 First Aid/ HIV 4 Part 2 Observation Techniques Unit 1 Liaison Techniques Unit 2 & 3 Negotiation & Mediation Unit 2 Adviser Techniques (MILAD specific) Unit 3 & 4 Human trafficking 3 Part 1a Disarmament, Demobilization Total 5h hrs during 8h during Final exercise) 4 x 45 min + Total 4 h 8h during 3 x 45 min + Total 12 h hrs during 7 x 45 min + Total 7 h 17h during Total 1 h 30 min -HIV Prevention -Basic First Aid -CASEVAC/MEDEVAC procedures -Poisonous animals -Tropical diseases -How to make observations, team work at Observation Post -Temporary OP -Use of Log Sheet -Reporting (increp/daily sitrep) -Weapon and equipment recognition -Liaison techniques including how to conduct practical negotiations with different actors -Cooperation, Liaison & Coordination -Use of interpreters -Producing reports ercises covering cooperation, liaison and coordination with IO, GO and NGO representatives, other UN organisations, local force commanders and local authorities. -Procedures regarding negotiation -How to work with an interpreter -Planning and conducting mediation -Introduction to MILAD duties -UN principles and guidelines -Working with UN Integrated Mission (Civilian Component) -Military Component Planning Process (MCPP) -Military Intelligence analysis tools and reports -Security assessment / briefing -Report analysis and tasking -Sexual abuse -Trafficking routes -International organized crime -Peacekeepers role and possibilities to promote human rights and protect vulnerable persons in armed conflict 1 x 45 min -UN approach to DDR -Post conflict stabilization, peace- structure. To promote HIV prevention To give students basic knowledge about First Aid and CASEVAC/MEDEVAC procedures. To give students basic Information to be able to make observations and work as a team. Also the administrative side will be trained with different kinds of report writing during the lesson. To be able to recognize light and heavy weapon systems in live firing exercise including fixed wing aircraft, artillery, mortar, small arms and armoured vehicles. To give basic knowledge of liaison techniques including liaising with relevant mission partners external as well as internal to mission. To give the students a basic understanding of how to prepare and conduct negotiation and mediation (procedure) including how to work with an interpreter. To give basic knowledge of adviser techniques including information gathering, analysing, producing reports, assessments and briefings as well as producing media releases in military advisory role. To understand the importance of International humanitarian law and understand the affect of human rights violations in a post-conflict environment. Promote the protection of vulnerable persons in a conflict area. To give the students basic knowledge about the DDR process with focus on

9 Pg.9 and Reintegration Unit 1.4 Monitoring, Verification and Inspection -Briefing -Practical patrolling ex building and recovery frameworks -Participants, beneficiaries and actors of DDR -Military component contribution -Background, operational admin and tasks for the exercise -Patrolling in teams -Weapons Collection Site inspection exercise -Evaluation possible tasks assigned to UNMEM teams. To give the students basic information how to plan and conduct monitoring, verification and inspection. Unit 1 Cultural Awareness 4 Part 3 Protection of Civilians (POC) Stress management Gender & Human Security 3 Part 1c & 1d Introduction to Security Sector Reform (SSR) Total 2 h hrs during 1 x 75 min Total 1½ h 8 hrs for MILADs during FEX) -Diversity and culture -Cultural differences and diversity of a host nation -Respecting diversity in relation to work effectively in a multicultural environment -Basic knowledge of Islam -Do s and Don ts -Familiarisation to UN POC Strategy & Objectives -Planning, preparation and conducting of POC Strategy in PKOs (CASE Study) (For MILADs only) 1 x 45 min -Stress symptoms -How to handle stress -Methods to avoid stress -Debriefing 2 x 45 min -Impacts of conflict on women/girls and men/boys -Different roles of women for peacekeeping and peace-building activities -Impact of violent conflict on children -Peacekeepers role and possibilities to promote gender equality, child protection and children s rights in armed conflict 1 x 45 min -UN approach to SSR -Participants, beneficiaries and actors of SSR -Military component contribution To understand the affect of different cultures and diversity in peace support operations. To understand religious diversity. To understand the local habits and religious customs. (Additional some cultural events related to Finnish culture and the cultures of the participating students.) To give the students basic knowledge about the POC with focus on possible tasks assigned to UNMEM teams. To understand the affects of stress. To understand the purpose of debriefing and methods to handle stress. To understand the importance of gender equality, understand different roles of men and women in armed conflict, promote child protection and understand the affect of armed conflict on children. To familiarize students with UNSCR 1325 & To give the students basic knowledge about the SSR process with focus on possible tasks assigned to UNMEM teams. Mission Briefs - UNTSO - UNMOGIP - UNMISS - MONUSCO - UNMIL Media relations 2 x 60 min Total 2 h 45 min + -History -Organization -Mandate and mission -Deployment and manning -UN regulations -Media handling To be familiar with ongoing UNPKO where Nordic countries deploy UNMEMs. To understand Importance of Media relations and how media affects the

10 Pg.10 Unit 3 Physical training -Volley Ball Tournament -Orientation -Outdoor Sports Total 1 h 30 min 6hrs for MILAD) hrs according to individual needs) -Interview -Restrictions of releasable material -Press conference and press release (MILAD specific) -Team building techniques success of peace operations. To understand what kind of information can be released to the media and how to handle simple interview To give examples of use of physical training as a tool for team building. Additional opportunities are provided for individual sports activities including swimming, gym, bicycling, cross country running/skiing etc.