COURSE CATALOGUE 2015
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COURSE CATALOGUE 2015
Visitors Adress: Akershus Fortress, Building nr. 10. Oslo Postal Adress: FHS/NODEFIC POB. 800, Postmottak 2617 Lillehammer Norway Phone: +47 23 09 58 37 E-mail: [email protected] www.nodefic.no COURSE CATALOGUE 2015 NOR WEGIAN DEFENCE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE 1 As the Commandant of Norwegian Defence University College (NDUC), it is a pleasure for me to welcome you to the Norwegian Defence International Centre (NODEFIC). NODEFIC is a fully integrated part of the university college and our vision: Professional Relevance and Academic Excellence. This is what we are aiming for every day – to offer our students education of excellent quality, relevant to our profession. Louise K. Dedichen Rear Admiral Commandant NDUC It is my pleasure to welcome you to NODEFICs 2015 course catalogue. We offer NATO and UN courses on topics related to Peace Support Operations and Multinational Operations. Our approach is simple: We aim to offer our students high quality education, and facilitate the development of cross-cultural trust and confidence through the sharing of ideas and experiences. As a part of the NDUC and the Norwegian Defence Command and Staff College (NDCSC), and through extensive cooperation with several research institutions, NODEFIC have access to first class Research & Development. We utilize firsthand experience from the field and the most up-to-date NATO doctrines in our education. We also take pride in our close cooperation with the United Nations and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations/Department of Field Support in the development of our UN courses. Students from more than 128 countries world-wide have attended our courses in Oslo – comprising a truly international learning environment. We provide our students with tools that enable them to serve as professional actors in the peaceful settlement of war and conflict. I hope that this catalogue will provide you with useful information about our courses and inspire you to apply. We are looking forward to see you in Oslo. Kjell Pedersen Lieutenant Colonel Commandant NODEFIC 2 3 Norwegian Defence International Centre (NODEFIC) NODEFIC provides our global partners with a broad variety of fundamental skills and the understanding required to succeed in complex Peace Support Operations and other Multinational Operations. Each year we welcome students from all over the world to our courses in logistics and UN Operations. Our centre is located in beautiful surroundings at Akershus Fortress in Oslo, the capital of Norway. The centre is a part of the Norwegian Defence Command and Staff College and the Norwegian Defence University College. NODEFIC also takes part in, and is an important contributor to, the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO). We offer modern facilities to our students. Lectures are given in our spacious conference room, while our four classrooms provide excellent opportunities for working in smaller groups. All rooms are equipped with projectors, sound systems and free Wi-Fi. The University College library is at the students’ disposal. All students at NODEFIC are accommodated at the Scandic Solli Hotel in down town Oslo, a short walk from Akershus Fortress. The hotel is newly refurbished and with a fitness centre available to the students – free of charge. There are no course fees at NODEFIC. Each course participant is expected to cover their own cost for accommodation, food, and transportation. At the moment there is a fixed price of Euro 100 per night for accommodation and food. All courses at NODEFIC are conducted in English. The students must have proficient oral and written knowledge in English language (NATO STANAG 6001/ 3-2-3-2). No translations service is available. You will find more information about this on our website. Our Educational Model By facilitating arenas for building cross-cultural trust and confidence, and through the sharing of ideas and experiences, we aim to develop every participant attending our courses- into a valuable tool for peaceful settlement of war and conflict. Profession: NODEFIC takes pride in offering our students the best and most experienced lecturers, from all over the world. People: The most valuable experience and knowledge in NODEFIC-courses, comes from our course-participants. All students are thus expected to share their knowledge and experience with each other. Our highly experienced officers facilitate working groups where students solve challenges – together. Network: NODEFIC attracts students from all over the world, civilian as well as police and military professionals. Our students are thus given the possibility to broaden the professional network beyond borders, organisations and professions, and make new friends. Culture: NODEFIC prepare the students for working in multinational operations, in countries far from home. All NODEFIC-courses attracts students from a variety of nationalities, cultures, backgrounds, and professions. Our courses therefore provide an opportunity to work with people that look different, think different, speak differently and act differently from each other. For more information about our courses and how to apply, visit: www.nodefic.no NODEFIC provides several e-learning courses that are accessible from our website. As a part of your stay with us, NODEFIC offers all students the opportunity to get to know Oslo through sightseeing and social events. We take pride in to giving you a memorable stay in Norway. 4 5 NORDEFCO NATO LOC NORDEFCO INTSUPSOC NODEFIC UNCM NODEFIC DDR Planning NATO Logistic Officers Course (NATO LOC) International Support Staff Officers’ Course (INTSUPSOC) United Nations Ceasefire Mediation Course (UNCM) Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration Planning Course (DDR P) Concept and purpose: Concept and purpose: Concept and purpose: Concept and purpose: NATO LOC prepares the students to work as logistic staff officers in a present or future multinational HQ, or as logistic staff officers in a national unit in NATO missions. INTSUPSOC prepares medical officers, legal advisers, chaplains, and personnel officers for assignments as Support Staff Officers or Advisors to the Commander in present or future Military Multinational Operations (MMOs). UNCM provides the participants with the knowledge and tools required to carry out and support ceasefire mediation engagement, and to implement the principles of Protection of Civilians in armed conflicts. Objectives: After completing the course, participants will be able to: «« Explain the basic principles of ceasefire mediation. «« Draft ceasefire agreements. «« Plan and execute ceasefire agreements. «« Understand the different typologies of ceasefires. «« Enhanced knowledge of the implementation of ceasefire agreements. DDR Planning prepares the participants to effectively take part in the planning and preparation phase of a present or future DDR program. The course program is based on the United Nations Integrated Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Standards (IDDRS), as well as practitioners’ best practices. Objectives: After course completion, the students will be able to: «« Develop a basic understanding of NATO decision making process and the command structure of NATO. «« Describe NATO Logistic Support Concept. «« Describe NATO Logistic Support Concept for Air, Sea and Land Operations. «« Describe NATO doctrine and Tactics, Technics & Procedures (TTP) for logistics. Student criteria: Students will be: «« Military officers assigned as logistic staff officers in a multinational HQ or logistic staff officers in a national unit in a NATO mission. «« Rank level: Lieutenant (OF1) – Major (OF3) or equivalent police/civilian levels. By exception, Lieutenant Colonels (OF4) may be accepted. «« Candidates from NATO partner countries are welcome to apply. Course language: English: «« The student must have proficient oral and written working knowledge in English language (NATO STANAG 6001/ 3-2-3-2, or equivalent). «« No translation service is available. Course date: 19th – 29th January. At course completion, the students will be able to: «« Understand the basic principles, mandates and directives of MMOs. «« Describe the tasks and functions of medical, legal, clerical and personnel officers within MMOs. «« Describe in depth the tasks and duties of the students own branch as Support Staff in MMOs. «« Have a basic understanding of Rule of Engagements and Code of Conduct in MMOs. «« Have a basic understanding of Gender in Armed Conflict. «« Have a basic understanding of Media Relations within military operations. Student criteria: Students will be: «« Military personnel working with medical, legal or personnel matters (including chaplains) who holds staff positions in present or future MMOs. «« Rank level: Lieutenant (P1/OF1) – Major (P3/OF3) or equivalent police/civilian levels. By exception, Lieutenant Colonels (P4/OF4) may be accepted. Course language: English: «« The student must have proficient oral and written working knowledge in English language (NATO STANAG 6001/ 3-2-3-2, or equivalent). «« No translation service is available. Course date: 16th – 20th February. Objectives: Student criteria: Students will be: «« The participants should have basic knowledge of international peace mediation. «« The course is aimed at personnel form the UN, member state entities, international and regional organisations, and Civil Society/NGOs. «« Rank level: Major (P3/OF3) – Colonel (P5/OF5), or equivalent police/civilian level. Course language: English: «« The student must have proficient oral and written working knowledge in English language (NATO STANAG 6001/ 3-2-3-2, or equivalent). «« No translation service is available. Learning objectives: At course completion, the students will be able to: «« Identify conditions, opportunities and risks for DDR in light of complex political, economic and social environments. «« Estimate operational requirements – human, logistical and financial – for DDR-programs to be implemented efficiently and effectively. «« Design integrated and gender-responsive DDR frameworks, strategies and programmes, that contribute to security and respond to the needs of ex-combatants, associated groups, families and receiving communities. Student criteria: Students will be: «« Military and civilian personnel working in or deploying to DDR missions/programs. This will include DDR planning officers, military and police officers, staff of national DDR commission or relevant ministries, NGO and civil society organization. «« Participants should have professional experience and knowledge on DDR. «« Rank level: Major (P3/OF3) – Colonel (P5/OF5), or equivalent police/civilian level. Course date: 8th – 15th March. Course language: English: «« The students must have proficient oral and written knowledge in English language (NATO STANAG 6001/ 3-2-3-2). «« No translations service is available. Course date: 19th – 25th April 6 7 NODEFIC COURSE SCHEDULE 2015 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 JAN 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 NORDEFCO NATO LOC FEB NORDEFCO INTSUPSOC MAR UNCM APR NORDEFCO DDR PL ANNING MAY NORDEFCO UNCOE JUN UNLOC JUL AUG SEP NORDEFCO NATO JLSG SOUNOC OCT NORDEFCO UNCOC NOV INTMOV PL ANNING UNJOC UNJMAC DEC 8 NORDEFCO courses Weekend NODEFIC courses Holidays 9 NORDEFCO UNCOE NORDEFCO UNLOC NORDEFCO NATO JLSG NODEFIC SOUNOC United Nations Contingent Owned Equipment Course (UNCOE) United Nations Logistic Officers Course (UNLOC) NATO Joint Logistic Support Group Course (NATO JLSG) Staff Officer United Nations Orientation Course (SOUNOC) Concept and purpose: Concept and purpose: Concept and purpose: Concept and purpose: UNCOE prepares the students to work with UN logistics (Wet/Dry lease) and COE reimbursement procedures, with primary emphasis on the tasks for the Troop Contributors. At the conclusion of the course, students may be assigned as a COE-officer/ inspector in a present or future UN Mission, or as a COE-officer in national command. Objectives: After completing the course, participants will be able to: «« Use the UN COE-manual. «« As part of a national negotiation team, conduct Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)-negotiation with UN/Department of Field Support (DFS). «« Recommend national courses of action, or develop proposals for appropriate strategic choices, based on the COE manual and the reimbursement system. «« Supervise the reception, distribution and archiving of UN key reports that will impact on reimbursement according to MOU, Letter Of Assist (LOA) and the COE-system. UNLOC prepares the students to work with all aspects of logistics in a UN operation, and differentiate between national and UN logistic responsibilities. At the conclusion of the course, the students may be assigned as logistic officer in a national deployed unit to a present or future UN Integrated Mission; in a National Logistic Support Staff to a UN Integrated Mission; or as a Logistic Staff Officer in a UN Integrated Mission Headquarter. Objectives: After completing the course, participants will be able to: «« Describe the logistic system in a UN mission. «« Understand how logistic enabling units are tasked in a UN mission «« Utilize key UN logistic documents to plan, execute and control the logistic «« Supervise the reception, distribution and archiving of UN key reports that will impact on reimbursement according to Memorandum of Under standing (MOU), Letter Of Assist (LOA) and the Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) system. NATO JLSG prepares the students to serve as augmenters or permanent staff members in a present or future JLSG HQ. Objectives: At course completion, the students will be able to: «« Assess the concept of the JLSG doctrine. «« Identify some of the strengths and weaknesses of the JLSG-doctrine. «« Define difficult integration issues for the enabling units within a JLSG. «« Describe typical main tasks of the different sections of a JLSG HQ. Student criteria: Students will be: «« Students are expected to be experienced in NATO Logistical Doctrine. «« Rank level: Captain (OF2) – Major (OF3) or equivalent police/civilian levels. By exception, Lieutenant Colonels (OF4) may be accepted. «« Candidates from NATO partner countries are welcome to apply. Student criteria: Student criteria: Course language: Students will be: «« Rank level: Captain (P2/OF2) – Lieutenant Colonel (P4/OF4) or equivalent police/civilian level. By exception, Colonels (P5/OF5) may be accepted. Students will be: «« Rank level: Captain (P2/OF2) – Lieutenant Colonel (P4/OF4) or equivalent police/civilian levels. By exception, experienced Lieutenants may be accepted. English: «« The student must have proficient oral and written working knowledge in English language (NATO STANAG 6001/ 3-2-3-2, or equivalent). «« No translation service is available. Course language: Course date: English: «« The student must have proficient oral and written working knowledge in English language (NATO STANAG 6001/ 3-2-3-2, or equivalent). «« No translation service is available. 24th – 28th August. Course language: English: «« The student must have proficient oral and written working knowledge in English language (NATO STANAG 6001/ 3-2-3-2, or equivalent). «« No translation service is available. Course date: 4th – 8th May. Course date: 8th – 18th June. SOUNOC provides military staff officers (or police/ civilian equivalent), with a foundation of knowledge on the UN - including structure, policies and operations, as well as current issues affecting the organisation. Objectives: At course completion, the students will be able to: «« Summarize the history of UN peacekeeping and explain the role of different organisations involved with issues of peace and security in the UN. «« Understand basic peacekeeping principles and mandates. «« Identify the UN Security Council (SC) decisionmaking process and the operationalization of a Security Council Mandate for a UN Peace Operation. «« Compare and contrast the roles and responsibi lities of the Department for Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and Department of Field Support (DFS) in UN Peace Operations. «« Explain and demonstrate how the UN Integrated Mission Approach, including the main UN entities roles and programmes, operate in the field. Student criteria: Students will be: «« Military Staff Officers (and Police/civilian equivalent) to serve in a UN Missions or other missions (e.g. AU, EU, NATO etc.) where the UN will be one of the main actors in the theatre. Or personnel involved in planning, deployment or pre-deployment to UN mission. «« Rank level: Major (P3/OF3) – Colonel (P5/OF5). By exception, Captains (P2/OF2) may be accepted. Course language: English «« The student must have proficient oral and written working knowledge in English language (NATO STANAG 6001/ 3-2-3-2, or equivalent). «« No translation service is available. Course date: 31st August – 4th September 10 11 NORDEFCO UNCOC United Nations Commanding Officers’ Course (UNCOC) NODEFIC UNJOC United Nations Joint Operation Centre Course (UNJOC) NORDEFCO INTMOV Planning International Movement Planning Course (INTMOV P) NODEFIC UNJMAC United Nations Joint Mission Analysis Centre Course (UNJMAC) Concept and purpose: Concept and purpose: Concept and purpose: Concept and purpose: UNCOC prepares the students for assignments as Commanding Officers` in present or future UN-led operations/PSOs. UNJOC prepares the students to work as JOC staff members in present or future UN Missions. The course training is consistent with the 2014 DPKO/DFS JOC Policy and Guidelines, as well as best practice from UN Missions. INTMOV Planning course prepares the students to work with all aspects of UN/NATO/EU movements during deployment, Reception, Staging and Onward Movement (RSOM), sustainment and redeployment phase of a mission. (The course does NOT include basic Movement Control training). UNJMAC enhances the student’s analytical skills and enables them, in accordance with the 2010 DPKO/DFS JMAC Policy and Guidelines, to work as analysts in a present or future UN JMAC. Objectives: At course completion, the students will be able to: «« Describe the UN peacekeeping history, basic principles, types of mandates, and decision making bodies and processes. «« Explain the roles and responsibilities of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and Department of Field Support (DFS). «« Understand the concept of Integrated Mission Approach, Protection of Civilians (POC) and Mandate Expectations Management. «« Be familiar with standards, values and safety of UN Peacekeeping Personnel. «« Describe basic principles of the UN logistic system and the consequences for the Troop Contributing Country (TCC). «« Describe mandated tasks (such as protection of civilians, child protection, and promotion of human rights) and cross-cutting issues. Student criteria: Students will be: «« Officers with an assignment as Commanding Officer in present or future UN-led operation. «« Officers with assignment as Commanding Officers in other than UN-led Peace Support Operations may also find the course relevant. «« Rank level: Captain (P3/OF3) – Lieutenant Colonel (P4/OF4) or equivalent police/civilian levels. By exception, Colonels (P5/OF5) may be accepted. Learning objectives: At course completion, the students will be able to: «« Explain the role of a JOC in the context of UN DPKO and the UN Peace and Security Architecture. «« Identify the information flow within a UN Mission, and between the UN Mission and UNHQ. «« Produce the various types of reports and briefings tasked for a JOC. «« Act according to Crisis Management Procedures; identify responsibilities; and the different services a JOC provides. «« Procure various JOC services. Student criteria: Students will be: «« The course is primarily aimed at military officers, police officers and civilian officials (P2-P5) who are assigned to participate in future UN operations as members of a JOC team. «« No prior JOC experience is required for this course. «« Rank level: Captain (P2/OF2 – Colonel (P5/OF5), or equivalent police/civilian level. At course completion, the students will be able to: «« Describe how UN, NATO and EU commands/ missions are organised. «« Recognize and extract information from reports used within the movement organisation of an UN or EU/NATO operation. «« Understand advantages and disadvantages of all modes of transportation «« Plan and brief national strategic movements. «« Understand how nations and multinational organisations collaborate to de-conflict strategic movements. «« Plan and articulate RSOM for a limited multinational force. Student criteria: Students will be: «« Rank level: Captain (P2/OF2) – Lieutenant Colonel (P4/OF4) or equivalent police/civilian levels. By exception, experienced Lieutenants may be accepted. Course language: English «« The students must have proficient oral and written working knowledge in English language (NATO STANAG 6001/ 3-2-3-2). «« No translation service is available. Course language: English: «« The students must have proficient oral and written working knowledge in English language (NATO STANAG 6001/ 3-2-3-2, or equivalent). «« No translation service is available. Objectives: Course language: English: «« The student must have proficient oral and written working knowledge in English language (NATO STANAG 6001/ 3-2-3-2, or equivalent). «« No translation service is available. Learning objectives: At course completion, the students will be able to: «« Acquire a comprehensive understanding of the JMACs role and functions within the broader UN Mission. «« Ensure a thorough understanding of the intelligence cycle and develop advanced research and analytical skills. «« Ensure a thorough understanding of JMAC products, and the tools to provide these products. Student criteria: Students will be: «« Primarily civilian officials, military and police officers who are currently serving in a JMAC, or who have been identified to be deployed to one. «« Personnel assigned in intelligence and analysis roles in other mission components may also participate in the course. «« Rank level: Major (P3/OF3) – Lieutenant Colonel (P4/OF4) or equivalent police/civilian levels. Course language: English «« The student must have proficient oral and written working knowledge in English language (NATO STANAG 6001/ 3-2-3-2, or equivalent). «« No translation service is available. Course date: 22nd – 28th November. Course date: 19th – 23rd October. Course date: 2nd – 12th November. Course date: 5th – 9th October. 12 13 ″Knowledge and insight into the complexity and challenges of UN operations, is a key to success. I can highly recommend NODEFIC and the other Nordic Training Centers for your Pre-Deployment Training, or just for enhancing your knowledge on the UN.″ Major General Kristin Lund, Force Commander CYPROFOR (2014 - ). The Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO) represents a long tradition of cooperation between the Nordic countries – Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, and Norway. The armed forces of the Nordic countries share a common approach, making broad cooperation both possible and prefer able. This cooperation is based on the conviction that there is a lot to be gained through shared experiences, shared cost, joint solutions and joint actions. NODEFIC is a part of the NORDEFCO Working Group Peace Support Operation Education & Training (WG PSO E&T). Training and courses for Peace Support Operations are divided among the Nordic countries. Finland (FINCENT) is responsible for the training of communication and UN Military Expert on Mission (observers, liaisons and advisors); Sweden (SWEDINT) is conducting training on gender, public affairs, and staff officers; Denmark provides training for Military Police and Civil-Military Cooperation; and finally Norway (NODEFIC) is responsible for training on logistics and UN Operations. www.nordefco.org 14 15