Courses 2012
1. Basic PSO Course
2. United Nation Military Observers - UNMO
3. Sea-Land Borders Course
4. Public Affairs PSOs Course
5. Basic Civil Military Cooperation (CIMIC)
Basic PSO Course
Purpose
To prepare officers from different countries for assignment as Platoon Leaders and / or Company Commanders, for the conduct of PSO led by NATO or other regional security organizations.
Contents
- Background Knowledge.
- International
- Preparations of National Contingents.
- Hostage survival entry level experience.
- Code of Conduct.
- Media Relations.
- Negotiation-Mediation.
- Orientation Techniques (GPS Training included).
- Basic Principles of Multinational Operations.
- Mine/IED Awareness.
- Practice on english radio communications.
- PSO Techniques, such as OP - CP duties, Patrolling, Inspection, in theory and practice.
- Introduction to CIMIC.
- ROEs and Use of Force.
- Theoritical and practical training in Crowd Riot Control (CRC) in patroling and reconnaissance.
Students Criteria
- Officers OF-1 up to OF-3.
- English language proficiency as described in STANAG 6001/3-2-3-2.
Remarks
- Up to 25 participants. Allocations will be on a “ first comes – first served ” basis.
- Domestic (inland) transportation support (from Thessaloniki airport to the MPSOTC) will be provided by MPSOTC.
- Accommodation, food and drink expenses are to be paid by the participants(NATO Countries).
- There will be no charge for lodging and messing for some PfP and MeD countries, according to bilateral arrangements.
- Duration: two weeks from 26 March to 6 April 2012.
- Course fees: 100 € per week.
- Dress: Service and field uniform.
United Nation Military Observers - UNMO
Purpose
- To prepare officers from different countries for assignment as Military Observers in Peace Support Operations.
- To familiarize the trainees with UN structure procedures, SOPs and terminology.
Contents
- UN structure, procedures, SOPs and Terminology.
- Military observers basic duties, responsibilities and procedures.
- Plan and conduct patrolling activities (GPS and land navigation included), as well as execute monitoring, investigation and reporting tasks.
- Description of UN PKO Legal Framework.
- Negotiation-mediation and coordination with IOs and NGOs.
- Media Relations.
- Hygiene, self protection and mine awareness measures.
- Cultural Awareness.
- Human Trafficking.
- Refugees, IDPs issues.
- Hostage Survival.
- Working with Interpreters.
Students Criteria
- Officers OF-1 up to OF-4.
- English language proficiency as described in STANAG 6001/3-2-3-2.
Remarks
- Up to 25 participants. (12-15 slots will be available to international students). Allocations will be on a “ first comes – first served ” basis.
- Domestic (inland) transportation support (from Thessaloniki airport to the MPSOTC) will be provided by MPSOTC.
- Accommodation, food and drink expenses are to be paid by the participants (NATO countries).
- There will be no charge for lodging and messing for some PfP and MeD countries, according to bilateral agreements.
- Duration: 3 Weeks from 7 May - 25 May 2012.
- Course fee 100€ per week.
- Dress: Service and field uniform.
Sea Land & Border Course
Purpose
To familiarize officers and NCOs from different countries with all aspects of Border Control Concept, to be capable to establishing, organizing, manning, equipping and training Land and Sea Border Control Units.
To familiarize trainees with OSCE structure procedures SOPs and terminology.
Contents
- OSCE organization doctrine.
- Legal Considerations.
- ROE and Use of Force.
- Humanitarian Codes of Conduct.
- Human Rights.
- Refugees Rights.
- Border Control Unit organization, manning and equipment.
- Basic duties, responsibilities and techniques, such as vehicle and personnel searching and checking techniques, Control of Illegal arms Trafficking etc.
- Verification of Travel Documents.
- Hygiene Measures.
- Use of Drug/Bomb Dogs.
- Coast Guard Duties, Procedures and Sea Training.
- IOs - NGOs related with Refugees Handling.
- The UNHCR Example.
- Internal Conflict and Displacement.
- Field Training on Border Control Duties.
Students Criteria
- Officers OF-1 up to OF-3.
- NCOs OR-3 up to OR-9.
- English language proficiency as described in STNAG 6001/3-2-3-2.
Remarks
- Up to 25 participants. Allocations will be on a “ first comes – first served ” basis.
- Domestic (inland) transportation support (from Thessaloniki airport to the MPSOTC) will be provided by MPSOTC.
- Accommodation, food and drink expenses are to be paid by the participants(NATO Countries).
- There will be no charge for lodging and messing for some PfP and MeD countries, according to bilateral arrangements.
- Duration: two weeks from 11 June to 22 June 2012.
- Curse fees: 100 € per week.
- Dress: Service and field uniform.
Public Affairs PSOs Course
Purpose
To provide students with a working knowledge of NATO’s PA policy, responsibilities, procedures and duties of a Public Affairs Office.
Topics
- NATO Policy on Public Affairs.
- Useful skills for a Public Affairs Officer.
- Public Affairs and Psy Ops, Info Ops, CIMIC.
- PAOs Experiences from Missions.
- Media environment/New Media.
- Public Affairs Office.
- Public Affairs Planning.
- Public Affairs Functions.
- Public Affairs Procedures.
- Legal Aspects.
- Media Analysis.
- Interview Training.
- Ethics.
- Syndicate work.
- Public Affairs exercise.
Student criteria
- Officers OF-2 up to OF-5.
- English language proficiency as described in STANAG 6001/3-2-3-2.
Remarks
- Up to 25 participants. Allocations will be on a “ first comes – first served ” basis.
- Domestic (inland) transportation support (from Thessaloniki airport to the MPSOTC) will be provided by MPSOTC.
- Accommodation, food and drink expenses are to be paid by the participants(NATO Countries).
- There will be no charge for lodging and messing for some PfP and MeD countries, according to bilateral arrangements.
- Duration: two weeks from 17 to 28 Sep 2012.
- Curse fees: 100 € per week.
- Dress: Service and field uniform.
NATO CIMIC Basic Course (NCBC)
Purpose
To provide students (Officers and NCOs) with a basic knowledge of NATO’s CIMIC policy responsibilities, procedures, duties and initial training for CIMIC at tactical level.
Contents
- Background Knowledge of CIMIC.
- CIMIC Organization and Doctrine.
- Structure and Functionality of IOs and NGOs.
- Approach to CIMIC core functions.
- Principles of CIMIC.
- Staff duties, techniques and procedures.
- Media Relations.
- Negotiation and Liaison principles and techniques.
- CIMIC meetings.
- Legal Considerations.
- Working in a CIMIC Center.
- Practical training, syndicate work and CIMIC exercise.
Students Criteria
- Officers OR9-1 up to OF-3.
- English language proficiency as described in STANAG 6001/3-2-3-2.
Remarks
- Up to 25 participants. Allocations will be on a “ first comes – first served ” basis.
- Domestic (inland) transportation support (from Thessaloniki airport to the MPSOTC) will be provided by MPSOTC.
- There will be no charge for lodging and messing for some PfP and MeD countries, according to bilateral arrangements.
- Duration: two weeks from 3 December to 14 December 2012.
- Course fees: 200 € .
- Dress: Service and Battle Uniform Dress(BDU).
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