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FINCENT Finnish Defence Forces International Centre Course and Activity Catalogue 2020 4 Welcome to FINCENT 7 General Information about FINCENT 9 Courses, UNMEM 11 UNCPOC 13 PSOCC 15 EUICMC 17 ESDC Core Course on SSR 19 NATO PLOC 21 NATO-UN POC 23 NATO IMP 25 NATO COPC 27 SAFOC 29 Courses by the Finnish Centre of Expertise 31 Tailored Courses and Seminars 33 IPC 35 How to Apply 36 Course Calendar 2020 39 NATO Military Contribution to Peace Support Department Head (MC2PS DH) 41 Quality Management System METT for NATO PTECs 43 Contact Information 3
Welcome Peacekeeping and crisis management have faced many new challenges over the last five decades. Previously, units were sent to supervise existing peace agreements between to FINCENT two parties; nowadays, our peacekeepers work in a very complex, multidimensional and even hostile environment, with multiple actors and stakeholders. We have also seen that the civilian population has suffered most in recent Our main goal has always been to combine research conflict areas. The number of refugees and internally with the best practices from experience in high quality displaced persons is the highest in history. It is obvious education and training. We arrange courses, seminars, that neither the UN nor other organisations can solve workshops and exercises within the framework of the these conflicts alone. We need more cooperation in the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU), the North field and more shared training to function effectively and Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the African Union protect those who need protection. The proper referent (AU) and the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO). for security should be the individual, not the state. The UN Development Programme’s Human Development Report FINCENT has been certified by the UN (UN certificate argues that ensuring “freedom from want” and “freedom of Training Recognition), NATO (NATO ACT Quality from fear” for everyone is the best way to tackle the Assurance) and FNDU (NDU Assurance of Training Quality). problem of global insecurity. FINCENT has also attained the ISO 9001:2015 certificate. As an active participant in the network, FINCENT also One of the latest initiatives in this area has been the seeks to transfer its competences to other training centres comprehensive Protection of Civilians (POC) for NATO- or and institutions. And, of course, we want to improve UN-led operations courses. The pilot course was conducted our products and expertise through this cooperation at at FINCENT in October 2018. Both NATO and the UN, as FINCENT. well as other organisations like the International Committee 4
NATO ACT Quality Assurance ISO 9001 Certification United Nations Certificate of Training Recognition NDU Assurance of Training Quality of the Red Cross (ICRC), CIMIC Centre of Excellence (CCOE) and the US Army Peacekeeping and Stability Operations TRAINING TOGETHER TO BUILD NETWORKS, Institute (PKSOI), have been a key part of the planning and SHARE EXPERTISE AND PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE execution of the course with FINCENT. This initiative is a small step, but such cooperation between the major organisations FINCENT, known as the UN Training Centre until 2001, is needed in the future. NATO, the UN, the EU and the AU all was founded in 1969 as the world’s first peacekeeping have their strengths when it comes to peacekeeping and crisis training centre. In 2001, FINCENT was recognised management. Working together allows us to use each other’s as a Partnership for Peace Training Centre. In 2008, strengths and support each other’s weaknesses. All efforts FINCENT and the newly established Crisis Management must be combined to solve ongoing or emerging conflicts. Centre (CMC) Finland established the Finnish Centre From the outset, we must not forget local stakeholders and of Expertise in Comprehensive Crisis Management. local ownership. Together, we are strong. The Finnish Police University College joined this Centre of Expertise in 2018. Since the beginning of 2015, Over the years, FINCENT’s staff and our foreign colleagues FINCENT has belonged to the Finnish National Defence have been and remain dedicated to keeping our courses University and was nominated as a Department Head updated to train capable and skilled peacekeepers, and (DH) for NATO Military Contribution to Peace Support face the rapidly changing conflict environment. We can be Discipline to coordinate the military contribution to sure FINCENT will also promote a comprehensive/integrated peace support education and training offered to NATO approach and the importance of cooperation in the future, by different institutions. whether it involves women’s peace and security, the environment, cultural heritage or cyber/hybrid threats. The development of the NATO-UN POC course showed us that Harri Uusitalo, deep cooperation and hard work will help us achieve fruitful Lieutenant Colonel (GS) goals. Commandant Finnish Defence Forces International Centre 5
General Information about FINCENT The Finnish Defence Forces International Centre The Santahamina Building includes: (FINCENT), formerly known as the United Nations – a course hotel for 65 people with laundry facilities, Training Centre, was founded in 1969. kitchens, gym and sauna – a café The main tasks of the Centre are to: – classrooms and group study rooms – Arrange and host national and international courses, – an auditorium exercises and seminars for the UN, EU, AU, NATO and – the National Defence University Library NATO/Partnership. – Act as the Department Head for NATO Military Physical Training Contribution to PSO (MC2PS) with a focus on Partners. During courses a wide variety of sports facilities and – Act as a Finnish OCC E&F Centre to support all FDF equipment are available to the students. services in OCC E&F related matters. – Act as the Head for Comprehensive Crisis Management Training Area in Niinisalo research in Finland. Some of FINCENT’s courses, such as the United Nations – Act as the gender perspective and gender equality Military Experts on Mission Course (UNMEM), will be (UNSCR 1325) subject-matter expert of FDF. arranged partly in the Pori Brigade’s Exercise Area in – Support Finnish civilian crisis management efforts. Niinisalo, as the terrain there has proven to be excellent – Send Finnish officers to participate in courses abroad. for the demanding exercises included in the courses. – Cooperate with international and national civilian and military partner organisations. The new and modern Santahamina Building in the Military Island of Santahamina, Helsinki FINCENT is located in Santahamina Garrison, some 10 kilometres from Helsinki city centre. The building offers modern premises for FINCENT and some other departments and services of the National Defence University in the National Defence University’s campus area within Santahamina Garrison. 7
NORDEFCO United Nations Military Experts on Mission Course UNMEM 1. Concept and Purpose of UNMEM 3. Student Criteria The aim of the course is to prepare Military Officers for To be eligible to attend the course, nominees must fulfil service as UN Military Observers, UN Military Advisers the following criteria: / Senior Liaison Officers in any on-going or future UN – Be a nationally trained officer with over five years of Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKO). working experience (CAPT to COL). – Be a nationally trained female warrant officer or 2. Learning Objectives lieutenant with a working experience in excess of five Upon completion of the course the students should be years (UNHQ new student criteria 2018). able to: – Language proficiency: Working proficiency in English – Comprehend the UN Integrated Mission Concept. language. Language testing is a national responsibility. – Comprehend the basic documents, guidelines and The working language is English. No additional language principles of the UN Integrated Mission. training or translation is provided. – Apply the different skills of a military expert on mission. – Have a valid driver’s licence. – Analyse the nature of modern conflicts and the UN’s – Be physically fit. contribution to an integrated approach. – Have basic computer skills. – Additionally, for MILAD students, previous experience of The UNMEM Course consists of lessons on theory, case PSOs is required. studies, basic exercises and a final field exercise covering the following topics: 4. Course Dates – UN Organisations, present on-going UNPKOs. UNMEM 1 (FIN.1137.72) 11–29 May 2020 – Observer/Liaison/Adviser duties, emphasis on reporting UNMEM 2 (FIN.1137.73) 17 August–4 September 2020 and assessment procedures. – Cross-cultural, political, social, religious and other factors 5. Course Fee prevailing in mission areas. €2,000 for non-Nordic participants – Time, climatic, topographical and environmental conditions under which service may have to be conducted. – Other abilities to enable the individual officer to solve tasks that might be given to him/her immediately subsequent to his/her arrival in the mission area. 9
United Nations Comprehensive Protection of Civilians Course UNCPOC 1. Concept and Purpose of UNCPOC 3. Student Criteria The aim of UNCPOC is to enhance the knowledge To be eligible to attend the course, nominees must fulfil and critical understanding of the multiple dimensions the following criteria: and meanings of the protection of civilians in armed – Participants should be preferably senior level experts conflicts. The students are trained to understand the (civilians or civil administration and military personnel) roles and responsibilities of military, police and civilian that work in areas related to crisis management in the actors involved in protection work in United Nations wider context or work currently in a crisis area or can peacekeeping operations. The participants are able to be prospective participants in the future operations or analyse the specific threats, needs and rights of the missions. vulnerable groups and can develop effective strategies and – Experience in monitoring, mentoring and advising measures to improve the situation of these groups and (MMA), training, planning, human rights, gender, child protect them from harm. protection, training or RoL is an advantage. – Language proficiency: good comprehension of English. 2. Learning Objectives Upon completion of the course the students should be 4. Course Dates able to: UNCPOC (FIN.2735.1) 26−30 January 2020 – Understand the terminology of Responsibility to Protect (R2P) and Protection of Civilians (CPOC) as well as the 5. Course Fee integrated mission concept, mission element roles and €700 responsibilities. – Comprehend the basic documents, legal rules, guidelines and the principles of both different actors and of the CPOC mission strategy. – Understand the challenges of CPOC in missions and explain how the failure to protect civilians can affect the credibility of the mission and of the UN. – Apply the collaboration and coordination/cooperation between different actors and components aiming for better information sharing. – Evaluate situations from an operational and tactical point of view, and formulate courses of action using scenario-based classroom exercises. 11
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Peace Support Operations Cooperation Course (Tactical level) 1. Concept and Purpose of PSOCC PSOCC 3. Student Criteria The aim of the course is to prepare nationally trained To be eligible to attend the course, nominees must fulfil civilian, police and military officers heading for a UN-, the following criteria: EU-, NATO- or AU-led Peace Support Operation (PSO) – Civilian, police and military officers, such as liaison for coordination, liaison and cooperation tasks. The officers, staff officers, unit commanders, and their course also has as its purpose to develop and improve civilian and police equivalents, who need special skills the working skills of the individual student with emphasis for conducting negotiation, liaison, cooperation and on coordination, liaison and cooperation to enable them coordination with different actors in a PSO environment. to work in a multicultural environment and enhance – Rank mainly from OR-6 (SGT) to OF-4 (LTC) or civilian/ interoperability. police equivalent. – Language proficiency: Working level English language 2. Learning Objectives skill. Language testing is a national responsibility. The Upon completion of the course, the students should be working language is English. No additional language able to: training or translation is provided. – Describe UN Integrated Approach and NATO/EU – Have basic computer skills. Comprehensive Approach at a tactical level. – No previous experience of PSOs is required. The course is – Comprehend the nature of the operational interaction ideal for students with no experience of PSOs. concept in a PSO. – Comprehend the collaboration and coordination 4. Course Dates between different actors aiming for better liaison and PSOCC 1 (FIN.2732.32) 2−13 March 2020 information sharing at the tactical level. PSOCC 1 (FIN.2732.31) 21 September−2 October 2020 PSOCC consists of lessons on theory, case studies, 5. Course Fee practical exercises and a final exercise covering the €1,400 following topics: – UN Integrated Approach and NATO/EU Comprehensive Approach. – Interaction with different actors in a PSO environment. – Cross-cultural, political, social, religious and other factors prevailing in the mission areas. – Meeting/negotiation techniques. – Information gathering and analysing, assessment and reporting. 13
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European Security and Defence College European Union Integrated Crisis Management Course EUICMC 1. Concept and Purpose of EUICM Skills: The course enhances the knowledge and understanding – Draft possible responses to crisis situations and plan of crisis management as part of the EU Integrated complex interventions in high risk environments by Approach to External Conflicts and Crisis, as well as defining the right mix of policies, instruments and tools to increase information sharing, collaboration and to achieve EU’s strategic objectives. cooperation among the different actors, such as military – Analyse and formulate independent and well-informed and civilian within crisis management, and humanitarian options of how to apply EU integrated approach for the and development aid actors in the wider context of planning and conduct of CSDP missions and operations. Common Foreign and Security Policy/ Common Security Competences: and Defence Policy. – Pursue more effectively shared analysis and integrated action through cooperative problem-solving and 2. Learning Objectives teamwork. Knowledge: – Create an accurate picture of the institutional set-up of – Describe the key principles guiding EU integrated the EU and the relevant operating procedures. approach to external conflict and crisis. – Demonstrate the concept of EU integrated approach – Recognise how to bring together Member States, and how to implement it on the ground. relevant EU institutions and other international and regional partners as well as civil society organisations 3. Student Criteria (multi-lateral). Participants (30) should be preferably senior level experts – Explain how the EU integrated approach to external (civilians or civil administration and military personnel) conflict and crisis can be applied in analysis and planning working in areas related to crisis management in the for a CSDP mission or operation and other stabilisation wider context of CFSP/CSDP, or work currently in a crisis activities, and how this link to crisis response, civil area or in the future EU missions or operations. Priority is protection and humanitarian issues. given to the personnel from EU Member States. – State the main strategies, policies, concepts and actors in the field of EU Crisis Management. 4. Course Dates – Explain the relevance of cooperation and networking EUICM 6–11 September 2020 with the various actors in the field in analysis, planning and conduct of EU Crisis Management. 5. Course Fee No course fee. 15
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European Security and Defence College Core Course on Security Sector Reform ESDC Core Course on SSR 1. Concept and Purpose of SSR Skills: The course aims to enhance the knowledge, skills and – Demonstrate the importance of working competencies of participants in relation to the concept complementarity across the various sub-components of and principles of SSR as part of the EU's Integrated SSR in post-conflict or fragile environments. Approach and other related EU policy and concepts, in – Place SSR within its international and national contexts, particular "the EU wide strategic framework in support and explain how the context has an impact on the of Security Sector Reform". It will highlight the key approach to be taken. components of SSR, the various tools and techniques Competence: used by SSR practitioners and the challenges that an SSR – Assess political commitment to reform, likely sources advisor could face. It will also develop examples of good of resistance and ways in which support for reform practice through the collective sharing of experience can build constituencies that may come to support the and provide tools to address future challenges and change process. assess needs in relation to SSR. The course also aims to – Develop and understand synergies with other strengthen a network of SSR experts, with a common international actors and seek to build consensus with understanding of EU SSR. them in the field of SSR programming. – Discuss and develop indicators to measure the success of The course is organized by FINCENT in the framework of SSR programmes as part of systematic monitoring and the Academic Programme of the European Security and evaluation. Defence College (ESDC) and conducted in cooperation with the International Security Sector Advisory Team of 3. Student Criteria the Geneva Centre of the Democratic Control of Armed Participants should preferably be middle to senior level Forces (DCAF/ISSAT). professionals deployed or just about to be deployed in support of a bilateral, regional or multilateral mission 2. Some of the Learning Outcomes to support security and justice reform within EU or EU Knowledge: Member State and/or partner country structures. The – Define and differentiate between the notions of security, course is also open to those involved in programming, the security sector and security sector reform. programme management and/or in political/policy – Explain the concept and evolution of SSR, including such dialogue in the wider context of SSR. Priority is given to issues as contexts, principles, programme areas and the personnel from the EU Member States. highly political nature of SSR. – Describe the key policy frameworks and actors involved 4. Course Dates in SSR, including the UN, OSCE, NATO, with a special ESDC Core Course on SSR 31 May–5 June 2020 emphasis on the EU and the Joint Communication to the European Parliament and the Council - Elements for 5. Course Fee an EU-wide strategic framework to support SSR. No course fee. 17
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NATO Partnership Logistics Course (Tactical level) NATO 1. Concept and Purpose of NATO PLOC PLOC 3. Student Criteria The aim of the course is to prepare nationally trained To be eligible to attend the course, nominees must fulfil officers heading for a NATO-led Peace Support Operation the following criteria: for logistics procedures at tactical level in order to enable – Nationally trained staff officers or civilian equivalents in them to be assigned within a multinational battalion/ ranks of OF-1 (LT) to OF-3 (MAJ). brigade HQ or logistics unit. – Students have to fulfil at least the following language proficiency standards in English, as described in STANAG 2. Learning Objectives 6001: Listening (2), Speaking (2), Reading (2), and Upon completion of the course the students should be Writing (2). Language testing is a national responsibility. able to: No additional training or translation will be provided. – Comprehend the current NATO logistics structure and – Have basic computer skills. procedures in NATO-led PSOs. – No previous experience of PSOs is required. The course is – Comprehend the command and control structure and ideal for students with no experience of PSOs. procedures in a NATO-led PSOs. – Comprehend the bilateral or multinational agreements 4. Course Dates guiding or demanding cost-sharing and the use of NATO/Partnership LOC (FIN.1134.24) logistics units and assets. 16−27 November 2020 – Describe staffing and basic duties of the G4 section of a Multinational Brigade/Task Force (MNBDE/MNTF) as well 5. Course Fee as the tasks of the Multinational Logistics Detachment. €1,400 – Define the deployment planning of a battalion-sized stand-by-force including the establishment of logistics procedures. 19
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Approaches to the Protection of Civilians in NATO and UN Peace Operations NATO-UN 1. Concept and Purpose of the Course on the POC 3. Student Criteria Protection of Civilians for NATO or UN Parallel To be eligible to attend the course, nominees must meet Operations the following criteria: The aim of the NATO and UN Approaches to the – Military Officers (OF-3 through OF-5) working at the Protection of Civilians course is to develop a practical strategic or operational level in NATO, NATO-Partners or understanding among civilian and military participants UN T/PCC. of the role of the UN and NATO as protection actors in – Personnel working in analysis, planning, management operations. The course focuses on how to protect civilians or leadership roles, and who are required to or are from threats of physical violence, including harm from positioned to apply Protection of Civilians principles and their own actions. The course also enhances the military’s frameworks in their respective organisations. understanding of how military options impact civilians, • NATO HQ IS/ISM, NATO Allied Command Operations and how the military can support other non-kinetic (HQ SHAPE, Joint Force Commands, and Theatre actions to minimise the negative impacts of conflict on Component Commands), NATO Allied Command civilians. Other outcomes include an analysis of civilian Transformation (HQ SACT, Joint Warfare Centre vulnerabilities, prevention and response to conflict-related (JWC), Joint Forces Training Centre (JFTC) and Joint sexual and gender-based violence, and cross-cutting Analysis and Lessons Learned Centre (JALLC)), NATO topics such as gender, children and youth. The course will Force Structure, and Potential JFT Staff members or also analyse complex threats such as those arising from • NATO Partner Countrystaff or political violence, criminal activity, violent extremism and • UN Staff (All Levels), UN TCC Staff terrorism, and how they affect civilian populations in areas – Students must possess basic computer skills. of operations. – Students must possess English skills equivalent to professional user level (NATO STANAG 6001 level 3-3- 2. Learning Outcomes 3-3/Common European Framework of Reference for – Demonstrate a knowledge of the military role in Language level B2/Advanced Medium level). protecting civilians. – Demonstrate how the military can utilise force to protect 4. Course Dates civilians from threats of physical violence (including their NATO-UN POC 17−25 March 2020 own actions). – Assess the critical characteristics in the Operational 5. Course Fee Environment in relation to the Protection of Civilians. €700 – Apply Protection of Civilians knowledge in the conduct of a threat assessment. – Recognise that there are different approaches to the Protection of Civilians, and that they are complementary. 21
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NATO Introduction to Military Partnerships NATO 1. Concept and Purpose of NATO IMP IMP 3. Student Criteria After successful completion of the course students are To be eligible to attend the course, nominees must be: able to contribute to military partnerships in NATO in their – Officers, NCOs or defence civilians of NATO working role as a Partner Nation officer or NATO staff working with partnership programmes. with partnership programmes. – Officers or defence civilians from Partnership for Peace (PfP), Mediterranean Dialogue (MD), Istanbul 2. Learning Objectives Cooperative Initiative (ICI), and Partners across the Upon completion of the course the students should be Globe (PatG) countries working with NATO military able to: partnership. – Recall the NATO organization. – OR8-OF6 or civilian equivalent. – Explain Partnership Frameworks. – Explain the interconnectivity of the NATO structure. Introduction to NATO ADL course or equivalent assigned – List the main steps and products in the process material is a pre-requisite. Participants will have the sequences (who does what, at what level and at what opportunity to take the ADL course before the course time). starts. Working experience in NATO or in partnership – Explain the RLA, DLE and FLE processes. programmes is not required. – Explain what ITR is, and which nations it applies to. – Contribute to processes and documentation. 4. Course Dates – Contribute to the recommended list of activities (RLA, NATO IMPC 1: 24−28 February 2020 DLE and FLF Processes or Individual Tailored Road Maps NATO IMPC 2: 26−30 October 2020 (ITR). – Contribute to the planning processes. 5. Course Fee – Demonstrate the importance and value of complying No course fee with NATO partnership frameworks and processes. – Comply with MC D&G and MPD Management Guidance. – Explain own role and responsibilities in the process. 23
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NATO Comprehensive Operations Planning Course NATO (S5-54) 1. Concept and Purpose of NATO COPC COPC 3. Student Criteria The aim of the course is to prepare students to contribute To be eligible to attend the course, nominees must fulfil to NATO´s operations planning processes, either as an the following criteria: operational-level or functional-area planner, while serving – Military officers (OF-3 through OF-5), who are assigned within a joint operational-level headquarters. to NATO and Partner positions that involve the planning of combined joint operations. 2. Learning Objectives – Students have to fulfil at least the following proficiency Upon completion of the course the student should standards in English, as described in STANAG 6001: be able to: Listening (3), Speaking (3), Reading (3), and Writing – Understand NATO’s OPP system: Given references, (3). Language testing is a national responsibility. No students will be able to describe the main characteristics additional training or translation will be provided. of NATO’s operations planning system in accordance – Students must have basic computer skills including with MC 133/4 Microsoft Office. – Understand NATO’s OPP Strategic Environment: Following the initial notice of an international crisis, 4. Course Dates students will be able to appraise the nature of the NATO COPC 27 April–8 May 2020 situation in order to contribute to the appreciation of the strategic environment in accordance with NATO’s 5. Course Fee comprehensive approach. €1,400 – Demonstrate the Principles of Operational Art within the COPD. Applying the principles of operational art, students will be able to analyse a crisis in order to define the operational-level problem and determine the necessary operational conditions to be achieved. – Prepare and analyse courses of action. Given references, students will be able to design and compare multiple courses of action, justifying a final recommendation in accordance with the commander`s guidance. – Describe the remaining phases of NOPP. Given references, student will be able to describe the main characteristics of phases 4–6 of NATO´s operational planning process. 25
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NORDEFCO Safety Officer Course SAFOC 1. Concept and purpose of SAFOC 3. Student criteria The focus of SAFOC is on the Safety Management Process The primary training audience is identified as military including military in-service and occupational safety (MIOS) officers (OF 2-3, OR 7-9) who have or will be appointed to in Peace Keeping Operations (PKO) and Peace Support positions in HQs on the tactical level. Civilian staff officer Operations (PSO) and is approved by Nordic Defence equivalents are also eligible for nomination. Cooperation (NORDEFCO). – Language proficiency: (Level 3) English in accordance with NATO STANAG 6001: Listening; Good (3), The aim of the course is to prepare students from Speaking; Fair (2), Reading; Good (3), Writing; Fair (2). the Nordic countries to serve as safety managers or The evaluation of the language skill of the individual officers within a tactical level (Bn/Bde or corresponding) pupil is up to the nation sending them. headquarters (HQ) while applying the Operational – Computer skills: Students must have basic (Level 2; Fair) Planning Process (OPP) based on the Comprehensive computer skills in the Microsoft Office package. Operations Planning Directive (COPD) and the principles of – Designated Pre-course Papers (or ADL) has to be a Comprehensive Approach. completed prior to the start of the Course. – National Staff Experience. 2. Learning objectives – Basic knowledge about military operations and staff Upon completion of the course, the students should be work. able to: – Basic knowledge of safety management. – Comprehend the nature of safety as a vital part of operational capabilities and its planning process as well 4. Course Dates as how to improve operational effectiveness. SAFOC (FIN.2736.1) 7–11 December 2020 – Comprehend safety situational awareness as part of the common operational picture. 5. Course Fee – Comprehend the risk management process. No course fee – Apply and understand safety measures in order to support Operational safety (Force Protection). 6. How to apply Participation is by invitation only. 27
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Courses by the Finnish Centre of Expertise in Comprehensive Crisis Management The Finnish Centre of Expertise in Comprehensive Crisis The Finnish Centre of Expertise in Comprehensive Management was established in June 2008 by the Finnish Crisis Management endeavours to develop common Defence Forces International Centre (FINCENT) and Crisis and shared training in crisis management as well as to Management Centre Finland (CMC Finland). The Police promote an overall understanding of comprehensive crisis University College joined the Centre in 2018. Its core management. Its tasks also include research, publishing tasks are the development of civil-military relations and and seminar activities. coordination in crisis management both for national crisis management capacity building and international crisis management missions. The Finnish Centre of Expertise is based on a shared campus principle, where responsibility is shared between FINCENT, CMC Finland and Police University College, all of which continue to function in their capacity of independent governmental institutions. The goal is to create a clear framework for the cooperation that already exists between these institutions. 29
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Tailored Courses and Seminars FINCENT is a reliable partner with a long history in Mobile Education and Training Teams (METT) providing tailored courses and expertise for various FINCENT conducts courses run by Mobile Education international actors. and Training Teams at requested locations. Courses are organised on request depending on location, topics and Courses can be organised using training modules, or other necessary arrangements. within the framework of the Finnish Centre of Expertise in Comprehensive Crisis Management. Africa Integrated Peace Operations (AIPC) and UN Comprehensive Protection of Civilian Topics can be related to: (UNCPOC) Courses – Military Experts (observers, liaison officers, military FINCENT conducts courses in order to support Eastern advisers) Africa Standby Force (EASF). Courses are part of the – Civil-Military Cooperation African Capacity Building Initiative in which the Nordic – Integrated/Comprehensive Approach Countries support the capacity building of the EASF. – Liaison Duties The Courses are organized by the FINCENT within – Mission Security (first aid, mine awareness, personal the framework of the Nordic Defence Cooperation security, situational awareness) (NORDEFCO). – Military Adviser Training – UNIFIL Course (National) AIPC 1: 23−28 February 2020 – Protection of Civilians (POC) AIPC 3: 11−16 October 2020 – Hostile Environment Awareness Training – Training and Education quality UNCPOC is organised in 2020 by CMC Finland. – Establishment of PSO courses Please see www.cmcfinland.fi for details. – Establishment of PSO Training Centres Seminars FINCENT arranges various seminars to provide knowledge on current issues in on-going UN, EU, NATO and AU operations. FINCENT will invite participants to the seminars. 31
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Integrated Peace Operations Course 1. Concept and Purpose of IPC IPC 3. Student Criteria The aim of the course is to enhance knowledge To be eligible to attend the course, nominees must fulfil and understanding of integrated crisis management the following criteria: approaches, as well as to enhance collaboration and – Participants should preferably be senior level experts coordination among the different actors, namely military, (civilians or civil administration and military personnel) civilian crisis management, humanitarian and development who work in areas related to crisis management in a aid actors. wider context or work currently in a crisis area or can be prospective participants in future operations or missions. The course is conducted in cooperation with Crisis – Language proficiency: good comprehension of English. Management Centre Finland (CMC Finland) within the framework of the Centre of Expertise in Comprehensive 4. Course Dates Crisis Management. (FIN.2733.4 IPC) 6−12 June 2020 2. Learning Objectives 5. Course Fee Upon completion of the course the students should be €700 able to: – Comprehend UN integrated and NATO/EU comprehensive approaches. – Comprehend the basic documents, guidelines and principles of the different actors. – Collaborate and coordinate between different actors aiming for better information sharing. 33
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How to Apply FINCENT uses an online registration system called LYYTI EU APPLICANTS for course applications. The link to the application form Fill out a course-specific electronic application form. will be attached to the course-specific “Invitation to Apply” letter that is sent through official channels. NORDIC APPLICANTS (NORDEFCO COUNTRIES) Additionally, the links can be found on the FINCENT Course seats have been allocated in advance between the website www.fincent.fi during the application period. NORDEFCO countries. Please contact your own HQ and/ or national POC for further information. After the national Please note! FINCENT does not process applications sent POC has sent us your contact information, we shall send by individuals: all applications must be authorised by the you the link for the LYYTI application form. This applies for point of contact in the applicant's home nation HQ or courses under the NORDEFCO umbrella. equivalent. FINNISH APPLICANTS NON-EU APPLICANTS Based on manning lists, reservists are called annually Fill out a course-specific electronic application form. It by the Pori Brigade and regular soldiers by the Army is compulsory for all non-EU applicants to provide two HQ. After the national POC has sent us your contact attachments to the application. Both these attachments information, we shall send you the link for the LYYTI have to be in PDF, JPEG or TIF format. Firstly, the sending application form. organisation has to write an official request letter on their official stationery together with their official stamp. The Confirmation of admission or rejection will be sent in due letter should include the reason for the application, an time before the course to all applicants. explanation of the expected benefit for the student and the sending organisation, rank the students in order of More information preference (if more than one is applying) and whether a If you need any additional information about our courses, subsidy is requested. If a subsidy is requested, the letter please contact us by email: studentadmin@fincent.fi. has to explain in detail what is required. Secondly, the application has to be accompanied by a scanned, colour copy of the applicant’s passport. The passport pages have to contain the picture, full name, nationality, date of birth, passport number and passport expiry date. 35
Course Calendar 2020 The name of the Course Abbreviation UN Comprehensive Protection of Civilians Course UNCPOC Africa Integrated Peace Operations Course AIPC Introduction to NATO Military Partnerships Course NATO IMPC Peace Support Operations Cooperation Course PSOCC Approaches to the Protection of Civilians in NATO and UN Peace Operations NATO-UN POC NATO Comprehensive Operations Planning Course NATO COPC UN Military Experts on Mission Course UNMEM European Security and Defence College Core Course on Security Sector Reform ESDC Core Course on SSR Integrated Peace Operations Course IPC EU Integrated Crisis Management Course EUICMC NATO/Partnership Logistics Course NATO PLOC NORDEFCO Safety Officer Course SAFOC 36
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NATO Military Contribution to Peace Support Department Head (MC2PS DH) On 21 December 2015, The North Atlantic Council Security Force Assistance (SFA): Community of Interest approved the appointment of FINCENT as the Department focuses on training requirements for topics as: Train, Head for the NATO Military Contribution to Peace Support Advise and Assist (TAA) and Security Sector Reform (SSR). (MC2PS) Discipline. Since the appointment, the Discipline has conducted Training Requirements Analysis (TRA) These Communities of Interest continue working on and four Annual Discipline Conferences (ADC) for NATO reviewing the Training Requirements Analyse and conduct MC2PS. the Training Needs Analysis (TNA) processes. The aim is to produce new education and training solutions and Based on the Discipline Alignment Plans (DAP), as a result refine existing ones for the benefit of all NATO MC2PS of the ADCs, the work of the Military Contribution to education and training providers. The Community of Peace Support Discipline is divided into four (4) clusters: Interest Working Groups are open to all key stakeholders Comprehensive Approach; Human Security; Partnerships; and education and training providers. The work plan is and Security Force Assistance. always presented in the newest DAP. Comprehensive Approach (CA) Community of MC2PS Annual Discipline Conferences (ADC) will be held Interest focuses on training requirements for topics as: each year in November. The venue for the ADC varies Comprehensive Approach, Cultural Awareness, Civil- every year (2019 it took place in Finland). Military Interaction and Comprehensive Operations Planning Process. More information about the exact times of the Work Group meetings and the ADC as well as participation in Human Security (HS) Community of Interest focuses on them can be found from FINCENT homepage at training requirements for topics as: Protection of Civilians www.fincent.fi or by contacting the Department Head (incl. Civilian Casualties), Women Peace and Security/ at harri.paldanius@fincent.fi or fincent@fincent.fi. Gender, Conflict Related Sexual and Gender Based Violence, Children and Armed Conflict, Cultural Property Protection and Code of Conduct and Law of Armed Conflict. Partnerships (PS) Community of Interest focuses on training requirements for topics as: NATO Standards and Military Partnerships. 39
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Quality Management System METT for NATO PTECs The quality of education and training is a common interest for all military organizations. The demands of economy, efficiency and transparency are emphasized. The constant FINCENT QUALITY changes of training environment, objectives, organization and personnel cause discontinuity and extra work. One of SUPPORT PROCESS the preferred tools for minimizing these effects is to create a tailored Quality Management System (QMS) for the Communication, Training Provider. Center FINCENT TA FINCENT has a QMS mobile education and training team Identification (METT) which can support any NATO PTEC (Partnership Phase I GAP Analysis Apprx Training and Education Centre) needing more hands-on @customer ON-SITE VISIT 90 days support in creating their own QMS. Guidance This 9–12 month long process covers the following: Documentation work technical agreements, on-site visits, an in-house course and a rehearsal audition. Analysis, working plan FINCENT will support the network assisted process via PVMOODLE in designing your own QMS. This can include: IN-HOUSE COURSE quality manuals, standards (NATO QA, ISO 9001 etc.), Design Phase II 5 days the necessary standardized procedures and your national Development @FINCENT guidelines. Benchmarking FINCENT Quality Support advantages Customer advantages: QMS finalizing – Confidential QMS consulting – Tailored QMS training, benchmarking Implementation consulting – Cost-efficient improvement of products and services – QA Audit readiness QMS Implementation FINCENT advantages: – Promotes the FINCENT ‘s knowledge and expertise as a Phase III Apprx leading Peace Support Education and Training Facility @customer 90–180 days – Supports FINCENT MC2PS DH activity PRE-AUDIT – Further improves FINCENT QMS products and expertise Report and Assessment 41
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