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FINCENT
Finnish
Defence Forces
International Centre
COURSE CATALOGUE
2011
Finnish Defence Forces
International Centre
COURSE CATALOGUE 2011
Welcome to FINCENT............................................4
General Information.............................................5
Courses......................................................6
The Finnish Centre of Expertise
in Comprehensive Crisis Management...............20
How to apply......................................................21
Contact Information
WELCOME TO THE FINNISH DEFENCE
FORCES INTERNATIONAL CENTRE
The Finnish Defence Forces International Centre is an
internationally distinguished centre of military crisis
management training and education with over 50 years
of expertise. We organise and host courses according
to the UN, Nordic, the EU and NATO PfP agreements
and framework.
The Centre is located in the Greater Helsinki area of
Hyrylä in Tuusula. Modern facilities enable us to manage the
courses so that the participants get the most out of them.
FINCENT concentrates on military crisis management
training and education. FINCENT conducts three types of
courses. Firstly, the training is provided in its traditional
stronghold courses, such as the UN Military Observer Courses
(UNMOC). Secondly, FINCENT holds courses in co-operation
with other national and international training centres. A
third category of courses are those that are proposed by
outside parties and tailored and implemented by FINCENT.
We have exported our courses by Mobile Education and
Training Teams (national and Nordic) to several locations. A
co-operational establishment with the Crisis Management
Centre and FINCENT, called the Finnish Centre of Expertise
in Comprehensive Crisis Management, provides common
training to both military and civil personnel in the field
of crisis management. Additionally, we are introducing a
network-based and virtual instruction system to enhance
training.
The staff at FINCENT is dedicated to offering high
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quality courses that meet the needs of both national and
international students. We also take pride in our facilities and
regard the comfort of the students to be a high priority.
Our courses also offer an excellent chance to taste the
Finnish way of life and culture.
I hope that this catalogue offers useful courses for
yourself or for your organisation.
I wish you warmly welcome to Finland, to Tuusula and
to FINCENT.
Esa Vanonen
Lieutenant Colonel
Commandant
FINCENT
Finnish Defence Forces International Centre
(FINCENT) since 2001; formerly the UN Training
Centre, founded in 1969. NATO/PfP Training and
Education Centre (PTC) since 2001.
THE MAIN TASKS OF THE CENTRE
To arrange and host national and international seminars,
courses and exercises for the UN, NORDEFCO, the EU,
NATO and NATO/PFP.
To support Finnish civilian crisis management efforts.
To conduct research and development projects on peace
support operations.
To send Finnish officers to participate in courses abroad.
To cooperate with international and national civilian and
military partner organizations.
LOCATION AND FACILITIES
FINCENT provides excellent training facilities for courses in
Tuusula, which is located 30 kilometres from Helsinki.
HQ and Course Building
- High tech auditorium, seating 150 persons
- 4 classrooms with 20 seats each
- EDP-classroom with 20 seats
- PSO gaming classroom with 20 seats
- Library
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- Reception
- Office facilities
Students’ Hotel
- Accommodation for 56 persons
- Lounges with kitchen facilities
- Well equipped gym
- Laundry facilities
Training Area
Traditional and very high-level courses, such as the
United Nations Military Observer Course (UNMOC), will
be arranged partly in Artillery Brigade’s Exercise Area in
Niinisalo, as the terrain there has proven to be excellent for
the demanding observer exercises.
UNMOC
NORDEFCO United Nations
Military Observer Course
Course periods
UNMOC I (FIN.1137.44) 26 April–13 May 2011
UNMOC II (FIN.1137.45) 8–26 August 2011
UNMOC III (FIN.1137.46) 24 October–11 November 2011
Purpose of the course
To prepare officers for service as MILITARY OBSERVERS in any
UN mission and particularly for current UN operations.
Contents
- Organizations, past and present Peace Support
Operations (PSO).
- Observer and monitoring duties, emphasis on reporting
procedures.
- Political, social, religious and other factors prevailing in
the mission areas.
- Other abilities to enable the individual officer to carry
out the tasks that may be given to him / her immediately
following his / her arrival in the mission area.
- Climatic, topographical and environmental factors under
which service may have to be conducted.
Courses last three weeks and are run by Staff (Finland)
and Instructors (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden),
consisting of some 15 personnel altogether.
During the first week students gain a basic knowledge of
Peace Support Operations (PSO) and theoretic information
on observer duties. In the second week they focus on
performing as observers, learn how to work with an
interpreter, negotiate and mediate, and finally, in the third
week their skills are tested in a field exercise. On weekends
the students become familiarised with local culture on
short trips in Finland.
A course has 50 seats, of which most are reserved for
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Nordic students and the rest for other students from all
over the world. Over the years, 70 nations and over 4000
students have participated in UNMOC courses.
Student criteria
- Professionally trained with working experience of at least
six years (Captain to Lieutenant Colonel).
- Ability to understand, speak and write in the English
language at level 2 according to STANAG 6001.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Physically fit.
- Basic knowledge of computers.
- The working language is English.
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NS M3-45
NATO Operational Staff Officer
Course
Course period
NS M3-45-A 28 February – 11 March 2011
Purpose of the course
To train officers to function at entry level in a NATO-led
multinational HQ conducting Peace Support Operations
(PSO). On-the-job training will still be required in order
for the graduate to be able to function effectively in a
combined and joint environment.
Contents
The course provides an insight into NATO involvement in
operations across the spectrum, and especially in Peace
Support Operations. The course will prepare students in
order for them later to be able to work in NATO HQs and
staffs and implement the Operational Planning Process in
current NATO operations.
Student Criteria
This course is applicable to personnel from NATO, PfP or
MD nations involved in operational planning in the NATO
environment. The course is structured around 3 modules
with an underlying package of practice in operational
staff work with emphasis on an understanding of the
Operational Planning Process (OPP) and its applicability at
all levels in operations.
Military officers or civilian equivalents from PfP/ MD and
NATO nations of OF-3 (Major) or OF-4 (Lieutenant Colonel)
rank, although (OF-2) (Captain) and OF-5 (Colonel) ranks
will be accepted for appropriate job positions.
Officers/civilians (see above) assigned or selected for
assignment to:
- A NATO-led multinational Joint Headquarters.
- A national field headquarters operating under a NATO
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Headquarters.
- The staff of defence colleges with functional responsibility
in this area.
NATO PfPCLC
NORDEFCO NATO/PfP
Coordination, Liaison and
Cooperation Course
Course periods
NATO PfPCLC I (FIN.2732.13) 7–16 February 2011
NATO PfPCLC II (FIN.2732.14) 3–12 October 2011
Purpose of the course
To prepare nationally trained officers for coordination,
liaison and cooperation tasks in Peace Support Operations
(PSO) and Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW).
To develop and improve the working skills of an individual
student with emphasis on coordination, liaison and
cooperation in order to enhance interoperability.
Contents
- Introduction to NATO arrangements and structures as
a common base for the performance of CLC, including
practical exercises.
- Lessons learned from CLC work, based on experience
from PSOs.
- CLC between the military component, different civilian
components and together with the various parties
involved in a conflict.
- Operational and administrative principles to be adopted
when establishing and conducting CLC tasks.
- Reports and reporting.
- Briefing and debriefing.
- Principles for negotiation and mediation including work
with an interpreter.
Student criteria
- Professionally trained.
- Rank from Warrant Officer to Major.
- English at level 3332 (STANAG 6001).
- Basic knowledge of computers.
- Open to NATO/PfP members.
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- The working language is English.NATO PfPLOC
NATO/PfP Logistics Course
Course period
NATO PfPLOC (FIN.1134.16) 14–25 November 2011
Purpose of the course
- To educate PfP and NATO officers to function in a
NATO-led multinational HQ conducting a Peace Support
Operation (PSO) and in a logistics detachment.
- To familiarize Staff Officers with NATO logistics procedures
in PSOs at tactical level in order to enable them to be
assigned within a multinational battalion/brigade HQ or
a logistics unit.
Contents
On completion of the course the students should:
- Have a basic knowledge of the NATO military structure
- Understand current NATO policy and doctrine for PSO´s.
- Understand the command and control structure and
procedures in a NATO-led PSO.
- Understand current NATO logistic structure and
procedures in NATO-led PSOs.
- Know the staffing and basic duties of the G4 section of a
Multinational Brigade/Task Force (MNBDE/MNTF) as well
as the tasks of the Multinational Logistics Detachment.
- Be familiar with the bilateral or multinational agreements
guiding or demanding cost sharing and the use of logistic
units.
- Be familiar with the deployment planning of a battalion-
size stand-by-force including the establishment of
logistics procedures.
Student criteria
- Preferably no previous experience from PSO in logistics
tasks.
- Ability to speak, understand and write the English
language at level 2 according STANAG 6001.
- Military officers or civilian equivalents in ranks of OF-1
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(Lieutenant) to OF-3 (Major), although OF-4 (Lieutenant
Colonel) will be accepted from NATO and PfP-countries
for appropriate job positions.OMLT
Operational Mentoring and Liaison
Team Basic Course
Course periods
OMLT Basic Course I 11–15 April 2011
OMLT Basic Course II 12–16 September 2011
Purpose of the course
To provide basic information about OMLT functions for
persons who will be working in OMLT positions in the ISAF
operation. The course is the first phase of three training
phases for the OMLT personnel.
Contents
- OMLT concept
- Command & Control
- OMLT functions
- OMLT process
- OMLT tools
- Operations in the area
- Afghanistan National Army (ANA)
- ANA Planning process (MDMP)
- Cultural Awareness
Student criteria
- Personnel assigned for OMLT positions for ISAF
operation.
- Basic knowledge about operational planning process.
- Preferably previous experience from PSO missions.
- English at level 3332 (STANAG 6001).
Courses - 11NATO PfPCIS
NORDEFCO NATO/PfP
Communication and Information
Systems Course
Course period
NATO PfPCIS (FIN.2726.14) 28 November–2 December
2011
Purpose of the course
To provide basic information for signal officers about
multinational operations and to enable and prepare them:
- To act in PfP and CIS environments.
- To participate in PfP exercises.
- To serve as signal officers in multinational PSOs.
- To have a better understanding of the international CIS
environment for later duties in their home country or
abroad.
- To familiarize participants with the CIS system of the
Nordic Brigade.
Student Criteria
- English at level 3332 (STANAG 6001).
- Signal branch background.
- Rank from Lieutenant to Captain (Major).
- Ideal for students with no experience of previous PSO/
MNOs.
Other information
- The course concentrates on tactical (G6/S6) and unit
level multinational communications (Brigade, Battalion
and Company).
- The working language is English.
Courses - 12LANGUAGE COURSES:
MEC, MFC, PSOTC
Military English Course,
Military French Course,
Peace Support Operations
Terminology Course
Course periods
MEC I/2011 3 January–24 February 2011
MEC 2/2011 28 March–19 May 2011
MEC 3/2011 8 August–29 September 2011
MEC 4/2011 26 September–17 November 2011
MFC 14 February–7 April 2011
PSOTC 13–15 December 2011
Purpose of the courses
MEC and MFC – a blended learning course including
distance learning and instructor-led periods.
PSOTC – proficiency in spoken, written and professional
military English, understanding of military terminology.
Course contents
- The main focus of MEC and MFC is on enhancing
students’ language skills in preparation for duties in crisis
management or international tasks. The course focuses
on the use of general language and language needed
by military personnel in meetings, briefings and other
situations and includes among other things translation,
preparation for language tests, communication and
pronunciation exercises.
- The main focus of PSOTC is on military terminology,
military operational language and operational planning
process terminology.
Student criteria
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- Staff Officers / Military Observers.
- Planned task in mission year 2011–2012.
- Good knowledge of English (MEC), French (MFC).
- Consistent ability for independent work.UN and NATO
Orientation
Seminars
Seminar periods
NATO Orientation Seminar 28 February 2011
UN Orientation Seminar 27 April 2011
Purpose of the seminars
The purpose of the seminars is to train participants in the UN
and the NATO activities in crisis management operations.
Contents
The focal point of the training lies in military planning and
decision-making as well as in cooperation between civilians
and the military directed by organisations.
Student criteria
- Professionally trained civilians and military personnel.
- Rank from Warrant Officer to Lieutenant Colonel
(military).
- English at level 3332 (STANAG 6001).
- Open to NATO/PfP members.
Other information
The working language is English.
Courses - 14ICM
Integrated Crisis Management
Course Finnish Centre of Expertise in
Comprehensive Crisis Management
Course period
ICM 5–10 June 2011
Purpose of the course
The course aims to familiarize participants with the
integrated approach of crisis management with specific
regard to the interaction of civilian and military actors.
Student criteria
- Civilian or military experts, such as Political Advisors,
Development Advisors, Police Advisors, Heads and Deputy
Heads of Offices, Executive Directors with experience of
crisis management and peace building missions.
- Currently working in a crisis area or prospective
participants in future missions.
- Good comprehension of English.
Other information
The course is conducted in cooperation with Crisis
Management Centre Finland (CMC Finland) within the
framework of the Centre of Expertise in Comprehensive
Crisis Management.
Courses - 15CULTURAL
AWARENESS
SEMINARS
Cultural Awareness Afghanistan
Seminar
Seminar periods
CA AFGHANISTAN I 11 April 2011
CA AFGHANISTAN II 12 September 2011
Purpose of the seminar
To give military and civilian personnel involved with
planning and coordinating the national effort in supporting
Afghanistan a better understanding of the impact the
Afghan culture may have on the support effort. Special
emphasis will be on the variety of cultures found in
Afghanistan.
Contents
Lectures and panel discussions with focus on different
support efforts in Afghanistan and case studies of
cultural misunderstandings leading to failure and correct
interpretation leading to success.
Cultural Awareness Africa Seminar
Seminar period
CA AFRICA 7 June 2011
Purpose of the seminar
To give military and civilian personnel involved with planning
and preparing crisis management operations in Africa
a better understanding of the impact Africa’s different
cultures may have. Special emphasis will be on the variety
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of cultures found in Africa.
Contents
Lectures and panel discussions with focus on different
cultures in Africa.
Student criteria for the seminars
Participation by invitation from FINCENT.METT
Mobile Education and Training
Teams
FINCENT will conduct courses run by Mobile Education
and Training Teams at requested locations. Courses can be
organized within 30–60 days from request depending on
location, topics and other arrangements needed.
Education and training topics are:
- Civil-Military Cooperation
- Military Observer Training
- Establishment of PSO Training Centres
- Other crisis management-related issues
TAILORED COURSES
AND SEMINARS
FINCENT is a reliable counterpart in providing tailored
courses and expertise for different international groups.
Courses can be organized using training modules, or
within the framework of the Finnish Centre of Expertise in
Comprehensive Crisis Management. FINCENT can produce
tailored courses within 60 days from the request. Topics
can be related to:
- Military Observers
- Civil-Military Cooperation
- Liaison Duties
- Mission Security (first aid, mine awareness, personal
security, situational awareness)
- OMLT
- Comprehensive Approach to Crisis Management
- CIS
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and SEMINARS
2011
Finnish Defence Forces
International Centre conducts the
following courses and seminars:
NORDEFCO United Nations Military Observer Course
UNMOC I (FIN.1137.44) 26 April–13 May 2011
UNMOC II (FIN.1137.45) 8–26 August 2011
UNMOC III (FIN.1137.46) 24 October–11 November 2011
NATO Operational Staff Officer Course
NS M3-45-A 28 February – 11 March 2011
NORDEFCO NATO/PfP Coordination, Liaison and
Cooperation Course
NATO PfPCLC I (FIN.2732.13) 7–16 February 2011
NATO PfPCLC II (FIN.2732.14) 3–12 October 2011
NATO/PfP Logistics Course
NATO PfPLOC (FIN.1134.16) 14–25 November 2011
NORDEFCO NATO/PfP Communication and
Information Systems Course
NATO PfPCIS (FIN.2726.14) 28 November–2 December
2011
Military English Course
MEC I/2011 3 January–24 February 2011
MEC 2/2011 28 March–19 May 2011
MEC 3/2011 8 August–29 September 2011
MEC 4/2011 26 September–17 November 2011
Military French Course
MFC 14 February–7 April 2011
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Peace Support Operations Terminology Course
PSOTC 13–15 December 2011
UN and NATO ORIENTATION SEMINARS
NATO Orientation Seminar 28 February 2011
UN Orientation Seminar 27 April 2011Integrated Crisis Management Course
ICM 5–10 June 2011
Cultural Awareness Afghanistan Seminar
CA AFGHANISTAN I 11 April 2011
CA AFGHANISTAN II 12 September 2011
Cultural Awareness Africa Seminar
CA AFRICA 7 June 2011
Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team Basic
Course
OMLT Basic Course I 11–15 April 2011
OMLT Basic Course II 12–16 September 2011
Courses - 19Finnish Centre of Expertise in
Comprehensive Crisis Management
The Finnish Defence Forces International Centre (FINCENT)
and Crisis Management Centre Finland (CMC Finland)
established the Finnish Centre of Expertise in Comprehensive
Crisis Management in June 2008. Its core tasks are the
development of civil-military relations and 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 were responsibility is shared between FINCENT
and CMC Finland, both 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 two institutions.
The Finnish Centre of Expertise in Comprehensive Crisis
Management endeavours to develop common and shared
training in crisis management as well as to promote an
overall understanding of comprehensive crisis management.
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Its tasks also include research, publishing and seminar
activities. The Integrated Crisis Management Course and
crisis management courses in Kuopio will be organised
within the framework of the Finnish Centre of Expertise in
Comprehensive Crisis Management in 2011. The civilians
interested in the Integrated Crisis Management Course
should apply through CMC Finland, and military personnel
through FINCENT.HOW TO APPLY TO
FINCENT COURSES
NON-NORDIC APPLICANTS
Download the application form at www.fincent.fi and fill
it out in English. The application form should be submitted
through the appropriate national channels to FINCENT no
later than 8 weeks prior to the start of the course. Please
note that FINCENT does not process applications sent by
individuals: all applications must be authorized by the point
of contact in home nation HQ or equivalent.
Confirmation of admission will be sent in due time before
the course.
NORDIC APPLICANTS (NORDEFCO
COUNTRIES)
Course seats have been allocated in advance between the
NORDEFCO countries. Please, contact your own HQ and/
or national POC for further information.
FINNISH APPLICANTS
Based on manning lists, reservists are called annually
by the Pori Brigade and regular soldiers by the Army HQ.
How to Apply - 21CONTACT
INFORMATION
FINCENT
P.O.BOX 1
FI-04301 Tuusula
Finland
Phone: +358 299 800
Fax: +358 299 540 902
E-mail: fincent@fincent.fi
studentadmin@fincent.fi
Homepage: www.fincent.fi
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