United Nations 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 Creteria  

-        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.