INTRODUCTION
The basis of successful international military training is previous training and education focused on basic and specialized combat knowledge and skills. Generally, PSO training at IMOTC can be divided into four key areas: individual progressive and sequential PSO training, training of functional areas for PSO, pre-deployment training, advanced distributed learning (ADL).
Courses conducted in the framework of progressive and sequential training are organized for all participants of the Croatian Armed Forces (CAF) who are going to perform various IMO duties from lower to higher levels, regardless their specialties. The courses are as follows:
(1) Fundamentals of PSO Course (FPSOC)
(2) Basic PSO Course (BPSOC)
(3) United Nations Staff Officer Course (UNSOC)
(4) NATO Staff Officer Course (NATO SOC)
(5) UN Military Observer Course (UNMOC)
Courses conducted as a part of the training of functional areas are primarily intended for the participants who will join missions according to their specialty (civil-military cooperation, negotiations, etc.). The requirement for attending these courses is successfully completed BPSOC. These are as follows:
(6) Tactical Civil Military Cooperation Course (TCIMICC)
(7) Basic Negotiation Skills Course (BNSC)
(8) Field Reporters Course (FRC)
Pilot Field Reporters Course has been developed as a part of functional training in 2010. The course is intended for training of the Croatian Radio and Television employees in skills needed for field reporting from crisis areas.
(9) KFOR Liaison and Monitoring Team Pre-deployment Course (KFOR LMT PDC)
Apart from the mentioned courses, IMOTC also conducts pre-deployment training intended for the participants of NATO, UN and EU missions, ADL courses and specific pre-deployment training for Liaison and Monitoring Teams (LMT) in accordance with COMKFOR needs. The course is intended for officers and NCOs of the states which provide forces for KFOR missions.
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CATALOGUE OF COURSES
COURSE TITLE:
FPSOC Fundamentals of PSO Course
AIM:
provide officers and NCOs of the Croatian Armed Forces and other ministries with basic skills for participation in Peace Support Operations.
DURATION:
1 week (5 days) 4 times a year
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS:
15 - 25
RANKS:
all ranks, civilians
REQUIREMENTS:
English language STANAG 2222
TARGET GROUP:
officers and NCOs, members of other Ministries of the Republic of Croatia
TRAINING OUTCOMES:
- Describe political environment of PSOs.
- Describe operational environment of PSOs.
- Explain legal framework of PSO and limitations in the use of force.
- Explain the procedures of command and control in PSOs, including risk management.
- Explain force protection measures in PSOs.
- Use techniques of peaceful conflict-resolution, e.g. negotiation and mediation.
- Show the awareness of cultural differences in the international environment and be able to behave in accordance with the highest personal standards.
- Use basic tactics, techniques and procedures in PSOs.
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COURSE TITLE:
BPSOC Basic PSO Course
AIM:
Provide basic skills and knowledge for participation in PSOs up to company level
DURATION:
2 weeks twice a year
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS:
15 25
RANKS:
officers OF 1 OF 3, NCOs OR 4 OR 7
REQUIREMENTS:
- English language STANAG 2222
- ADL NATO Course "Introduction to Rules of Engagement (ROE)
- ADL IMOTC Course "Radio Procedures in International Military Operations
TARGET GROUP:
officers and NCOs from the Croatian Armed Forces
TRAINING OUTCOMES:
- Describe political environment of PSOs.
- Describe operational environment of PSOs.
- Explain legal framework of PSO and limitations of the use of force.
- Explain the procedures of command and control in PSOs, including risk management.
- Explain force protection measures in PSOs.
- Use international radio-procedures and proper orientation procedures using UTM maps and GPS.
- Conduct live-fire exercises using personal weapons.
- Use techniques of peaceful conflict-resolution, e.g. negotiation and mediation.
- Show the awareness of cultural differences in the international environment and be able to behave in accordance with the highest personal standards.
- Use basic tactics, techniques and procedures in PSOs.
- Use conflict-resolution measures during the CF violations, as well as proper procedures with persons suspected for war-crimes.
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COURSE TITLE:
UN SOC UN Staff Officer Course
AIM:
To prepare officers from the Croatian Armed Forces as well as international candidates to perform senior staff duties in UN HQs, and in the national contingent HQ operating under OPCON of UN commander in peace support operations.
DURATION:
2 weeks once a year
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS:
15 28 (up to 12 international participants)
RANKS:
officers OF 2 OF 5
REQUIREMENTS:
English language STANAG 3232
- basic PC knowledge
TARGET GROUP:
officers from the CAF and foreign armed forces
TRAINING OUTCOMES:
- Describe the UN Crisis Response Operations strategic concept, and to analyse restrictions and interests which govern voting mandates in the UN Security Council.
- Describe the role of key civilian organizations and agencies in the operational environment.
- Explain documents which define the status of peace support forces and employ code of conduct that regulates behaviour and discipline of force members.
- Analyse and use legal and ethical principles that regulate the use of force in peace operations.
- Explain structure and capabilities of components, as well as the role of staff elements of the Combined-Joint Task Force (CJTF).
- Explain functions that enable success of forces in peace support operations (INFO-OPS, CIMIC, PSYOPS, CIS, and CSS etc.).
- Use the operational planning process rules in the capacity of senior staff officer.
- Analyse current operations in peace support operations as a staff officer and conduct adequate actions at the HQ of any level.
- Explain and apply principles and procedures of public relations, the media included.
- Apply formal mediation and other peaceful resolution of conflicts measures, and communicate with warring factions using diplomatic language in a written form.
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COURSE TITLE:
NATO SOC NATO Staff Officer Course
AIM: preparations for performing junior staff duties in NATO HQs in PSOs and partially in stationary HQs, and for duties in the national contingent HQ operating under NATO in PSOs
DURATION: 3 weeks once a year
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 15 20 (up to 6 international participants)
RANKS: officers OF 1 OF 3, NCOs OR 5 OR 8
REQUIREMENTS: English language STANAG 2222
- BPSOC
TARGET GROUP: officers and NCOs from the Croatian Armed Forces, NATO and partner states
TRAINING OUTCOMES:
- Explain causes and consequences of modern conflicts and international community response with the aim to establish peace and security in crisis regions.
- Describe the structure and methods, especially of military decision-making process (MDMP) on the NATO strategic level.
- Describe operational planning process with the emphasis on key documents (CONOPS, OPLAN) and implement its principles and steps.
- Describe planning process for NATO crisis situations and force generation process on the level of NATO and national contingent in PSO
- Describe the basics of NATO joint operations with the emphasis on PSO (AJP-3, AJP 3.4.1, AJP 3.4.4), basics of joint logistic support, CIMIC operations and information operations, including PSY0PS in details.
- Explain generic structure of battle group or brigade in NATO PSO and individual duties of divisions, sections and apply MPMP in PSO on a tactical level.
- Apply the skills of staff, inter-personal, organizational and inter-cultural communication
- Apply the principles of planning and organizing meetings, negotiation and mediation by active use of military interpreters in PSO.
- Know the standards of map marking (APP 6A) in details, as well as the standards of using radio procedures, and sending and receiving reports in PSO.
- Apply communication principles with mass media if appropriate.
- Apply the principles of stress management on the individual and unit level in PSO.
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COURSE TITLE:
UNMOC UN Military Observer Course
AIM:
Prepare officers from Croatian Armed Forces and international candidates to perform duties of military observers in any peace support mission.
DURATION:
3 weeks once a year
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS:
20 28 (up to 12 international participants)
RANKS:
officers OF 1 OF 4
REQUIREMENTS:
- English language STANAG 3232
- 5 years of service in the armed forces
- driving licence
- basic knowledge in informatics
- maximum age of 53
TARGET GROUP:
officers from the CAF and foreign armed forces
TRAINING OUTCOMES:
- Participate actively in any UN mission;
- Describe and understand UN system, associated organizations, other international organizations, including GOs and NGOs.
- Adopt and apply UN standards provided by the Code of conduct, and all the human rights related issues.
- Perform duties of UNMO in team-sites as well as military observer staff officer duties.
- Recognize and deal with various types of security and health hazards in mission.
- Use operational techniques and developed skills in a proper manner.
- Use interpersonal, organizational and intercultural communications skills.
- Use basic communication skills with the media.
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COURSE TITLE:
TCIMICC Tactical CIMIC Course
AIM:
To provide Officers/ senior NCOs with skills and knowledge needed for conducting CIMIC activities in PSOs
DURATION:
1 week once a year
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS:
10 20 (up to 8 international participants)
RANKS:
officers OF 1 OF 5, NCOs OR 7 OR 8
REQUIREMENTS:
- English language STANAG 2121
- BPSOC
- ADL NATO Course: PSO CIMIC for Commanders and Staff
- ADL NATO Course: PSO CIMIC for Senior Commanders and Senior Staff
TARGET GROUP: officers and NCOs from CAF, NATO and Partner states
TRAINING OUTCOMES:
- To describe civil-military environment of contemporary PSOs.
- To describe types and roles of civil organizations (international, governmental and non-governmental) which are active in the mission area.
- To explain the NATO CIMIC doctrine.
- To apply staff procedures and methods used by CIMIC operators.
- To apply techniques of peaceful resolution of conflicts such as negotiation and mediation.
- To apply communication methods used by CIMIC operators in the mission area. (inside combined forces, and with outside entities).
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COURSE TITLE:
BNSC - Basic Negotiation Skills Course
AIM:
Provide basic communication and negotiation knowledge and skills to members of the CAF,Croatian MoD and other Croatian ministries based on the requirements for participation in PSOs
DURATION:
1 week once a year
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS:
15 - 25
RANKS:
all ranks
REQUIREMENTS:
officers and NCOs from the Croatian Armed Forces who will participate in IMO
TARGET GROUP:
officers and NCOs from the Croatian Armed Forces
TRAINING OUTCOMES:
- Attain knowledge in basic negotiation principles
- Gain negotiation skills in different situations, including crisis situations
- Principles of successful communication
- Recognize one's own communication mistakes and know how to overcome them
- Gain cultural awareness in international environment and behave IAW the highest personal standards
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COURSE TITLE:
FRC Field Reporters Course
AIM:
To qualify Croatian Radio and Television employees field teams consisting of a journalist, cameraman and soundman for reporting from crisis areas
DURATION:
9 days twice a year
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS:
8 - 10
RANKS:
The course is intended for civilians
REQUIREMENTS:
IAW the selection of the Croatian Radio and Television Educational Centre
TARGET GROUP:
Future members of field reporting teams
TRAINING OUTCOMES:
- Gain qualifications IAW professional journalist ethics, Geneva Convention and NATO Public Affairs Policy,
- Gain special knowledge and skills indispensable for journalist teams working in the field
- Become aware of necessary level of physical and psychological readiness
- Know how to take care of the team and assets.
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COURSE TITLE:
KFOR LMT PDC - KFOR Liaison and Monitoring Team Pre-deployment Course
AIM:
provide military officers and NCOs being prepared for deployment to KFOR LMTs with the level of knowledge and skills required to successfully conduct LMT duties and responsibilities.
DURATION:
1 week (6 days) 6 times a year (3 regular and 3 additional courses if needed)
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS:
10 33 (international only)
RANKS:
officers OF 1 OF 5, NCOs OR 5 OR 9
REQUIREMENTS:
English language STANAG 3232
TARGET GROUP:
NATO officers and NCOs - members of Liaison and Monitoring Teams
TRAINING OUTCOMES:
- Understand the historical, cultural, religious and ethnic aspects and factors that have led to the conflicts within the Balkan Region of Europe (with special emphasis on Kosovo);
- Understand the mission, roles and responsibilities, and organisation of the KFOR LMTs.
- Have the ability to create all required reports in accordance with LMTs, and KFOR Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Directives.
- Be able to apply the specific LMT interviewing techniques and skills required for the mission, and proper use of interpreters.
- Have the ability to interfere with Kosovo people (Serbs, Albanians and other ethnical groups), conduct meetings, and prepare a report based on the facts.
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Introduction 
FPSOC 
19/5/2013, UNMOC Field Exercise in Progress