Training

INTRODUCTION

As a result of CAPSOC reorganization, we have developed a new concept of training for IMO.

With this concept of progressive and sequential training, our aim is to create a pool of participants for IMO at all levels and, consequently, improve capabilities of CAF for participation in IMO, primarily in the framework of UN, NATO and EU. Since the Republic of Croatia has clearly decided to participate in IMO only if they have a mandate of one of the authorized organizations (UN, OSCE, EU, NATO) and if they are conducted with the aim of achieving stability and peace in certain area, the term IMO as it is used by CAPSOC has the same meaning as the term PSO.

TRAINING PRINCIPLES

Praktcal training in the Training area Basic training principles include the interaction of gaining theoretical and practical knowledge and its application in various exercises in the environment which is close to real terrain conditions and security factor is the highest priority.

All courses at CAPSOC consist of two parts: theoretical part conducted in classrooms and major practical part conducted on the terrain through:

(1) command post exercises

(2) joint field training exercises

(3) logistics exercises, staff training and

(4) joint situational training exercises

Basic training principles at CAPSOC are:

(1) standardized training (UN SGTM; NATO TEPSO)

(2) all training is conducted in English

(3) training through international courses at CAPSOC - participation of foreign instructors and participants of partner states

(4) progressive and sequential training (basic, advanced, functional areas)

(5) developing lessons learned, their distribution to all units trained for IMO and incorporating them in the curriculum.

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TYPES OF TRAINING

Class The basis of successful IMO training is previous training and education focused on basic and specialized combat knowledge and skills. The aim of CAPSOC is to improve the above mentioned knowledge and skills with specific PSO knowledge and skills which are non-combat operations. We can divide IMO training into individual basic IMO training, training of functional areas for IMO, pre-deployment training, advanced distributed learning and unit training support.

I. Individual Basic Training

Courses conducted in the framework of individual basic training are organized for all participants (NCOs and officers) who are going to perform various IMO duties from lower to higher levels, regardless their specialties. The courses are as follows:

1) Basic PSO Course (BPSOC)

2) Junior Staff Officer Course (JSOC)

3) UN Military Observer Course (UNMOC) i

4) Senior Staff Officer Course (SSOC)

II. Functional Training

Courses conducted as a part of the training of functional areas are primarily intended for NCOs and officers sent to missions by their specialty (logistics, civil-military cooperation, radio communication....). The requirement for attending these courses is successfully completed BPSOC. These are as follows:

1) Tactical CIMIC Course (TCIMICC)

2) Communications and Information Systems in Peace Support Operations Course (CISPSOC)

3) Logistics in Peace Support Operations Course (LOGC)

4) Radio Communications in International Military Operations Course (RADCOMC)

5) Liaison Officer Course (LNOC)

III. Pre-deployment Training for Participation in NATO and UN Missions

Pre-deployment training is focused on getting insight into the current situation in a mission, psychological and medical preparations and performing administrative and logistical duties. Its aim is, based on the experience and lessons learned from officers who participated in missions, to apply knowledge and skills of a special importance for the mission in which the participants have to take part.

The course lasts 3 - 5 days. Since only those who completed BPSOC or one of the staff officer courses can attend pre-deployment training course, the selection procedure, planning and conduct is easier which enables conducting of the course with selected participants and their replacements immediately before the deployment. Pre-deployment training is usually connected with evaluation of the unit readiness for a mission in the respective operation.

IV. Unit Support Training

Practical training in the training area a. Unit training is not the responsibility of CAPSOC but of the unit commanders. CAPSOC participates in the support of unit training through several especially created courses, seminars and conferences and through participation in external evaluation of units.

b. As a part of training, the units designated for engagement in multinational forces in 2008 and 2009 are to go through refreshment training by engaging them in peace forces scenarios (OPFOR and role-players during the conduct of BPSOC and basic UNMOC). This will improve the quality of training, provide continuity and increase capabilities for IMO.

c. Participate in training related to peace operations in units conducting the training of units for IMO, especially for teams and units for ISAF operation (MLOT, OMLT, etc.) and UN mission UNDOF.

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Training for PSO

Progressive and sequential training for IMO

Training for PSO at CAPSOC

Progressive and sequential training at CAPSOC

CAPSOC in support of training units for IMO

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TRAINING DIVISION

Theoretical part of training in classrom The task of the training division is to develop, plan, organize and conduct training of individuals, teams and units for participation in IMO, assist in evaluation of the units being prepared for participation in IMO, develop the training doctrine for IMO through studying and searching for new trends, collection and processing of lessons learned in the field of IMO.