This course, offered by a partner institution, counts toward the classroom instruction requirement of the Peace Operations Training Institute COTIPSO programme.
| Provider | Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic |
|---|---|
| Dates | 2009-07-20 to 2009-07-24 |
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia, United States |
| Language of instruction | en |
PURPOSE
1. Provide students with a basic knowledge of concepts, terms, organizations, and planning considerations for crisis response and limited contingency operations with an emphasis on Peace Keeping and Stability Operations.
2. Present students with the U.S. perspective relative to Limited Contingency Operations and Crisis Response in general and peace operations and humanitarian assistance operations in particular.
3. Prepare students to assume duties on a staff that may be involved in conducting, planning, or supporting peace operations and/or humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.
SCOPE
The course includes classes that cover an array of aspects of Range of Military Operations and includes legal considerations; training considerations; interagency organization; NATO, UN, and multinational organizations; intelligence considerations; health services support; civil engineering support; logistical considerations; civil affairs, and U.S. policy on peace operations. Students will conduct a case study and assess lessons learned from previous peace operations and humanitarian assistance operations. The course is taught at the operational level and presents the U.S. perspective that extends from military engagement, security cooperation, and deterrence activities to crisis response and limited contingency operations.
PREREQUISITES
This course is open to U.S. Military (E-5 to O-6); U.S. government employees (GS-7 to GS-15), and international officers; and senior enlisted, and civilian staff members of a country's Ministry of Defense.
For more information, visit this course’s Web page.
Maj. W. A. HERON
Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic (EWTGLANT)
1575 Gator Blvd., Suite 243
Norfolk, Virginia 23521-2740
United States
Email address: winston.a.heron@navy.mil
Telephone number: 757-462-4546
Facsimile number: 757-462-7343