UN Military Observer’s Course - UNMO

Course Details


Name: UN Military Observer’s Course - UNMO

Length: 3 Weeks – 15 working days

Students per iteration: The minimum number per iteration is 10 and the maximum is 25

Iterations per year: We hold this course once a year. There is a possibility to hold another course during the year, upon request

Date: 19/7/2018

Deadline for applications: 20/05/2018

Open to: All countries

Language: English Language

Pre requisites:

  • O1 to O4 (CPT to LT COL), (For military and police personnel).
  • Good command at English language.
  •  Physically fit.

Aim: To prepare officers from different countries for assignment as Military Observers in Peace Support Operations, and to familiarize them with UN structure procedures, SOPs and terminology.

Target audience: National and International Military Officers

Cost: TBD

Course Subjects:

  •   Introduction to UN peacekeeping.
  •   Fundamentals of UN peacekeeping.
  •   The Establishment and Operationalization of Security                  Council  Mandates for PKO.
  •    How United Nations PKO Function.
  •    UNMOs Criteria.
  •    UNMO's Duties.
  •    Patrol Duties.
  •    Media Relation.
  •    Observation Post.
  •    Daily Situation Report/ Shooting Report.
  •    Do's & Don'ts.
  •    Safety and security.
  •    ICRC/ Law of Armed Conflict.
  •    International Law Applicable to PKO.
  •   Human Rights Protection in UN PKO.
  •   Women, Peace and Security: The Role of UN PK.
  •   Protection of Children: The Role of UN PK.
  •   Use Of The Interpreter.
  •   UNHCR.
  •   Working with Mission Partners.
  •   Movement In Mined Area       
  •   Rules Of Engagement.
  •  Chemical Training.
  •  Conduct and Discipline.
  •  Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.
  •  Consequences of Misconduct.
  •  HIV/AIDS in PKO.
  •  Stress Management.
  •  Weapon Recognition.
  •  Humanitarian Assistance.
  •  Reimbursement System.
  •  Respect for Diversity.
  •  Crater Analysis.
  •  Negotiation & Mediation.
  •  UN International Police Role in PKO.
  •  Communication Phonetics & Pro-word.
  •  SAIT Training (Exercise).
  •  Map Reading, GPS (Exercise).
  •  Communications (Exercise).
  •  Map Reading (Exercise).
  •  PT (Exercise).
  •  UN Driving Skills (Exercise).
  •  Presentation Delivery (Case Study).
  •  Visit to ICRC Office/ Amman


Notes: -We hold this course once a year. There is a possibility to hold another course during the year, upon request




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