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FINCENT – Finnish Defence Forces International Centre Course and Activity Catalogue 2020
FINCENT
Finnish Defence Forces International Centre
Course and Activity
Catalogue 2020
4 Welcome to FINCENT
7 General Information about FINCENT
9 Courses, UNMEM
11 UNCPOC
13 PSOCC
15 EUICMC
17 ESDC Core Course on SSR
19 NATO PLOC
21 NATO-UN POC
23 NATO IMP
25 NATO COPC
27 SAFOC
29 Courses by the Finnish Centre of Expertise
31 Tailored Courses and Seminars
33 IPC
35 How to Apply
36 Course Calendar 2020
39 NATO Military Contribution to Peace Support
Department Head (MC2PS DH)
41 Quality Management System METT
for NATO PTECs
43 Contact Information
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Welcome Peacekeeping and crisis management have faced many
new challenges over the last five decades. Previously, units
were sent to supervise existing peace agreements between
to FINCENT
two parties; nowadays, our peacekeepers work in a very
complex, multidimensional and even hostile environment,
with multiple actors and stakeholders. We have also seen
that the civilian population has suffered most in recent
Our main goal has always been to combine research conflict areas. The number of refugees and internally
with the best practices from experience in high quality displaced persons is the highest in history. It is obvious
education and training. We arrange courses, seminars, that neither the UN nor other organisations can solve
workshops and exercises within the framework of the these conflicts alone. We need more cooperation in the
United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU), the North field and more shared training to function effectively and
Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the African Union protect those who need protection. The proper referent
(AU) and the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO). for security should be the individual, not the state. The UN
Development Programme’s Human Development Report
FINCENT has been certified by the UN (UN certificate argues that ensuring “freedom from want” and “freedom
of Training Recognition), NATO (NATO ACT Quality from fear” for everyone is the best way to tackle the
Assurance) and FNDU (NDU Assurance of Training Quality). problem of global insecurity.
FINCENT has also attained the ISO 9001:2015 certificate.
As an active participant in the network, FINCENT also One of the latest initiatives in this area has been the
seeks to transfer its competences to other training centres comprehensive Protection of Civilians (POC) for NATO- or
and institutions. And, of course, we want to improve UN-led operations courses. The pilot course was conducted
our products and expertise through this cooperation at at FINCENT in October 2018. Both NATO and the UN, as
FINCENT. well as other organisations like the International Committee
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NATO ACT Quality
Assurance
ISO 9001
Certification
United Nations
Certificate of Training
Recognition
NDU Assurance of
Training Quality
of the Red Cross (ICRC), CIMIC Centre of Excellence (CCOE)
and the US Army Peacekeeping and Stability Operations
TRAINING TOGETHER TO BUILD NETWORKS,
Institute (PKSOI), have been a key part of the planning and
SHARE EXPERTISE AND PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE
execution of the course with FINCENT. This initiative is a small
step, but such cooperation between the major organisations FINCENT, known as the UN Training Centre until 2001,
is needed in the future. NATO, the UN, the EU and the AU all was founded in 1969 as the world’s first peacekeeping
have their strengths when it comes to peacekeeping and crisis training centre. In 2001, FINCENT was recognised
management. Working together allows us to use each other’s as a Partnership for Peace Training Centre. In 2008,
strengths and support each other’s weaknesses. All efforts FINCENT and the newly established Crisis Management
must be combined to solve ongoing or emerging conflicts. Centre (CMC) Finland established the Finnish Centre
From the outset, we must not forget local stakeholders and of Expertise in Comprehensive Crisis Management.
local ownership. Together, we are strong. The Finnish Police University College joined this Centre
of Expertise in 2018. Since the beginning of 2015,
Over the years, FINCENT’s staff and our foreign colleagues FINCENT has belonged to the Finnish National Defence
have been and remain dedicated to keeping our courses University and was nominated as a Department Head
updated to train capable and skilled peacekeepers, and (DH) for NATO Military Contribution to Peace Support
face the rapidly changing conflict environment. We can be Discipline to coordinate the military contribution to
sure FINCENT will also promote a comprehensive/integrated peace support education and training offered to NATO
approach and the importance of cooperation in the future, by different institutions.
whether it involves women’s peace and security, the
environment, cultural heritage or cyber/hybrid threats. The
development of the NATO-UN POC course showed us that Harri Uusitalo,
deep cooperation and hard work will help us achieve fruitful Lieutenant Colonel (GS)
goals. Commandant Finnish Defence Forces International Centre
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General Information
about FINCENT
The Finnish Defence Forces International Centre The Santahamina Building includes:
(FINCENT), formerly known as the United Nations – a course hotel for 65 people with laundry facilities,
Training Centre, was founded in 1969. kitchens, gym and sauna
– a café
The main tasks of the Centre are to: – classrooms and group study rooms
– Arrange and host national and international courses, – an auditorium
exercises and seminars for the UN, EU, AU, NATO and – the National Defence University Library
NATO/Partnership.
– Act as the Department Head for NATO Military Physical Training
Contribution to PSO (MC2PS) with a focus on Partners. During courses a wide variety of sports facilities and
– Act as a Finnish OCC E&F Centre to support all FDF equipment are available to the students.
services in OCC E&F related matters.
– Act as the Head for Comprehensive Crisis Management Training Area in Niinisalo
research in Finland. Some of FINCENT’s courses, such as the United Nations
– Act as the gender perspective and gender equality Military Experts on Mission Course (UNMEM), will be
(UNSCR 1325) subject-matter expert of FDF. arranged partly in the Pori Brigade’s Exercise Area in
– Support Finnish civilian crisis management efforts. Niinisalo, as the terrain there has proven to be excellent
– Send Finnish officers to participate in courses abroad. for the demanding exercises included in the courses.
– Cooperate with international and national civilian and
military partner organisations.
The new and modern Santahamina Building in
the Military Island of Santahamina, Helsinki
FINCENT is located in Santahamina Garrison,
some 10 kilometres from Helsinki city centre.
The building offers modern premises for FINCENT and
some other departments and services of the National
Defence University in the National Defence University’s
campus area within Santahamina Garrison.
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NORDEFCO United Nations
Military Experts on Mission Course
UNMEM
1. Concept and Purpose of UNMEM 3. Student Criteria
The aim of the course is to prepare Military Officers for To be eligible to attend the course, nominees must fulfil
service as UN Military Observers, UN Military Advisers the following criteria:
/ Senior Liaison Officers in any on-going or future UN – Be a nationally trained officer with over five years of
Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKO). working experience (CAPT to COL).
– Be a nationally trained female warrant officer or
2. Learning Objectives lieutenant with a working experience in excess of five
Upon completion of the course the students should be years (UNHQ new student criteria 2018).
able to: – Language proficiency: Working proficiency in English
– Comprehend the UN Integrated Mission Concept. language. Language testing is a national responsibility.
– Comprehend the basic documents, guidelines and The working language is English. No additional language
principles of the UN Integrated Mission. training or translation is provided.
– Apply the different skills of a military expert on mission. – Have a valid driver’s licence.
– Analyse the nature of modern conflicts and the UN’s – Be physically fit.
contribution to an integrated approach. – Have basic computer skills.
– Additionally, for MILAD students, previous experience of
The UNMEM Course consists of lessons on theory, case PSOs is required.
studies, basic exercises and a final field exercise covering
the following topics: 4. Course Dates
– UN Organisations, present on-going UNPKOs. UNMEM 1 (FIN.1137.72) 11–29 May 2020
– Observer/Liaison/Adviser duties, emphasis on reporting UNMEM 2 (FIN.1137.73) 17 August–4 September 2020
and assessment procedures.
– Cross-cultural, political, social, religious and other factors 5. Course Fee
prevailing in mission areas. €2,000 for non-Nordic participants
– Time, climatic, topographical and environmental
conditions under which service may have to be
conducted.
– Other abilities to enable the individual officer to solve
tasks that might be given to him/her immediately
subsequent to his/her arrival in the mission area.
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United Nations Comprehensive
Protection of Civilians Course
UNCPOC
1. Concept and Purpose of UNCPOC 3. Student Criteria
The aim of UNCPOC is to enhance the knowledge To be eligible to attend the course, nominees must fulfil
and critical understanding of the multiple dimensions the following criteria:
and meanings of the protection of civilians in armed – Participants should be preferably senior level experts
conflicts. The students are trained to understand the (civilians or civil administration and military personnel)
roles and responsibilities of military, police and civilian that work in areas related to crisis management in the
actors involved in protection work in United Nations wider context or work currently in a crisis area or can
peacekeeping operations. The participants are able to be prospective participants in the future operations or
analyse the specific threats, needs and rights of the missions.
vulnerable groups and can develop effective strategies and – Experience in monitoring, mentoring and advising
measures to improve the situation of these groups and (MMA), training, planning, human rights, gender, child
protect them from harm. protection, training or RoL is an advantage.
– Language proficiency: good comprehension of English.
2. Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course the students should be 4. Course Dates
able to: UNCPOC (FIN.2735.1) 26−30 January 2020
– Understand the terminology of Responsibility to Protect
(R2P) and Protection of Civilians (CPOC) as well as the 5. Course Fee
integrated mission concept, mission element roles and €700
responsibilities.
– Comprehend the basic documents, legal rules,
guidelines and the principles of both different actors and
of the CPOC mission strategy.
– Understand the challenges of CPOC in missions and
explain how the failure to protect civilians can affect the
credibility of the mission and of the UN.
– Apply the collaboration and coordination/cooperation
between different actors and components aiming for
better information sharing.
– Evaluate situations from an operational and tactical
point of view, and formulate courses of action using
scenario-based classroom exercises.
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Peace Support Operations
Cooperation Course (Tactical level)
1. Concept and Purpose of PSOCC
PSOCC 3. Student Criteria
The aim of the course is to prepare nationally trained To be eligible to attend the course, nominees must fulfil
civilian, police and military officers heading for a UN-, the following criteria:
EU-, NATO- or AU-led Peace Support Operation (PSO) – Civilian, police and military officers, such as liaison
for coordination, liaison and cooperation tasks. The officers, staff officers, unit commanders, and their
course also has as its purpose to develop and improve civilian and police equivalents, who need special skills
the working skills of the individual student with emphasis for conducting negotiation, liaison, cooperation and
on coordination, liaison and cooperation to enable them coordination with different actors in a PSO environment.
to work in a multicultural environment and enhance – Rank mainly from OR-6 (SGT) to OF-4 (LTC) or civilian/
interoperability. police equivalent.
– Language proficiency: Working level English language
2. Learning Objectives skill. Language testing is a national responsibility. The
Upon completion of the course, the students should be working language is English. No additional language
able to: training or translation is provided.
– Describe UN Integrated Approach and NATO/EU – Have basic computer skills.
Comprehensive Approach at a tactical level. – No previous experience of PSOs is required. The course is
– Comprehend the nature of the operational interaction ideal for students with no experience of PSOs.
concept in a PSO.
– Comprehend the collaboration and coordination 4. Course Dates
between different actors aiming for better liaison and PSOCC 1 (FIN.2732.32) 2−13 March 2020
information sharing at the tactical level. PSOCC 1 (FIN.2732.31) 21 September−2 October 2020
PSOCC consists of lessons on theory, case studies, 5. Course Fee
practical exercises and a final exercise covering the €1,400
following topics:
– UN Integrated Approach and NATO/EU Comprehensive
Approach.
– Interaction with different actors in a PSO environment.
– Cross-cultural, political, social, religious and other factors
prevailing in the mission areas.
– Meeting/negotiation techniques.
– Information gathering and analysing, assessment and
reporting.
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European Security and Defence College
European Union Integrated Crisis Management Course
EUICMC
1. Concept and Purpose of EUICM Skills:
The course enhances the knowledge and understanding – Draft possible responses to crisis situations and plan
of crisis management as part of the EU Integrated complex interventions in high risk environments by
Approach to External Conflicts and Crisis, as well as defining the right mix of policies, instruments and tools
to increase information sharing, collaboration and to achieve EU’s strategic objectives.
cooperation among the different actors, such as military – Analyse and formulate independent and well-informed
and civilian within crisis management, and humanitarian options of how to apply EU integrated approach for the
and development aid actors in the wider context of planning and conduct of CSDP missions and operations.
Common Foreign and Security Policy/ Common Security Competences:
and Defence Policy. – Pursue more effectively shared analysis and integrated
action through cooperative problem-solving and
2. Learning Objectives teamwork.
Knowledge: – Create an accurate picture of the institutional set-up of
– Describe the key principles guiding EU integrated the EU and the relevant operating procedures.
approach to external conflict and crisis. – Demonstrate the concept of EU integrated approach
– Recognise how to bring together Member States, and how to implement it on the ground.
relevant EU institutions and other international and
regional partners as well as civil society organisations 3. Student Criteria
(multi-lateral). Participants (30) should be preferably senior level experts
– Explain how the EU integrated approach to external (civilians or civil administration and military personnel)
conflict and crisis can be applied in analysis and planning working in areas related to crisis management in the
for a CSDP mission or operation and other stabilisation wider context of CFSP/CSDP, or work currently in a crisis
activities, and how this link to crisis response, civil area or in the future EU missions or operations. Priority is
protection and humanitarian issues. given to the personnel from EU Member States.
– State the main strategies, policies, concepts and actors
in the field of EU Crisis Management. 4. Course Dates
– Explain the relevance of cooperation and networking EUICM 6–11 September 2020
with the various actors in the field in analysis, planning
and conduct of EU Crisis Management. 5. Course Fee
No course fee.
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European Security and Defence College
Core Course on Security Sector Reform
ESDC Core
Course on SSR
1. Concept and Purpose of SSR Skills:
The course aims to enhance the knowledge, skills and – Demonstrate the importance of working
competencies of participants in relation to the concept complementarity across the various sub-components of
and principles of SSR as part of the EU's Integrated SSR in post-conflict or fragile environments.
Approach and other related EU policy and concepts, in – Place SSR within its international and national contexts,
particular "the EU wide strategic framework in support and explain how the context has an impact on the
of Security Sector Reform". It will highlight the key approach to be taken.
components of SSR, the various tools and techniques Competence:
used by SSR practitioners and the challenges that an SSR – Assess political commitment to reform, likely sources
advisor could face. It will also develop examples of good of resistance and ways in which support for reform
practice through the collective sharing of experience can build constituencies that may come to support the
and provide tools to address future challenges and change process.
assess needs in relation to SSR. The course also aims to – Develop and understand synergies with other
strengthen a network of SSR experts, with a common international actors and seek to build consensus with
understanding of EU SSR. them in the field of SSR programming.
– Discuss and develop indicators to measure the success of
The course is organized by FINCENT in the framework of SSR programmes as part of systematic monitoring and
the Academic Programme of the European Security and evaluation.
Defence College (ESDC) and conducted in cooperation
with the International Security Sector Advisory Team of 3. Student Criteria
the Geneva Centre of the Democratic Control of Armed Participants should preferably be middle to senior level
Forces (DCAF/ISSAT). professionals deployed or just about to be deployed in
support of a bilateral, regional or multilateral mission
2. Some of the Learning Outcomes to support security and justice reform within EU or EU
Knowledge: Member State and/or partner country structures. The
– Define and differentiate between the notions of security, course is also open to those involved in programming,
the security sector and security sector reform. programme management and/or in political/policy
– Explain the concept and evolution of SSR, including such dialogue in the wider context of SSR. Priority is given to
issues as contexts, principles, programme areas and the personnel from the EU Member States.
highly political nature of SSR.
– Describe the key policy frameworks and actors involved 4. Course Dates
in SSR, including the UN, OSCE, NATO, with a special ESDC Core Course on SSR 31 May–5 June 2020
emphasis on the EU and the Joint Communication to
the European Parliament and the Council - Elements for 5. Course Fee
an EU-wide strategic framework to support SSR. No course fee.
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NATO Partnership Logistics
Course (Tactical level)
NATO
1. Concept and Purpose of NATO PLOC
PLOC 3. Student Criteria
The aim of the course is to prepare nationally trained To be eligible to attend the course, nominees must fulfil
officers heading for a NATO-led Peace Support Operation the following criteria:
for logistics procedures at tactical level in order to enable – Nationally trained staff officers or civilian equivalents in
them to be assigned within a multinational battalion/ ranks of OF-1 (LT) to OF-3 (MAJ).
brigade HQ or logistics unit. – Students have to fulfil at least the following language
proficiency standards in English, as described in STANAG
2. Learning Objectives 6001: Listening (2), Speaking (2), Reading (2), and
Upon completion of the course the students should be Writing (2). Language testing is a national responsibility.
able to: No additional training or translation will be provided.
– Comprehend the current NATO logistics structure and – Have basic computer skills.
procedures in NATO-led PSOs. – No previous experience of PSOs is required. The course is
– Comprehend the command and control structure and ideal for students with no experience of PSOs.
procedures in a NATO-led PSOs.
– Comprehend the bilateral or multinational agreements 4. Course Dates
guiding or demanding cost-sharing and the use of NATO/Partnership LOC (FIN.1134.24)
logistics units and assets. 16−27 November 2020
– Describe staffing and basic duties of the G4 section of a
Multinational Brigade/Task Force (MNBDE/MNTF) as well 5. Course Fee
as the tasks of the Multinational Logistics Detachment. €1,400
– Define the deployment planning of a battalion-sized
stand-by-force including the establishment of logistics
procedures.
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Approaches to the Protection of Civilians
in NATO and UN Peace Operations
NATO-UN
1. Concept and Purpose of the Course on the
POC
3. Student Criteria
Protection of Civilians for NATO or UN Parallel To be eligible to attend the course, nominees must meet
Operations the following criteria:
The aim of the NATO and UN Approaches to the – Military Officers (OF-3 through OF-5) working at the
Protection of Civilians course is to develop a practical strategic or operational level in NATO, NATO-Partners or
understanding among civilian and military participants UN T/PCC.
of the role of the UN and NATO as protection actors in – Personnel working in analysis, planning, management
operations. The course focuses on how to protect civilians or leadership roles, and who are required to or are
from threats of physical violence, including harm from positioned to apply Protection of Civilians principles and
their own actions. The course also enhances the military’s frameworks in their respective organisations.
understanding of how military options impact civilians, • NATO HQ IS/ISM, NATO Allied Command Operations
and how the military can support other non-kinetic (HQ SHAPE, Joint Force Commands, and Theatre
actions to minimise the negative impacts of conflict on Component Commands), NATO Allied Command
civilians. Other outcomes include an analysis of civilian Transformation (HQ SACT, Joint Warfare Centre
vulnerabilities, prevention and response to conflict-related (JWC), Joint Forces Training Centre (JFTC) and Joint
sexual and gender-based violence, and cross-cutting Analysis and Lessons Learned Centre (JALLC)), NATO
topics such as gender, children and youth. The course will Force Structure, and Potential JFT Staff members or
also analyse complex threats such as those arising from • NATO Partner Countrystaff or
political violence, criminal activity, violent extremism and • UN Staff (All Levels), UN TCC Staff
terrorism, and how they affect civilian populations in areas – Students must possess basic computer skills.
of operations. – Students must possess English skills equivalent to
professional user level (NATO STANAG 6001 level 3-3-
2. Learning Outcomes 3-3/Common European Framework of Reference for
– Demonstrate a knowledge of the military role in Language level B2/Advanced Medium level).
protecting civilians.
– Demonstrate how the military can utilise force to protect 4. Course Dates
civilians from threats of physical violence (including their NATO-UN POC 17−25 March 2020
own actions).
– Assess the critical characteristics in the Operational 5. Course Fee
Environment in relation to the Protection of Civilians. €700
– Apply Protection of Civilians knowledge in the conduct
of a threat assessment.
– Recognise that there are different approaches to the
Protection of Civilians, and that they are complementary.
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NATO Introduction to
Military Partnerships
NATO
1. Concept and Purpose of NATO IMP
IMP
3. Student Criteria
After successful completion of the course students are To be eligible to attend the course, nominees must be:
able to contribute to military partnerships in NATO in their – Officers, NCOs or defence civilians of NATO working
role as a Partner Nation officer or NATO staff working with partnership programmes.
with partnership programmes. – Officers or defence civilians from Partnership for
Peace (PfP), Mediterranean Dialogue (MD), Istanbul
2. Learning Objectives Cooperative Initiative (ICI), and Partners across the
Upon completion of the course the students should be Globe (PatG) countries working with NATO military
able to: partnership.
– Recall the NATO organization. – OR8-OF6 or civilian equivalent.
– Explain Partnership Frameworks.
– Explain the interconnectivity of the NATO structure. Introduction to NATO ADL course or equivalent assigned
– List the main steps and products in the process material is a pre-requisite. Participants will have the
sequences (who does what, at what level and at what opportunity to take the ADL course before the course
time). starts. Working experience in NATO or in partnership
– Explain the RLA, DLE and FLE processes. programmes is not required.
– Explain what ITR is, and which nations it applies to.
– Contribute to processes and documentation. 4. Course Dates
– Contribute to the recommended list of activities (RLA, NATO IMPC 1: 24−28 February 2020
DLE and FLF Processes or Individual Tailored Road Maps NATO IMPC 2: 26−30 October 2020
(ITR).
– Contribute to the planning processes. 5. Course Fee
– Demonstrate the importance and value of complying No course fee
with NATO partnership frameworks and processes.
– Comply with MC D&G and MPD Management
Guidance.
– Explain own role and responsibilities in the process.
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NATO Comprehensive
Operations Planning Course
NATO (S5-54)
1. Concept and Purpose of NATO COPC
COPC 3. Student Criteria
The aim of the course is to prepare students to contribute To be eligible to attend the course, nominees must fulfil
to NATO´s operations planning processes, either as an the following criteria:
operational-level or functional-area planner, while serving – Military officers (OF-3 through OF-5), who are assigned
within a joint operational-level headquarters. to NATO and Partner positions that involve the planning
of combined joint operations.
2. Learning Objectives – Students have to fulfil at least the following proficiency
Upon completion of the course the student should standards in English, as described in STANAG 6001:
be able to: Listening (3), Speaking (3), Reading (3), and Writing
– Understand NATO’s OPP system: Given references, (3). Language testing is a national responsibility. No
students will be able to describe the main characteristics additional training or translation will be provided.
of NATO’s operations planning system in accordance – Students must have basic computer skills including
with MC 133/4 Microsoft Office.
– Understand NATO’s OPP Strategic Environment:
Following the initial notice of an international crisis, 4. Course Dates
students will be able to appraise the nature of the NATO COPC 27 April–8 May 2020
situation in order to contribute to the appreciation of
the strategic environment in accordance with NATO’s 5. Course Fee
comprehensive approach. €1,400
– Demonstrate the Principles of Operational Art within
the COPD. Applying the principles of operational art,
students will be able to analyse a crisis in order to
define the operational-level problem and determine the
necessary operational conditions to be achieved.
– Prepare and analyse courses of action. Given references,
students will be able to design and compare multiple
courses of action, justifying a final recommendation in
accordance with the commander`s guidance.
– Describe the remaining phases of NOPP. Given
references, student will be able to describe the main
characteristics of phases 4–6 of NATO´s operational
planning process.
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NORDEFCO Safety
Officer Course
SAFOC
1. Concept and purpose of SAFOC 3. Student criteria
The focus of SAFOC is on the Safety Management Process The primary training audience is identified as military
including military in-service and occupational safety (MIOS) officers (OF 2-3, OR 7-9) who have or will be appointed to
in Peace Keeping Operations (PKO) and Peace Support positions in HQs on the tactical level. Civilian staff officer
Operations (PSO) and is approved by Nordic Defence equivalents are also eligible for nomination.
Cooperation (NORDEFCO). – Language proficiency: (Level 3) English in accordance
with NATO STANAG 6001: Listening; Good (3),
The aim of the course is to prepare students from Speaking; Fair (2), Reading; Good (3), Writing; Fair (2).
the Nordic countries to serve as safety managers or The evaluation of the language skill of the individual
officers within a tactical level (Bn/Bde or corresponding) pupil is up to the nation sending them.
headquarters (HQ) while applying the Operational – Computer skills: Students must have basic (Level 2; Fair)
Planning Process (OPP) based on the Comprehensive computer skills in the Microsoft Office package.
Operations Planning Directive (COPD) and the principles of – Designated Pre-course Papers (or ADL) has to be
a Comprehensive Approach. completed prior to the start of the Course.
– National Staff Experience.
2. Learning objectives – Basic knowledge about military operations and staff
Upon completion of the course, the students should be work.
able to: – Basic knowledge of safety management.
– Comprehend the nature of safety as a vital part of
operational capabilities and its planning process as well 4. Course Dates
as how to improve operational effectiveness. SAFOC (FIN.2736.1) 7–11 December 2020
– Comprehend safety situational awareness as part of the
common operational picture. 5. Course Fee
– Comprehend the risk management process. No course fee
– Apply and understand safety measures in order to
support Operational safety (Force Protection). 6. How to apply
Participation is by invitation only.
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Courses by the Finnish Centre
of Expertise in Comprehensive
Crisis Management
The Finnish Centre of Expertise in Comprehensive Crisis The Finnish Centre of Expertise in Comprehensive
Management was established in June 2008 by the Finnish Crisis Management endeavours to develop common
Defence Forces International Centre (FINCENT) and Crisis and shared training in crisis management as well as to
Management Centre Finland (CMC Finland). The Police promote an overall understanding of comprehensive crisis
University College joined the Centre in 2018. Its core management. Its tasks also include research, publishing
tasks are the development of civil-military relations and and seminar activities.
coordination in crisis management both for national crisis
management capacity building and international crisis
management missions.
The Finnish Centre of Expertise is based on a shared
campus principle, where responsibility is shared between
FINCENT, CMC Finland and Police University College,
all of which continue to function in their capacity of
independent governmental institutions. The goal is to
create a clear framework for the cooperation that already
exists between these institutions.
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Tailored Courses
and Seminars
FINCENT is a reliable partner with a long history in Mobile Education and Training Teams (METT)
providing tailored courses and expertise for various FINCENT conducts courses run by Mobile Education
international actors. and Training Teams at requested locations. Courses are
organised on request depending on location, topics and
Courses can be organised using training modules, or other necessary arrangements.
within the framework of the Finnish Centre of Expertise in
Comprehensive Crisis Management. Africa Integrated Peace Operations (AIPC)
and UN Comprehensive Protection of Civilian
Topics can be related to: (UNCPOC) Courses
– Military Experts (observers, liaison officers, military FINCENT conducts courses in order to support Eastern
advisers) Africa Standby Force (EASF). Courses are part of the
– Civil-Military Cooperation African Capacity Building Initiative in which the Nordic
– Integrated/Comprehensive Approach Countries support the capacity building of the EASF.
– Liaison Duties The Courses are organized by the FINCENT within
– Mission Security (first aid, mine awareness, personal the framework of the Nordic Defence Cooperation
security, situational awareness) (NORDEFCO).
– Military Adviser Training
– UNIFIL Course (National) AIPC 1: 23−28 February 2020
– Protection of Civilians (POC) AIPC 3: 11−16 October 2020
– Hostile Environment Awareness Training
– Training and Education quality UNCPOC is organised in 2020 by CMC Finland.
– Establishment of PSO courses Please see www.cmcfinland.fi for details.
– Establishment of PSO Training Centres
Seminars
FINCENT arranges various seminars to provide knowledge
on current issues in on-going UN, EU, NATO and AU
operations. FINCENT will invite participants to the
seminars.
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Integrated Peace
Operations Course
1. Concept and Purpose of IPC
IPC
3. Student Criteria
The aim of the course is to enhance knowledge To be eligible to attend the course, nominees must fulfil
and understanding of integrated crisis management the following criteria:
approaches, as well as to enhance collaboration and – Participants should preferably be senior level experts
coordination among the different actors, namely military, (civilians or civil administration and military personnel)
civilian crisis management, humanitarian and development who work in areas related to crisis management in a
aid actors. wider context or work currently in a crisis area or can be
prospective participants in future operations or missions.
The course is conducted in cooperation with Crisis – Language proficiency: good comprehension of English.
Management Centre Finland (CMC Finland) within the
framework of the Centre of Expertise in Comprehensive 4. Course Dates
Crisis Management. (FIN.2733.4 IPC) 6−12 June 2020
2. Learning Objectives 5. Course Fee
Upon completion of the course the students should be €700
able to:
– Comprehend UN integrated and NATO/EU
comprehensive approaches.
– Comprehend the basic documents, guidelines and
principles of the different actors.
– Collaborate and coordinate between different actors
aiming for better information sharing.
3334
How to Apply
FINCENT uses an online registration system called LYYTI EU APPLICANTS
for course applications. The link to the application form Fill out a course-specific electronic application form.
will be attached to the course-specific “Invitation to
Apply” letter that is sent through official channels. NORDIC APPLICANTS (NORDEFCO COUNTRIES)
Additionally, the links can be found on the FINCENT Course seats have been allocated in advance between the
website www.fincent.fi during the application period. NORDEFCO countries. Please contact your own HQ and/
or national POC for further information. After the national
Please note! FINCENT does not process applications sent POC has sent us your contact information, we shall send
by individuals: all applications must be authorised by the you the link for the LYYTI application form. This applies for
point of contact in the applicant's home nation HQ or courses under the NORDEFCO umbrella.
equivalent.
FINNISH APPLICANTS
NON-EU APPLICANTS Based on manning lists, reservists are called annually
Fill out a course-specific electronic application form. It by the Pori Brigade and regular soldiers by the Army
is compulsory for all non-EU applicants to provide two HQ. After the national POC has sent us your contact
attachments to the application. Both these attachments information, we shall send you the link for the LYYTI
have to be in PDF, JPEG or TIF format. Firstly, the sending application form.
organisation has to write an official request letter on their
official stationery together with their official stamp. The Confirmation of admission or rejection will be sent in due
letter should include the reason for the application, an time before the course to all applicants.
explanation of the expected benefit for the student and
the sending organisation, rank the students in order of More information
preference (if more than one is applying) and whether a If you need any additional information about our courses,
subsidy is requested. If a subsidy is requested, the letter please contact us by email: studentadmin@fincent.fi.
has to explain in detail what is required.
Secondly, the application has to be accompanied by a
scanned, colour copy of the applicant’s passport. The
passport pages have to contain the picture, full name,
nationality, date of birth, passport number and passport
expiry date.
35Course
Calendar
2020
The name of the Course Abbreviation
UN Comprehensive Protection of Civilians Course UNCPOC
Africa Integrated Peace Operations Course AIPC
Introduction to NATO Military Partnerships Course NATO IMPC
Peace Support Operations Cooperation Course PSOCC
Approaches to the Protection of Civilians in NATO and UN Peace Operations NATO-UN POC
NATO Comprehensive Operations Planning Course NATO COPC
UN Military Experts on Mission Course UNMEM
European Security and Defence College Core Course on Security Sector Reform ESDC Core Course on SSR
Integrated Peace Operations Course IPC
EU Integrated Crisis Management Course EUICMC
NATO/Partnership Logistics Course NATO PLOC
NORDEFCO Safety Officer Course SAFOC
36Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
26.–30.01.
23.–28.02. 11.–16.10.
24.–28.02. 26.–30.10.
02.–13.03. 21.09.–02.10.
17.–25.03.
27.04.–08.05.
11.–29.05. 17.08.–04.09.
31.05.–05.06.
06.–12.06.
06.–11.09.
16.–27.11.
07.–11.12.
3738
NATO Military Contribution to Peace
Support Department Head (MC2PS DH)
On 21 December 2015, The North Atlantic Council Security Force Assistance (SFA): Community of Interest
approved the appointment of FINCENT as the Department focuses on training requirements for topics as: Train,
Head for the NATO Military Contribution to Peace Support Advise and Assist (TAA) and Security Sector Reform (SSR).
(MC2PS) Discipline. Since the appointment, the Discipline
has conducted Training Requirements Analysis (TRA) These Communities of Interest continue working on
and four Annual Discipline Conferences (ADC) for NATO reviewing the Training Requirements Analyse and conduct
MC2PS. the Training Needs Analysis (TNA) processes. The aim is
to produce new education and training solutions and
Based on the Discipline Alignment Plans (DAP), as a result refine existing ones for the benefit of all NATO MC2PS
of the ADCs, the work of the Military Contribution to education and training providers. The Community of
Peace Support Discipline is divided into four (4) clusters: Interest Working Groups are open to all key stakeholders
Comprehensive Approach; Human Security; Partnerships; and education and training providers. The work plan is
and Security Force Assistance. always presented in the newest DAP.
Comprehensive Approach (CA) Community of MC2PS Annual Discipline Conferences (ADC) will be held
Interest focuses on training requirements for topics as: each year in November. The venue for the ADC varies
Comprehensive Approach, Cultural Awareness, Civil- every year (2019 it took place in Finland).
Military Interaction and Comprehensive Operations
Planning Process. More information about the exact times of the Work
Group meetings and the ADC as well as participation in
Human Security (HS) Community of Interest focuses on them can be found from FINCENT homepage at
training requirements for topics as: Protection of Civilians www.fincent.fi or by contacting the Department Head
(incl. Civilian Casualties), Women Peace and Security/ at harri.paldanius@fincent.fi or fincent@fincent.fi.
Gender, Conflict Related Sexual and Gender Based
Violence, Children and Armed Conflict, Cultural Property
Protection and Code of Conduct and Law of Armed
Conflict.
Partnerships (PS) Community of Interest focuses on
training requirements for topics as: NATO Standards and
Military Partnerships.
3940
Quality Management
System METT for NATO PTECs
The quality of education and training is a common interest
for all military organizations. The demands of economy,
efficiency and transparency are emphasized. The constant
FINCENT QUALITY
changes of training environment, objectives, organization
and personnel cause discontinuity and extra work. One of
SUPPORT PROCESS
the preferred tools for minimizing these effects is to create
a tailored Quality Management System (QMS) for the Communication,
Training Provider. Center FINCENT
TA
FINCENT has a QMS mobile education and training team
Identification
(METT) which can support any NATO PTEC (Partnership Phase I GAP Analysis Apprx
Training and Education Centre) needing more hands-on @customer ON-SITE VISIT 90 days
support in creating their own QMS. Guidance
This 9–12 month long process covers the following: Documentation work
technical agreements, on-site visits, an in-house course
and a rehearsal audition.
Analysis, working plan
FINCENT will support the network assisted process via
PVMOODLE in designing your own QMS. This can include:
IN-HOUSE COURSE
quality manuals, standards (NATO QA, ISO 9001 etc.), Design Phase II
5 days
the necessary standardized procedures and your national Development @FINCENT
guidelines. Benchmarking
FINCENT Quality Support advantages
Customer advantages: QMS finalizing
– Confidential QMS consulting
– Tailored QMS training, benchmarking Implementation consulting
– Cost-efficient improvement of products and services
– QA Audit readiness
QMS
Implementation
FINCENT advantages:
– Promotes the FINCENT ‘s knowledge and expertise as a Phase III Apprx
leading Peace Support Education and Training Facility @customer 90–180 days
– Supports FINCENT MC2PS DH activity PRE-AUDIT
– Further improves FINCENT QMS products and expertise Report and
Assessment
41Contact National Defence University FINCENT
P.O. BOX 7 • Santahaminantie 2
FI-00861 HELSINKI • Finland
Information +358 299 800
fincent@fincent.fi
studentadmin@fincent.fi
fincent.fi
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Twitter: @FINCENTFI, @mpkkfi
39Försvarsmakten • The Finnish Defence Forces fincent.fi
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