CCOPAB carries out a Civil-Military Coordination Course
Rio de Janeiro (RJ) - From 28 June to 02 July 2021, the Brazilian Peace Operations Joint Training Center - Sergio Vieira de Mello Center - a Brazilian Army Educational Organization, under the supervision of the Department of Military Technical Education, carried out the Civil-Military Coordination Course (CIMIC), aiming at preparing military, police and civilian personnel to hold positions related to the UN System of Civil Affairs.
The course, entirely offered in English, was divided into two phases: the first, on e-learning basis, lasting for two weeks, in which students familiarized themselves with the Core Pre-Deployment Training Material (CPTM). The second, at the facilities of CCOPAB, lasting for one week, in which students study the Specialized Training Materials (STM).
Thirty-five students attended this course edition: 14 from the Brazilian Army, two from the Air Force, four from the Brazilian Navy and 11 police representatives from Rio Grande do Sul State Police, Alagoas State Police, Bahia State Police, Pernambuco State Police and Santa Catarina State Police. The Brazilian Research Network on Peace Operations (REBRAPAZ, acronym in Portuguese) was represented by four members of PUC-RJ (International Relations).
Apart from CCOPAB members and guest instructors, we can highlight the participation of the following lecturers:
- Mr. Gabriel Valladares, from the International Committee of the Red Cross;
- Mrs. Silvia Corradi Sander, Liaison Officer from UNHCR.
- Colonel (Ret.) Víctor Manuel Núnez, from the Argentinian Air Force.
The teaching-learning process is consolidated by means of a scenario-based exercise called CARANA - a fictitious country located on a fictitious island (KISIWA), on Africa’s east coast. CARANA was developed in 2002-2003 by experts from the UN Department of Peace Operations.
The CIMIC course is certified by the Integrated Training Service/ UN Department of Peace Operations.
Translation: MAJ ISRAEL.
