The Peacekeeping Operations Advanced Drill (EAOP) of the 18th Contingent of BRAENGCOY started on April 27 (Saturday) in the city of Pindamonhangaba- State of São Paulo. The drill involved 400 personnel among military, civilians and police officers. The drill is the last step of the preparation of the Engineering Company which will be deployed in Haiti for the second semester of 2013.
On April 26, 2013, at the auditorium of the 2nd Combat Engineering Battalion in PIndamonhangaba, State of São Paulo, there was the briefing of the Brazilian Peacekeeping Operations Joint Center (CCOPAB) and the Brazilian Army Engineering Department (DEC) in order to familiarize the military personnel who will participate in the Peacekeeping Operations Advanced Drill (EAOP) of BRAENGCOY with the activities and the environment of a multidimensional peacekeeping operation. The ENGCOY participating in the drill is part of the 18th Brazilian Contingent in Haiti.
On April 26, 2013, there was a briefing to familiarize the military personnel who will work as facilitators (OCA – Observer, Controller and Appraiser) during the Peacekeeping Operations Advanced Drill (EAOP) of BRABAT which is part of the 18th Brazilian Contingent in Haiti.
The Brazilian Peacekeeping Operations Joint Center (CCOPAB) and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO/ONU) promoted the Training of Trainers Course for Staff Officers from April 15 to 26, in the facilities of General Ernani Ayrosa Center (CGEA), in Itaipava – Petrópolis-RJ.
On April 25, the groups got together in separate rooms to continue working on the Practical Exercise on Staff Activity. In the morning, the students received missions from the UN Staff to make decisions and actions in hypothetical situations of crisis management.
On April 24, the groups got together in separate rooms to continue working on the Practical Exercise on Staff Activity. During the day, the students received missions from the UN Staff to make decisions and actions in hypothetical situations of crisis management.