On August 16, the fifth day of the Course for Subunit and Platoon Commanders (EPCSUPEL) of the 19th Brazilian Contingent in Haiti (19º CONTBRAS), the apprentices were presented their first instructions regarding "The Use of Interpreters", by Captain Israel.
On August 15, the fourth day of the Course for Subunit and Platoon Commanders (EPCSUPEL) of the 19th Brazilian Contingent in Haiti (19º CONTBRAS), the apprentices were divided into groups in order to go through the following activities: in the morning, Lieutenant Commander (Marines) Navi coordinated the "Training of Combat Techniques in Urban Environment" at the Instruction and Specialization Center of Non-Commissioned Officers from the Military Police of the State of Rio de Janeiro (CFAP/PMERJ).
August 14 was the third day of the Course for Subunit and Platoon Commanders (EPCSUPEL) for the 19th Brazilian Contingent in Haiti (19º CONTBRAS), on which there were shooting drills in order to adapt the apprentices to stress fire and to shooting techniques according to the ROE (Rules of Engagement).
During the second day of the Course for Subunit and Platoon Commanders (EPCSUPEL) of the 19th Brazilian Contingent in Haiti (19º CONTBRAS), the apprentices attended the first instruction by Lieutenant Commander (Marines) Wagner Vinicius, who dealt with "Rules of Engagement". After that, Captain Crispim and 1st Lieutenants Marcela Meira and Valdetaro presented instructions based on the UN's Core Pre-deployment Training Material (CPTM), respectively: "Conduct and Discipline", "HIV Aids" and "Respect for Diversity".
On August 8, the Brazilian Army's First Division (1ª DE) celebrated its 105th anniversary with a parade at Marshal Zenóbio da Costa Parade Field. After that, the guests were hosted at the Military Club in Vila Militar (CMVM), where they could attend the presentation by Sound of Peace Band from the Brazilian Peacekeeping Operations Joint Center (CCOPAB).
The Brazilian Peacekeeping Operations Joint Center (CCOPAB) opened the doors of Sergio Vieira de Mello Cultural Facilities on August 12 in order to start the Course for Subunit and Platoon Commanders (EPCSUPEL) for the 19th Brazilian Contingent in Haiti (19º CONTBRAS). This course aims at preparing officers appointed for the specific functions of Subunit and Platoon Commanders and at enabling them to train their fractions as instructors.
