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.
On the fifth and last day of the Course for Military Translators and Interpreters (ETIMil) of the 19th Brazilian Battalion (BRABAT) and the Brazilian Engineering Company (BRAENCOY), the students took part in workshops and lectures in the morning.
On the fifth and last day, the students of the Course for Unit Commanders and Staff (EPCOEM) of the 19th Brazilian Engineering Company (BRAENGCOY) took part in a videoconference with the 18th BRAENGCOY Staff.
Meanwhile, the students of the 19th Brazilian Battalion (BRABAT) took part in a case study, coordinated by Major Sérgio Mattos.
On August 8, the apprentices of the Course for Unit Commanders and Staff (EPCOEM) of the Marines Company (GptOpFuzNav) composing the 19th Brazilian Contingent (CONTBRAS), attended lectures by former members of the Marines Coy, who reported their experience during their missions.
During the fourth day, the apprentices of the Course for Unit Commanders and Staff (EPCOEM) of the 19th Brazilian Engineering Company (BRAENCOY) attended a lecture concerning "Media Training" by journalist Flávia Melo; after that, Major Fernanda Peixoto presented the apprentices the topic "Food Safety Program".
