National Investigation Officer Course (NIO)
The National Investigation Officer Course is conducted at the Brazilian Peace Operations Joint Training Center (CCOPAB). It aims to enhance understanding of procedures, coordination activities, and responsibilities for conducting investigations of alleged misconduct by Brazilian military personnel during participation in United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions, while serving as contingent or staff components, Military Observers, or in the role of National Support Elements.
Duration
The course lasts a total of four weeks, developed in two phases: the first phase lasting two weeks in a distance learning modality, and the second phase, conducted in person, lasting two weeks.
Note: To be held in 2026
Requirements
To enroll in the National Investigation Officer Course, the candidate must be a career military professional, preferably with knowledge in the legal field or a bachelor's degree in Law, or with experience in the Army Police area (or equivalent for other Armed Forces) who may be assigned to peacekeeping missions under the auspices of the United Nations. English proficiency is required, as the course will be conducted in this language.
