Italy: CIMIC Functional Specialist Course

Primary aim of the course is to provide the Functional Specialist (FS) (*) with a basic understanding of principles, tasks, functions and Organization of CIMIC in NATO and of his/her work as a FS within the military framework and to enable the FS to fulfill his/her special duty as an element of NATO CIMIC Assets, chiefly in Crises Response Operations (CRO).
Secondary purpose: to create awareness for those civil organizations and individuals who have a
vested interest in Civil Military Interaction activities. Subjects covered : NATO CIMIC policy & doctrine; CIMIC organisation in NATO; Organisation and procedures of the Multinational CIMIC Group (MNCG); Staff Procedures: Cooperation with other staff elements and units in the mission area; Procedures for FS going to mission areas; Cooperation with and support from other CIMIC elements to the FS; The civil dimension of Crises Response OPs;
Role, policies, main features of IOs/GOs/NGOs; Civil Military Interaction with IOs/GOs/NGOs;
The cluster approach to Humanitarian Assistance; Information Knowledge Management;
CIMIC planning process; CIMIC Assessment; CIMIC Projects Planning; Management (project cycle);
Possible cooperation between civilian and military counterparts; Implementation procedures, contracting, control; Effects on civil dimension; CIMIC Reports & Returns; Dealing with the media;
CIMIC skills; Communication & Negotiation techniques; Working with interpreters; CIMIC meeting organization; Field Experiences as FS; NATO contribution to a Comprehensive Approach.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

(*) Functional Specialists (FS) are military or civilian personnel with an expertise in different fields such as: Civil Administration, Civil Infrastructure,
Humanitarian Affairs, Economy & Commerce, and Cultural Affairs.

Return duly filled Attendance form not later then: 22nd Feb. 2018

to: cj7@cimicgs.nato.int ;