United Nations Military Observer Course 1/2022 Finland
The aim of the course is to prepare military officers for service as UN Military Observers and Liaison Officers in any on-going or future UN Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKO). ).
The course is conducted under the auspices of Nordic Defence Cooperation, NORDEFCO.
Upon completion of the course the students will be able to do the following:
- Comprehend the UN Integrated Mission Concept.-Comprehend the basic documents, guidelines and principles of the UN Integrated Mission.
-Apply the different skills of a military observer on mission.
-Analyse the nature of modern conflicts and the UN’s contribution to an integrated approach.
The UNMO Course consists of theory, case studies, basic exercises and a final field exercise covering the following topics:
-UN Organisations, present on-going UNPKOs.-Observer / Liaison duties, emphasis on reporting and assessment procedures.
-Cross-cultural, political, social, religious and other factors prevailing in mission areas.
-Time, climatic, topographical and environmental conditions under which service may have to be conducted.
-Other abilities to enable the individual officer to solve tasks that might be given to him/her immediately subsequent to his/her arrival in the mission area.