NATO OPERATIONAL LIAISON CIMIC COURSES

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NATO OPERATIONALLIAISON CIMIC COURSES
CIVIL-MILITARY CO-OPERATION

• THE FOLLOWING PAGES WILL PROVIDE AIMS AND
  LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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AIM OF THE COURSE

• To explain how to liaise properly between a task
  force commander / J9 / G5 and civil actors within
  a theatre.
• To equip a capability for HRF(L).

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Describe the origins of NATOs CIMIC policy and
  doctrine.
• Describe the civil-military dimension of recent
  operations.
• Describe the civilian organisations (key players)
  and their perception of the military.
• Explain the role of the CIMIC in the staff.
• Explain in outline the NATO planning process.
• Describe the problems encountered in conducting
  CIMIC and liaising with IOs/NGOs in recent
  operations.
• Explain the tasks of a CIMIC LNO in theatre.
• Prepare and conduct a meeting with an IO in its
  area.
• Describe the relationship between CIMIC, media
  and INFO OPS.

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TOPICS

• CIMIC Policy
• CIMIC Doctrine
• Civil Environment
• CIMIC Staff Organisation and Responsibilities
• LNO Tasks
• OPP / FPG Outline Description
• CIMIC Planning at Operational Level
• KFOR CIMIC Lessons Learned
• Legal Aspects of CIMIC Liaison Architecture
• CIMIC TTPs
• Cultural Diversities

• CIMIC and Info Ops / Media
• IO / NGO Approach
• Panel discussion with IO / NGO Representatives
• How to Prepare a Meeting
• Negotiation Techniques
• Use of Interpreters
• LNOs Experiences in theatre
• HRF(L) Concept and Criteria
• CIMIC Working Group Activity
• Open Forum

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ELIGIBILITY

• Course is open to NATO HQs, NATO, PfP and MED DIA
  Nations and IOs / NGOs.
• English language proficiency as described in
  STANAG 6001listening (good/3), speaking
  (good/3), reading (good/3) and writing (fair/2).
• Participants should be
• Officers, NCOs or civilian equivalents in the
  grade OR-8 to OF-4 assigned or selected for
  assignment to a CIMIC or CIMIC related
  appointment in a NATO HQ or NATO HQs unit or in a
  national post.
• Representatives from IOs and NGOs acting at
  operational level.

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QUESTIONS TO

• Jacques TIGNY
• MAJ (BE A)
• CIMIC Section / SHAPE
• 32 65 44 3442
• cimic_at_shape.nato.int

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