Course Covers Civil-Military Cooperation

The course, ‘To Secure the Peace: Civil-Military Co-operation in Peace Operations (C-46)’ helped 48 participants from 17 countries gain a greater understanding of the civil-military relationships involved in peace operations around the world.

The course was conducted at the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre, in Cornwallis, Nova Scotia from November 12-14, 2002. Participants from a variety of civilian and military backgrounds, attended lectures and took part in group discussions on Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration, Coordination and Cooperation, Field Survey, Peace Building, Governance, and Rule of Law.

Other topics included the conceptual framework and cultural dimensions of peace operations, including both local culture and the institutional culture of other organizations and actors, understanding organizations and actors in the field, strategic and operational-level planning, cooperation and coordination and legal issues for affecting cooperation and coordination.

The course also included several exercises on topics such as negotiation, cooperation, and planning. In particular, the Arcadian Adventure Exercise, provided an opportunity for students to make a simulated Civil-Military Coordination (CIMIC) assessment. During the exercise, participants practised their field survey and area assessment skills in the local communities, providing them with invaluable practical experience in a safe, controlled setting.

For more information, please see:
C-46 Course Description

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