This course was designed for military, police, and civilian students who may find themselves in leadership positions in peacekeeping operations, or for those wishing to understand the responsibilities and difficulties that come with commanding a peacekeeping operation. It is useful for participants at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels, and for senior and junior leaders on peacekeeping operations. Topics include UN Organs and Agencies; the Initiation and Definitions of UN Peacekeeping Operations; the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations and Peacekeeping Doctrine; the Relationship and Agreements between the UN and Troop- and Police-Contributing Countries; Training and Preparation Responsibilities; the Selection and Preparation of UN Mission Leaders; the Chain of Command; Sustainability and Logistical Support Requirements; Memoranda of Understanding; Civil-Military Coordination; Mission Components and Mission Integration;
Cross-Cutting Issues such as Human Rights, DDR, Gender, and Safety and Security; the Medical Responsibilities of Commanders; Tactical Techniques, and much more. The course also faithfully reproduces primary documents such as the Model SOFA and Model MOU, an UNMIL Soldier's Pocket Card that contains the Rules of Engagement, patrol reports, and other support material. This course includes nine lessons. This course comes with a course key which gives access to additional learning resources. Through our website, students can access online videos, email with their course author, communicate directly during online webinars, exchange comments with other students via our Facebook group, take their exams, and earn a Certificate-of-Completion.