training, the entire battalion participates in an exercise and is evaluated by
CCOPAB. This training model is both systemic and flexible – systemic through
working with distinct training audiences in a progressive manner, and flexible
through adapting to any changes in the mission and operational environment in
Haiti and incorporating lessons learned. In fact, the CCOPAB training system
includes visits to Haiti, interviews, analysis of reports from units deployed to Haiti,
and evaluations of CCOPAB courses of instruction – making adjustments to
courses as necessary, and ensuring that the institution is always updated in
relation to the everyday work of the mission/contingent. Courses of instruction
emphasize targeting/reaching the training audiences/leadership/staffs, training
objectives, and performance standards. Confirmation of the quality and
methodology used by CCOPAB has been documented in multiple training
certifications from the UN DPKO. [Note: A similar training program with multiple
exercises was carried out by CCOPAB to train Brazilian naval units/personnel
who took part in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).]
Recommendation.
1. The military Command and the training institute/center responsible for the
training/readiness of a contingent identified for deployment on a peacekeeping
mission should ensure that peacekeeping training programs/courses are
appropriately tailored through: (1) ensuring that mission analysis has identified all
key tasks that the unit is required to perform and (2) ensuring that a comprehensive assessment of the operational environment (OE) has been conducted
and that appropriate conditions have been factored into the instruction/training
tasks. Instructors must be fully cognizant of