How are Nonviolent Peaceforce civilian peacekeepers trained?
There are several phases to international civilian peacekeeper’s (ICP’s) training. Initially there is either a Core Mission Preparedness Training (CMPT) of 10 days, or an Extensive Mission Preparedness Training (EMPT) of 21 days. The CMPT is for more experienced candidates (those with previous experience in conflict situations and/or extensive and relevant international experience); the EMPT is for those with little or no conflict experience and limited professional experience yet are viewed as having clear potential to be strong ICPs once fully trained. Both levels of MPT focus on NP’s practices and values and how these translate into protection activities in the field. There is strong emphasis on the development of team awareness, communication and problem-solving skills, deepening the understanding of nonviolence and practice of the skills in the core areas of presence, observation, and accompaniment. Once deployed all new ICPs go through an in-county training, which consists of int
