Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Operator

Competency Code: (AIUM)

Overview

The Civil-Military Cooperation Operator course is one of Peace Support Training Centre’s specialty courses. Peace Support Training Centre prides itself to have a vast group of instructors with a wealth of knowledge in the Civil-Military Cooperation environment.

Aim

The aim of the Civil-Military Cooperation operator course is to enable Canadian Armed Forces personnel to perform the duties of a Civil-Military Cooperation Operator in all types of operations. This could mean as a member of a Civil-Military Cooperation contingent or as individuals deployed within the air or maritime environments.

Content

This course is specific to members of the Canadian Armed Forces that are selected for employment in a Civil-Military Cooperation detachment, or a Civil-Military Cooperation unit in an environmental Civil-Military Cooperation standing force or training establishment. All members of every element (Regular or Primary Reserve) are eligible for the course. The course covers the core competencies of a CIMIC Operator, focusing on skills such as liaison, conducting meetings, CIMIC reports and returns, and area assessments.

Pre-requisites and Eligibility

The prerequisites for the course are specific and only members that have met all prerequisites will be eligible to be loaded. The member must:

1. hold the rank of Lieutenant (OF-1) or above for Officers;
2. hold Sergeant (OR-6) and above for Non-Commissioned Members; and
3. this course is open to international students.

Joining Instructions:

Our joining instructions are frequently changing to meet the requirements of a training in a COVID 19 environment. If you require the latest version, please make a request to PSTC-CFSP@forces.gc.ca