Mobile Programs
DIILS programs incorporate extensive resources on a wide range of legal topics to accomplish a successful program mission. Individual instruction “modules” are combined to create a tailored week-long seminar and are presented incountry by qualified subject matter experts. Sample schedules are provided to illustrate current seminar topics. These schedules are merely examples of potential DIILS programs. Seminars will vary according to the needs of and legal issues faced by the host country, as well as availability of relevant subject matter experts.
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Seminars
Mobile Seminar (MASL P309061)*
DIILS Seminars are customized events that address significant legal issues faced by the host country.
Regional Mobile Seminar (MASL P309062)*
DIILS seminars can be created to address significant regional legal issues in order to further cooperation among nations and make the best use of available funding. For Regional Seminars, the host nation should program the MET as a Regional MET (MASL P309062). Attendees from other countries should be programmed using the MASL P273010. As with standard DIILS Seminars, Regional Seminar topics are determined based on regional needs, SCO requests, and prior DIILS experience in the countries, including Surveys and Planning Visits, if applicable.
CbTFP-Funded Legal Aspects of Combating Terrorism Mobile Seminar (MASL P309063)
The DIILS Legal Aspects of Combating Terrorism (CT) Seminar addresses the multi-faceted problem of how to defeat terrorism while adhering to the rule of law. Taking into account the circumstances in each participating country, DIILS designs a seminar on the key legal issues relating to terrorism.
In-CONUS Seminar (MASL P176022)/CbTFP-Funded Legal Aspects of Combating Terrorism in-CONUS Seminar (MASL P176028)
There may be circumstances in which a DIILS seminar is conducted in the United States. An in-CONUS Seminar is identical to a standard DIILS Seminar or CT Seminar except that the seminar location will be determined by the nature of the mission. DIILS in-CONUS seminars are customized events that address significant legal issues faced in the region, and are presented as a seminar or working group. Topics are determined according to host country needs, SCO requests, and prior DIILS experience in the countries, including Survey and Planning visits, if applicable.
The DIILS Team
Team members are selected for their expertise in particular topic areas and for their knowledge of legal issues affecting participating countries. A DIILS team typically consists of four members, including a DIILS team leader. DIILS employs a highly-qualified team of motivated professionals who represent a cross-section of military and civilians, academics, lawyers and operators, in cooperation with other Department of Defense (DoD) and non-DoD agencies, such as Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, etc. A CT team is comprised of civilians who are employees of various government agencies involved in combating terrorism, military operational law experts, and others with experience working in legal matters involving terrorism.
SCO Responsibilities
The SCO and the DIILS team work closely to arrange the details of the DIILS Seminar. Seminar location and timing, number and identity of participants, translation services, gift exchanges, finances, opening and closing ceremonies, and press coverage are some of the matters that must be addressed. In addition, the SCO assists with in-country transportation and housing for the DIILS team.
Seminar Costs
The primary costs involved in preparing for a DIILS Seminar are per diem and travel for the team and translation and printing of seminar materials. DIILS provides extensive substantive resources for use by participants in addition to presenting slides.
The Fund Cite
DIILS will issue a fund cite to the SCO for in-country costs. Estimates for all in-country costs should be provided to DIILS as early as possible. Naval Education and Training Security Assistance Field Activity (NETSAFA) manages seminar funding and sends all MET-related funds to DIILS for further issuance to the SCO. Programs funded under alternate sources, such as the Warsaw Initiative Fund (WIF) and Peacekeeping Operations (PKO), are independently managed by DoD and Department of State. Please contact DIILS directly for programming under an alternate funding source.
DIILS seminars provide a forum for exploring new ideas and reviewing existing legal concerns, and acting as a catalyst for positive change. The subsequent seminars build upon past successes and experiences within each nation. Similar topics may be presented to a new audience or different topics may be developed to build on previous seminars.
*Programs addressing these and other topics but funded under alternate sources, such as WIF and PKO, will not have a separately designated MASL number. Please contract DIILS directly for programming under an alternate funding source.
Specialized Program Development and Follow-on Programs
Survey (MASL P309050)*
An initial visit to a participating country enhances future program success. While basic information about a country’s geography and society can be ascertained from conducting in-depth research, a better understanding of the current challenges and substantive legal needs faced by a country can be obtained by visiting the country and conducting interviews with key individuals. The visit also offers in-country organizers an opportunity to address logistical issues, such as seminar locale, and to identify the best participant audience.
A two-member DIILS team typically starts by interviewing the U.S. Embassy staff, for example the Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission, Defense Attaché(s), Political Officer, Economic Officer, USAID staff, and other relevant staff. Interviews with appropriate personnel in the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Justice, courts, relevant non-governmental organizations, and those tasked with military training are often appropriate. Site visits to courts, government offices, military bases, and historic sites may also be appropriate.
The DIILS team usually consists of the DIILS Regional Program Director (RPD) or International Operations Officer (IOO) for that region and a senior level (O-5 or O-6) military officer. The cost of the Survey is generally limited to per diem and travel for the team, as well as any miscellaneous costs. The SCO is responsible for pre-arranging site visits and appointments with key individuals, in-country transportation and lodging for the team. When needed, translators must be provided. The DIILS RPD or IOO will develop a Survey report. After the Survey is concluded, specific programs and/or a U.S. Planning visit may be recommended.
Planning Visit (MASL P176023)*
During a Planning Visit, a delegation from the host country travels to locations in the United States selected by a DIILS team to further develop the proposed legal programs. Sites may include visits to representative examples in the U.S. civilian and military legal systems, the operational structure of the U.S. military, the U.S. government methodology for combating terrorism, and the interagency anti-corruption principles. The purposes of the visit are to confirm appropriate curricula for future in-country seminars, acquaint the delegation with relevant U.S. organizations, and design the best possible program for the host nation.
The typical Planning Visit delegation is comprised of four to eight military and civilian personnel representing the training, legal, operational and strategic planning communities of the host nation. The SCO, with the assistance of the DIILS team and the host nation, will make the final determination regarding program content and participation.
The visiting delegation will be met at the airport and accompanied by the DIILS team during the visit. The delegation can expect to meet with high-ranking U.S. civilian officials and military officers. Possible site visits include government offices, military bases, civilian and military courts, prisons, law enforcement agencies, and appropriate field studies sites. During the visit, the delegation and the DIILS team travel, eat, and work together while discussing and finalizing proposed curriculum. The SCO will arrange travel orders and air transportation for the delegation, and will issue money for miscellaneous expenses while traveling, in accordance with the Joint Security Cooperation and Education Training regulation. After the Planning Visit is concluded, the mutually-agreed upon DIILS seminars will be conducted in the host nation. Per diem and travel for the delegation and the DIILS team, interpreters (if needed), and transportation are typically the only costs associated with the Planning Visit. Per diem for the delegation while in the U.S. is handled by the DIILS team in order to ensure the efficient payment of group expenses.
* Programs funded under alternate sources, such as WIF and PKO, will not have a separately designated MASL number. Please contact DIILS directly for programming under an alternate funding source.
Observerships
DIILS Observership (MASL P183080)
DIILS Observerships can be utilized to respond to a multitude of individual country needs. By way of example, the Judicial Observership provides an opportunity for judges and legal personnel to work one-on-one with U.S. civilian or military judges and observe a judge perform his or her daily responsibilities of preparing for and trying cases, decision-making, and working within the judicial system.
Other Observerships might focus on such topics as investigations, trial advocacy, claims, or other aspects of military law.
DIILS Observership Participants
Observerships are tailored for individuals with professional qualifications that match the individuals they will be observing. Individuals should be fluent in English and be capable of independent action during the Observership.
Costs involved in a DIILS Observership
Costs include travel and living allowances, plus any costs unique to the specific Observership location. As the length of Observerships may vary and generally last a week or longer, individual Observership costs must be determined when they are programmed.
Regional Course Participant
Regional Course Participant (MASL P273010)
Sending a participant to another country for a Regional Seminar
As a way of furthering cooperation among nations and making the best use of available funding, country teams may choose to host a DIILS seminar and invite participation by other nations. The host nation schedules the program as a Regional Mobile Seminar (MASL P309062) and need not use any other MASLs for host nation participants.
Attendees from other countries will be programmed using the Regional Course Participant MASL (P273010).
Costs for attendees from other countries will be deducted from that country's program budget. Sending nations are responsible for travel and living allowance for their students and may pay a pro rata share of the overall cost of the conference.
DIILS Long Term Projects
Afghan National Army Legal Development Team
The goal of the Afghan National Army Legal Development Team (LDT) is to assist the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) and Ministry of Defense (MoD) in developing a Comprehensive Legal Officer Training Plan (CLOTP) for Afghan legal officers. The LDT is comprised of two US military officers, two Canadian Armed Forces officers, three Afghan MoD officials and three ANA officers. The proposed end result is a sustainable training program developed by and for the ANA.
This program is being implemented under the oversight of the Staff Judge Advocate, Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan (CSTC-A).
The work of the LDT is designed to be conducted in three phases:
Phase I was completed in July 2008. It involved a consultation visit to Afghanistan by the North American members of the LDT (Canadian and US). This assessment process involved identifying the tasks, knowledge, and skills associated with employment as an ANA or MoD legal officer, and identifying the training requirements essential to ensuring that the legal officers possess the necessary skills and knowledge to complete the associated tasks.
Phase I also included building and coordinating a detailed plan for the creation of course training plans for all of the training identified by the team as required.
Phase II (Course Development) involved decentralized work on the actual writing and development of the individual courses identified during Phase I. The coordination of decentralized work by LDT members and the monitoring of specific milestones and exchange of documents occurred over an approximately six-month period, from July through December 2008.
Phase III of the LDT is centered on Course Implementation. The first step of Phase III will involve the return of the North American members of the LDT to Afghanistan for instructor preparation.
During the second step of Phase III, the Afghan training cadre will work with the LDT in Kabul to validate the final product (the complete basic legal officer course) prior to the first iteration of course instruction.
Finally, the North American and Afghan members of the LDT will monitor the first course presented to ANA legal officers and act as mentors to the Afghan training cadre.
Africa Post-Conflict Military Law Development
Since independence from colonial rule, many regions in Africa have experienced long periods of instability and authoritarian rule. Many nations still suffer from the devastating effects of ongoing conflict or are facing the enormous challenges of extremely fragile post-conflict environments. Regional examples include the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and adjacent countries in the Great Lakes region; the West African nations of Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Cote d’Ivoire; and the region comprising southern and western Sudan, eastern Chad, eastern Central African Republic, and Northern Uganda. In most if not all of these regions, the host nation militaries and similar national security forces are among the few national institutions with the domestic authority, personnel, and resources to make an effective contribution to security, peace and stability.
Typical phases of the post-conflict military law development program include:
- In-Country Assessment and/or CONUS Planning Visit
- Collection, Translation, and Reproduction of Critical Country-Specific Documents
- Military Justice/Corruption Programming for the Military Justice Community
- Rule of Law Programming for Unit Commanders, Cadets, NCOs, and Others
- DIILS Resident Programs and Other Advanced In-Country Programming
Specialized Mobile Programs
Warsaw Initiative Fund (WIF)
The Warsaw Initiative program is a U.S. program managed by the Departments of State and Defense that advances closer relations and military interoperability between NATO and countries committed to democratic principles. Congress has funded the Warsaw Initiative program since FY 1996. These Congressional appropriations have come to be known as the Warsaw Initiative Fund (WIF).
DIILS is actively engaged in a number of countries with WIF-sponsored seminars, exchanges, workshops and consultations. Examples of some of the WIF programs DIILS is engaged in:
-Peace and Stability Operations Exchange
-Maritime Border Security Workshop
-Land Border Security Workshop
-Developing a Professional Military Force and an Effective Non-Commissioned Officer Corps Seminar
-Legal Aspects of Public Affairs Workshop
-Defense Legislative Reform Workshops and Consultations
Legal Aspects of Security Sector Development and Reform Assistance Program
Legal Aspects of Security Sector Development and Reform Assistance Program
Numerous countries around the world are looking for ways to enhance the professionalism, organizational structure and capabilities of their Security Sector forces. Improved training and equipment are two important elements in security sector development; however legal aspects of security sector development and reform are equally important areas that must be addressed if the development and reform efforts are to be successful. The fundamental challenge for security sector development and reform is how to best balance security sector requirements with democratic oversight and operations conducted in accordance with rule of law principles. Each country embarked on a security sector development or reform program has its own unique requirements and issues that must be identified before developing a rational plan for implementation of the changes necessary to lead to enhanced security sector capabilities.
DIILS has worked with countries to assist them in identifying problem areas that require changes to established laws or the development of new laws to facilitate security sector development and reform. Typically, issues are identified in a workshop setting by host nation nationals who are familiar with national concerns relating to security sector development and reform. DIILS team members will provide the legal expertise necessary to facilitate frank and productive discussion and to translate conceptual issues into concrete areas of legal framework and legislative action. The workshop participants work collaboratively to articulate the legal issues posed by implementation of needed security sector development and reform. The workshop findings are then presented by the workshop participants to senior government officials from interested agencies within the host nation’s Security Sector and the U.S. Embassy team. It is anticipated that a final report produced from the workshop discussions will form the basis for governmental consideration of future.
A representative security sector development and reform workshop conducted by DIILS might examine the following key issues: identify international trends and legal framework of security sector development and reform; the state of executive and legislative control of the security forces in the host nation; roles of the security forces and responsibilities to the State; legislation relating to control of the Army; legislation relating to control of the national police forces; roles of the Security Ministries; roles of the Ministry of Interior security forces; due process rights under the criminal justice system; and the role of parliamentary oversight bodies.
A Security Sector Development and Reform Workshop report typically:
Discusses how the chains of command and control are defined in the armed services and the authorities to deploy forces in response to domestic violence and threats from international terrorism or aggression. Examines civilian governmental control and oversight mechanisms for such deployments to ensure adequacy.
Reviews the responsibilities of the National Police and analyzes whether there are adequate resources for them to: accomplish all assigned tasks; ensure protections from undue political interference in the promotion and assignment process; and adopt an escalation of force continuum to clarify appropriate responses to protect officers from political retribution for actions.
Discusses how to provide the Ministry of Defense with the necessary resources to accomplish its mission, clearly identify the MoD’s responsibilities to negate unnecessary overlap between MoD and the National Security Advisory Counsel, and ensure that control of missions, planning, and spending are regulated and transparent.
Discusses how to ensure adequate laws exist to allow the Ministries of Justice and Interior to prosecute relevant crimes and protect interests of society, foster systemic communication and interagency cooperation, ensure adequate laws are in place to criminalize domestic terrorist activity, and formalize systems for merit-based promotion throughout the Ministries.
Discusses how to harmonize due process rights with international human rights standards, provide adequate training so that all Security Sector officers understand all citizens’ rights, and educate citizens about their rights.
Discusses how to provide mechanisms for parliamentary oversight of security sector issues, and assess provisions once enacted.
Reviews ways to develop a robust system of military justice and non-judicial disciplinary measures to foster good order and discipline.
Military Intelligence and the Legal Aspects of Combating Terrorism
Military Intelligence and the Legal Aspects of Combating Terrorism
Recently, DIILS conducted a new regional mobile seminar in Macedonia on military intelligence and the legal aspects of combating terrorism. The DIILS team coordinated with adjunct faculty to develop new blocks of instruction as well as various discussion problems and case studies to specifically address the unique legal aspects of this specialized subject matter.
Combating Terrorism with a Focus on Financial Crimes
Combating Terrorism with a Focus on Financial Crimes
In FY 08, DIILS also conducted a mobile seminar in Azerbaijan on combating terrorism and financial crimes. Participation in this seminar originated with the in-country Resident Legal Advisor, Department of Justice Office of Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (DOJ-OPDAT) through the Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC). DIILS identified subject matter legal experts and assisted with curriculum. The original focus of the seminar (Financial Crimes, Terrorist Financing, and Money Laundering) was broadened to include interagency cooperation and combating corruption.
The DIILS team assisted in identifying DoJ subject matter experts on both combating terrorism and financial crimes. DIILS coordinated with adjunct faculty to develop new blocks of instruction as well as various discussion problems and case studies to specifically address the legal aspects of combating terrorism and financial crimes.
The seminar included presentations on: U.S. Interagency Cooperation in the War on Terror; Financial Crimes and the Statutes for Prosecution; Detecting, Investigating and Prosecuting Money Laundering; Terrorist Financing; and many areas of asset forfeiture and combating corruption. The discussion problems included ways in which lessons-learned might be of assistance to the host nation in resolving issues faced by various parts of their government, both internally and internationally.
Law of Armed Confilict and NATO
Law of Armed Confilict and NATO
In FY 07, DIILS received a request from Albania for a program on the law of armed conflict (LOAC) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to assist Albania in its preparations for membership in the NATO alliance. DIILS assembled subject matter experts with the required background to address the unique legal and operational issues related to the application of LOAC envisioned by the NATO command structure.
The seminar included presentations on NATO organization and structure, the legal basis for NATO operations, NATO status of forces agreements (SOFAs), and the Paris Protocol, as well as discussions specifically tailored to address the application of LOAC as applied in NATO operations.
Presentations specifically related to LOAC included the establishment and implementation of effective rules of engagement (ROE) for combating terrorism-related military operations; examination of ROE for defending against suicide attacks at security checkpoints; rules for the use of force (RUF) and ROE in specific law enforcement and military operational settings; the relevant law of armed conflict for the development of ROE; and NATO ROE. The program also used an illustrative case study from Somalia to highlight issues in developing and implementing RUF and ROE.
Finally, the DIILS team discussed the role of the legal advisor in NATO operational planning and the department of defense, acquisition and cross-servicing agreements, and NATO relations with international organizations and non-governmental organizations. NATO Allies signed accession protocols with Albania on 9 July 2008 and the ratification process is ongoing.
Sample Mobile Seminar Schedules and Short Seminar Description
The following pages are Sample Mobile Seminar Schedules with a short description.
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Legal Aspects of Combating Terrorism
Legal Aspects of Combating Terrorism
This seminar is designed for mid- to senior-level officers of military organizations and civilian officials in related organizations involved in all aspects of dealing with the threat of domestic and international terrorism. It provides an overview of legal issues involved in combating terrorism in three contexts: internal disturbances, internal armed conflict and international armed conflict. An opportunity is provided for presentations on the host nation's law enforcement and military response to terrorism as well as host nation interagency interaction on combating terrorism.
Topics commonly presented include International UN Agreements on Terrorism, Human Rights and Terrorism, Rules for the Use of Force, Rules of Engagement, the Law of Armed Conflict, Terrorist Financing, Border Security and Terrorism, Investigation and Prosecution of Terrorists and Interagency Cooperation. The DIILS team will utilize small group discussion problems and exercises in conjunction with selected curriculum to provide a comprehensive and stimulating learning experience. Presentations by the host nation will be used to present unique issues and challenges faced within the region.
Legal Aspects of Combating Corruption (LCC)
Legal Aspects of Combating Corruption
Seminars on the Legal Aspects of Combating Corruption are geared toward mid- to senior-level officers and government officials involved in the fight against public corruption, including civilian policy makers and ministry executives, military officers, investigators, prosecutors, legislators and staff, NGOs, and journalists. The program focuses on five critical themes: the International Legal Framework for Fighting Corruption, Standards of Conduct in Public Institutions, Transparent Public Sector Management, Investigation and Prosecution of Corruption Offenses, and International Cooperation. The DIILS team will utilize presentations, case studies, practical exercises, and group discussions to outline a systematic approach to prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of corruption in public institutions. In addition, presentations by the host nation can be used to analyze current national corruption issues and to identify potential responses.
Operational Law
Operational Law
The law plays an essential role in both domestic and international military operations. A key goal is to achieve understanding by civilian and military leaders of how to effectively integrate core legal principles, like Rules of Engagement, Status of Forces Agreements, the use of Legal Advisors, and Military Justice, into a mission, as well as an understanding of the significant positive impact the integration will have on the mission’s outcome. By examining international laws associated with military operations, this seminar will prepare operational commanders, Defense Ministry personnel, and attorneys in identifying and resolving operational issues within the Rule of Law in ways that enhance mission success.
Military Justice
Military Justice
As nations transform their militaries to meet current challenges, changes in their military justice systems may be appropriate. Topics commonly presented in a Military Justice Seminar include the Development of Military Justice Codes, Jurisdiction, Common Disciplinary Problems, the Role of the Commander and Noncommissioned Officers in Military Justice, Unlawful Command Influence, Investigations, Victim and Witness Protection, Administrative Measures, Non-Judicial Punishment, the Military Prison System, Courts-Martial, and the Appeals Process. The DIILS team will utilize practical exercises and demonstrations in conjunction with selected curriculum to provide an effective and comprehensive learning experience. Presentations by the host nation will enable military justice systems to be effectively compared so the host nation can identify the best method to address their nation’s particular issues.
Legal Aspects of Peacekeeping
Legal Aspects of Peacekeeping
This seminar is designed for senior policy makers, legal advisors, commanders and staff officers seeking a more comprehensive understanding of the legal considerations that will impact the involvement of their countries in international peace operations. Topics commonly presented in a peacekeeping seminar include United Nations (UN) Mandates and Doctrine for Peacekeeping, UN SOFA Agreements, Policy and Decision Making in Peacekeeping, Law of Armed Conflict, Rules of Engagement, and Human Rights. The DIILS team will utilize case studies, practical exercises, group discussion and demonstrations in conjunction with selected curricula to provide a comprehensive and stimulating learning experience. Presentations by the host nation can be used to explore different peacekeeping policies and identify workable country-specific solutions for future peacekeeping operations.
For the sample schedule select the following link: http://www.diils.org/file/legal-aspects-of-peacekeeping-sample-mobile-seminar-schedule.
Developing a Professional Military Force
Developing a Professional Military Force
This seminar is designed for military officers, civilian officials from the executive and legislative branches of the government, and other interested civilians (e.g. NGOs, media) interested in studying the legal aspects of developing a professional military. Seminar topics are grouped into the following categories: standards for recruiting, incentives (e.g. pay, medical care, housing), veterans' benefits, and servicemember rights; standards and methods for evaluating performance and selection for promotion; standards of ethical conduct; systems for inspecting and investigating suspected violations of standards (including courts-martial); and training standards on legal topics and role of lawyers in the military. Discussion problems provide the opportunity for small group application and debate of appropriate standards and systems to develop a professional military which is both administered and operated within the rule of law.
For the sample Developing a Professional Military Force mobile seminar schedule select the following link: http://diils.org/file/developing-a-professional-military-force-sample-mobile-seminar-schedule.
The Military’s Role in Disaster Response Description
The Military’s Role in Disaster Response Description
Military assistance to traditional initial responders in a major disaster response scenario can raise complex command and control, logistics, coordination and areas of responsibility issues. This seminar is intended for middle grade and senior military and civilian officials who are or will be engaged in planning and execution of the response to a major disaster. The primary objective of the seminar is to give the participant an overall understanding of how military forces can be employed legally and effectively alongside other responders in disaster response. The seminar begins with a brief examination of the U.S. organization and plan for disaster response and is followed by in-depth discussions regarding interagency cooperation and the incident command system, international standards of use of force by the military in a disaster response mission and the deployment of forces to other countries to render disaster response assistance.
For the sample Military's Role in Disaster Response Description mobile seminar schedule select the following link: http://diils.org/file/the-militarys-role-in-disaster-response-sample-mobile-seminar-schedule.
Border Security
Border Security
This seminar is designed for mid- to senior-level officers of paramilitary and military organizations, and civilian officials in related security sector organizations who are involved in securing national borders to combat terrorism and other transnational security challenges. The primary goals of a border security seminar are to provide an overview of legal issues involved in protecting borders, to assist the host nation in identifying domestic and regional border security challenges, and to explore strategies for addressing those challenges within the rule of law. The themes of the seminar include an Overview of the Legal Response to Terrorism, Border Security Challenges and Legal Responses, Legal Issues of Maritime and Aviation Security (where applicable), Combating Transnational Crime, and Interagency and International Cooperation. The DIILS team will utilize presentations, case studies, practical exercises, and group discussions to outline a systematic approach to border security operations. In addition, presentations by the host nation can be used to identify and analyze current national and regional border security issues and initiatives.
For the sample Border Security mobile seminar schedule select the following link: http://diils.org/file/border-security-sample-mobile-seminar-schedule.
Terrorism, Computer Crimes, and the Internet
Terrorism, Computer Crimes, and the Internet
This seminar is designed for military officers and civilian officials involved with fighting terrorist activity in the cyber/digital world, including policy makers, investigators, prosecutors, legislators and staff. This program is intended to build on a country’s or region’s experience, utilizing DIILS adjunct faculty subject matter experts to enhance the knowledge of the participants on the latest topics relating to the legal aspects of terrorism, computer crimes, and the internet. Seminar participants will also discuss the potential use of computer crimes, financial crimes, and the internet by terrorists, and the use of intelligence activities to combat terrorism, while providing an understanding of terrorism, cyber crimes, and computer and digital related threats.
The DIILS team will utilize presentations, case studies, practical exercises, and real-world scenarios to highlight the importance of interagency cooperation, the necessity of sharing information, and the emerging challenges in the cyber/digital field. Seminar participants will discuss their country’s individual and collective responses to terrorist and terrorist-related offenses including cyber-related offenses and explain and discuss the legal aspects of prosecuting terrorists through case studies and real world discussions. Presentations by the host nation and/or regional participants can be used to present issues and challenges faced within the region.
For the sample Terrorism, Computer Crimes, and the Internet mobile seminar schedule select the following link: http://diils.org/file/terrorism-computer-crimes-and-the-internet-sample-mobile-seminar-schedule.
Administrative Guidelines for Programming a DIILS Mobile Education Team
Administrative Guidelines for Programming a DIILS Mobile Program
Requests for mobile programs under the appropriate funding source must be based on official requests initiated though the in-country U.S. Security Cooperation Office. The procedure is outlined in the Joint Security Assistance Training Regulation.
When programming a seminar, the following should be considered:
Participants/Duration
Programs typically consist of 40 to 60 participants and are scheduled from approximately 0800 to 1600 daily. The seminar day normally includes several presentations, a discussion group period, and a “wrap-up” session. Periodic breaks, including a lunch break or lunch discussion topic, are incorporated into the seminar day.
The composition of the group of seminar attendees must be considered to ensure the success of the program. Participants typically consist of a mix of members of the armed forces, government ministries, representatives of the legislature and judiciary, and should include participants in positions of senior leadership. Representatives from recognized local non-governmental organizations are also welcome. The optimal mix of attendees will vary depending on the topic and issues to be discussed.
Rooms and Equipment
To optimize discussions, a large presentation room and three smaller discussion rooms (this is based upon four discussion groups with 15 participants per group (the presentation room can be used as a discussion room)) will be required. If possible, luncheon facilities should be co-located with the classroom facilities. The presentation room should be large enough to accommodate all participants, including faculty and visitors. The DIILS team will come equipped with laptop computers and projection systems, as well as simultaneous translation equipment, if needed. A screen and chalkboard, a flip chart on an easel, an overhead projector, and extension cords should be provided at the conference site. Each participant should have a writing surface. Qualified simultaneous interpreters must be hired for the seminar when translation is required. All rooms require electrical outlets. Copying capability is usually required, but may be off-site. The DIILS team will distribute course materials on the first day of the seminar.
Language
All seminars are presented in English, with simultaneous translation into the appropriate language when requested. The DIILS course coordinator will compile information regarding the cost and availability of translators with the assistance of the in-country security assistance team. The services of translators will be required for the entire day, including lunch and coffee breaks.
Communications
Timely communications between the DIILS Regional Program Director, DIILS International Operations Officer and the SCO/DAO/Training Officer are critical. The in-country point of contact should utilize any combination of available communication (email, facsimile, telephone, letter, etc.) to maintain an ongoing exchange of information regarding program planning, scheduling and logistics.
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