THIS IS A NEW COURSE OFFERING
DIILS will conduct a two week, resident course on the Legal Aspects of Rules of Engagement (ROE) and Rules for the Use of Force (RUF) relevant to military operations in Afghanistan. The course is specifically designed for those forces that are deploying or continuing deployments to Afghanistan. However, there would be value for those who have interest in stability operations using the Afghanistan experience as a case study.
The goal is to share knowledge among the US, ISAF, NATO, and other Eastern and Central European specialists with recent experience combating terrorism in Afghanistan. Additionally, this course will help to foster interlocking partnerships that will strengthen overall U.S. efforts in combating terrorism and promote relationships that will enhance global efforts against terrorists and terrorist organizations.
The joint and combined DIILS course includes both U. S. and international instructors with operational deployment experience in Afghanistan and/or Iraq.
Course participants will also have a weekend trip to New York City, where they will have an opportunity to speak with anti-terrorism experts at Ground Zero and in the New York area.
Objectives:
1. Provide the participants with an understanding of legal and operational challenges they may encounter as they continue to assist in the efforts against terrorism in Afghanistan.
2. Provide participants with current scenarios, hypothetical situations, and examples of practical and lawful means to effectively conduct military operations in Afghanistan in support of the Afghan
Government and against terrorism.
3. Explain and discuss the necessity of varying supplemental rules of
engagement in conducting military operations, rules for the use of force in conducting security functions and operations, and the law of armed conflict from a U.S. and international perspective.
4. Discuss the challenges of being an advisor to a foreign counterpart, working in irregular warfare operations, and the legal and operational challenges of targeting and intelligence.
5. Discuss the challenges of working in an international and interagency environment including: interagency cooperation against terrorism; investigation responsibilities in Afghanistan; Status of Forces Agreements (SOFAs); and force protection techniques and tactical control points.
6. Explain and discuss legal, operational, and policy aspects of rules of engagement in Afghanistan, through case studies and discussion of actual incidents, including: the relevant law of armed conflict; coalition rules of engagement; and insurgent use of various improvised explosive devices.
7. Examine the challenges and procedures for deploying forces to
Afghanistan, working with public affairs, international human rights laws, fourth generation warfare, and counterinsurgency doctrine. Review ISAF Rule of Law Operations, discuss combatant detention and detention scenarios, and highlight the legal and operational challenges of concealment methods and techniques.
8. Discuss and review ROE and RUF scenarios and case studies specific to operations in Afghanistan.
Recommended Attendees: This course is particularly suitable for military forces deployed or continuing deployments to Afghanistan, as well as lawyers and civilian stakeholders working or leading in the field of stability operations.
ECL: 80
This course is tentative until funding is in place.
The tentative dates are 26 July-6 Aug 2010. Prospective participants should plan their arrival for 21 July and departure for 7 August.
Administrative Guidance:
-All courses are taught at Harbor Island Conference Center, Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island. Students are housed in Bachelor Officer Quarters. SCOs should request quotas through NETSAFA.
-ECL means "English Comprehension Level" test score required for
international students nominated to participate in DIILS Resident Courses.
Please contact DIILS Resident Program Director, Bill Aseltine, at 401-841-1524 x199 for additional information.
