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Name International Military Course on the Law of the Armed Conflicts
Type Seminars/Workshops
Organising institution
International Institute of Humanitarian Law at San Remo, Italy
Frequency Quarterly
Level professional
Objectives The International Military Course provides the opportunity for participants to learn how to act in accordance with the principles and rule of the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC). At the end of the course, participants will have attained a sound knowledge of the principles and rules of LOAC and will be able to apply these in a practical manner over a range of operational scenarios. The course programme has recently been updated to include greater consideration for the practical application of LOAC in the contemporary operating environment.
Area of expertise armed incidents or conflicts
international humanitarian law
international law
Target group Members of the armed forces
Police/Security forces
Content The following topics are covered during the course:

* General introduction to LOAC, basic rules and principles and the applicability of LOAC
* Neutrality
* Conduct of Hostilities
* Means and methods of warfare
* Legal framework for non-International Armed Conflict
* Rules of Engagement
* Belligerent Occupation
* The role of organisations involved in Humanitarian Law
* Detention Operations
* Legal framework for Peace Support Operations
* Criminal Responsibility
* Training of LOAC
Language English
Country Italy
City San Remo
Deadline for applications 1st April, 2024
Admission requirements The course is designed for officers, military lawyers and other military personnel who have a direct professional interest in, or obligation related to, the application of LOAC. However participation is also welcomed from government officials, academics and students interested in this subject.
Tuition/Accommodation Course fee: € 1950
The Course fee covers; Course materials, Transport from/to Nice Airport, Lunches and coffee breaks on working days, Reception drinks, and course dinner, Course Photograph, Diploma, Institute Plaque
Homepage iihl.org/foundation-course-on-loac-ihl/
Additional information This course is run three times a year and it is conducted in seven languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, Chinese and Russian.
2024 Courses :
190th International Military Course on LOAC April 29 -10 May 2024, Sanremo (English with Arabic, Spanish and Portuguese class)
191st International Military Course on LOAC 8-19 April 2024, Salon de Provence (French )
192nd International Military Course on LOAC 4-15 November 2024, Sanremo (English with Chinese and Russian class)


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