Welcome to the Training and Education Branch


Objective of the Training and Education Branch

Training and Education The Training & Education (T&E) Branch provides support, creates products, offers specialized education and training in order to enhance the general knowledge about CIMIC and to enable military and civil operators to conduct CIMIC related tasks in different missions and scenarios, while simultaneously contributing to the lessons learned process.
The T&E Branch of the CCOE consists of trained and CIMIC experienced instructors from several NATO countries. They are responsible for the execution of all types / sorts of CIMIC courses. These courses will prepare students for CIMIC jobs and for their participation in missions. In addition, T&E is participating in exercises, supporting and exchanging knowledge on CIMIC related subjects.
Training and Education All courses are using the NATO CIMIC doctrine and procedures as standard. Most courses are conducted in the CCOE facilities in Enschede, The Netherlands. On request, T&E frequently supports sponsoring nations in executing CIMIC courses on their location. T&E supports other nations as well, using a mobile education and training team (METT) in conducting CIMIC courses, tailor made courses and seminars on locations as requested.
For more information please have a look in our student guide and our current course program.