Finnish Defence Forces International Centre

Training for military experts in crisis management. #NATO Department Head #ISD #trainingleaders #humansecurity

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

The Distinguished Visitors Day on 1 Sep offered guests an insight into the implementation of the #UNMOC.

They had the opportunity to familiarise themselves with UNMO tasks and hear about the course from instructors, pool staff and the Course Director. Thank you for the visit!

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

#UNMOC provides essential preparation for UN Military Observer duties, including key skills in the field:

🔹 Observation & patrolling
🔹 Reporting & liaison
🔹 Mine awareness & threat recognition
🔹 Operational driving
🔹 First aid

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

The Distinguished Visitors Day on 1 Sep offered guests an insight into the implementation of the #UNMOC.

They had the opportunity to familiarise themselves with UNMO tasks and hear about the course from instructors, pool staff and the Course Director. Thank you for the visit!

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

🇺🇳The second United Nations Military Observer Course of the year is underway at #fincentfi

International participants are developing their UNMO skills through practical field exercises in Finland’s varying conditions, putting classroom knowledge into practice. #UNMOC

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

#UNMOC provides essential preparation for UN Military Observer duties, including key skills in the field:

🔹 Observation & patrolling
🔹 Reporting & liaison
🔹 Mine awareness & threat recognition
🔹 Operational driving
🔹 First aid

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

🇺🇳What are the core principles of UN peacekeeping?

#fincentfi new UN Core Pre-Deployment Training Materials (CPTM) Online Course provides a shared foundation of essential knowledge for all peacekeeping personnel – military, police and civilian.

Read more:https://t.co/uiIlrMGAlb

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

⏳ Application deadline approaching!

Interested in understanding how military, police and civilian actors work together in multidimensional UN Peace Operations?

Apply to Peace Support Operations Cooperation Course!

Read more and apply: https://t.co/o9CqvGouim #fincentfi

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

Last week Team #fincentfi conducted the second planning seminar of this year to prepare for 2027 activities. After the seminar we enjoyed a colorful and creative team building workshop learning to make graffitis! Team FINCENT wishes a sunny and warm summer to everyone!
#OneTeam

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

Finland, Sweden and Czech Republic joining forces as learners on Combat Readiness Evaluation Course at #Fincentfi. An intensive week of presentations and syndicate works. Expertise provided by NSO, LANDCOM and SHAPE as a Mobile Education and Training Team solution.

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

Observing the observers!

During #UNMOC interaction research is conducted in cooperation with @UniOulu and #fincentfi exploring how participants from different backgrounds share experience and expertise in the field.

Read more: https://t.co/IZUWF47wFu

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

The 2026 co-located Annual Discipline Conferences are ongoing at Stockholm. The Integrated Security Discipline part was conducted yesterday with 55 participants from NATO, COEs and PTECs. #fincentfi

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

The application deadline for the following courses is approaching:
🔹 #UNMOC deadline 7 June https://t.co/8N8riYGWW0
🔹 #EUICM deadline 14 June https://t.co/AarlVHimRJ

Apply now!
#fincentfi

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

Participants also receive training in driving in operational environments, first aid, and patrol procedures.

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

On the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, we honour the work of peacekeepers worldwide. The ongoing UN Military Observer Course at #fincentfi brings together participants from 16 nations to build skills for modern peace operations. Happy #PKDay! #UNMOC

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

FINCENT was first accredited in 2015 and re-accredited in 2021 - a strong testament to its long-standing commitment to high-quality education and training.

https://t.co/VJRqTZUlni

#NATO #QualityAssurance

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

NATO Quality Assurance Team of Experts conducted an on-site visit to FINCENT, resulting in the Centre being granted NATO Quality Assurance Unconditional Accreditation once again.
#NATO #QualityAssurance

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

Out of ~600 applicants, 27 were selected for the UN Comprehensive Protection of Civilians course, highlighting the critical importance of its content—especially during emerging crises. Two online courses are planned for next year.
Read more: https://t.co/a9tvzdnPrv

#UNCPOC

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

Commandant of FINCENT, COL Esapekka Vehkaoja, participated in the Crisis Management NOW event, contributing to discussions on the future of crisis management and international cooperation. #KrihaNYT2026

[Elina Valtonen @elinavaltonen]

Seventy years ago, Finland launched its role in international crisis management. Since the first UN mission in Suez in 1956, over 60,000 Finns have served worldwide under the UN, EU, NATO & OSCE.

We thank you for your courage and professionalism.

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

Join us for Crisis Management NOW on 5 May!

📍 University of Helsinki, Aleksanterinkatu 5
📅 9:00-16:15
🎟️ Open and free of charge
➡️ https://t.co/T6YlFdT52Q

#KrihaNYT2026