5th International Capstone Course
CASD – Palazzo Salviati, Rome
January, 9th – March, 3rd 2017
JOINING INSTRUCTIONS
Dear participant,
We are pleased to introduce you to the 5th International Capstone Course (ICC) at the Centre
for Advanced Defence Studies (CASD) in Rome. You were selected among senior officers coming
from partner and allied countries, interested in participating in the international module within
the prestigious annual Senior Course held by the Italian Institute for Advanced Defence Studies
(IASD).
Aim of the Course
The ICC represents the international segment of the IASD Senior Course, which provides both
senior officers and civilian representatives with a unique opportunity to participate in the highest training Course on security and defence matters. Through the ICC, participants will enhance
their expertise on the current international context, their knowledge on International Humanitarian Law and Arms Control, and will be provided with tools to gain a better understanding
of the Italian Defence system and its approach to security and crisis management, as well as the
Italian contribution to international missions within the UN, NATO and EU frameworks. Training
activities will be carried out through the attendance of lectures, seminars and a study trips. The
ICC Course offers - among others – opportunities to develop networks among senior staff and
decision makers attending the Senior Course.
Contents
The ICC Course will consist of three seminars entirely organised in English on “Overall analysis
of main geopolitical areas”, “Enlarged Mediterranean”, “International Law, PKO’s and Arms
Control”.
The module on “Military policy and decision- making process in NATO, ONU and EU” will conclude the Course. Lectures will be suspended during the study trip in Italy (February 27th –
March 2nd), during which participants will also have the opportunity to visit both national heritage and industrial sites, relevant for the Defence sector.
ICC Individual paper
During the course, participants will be required to write an individual paper on a subject chosen
among relevant topics discussed in the ICC seminars (please, read carefully Annex 2).
At the end of the course, the paper will be submitted to the Director, responsible for the course
for his appraisal and consideration. The final version will be subsequently submitted to the Italian CHoD for future reference.
Course Schedule
On Monday, 9th January at 8.00 participants must be at Palazzo SALVIATI’s main entrance (see
Annex 1). The ICC Staff (see Contacts below) will welcome and escort you to the main Conference room where, a briefing on the “house rules”, contents, timetables and other relevant information, will take place at 8.30.
Seminars will take place in accordance with the following daily schedule1:
Mondays to Thursdays:
08:00
- 10:30 Individual study
10:00
-
12:00
1st Conference
12:30
-
14:30
Lunch break
14:30
-
16:20
2nd Conference
Fridays:
08:00
-
09:20
Individual study
09:30
-
11:30
Conference
11:30
-
12:00
Individual Study
Relevant documents including seminars’ schedules and contents will be distributed during the
briefing; weekly updates will be sent to you by email. Please, do also check daily the notice
board located at the 3rd floor of the Studies Coordination Secretariat.
Certificate of attendance
The ICC Course will end with an official ceremony chaired by the President of CASD, who will
award participants with a certificate of attendance. As all participants are requested to attend
the event, departures’ arrangements shall be scheduled accordingly.
Language
English is the working language at the ICC Course, thus third NATO JFLT level is recommended.
Logistics and Administrative Matters
Registration
Selected candidates are kindly requested to go to the following web site:
http://www.difesa.it/SMD_/CASD/IM/IASD_EN/Pagine/ICC.aspx
download and fill in the registration form, and return it to [email protected] NLT October
1st, 2016.
1 This schedule might change according with the IASD Session’s agenda.
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Flights
Participants with “Fully Funded” status
In accordance with bilateral agreements between Italy’s MoD and participating countries, CASD
will cover flights costs from/to their countries of origin for participants granted with “Fully
Funded” status. Please indicate flights’ preferences on the ICC Registration Form. Electronic tickets will be sent by CASD via e-mail.
On request, CASD will provide transportation from the airport to the hotel.
“All other” participants2
The booking and purchase of flights’ tickets to Rome is an individual responsibility. Please indicate your effective flight schedule on the ICC Registration Form. On request, CASD will provide
transportation from the airport to the hotel.
Accommodation and meals
CASD will be responsible for the accommodation of participants with “Fully Funded” status. Participants will be accommodated in facilities at disposal of the Ministry of Defence located in
Rome.
Accommodation includes breakfast, daily dinners and lunches on weekends and holidays.
Lunches from Monday to Friday will be hosted at the CASD mess hall.
Accommodation, meals and transportation for all other participants - not “Fully Funded” - is an
individual responsibility. Nevertheless, CASD will negotiate discounted prices in hotels located
near Palazzo Salviati (see Annex 3). Note that in Rome, February and March are considered
“high season”, therefore we recommend to book accommodation as soon as possible. For any
enquiry, please, feel free to refer to the ICC Section.
Non-hosted lunches are available at the CASD mess hall, from Monday to Friday, and cost about
6 Euro each.
During the study trip, hotel accommodation and meals costs for participants will be determined
in accordance with the country’s status (see full summary in Annex 3).
Local transportation
On arrival and departure, a military shuttle service between the airport and the hotel / Defence
accommodation facilities will be available, upon request, for all participants.
NOTE: Please provide complete flight details on your Registration Forms to allow us to arrange
the transportation service.
Dress code
Depending on the circumstances, the following uniforms/dress may be used:
- Complete winter service uniform with jacket and tie;
- Winter service uniform with pullover;
- Civilian business attire;
Health Insurance
Please note that prior to departing from your country of origin, you shall obtain a valid health insurance.
A medical facility is available at Palazzo SALVIATI. Personnel can provide initial diagnosis first
aid and immediate treatment if needed. Prescribed drugs and medicines may be obtained with
payment from local chemists'. The settlement of bills at civilian hospitals or clinics as well as
dental care will be a participant’s/national responsibility.
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To know the status granted to your nation, please refer to the Contract Letter or contact the ICC Section.
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Palazzo Salviati
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Annex 1
Contacts
Cpt. Luigi MARZULLO
ICC Section Chief – Course Responsible
Tel. +39 06 4691 3145
Mob. +39 331 6100818
e-mail: [email protected]
Cpt. Serena DI MATTEO
ICC Officer
Tel. +39 06 4691 3125
e-mail: [email protected]
WO Serafino FIAMMELLI
ICC Section NCO – Logistic’s coordination
Tel. +39 06 4691 3147
e-mail: [email protected]
CASD Location
CASD Main entrance
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Annex 2
ICC INDIVIDUAL PAPER
At the end of the course, participants will be required to present an individual paper on a subject
chosen among those related to the seminars. In particular, attendees will have to develop a title
among the macro-areas listed below:
1. Current role and perspectives of international organizations: the UN system.
2. Common Security and Defence Policy of the European Union.
3. The international Security and Defence Policy of the USA.
4. Security Policy and the international role of the Russian Federation.
5. International terrorism: anthropology, history and recent events.
6. East and South- East Europe: the social policy reforms to protect the stability of the European integration processes.
7. The African continent and its growth prospects.
8. Asia, China and the Pacific.
9. Latin America: the world's expectations of a non- stabilized political-economic growth.
10. The Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
11. The political, economic, social and religious profile of the southern shore of the enlarged
Mediterranean.
12. Security and co-operation between North and South: the EU and Italy policies.
13. The phenomenon of migration across the Mediterranean.
14. The Mediterranean critical situations and repercussions on Italy and Europe.
15. The Mashreq today, the Egyptian case.
16. The Maghreb in the strategic scenario of the Enlarged Mediterranean.
17. From the Horn of Africa to the Mediterranean.
18. Libya: recent history, current situation and possible scenarios.
19. The evolution of the Syrian crisis and its repercussions on the Mediterranean basin.
20. The economic, financial and energy interests in the Enlarged Mediterranean.
21. International terrorism in the Area: from Boko Haram to Tunisia.
22. Historical development and current events of the Humanitarian Law of Armed Conflicts.
23. The applicability of the Conventions and protocols to non-conventional and asymmetric
conflicts.
24. The twenty-first century war crimes: cases study.
25. The International Court of Justice: cases study.
26. Evolution of PKOs.
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Participants are invited to submit 3 possible titles they wish to discuss in their paper to the email address of the ICC Section: [email protected] by November 21st, 2016.
Proposals will then be submitted to the course Director, evaluated and one of the themes will be
selected and assigned before the arrival in Rome. Participants are expected to develop their papers during the course. Daily a specific time is allocated (8.00 -10.30) for this purpose.
Each participant will be provided with all resources necessary for completing the work within
the deadline (room, PC, printer, Internet connection, stationery, etc.). Each paper is to be approximately 10-15 pages long (a formatted sample document will be also provided).
After being assigned the title of the paper, each participant must pinpoint the specific topic and
formulate one or more research questions, i.e. “What aspects do I wish to highlight with my
work?”
Then they should accurately define the limits of the topic and develop those aspects on which
they wish to concentrate. Finally they draw their conclusions.
A specific personal and national approach will be particularly welcome.
Papers will be presented to the course Director3 NLT February 23rd, 2017 and subsequently
forwarded to the Italian CHoD for future reference.
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Submitting procedure will be arranged between participant and Director (e-mail, hard copy, etc.)
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Annex 3
SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATION
for ICC Participants with Partially Funded Status / with Fee
Hotels within walking distance from CASD that will grant a discounted price to course participants.
Hotel La Rovere
Vicolo Sant'Onofrio, 400165 - Roma
+39 06 68.80.67.39
[email protected]
Distance from CASD 120 m
Hotel Bramante
Vicolo delle Palline, 24 - 00193 Roma
+39 06.68.80.64.26
+39 06.68.79.881
[email protected]
Distance from CASD 700 m
Hotel Emmaus
Via Delle Fornaci, 23/25 - 00165 Roma
+39 06 63.56.58
[email protected]
Distance from CASD 1 km
Summary of responsibilities for course expenses while in Rome
Admission
Accommodation in
Rome
Meals in Rome
Study Tour (travel
expenses, meals and
accommodation)
CASD
Lunch (Mon.-Fri.): hosted at CASD mess
hall (covered by CASD)
Dinner: reimbursed by CASD
Lunch (Sat.-Sun.): reimbursed by CASD
CASD
Partially
funded
Individual responsibility
Lunch available at CASD mess hall
(about 6€ - individual responsibility)
CASD
With Fee
Individual responsibility
Lunch available at CASD mess hall
(about 6€ - individual responsibility)
Participant’s Administration
Fully funded
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