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Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operation Training (BIPSOT)

Rajendrapur Cantonment, Gazipur, Dhaka

Joining Instruction of

National Investigation Officer (NIO)-1 Course (GPOI)

Duration: 14-25 July 2019

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JOINING INSTRUCTION NATIONAL INVESTIGATION OFFICER (NIO)-1 COURSE (GPOI)

General 1. Bangladesh Army with the direct assistance of the Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC), US Embassy in Dhaka will organize NIO course under GPOI program for the Bangladesh Armed Forces personnel, Bangladesh Police and foreign participants. 10 x Bangladeshi officers including Bangladesh Army, Bangladesh Navy, Bangladesh Air Force & Bangladesh Police and required number of overseas (as per GPOI vacancies) officers will participate in the course. The course will be conducted at BIPSOT by GPOI instructors with effect from 14-25 July 2019. Location and Weather of BIPSOT 2. BIPSOT is located at Rajendrapur Cantonment, Gazipur (approximately 32 kilometers North of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport). The cantonment is situated adjacent to the Bhawal National Park with a beautiful panorama of wilderness.

Figure-1: Location of BIPSOT 3. Rajendrapur (Gazipur) has a tropical wet and dry climate. The city has a distinct monsoonal season, with an annual average temperature of 25°C (77°F) and monthly means varying between 18°C (64°F) in January and 29°C (84°F) in August. Course Information 4. Aim of the Course. To establish an uniform method for investigating possible misconduct by personnel serving in the United Nations. 5. Object of the Course. To support efforts to improve accountability for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and other conduct and discipline violations committed by UN peacekeepers.

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BIPSOT

Hazrat Shahjalal

Intl. Airport

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6. Participants. Following is the vacancy for the course:

Bangladeshi Participants

Overseas Participants

Total Participants

Remark

10* GPOI Vacancies 10 + GPOI Detail * Distribution of the vacancies amongst Bangladesh Army, Navy, Air Force & Bangladesh Police to be done by Armed Forces Division/Army Headquarters, General Staff Branch (Military Training Directorate)

7. Pre Course Study. Participants are expected to carry out some pre course study on UN and Peace Support Operations (PSO) for better assimilation during the course. They may browse www.un.org for necessary information on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (Capstone Doctrine) & Core Pre-Deployment Training Materials (CPTM).

8. Course Coordinator. BA-6213 Lieutenant Colonel Md Kamrul Haq, Infantry will perform as the Course Coordinator for NIO-1.

9. Training Timings. Working days are from Sunday to Thursday. Training period starts at 0800 hours and terminates at 1650 hours.

10. Arrival/ Reporting Dates. Participants have to arrive at BIPSOT by 13 July 2019. A coaster will be placed at Army Headquarters New Officers’ Mess on 13 July 2019 at 1700 hours for the participants’ movement to BIPSOT. Overseas officers are requested to inform arrival schedule 7 days prior to allow BIPSOT arranging necessary reception at the airport.

11. Dress. Appropriate service uniforms shall be worn at indoor classes and outdoor events. Appropriate civvies to be worn in evening meal.

12. Participants' Personal Data/ Photo. Blank personal data formats for the purpose of registration are attached as Annex A (for local participants) and Annex B (for overseas participants) to this instruction. The formats are also available at BIPSOT’s website. Participants shall submit one copy of passport size color photograph in uniform and without headgear along with his/ her personal data form.

Administration

12. Accommodation & Lodging. Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and participants will be accommodated at the BIPSOT Mess. Rooms are full furnished with Wi-Fi internet facility. Participants shall dine in BIPSOT Mess. Individual’s bill for catering and lodging will be served at the end of the course. Participants shall follow the Mess Rules. 13. Guest. Guests may be entertained in the mess. Lady guests are not allowed in the living accommodation. They may be entertained in the Ladies Room at the ground floor of BIPSOT Mess. 14. Passport. All overseas SMEs and participants shall submit one set photocopy of their passport/ MRPs to BIPSOT authority for necessary documentation. 15. Recreational Facilities. All the rooms in the mess are equipped with Cable TV. BIPSOT Mess also has facilities like Billiard, Gymnasium and Badminton court.

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16. Medical. Combined Military Hospital (CHM), Rajendrapur will provide necessary medical support. Participants will be referred to CMH, Dhaka in cases of emergency. Overseas participants are requested to bring a Medical Certificate duly signed by a competent medical authority. A copy of blank Medical Certificate is attached as Annex C to this instruction. 17. Communication.

Ser Extension Army Civil Mobile

a. Rajendrapur Exchange 903-11 +88-02-9201325 +88-01769030000

b. Course Coordinator 2438 - +88-01769032438

c. GSO-2 (P&C) 2408 - +88-01769032408

d. AA&QMG 2448 - +88-01769032448

e. BIPSOT FAX - +88-02-9201317 -

f. Email info@bipsot.net

g. BIPSOT Website www.bipsot.net

18. Library Facilities. BIPSOT Library has a good number of books and publications on UN peacekeeping operations. 19. Identity Card/ Passport/Visas. Participants will be issued with a temporary identity card by the BIPSOT to carry it at all times. Overseas participants must possess visa for at least one month.

RASHED KAMAL Major General Staff Officer-2 (Planning and Coordination) June 2019

Annexes: A. Student Personal Data (local participants). B. Student personal Data (overseas participants). C. Medical Certificate (for overseas participants only).

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ANNEX A TO NIO-1 JOINING INSTRUCTION DATED: 11 JUNE 2019

PARTICIPANTS’ PERSONAL DATA

(BANGLADESHI PARTICIPANTS) 1. Personal Number: 2. Rank: 3. Full Name: (First Name, Middle Name, Last Name) 4. Service Decoration [ ……………………………. ] Example: ndu, ndc, psc,……….. 5. Arms/Services/Branch: 6. Country: 7. Date of Commission/Enrollment: [DD]-[MM]-[YYYY] 8. Date of Birth: [DD]-[MM]-[YYYY] 9. Blood Group:[ ] 10. Place of Birth: District: Country: 11. E-mail Address (Personal):

(Official): 12. Contact Telephone Number: 13. UN PKO Mission Related Courses/ Exercise/ Seminar/ Training.

Serial Duration Name of the Course/ Exercise/

Seminar Host Country Remarks

From To

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Photo

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14. Military Education (Post Commission Training): List all military courses you have attended (including overseas courses) in chronological order.

Serial Duration

Courses Inst Country Remarks From To

1.

2.

3.

4.

15. Units/ Appt Served: List all units/ extra regimental employment (ERE) organization you have served (including appt) in chronological order.

Serial Duration Units/ Extra Regimental

Employment (ERE) Org Appointments Remarks

From To

1.

2.

3.

4.

16. UN Mission Experience:

Serial Duration

Name of the UN Mission Country Appointments Remarks From To

1.

2.

3.

17. Marital Status: [Married, Unmarried, Single, Divorce] 18. Point of Contact (in case of emergency):

a. Telephone/ Mobile number: b. Home Address:

19. Miscellaneous/ Any More Information:

Signature:

Rank & Name: Unit: Date:

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ANNEX B TO NIO-1 JOINING INSTRUCTION DATED: 11 JUNE 2019

FOREIGNERS’ BIO-DATA (MILITARY/CIVIL)

(FOR LONG DURATION VISIT/RESIDENT FOREIGNERS) POINTS TO PONDER WHILE FILLING THIS FROM 1. All fields are to be filled. 2. Field Not Applicable to particular person is to be mentioned as ‘NA’. 3. Photocopy of Passport, VISA pages, Invitation Letter, Permission of your Organization/ Service, Official Approval Certificate for coming to Bangladesh (if any) are to be attached. 4. Any other documents (as deemed necessary or as applicable) may be attached.

NAME DETAILS 1. Full Name (Block Capital): 2. First Name , Middle Name ,

Last Name .

3. Surname Nick Name 4. Rank/ Designation/ Portfolio: PERSONAL DETAILS 5. Sex (Male/ Female) 6. Nationality/ Citizenship: a b 7. Date of Birth and Place: 8. Physical description a. Height (In meter) b. Weight d. Complexion

c. Colour of eyes d. Colour of hair e. Visible marks of identification 9. Religion 10. Marital Status: 11. Passport Details (Including Dual Passport any) (Photocopy to be Attached):

Ser No Passport No Type of Passport Date & Place of Issue

Date of Expire

Photo

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12. VISA Details (Photocopy to be Attached):

Ser No VISA No Type of VISA Date & Place of Issue

Date of Expire

13. Date of Arrival in Bangladesh: Flight Name & Flight Number

14. Port of Entry 15. Likely/ Confirm Date of Departure from Bangladesh. Flight Name & Flight Number 16. Purpose of the visit to Bangladesh 17. Host/ Local Contact Person/ Organization in Bangladesh:

Serial Host Org/Svc/

Institution Local POC

Host Address Phone/Mobile

Number E-mail/Facebook ID

1.

2.

3.

18. Permanent & Residential Address (in your country) 19. Present Address (in Bangladesh) 20. Places/ Organizations You plan to visit during your stay in Bangladesh:

Serial Places/Org

Name Purpose

Duration (date, Time etc)

Remarks

1.

2.

3.

21. Details of Previous visit to Bangladesh (If any):

Serial Duration

Purpose of visit Accompanying Names

and Relationship From To

1.

2.

22. Bank Name and Account No: a. b. 23. Private Arms License (If Applicable): 24. Driving Skill & International Driving License No:

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SERVICE/ JOB PARTICULARS (AS APPLICABLE) 25. Name of Service/ Organization/ Institution (to which you belong) 26. Service No/ Organization’s ID Card No 27. Rank/ Designation/ Portfolio 28. Branch/ Trades/ Arms/ Department 29. Cdre/ Course/ Entry No 30. Date of Enrolment/ Commission 31. Current Appointment/ Portfolio 32. Areas of Expertise 33. Appointment/ Posting Place: (During Last 5 years before coming to Bangladesh).

Duration of Service Name of the Unit/ Establishment/Institution

Name of Places Name of

Appointment You Served From To

34. Countries You Visited Previously:

Serial Duration Purpose of visit Country

From To

1.

2.

3.

4.

SPOUSE DETAILS 35. Full Name (Block Capital): 36. Surname Nick Name 37. Nationality/ Citizenship: a. b. 38. Date of Birth and Place

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39. Religion (with Sect/Caste) 40. Passport Details (Including Dual Passport):

Serial Passport No Type of Passport Date & Place of

Issue Date of Expire

41. VISA Details (Photocopy to be Attached):

Serial VISA No Type of VISA Date & Place of

Issue Date of Expire

42. Date of Arrival in Bangladesh: Flight Name & Flight Number

43. Likely/ Confirm Date of Departure from Bangladesh. Flight Name & Flight Number

44. Details of Previous visit to Bangladesh (If any):

Serial Duration Purpose of visit

Accompanying Names and Relationship

From To

1.

2.

PERSONAL CONTACT DETAILS 45. Email Address: 46. Mobile/ Cell No in Bangladesh 47. Mobile/ Cell No (In your Country) 48. Person to be notified in case of Emergency (In your country) 49. Next of Kin Relationship FAMILY DETAILS 50. Particulars of Parents (Including Step Parents):

Ser No Name Age Occupation Present Address

Father

Mather

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51. Particulars of Siblings:

Serial Name Sex Age Marital Status

Occupation Present Address

52. Particulars of Children:

Serial Name Sex Age Occupation Passport

No Present Address

MISCELLANEOUS 53. Any Important Known Bangladeshi (Residing in Bangladesh/ Your Home Country):

Ser Name Occupation Present Address

Mobile No Email ID

Signature: Rank & Name: Date:

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ANNEX C TO NIO-1 JOINING INSTRUCTION DATED: 11 JUNE 2019

MEDICAL CERTIFICATE (For Overseas Participants Only)

Personal Number: Rank: Name: has been medically examined on (date) and found free of all communicable diseases likely to affect his participation in the curriculum during the scheduled period of training. He has been tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and the result of the test is . Date:

Signature & Seal of the Competent Medical Authority