Overview

This United Nations Military Staff Officer course (UNSOC) is a prerequisite for Australian Defence Force personnel deploying as a United Nations’ military staff officer or within an Australian Headquarters supporting a United Nations’ mission.

The format of the training includes three weeks of classroom study concluding with a staff exercise. All training is conducted in the Canberra region of the Australian Capital Territory.

• UNSOC session 1: 21 September – 7 October 2026
• UNSOC session 2: 10 – 26 May 2027

Learning outcomes

The training prepares personnel for roles as a staff officer within multi-national or United Nations’ peace operations headquarters. This course is suitable and recommended for Australian Federal Police or Australian Public Servants who will deploy within a United Nations or mission headquarters environment.

Prerequisites

English Language Skills:

• ADFELPS L6, S6, R6, W6
• IELTS L5.5, S5.5, R5.5, W5.5

Audience

ADF

This course is only available for ADF personnel identified for UN deployments and to selected international participants.