MEC, MFC, PSOTC
Military English Course,
Military French Course,
Peace Support Operations Terminology Course

Course periods

MEC 1/2010               4 January–25 February
MEC 2/2010              15 February–9 April
MEC 3/2010              12 July –2 September
MEC 4/2010              27 September–18 November

MFC                          26 April –17 June

PSOTC                      8–10 December

Purpose of the courses
MEC and MFC – a blended learning course including
distance learning and instructor-led periods.
PSOTC – proficiency in spoken, written and professional
military English, understanding of military terminology.

Course contents
- The main focus of MEC and MFC is on enhancing
students’ language skills in preparation for duties in crisis
management or international tasks. The course focuses
on the use of general language and language needed
by military personnel in meetings, briefings and other
situations and includes among other things translation,
preparation for language tests, communication and
pronunciation exercises.
- The main focus of PSOTC is on military terminology,
military operational language and operational planning
process terminology.

Student criteria
- Staff Officers / Military Observers.
- Planned task in mission year 2010–2011.
- Good knowledge of English (MEC), French (MFC).
- Consistent ability for independent work.