Provost Marshal Course

The aim of the course is to impart such knowledge and attitudes to students from Nordic and other countries so that he/she is able to perform as Provost Marshal, working in a Provost Marshal staff or perform as Legal Adviser in an international operation.

The course is comprised of the following subjects and orientations:

• Doctrine, Standing Operation Procedures/Standing Operation Instructions, Memorandum of Understanding etc., legal aspects, Rules of Engagement, Law of Armed Conflict, cooperation with the International Committee of The Red Cross and other international organizations/non governmental organizations, protection of civilians and gender perspective in armed conflicts.
• Paradoxes and dilemmas in connection with national and international regulations and caveats in connections with e.g. road traffic accidents, deaths and complaints of harassment.
• Brigade/Battle Group Commanders expectations to his Provost Marshal and the Military Police unit in connection with e.g. riots, detention of locals, daily duties and so on. 
• International Criminal Court
• Briefings by/on:
  • Provost Marshal SHAPE (Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe),
  • Provost Marshal ARRC (Allied Rapid Reaction Corps) or similar,
  • Experiences from a Provost Marshal in a mission area,
  • Mentoring Local Police,
  • Other relevant subjects.

Interested? Please contact: unmilpoc@mil.dk

Upcoming Courses

2025

03rd – 07th of November 2025

Application deadline: 13th of October 2025

Documents

Course Description

Reporting List with English levels

Time Schedule

1. Request for Visit Denmark (RFV)

Annex 1 Government Agency or Industrial Facility to be visited

Annex 2 Particulars of Visitors

2. Request for Visit - Guidance