Islamic World Familiarization Course™ (IWFC)
- Sub-Saharan Africa
Harbinger's Islamic World Familiarization Course™ - Sub-Saharan Africa provides soft skills to compliment military and law enforcement training and gives those personnel deploying to Sub-Saharan Africa the edge they need to more effectively and intelligently combat radical Islamic terrorism and build relationships of trust with local communities. This two-day course, designed by Global War on Terror veterans and Islamic/regional cultural experts, combines historical and cultural background and practical application. Military and law enforcement personnel will learn how a deeper understanding of this region aids in defeating the terrorist threat, and improves navigation and interpersonal relations on every level.
- Who Should Attend
- U.S. Military and law enforcement personnel deploying to Sub-Saharan Africa
- Prerequisites
- None
- Duration
- 2 Days
Schedule
Day 1
- Introduction: Course Overview
- Major EUCOM / AFRICOM initiatives and objectives
- Colonization and Decolonization of Sub-Saharan Africa
- Ethnic conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Islam in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Nigeria Country Brief
Day 2
- West African Countries Brief
- Congo Country Brief
- Uganda Country Brief
- South Africa Country Brief
- Zimbabwe Country Brief
- Angola Country Brief
- Rwanda Country Brief
