Islamic World Familiarization Course™ (IWFC)
- Afghanistan
Harbinger Technologies Group, LLC's Islamic World Familiarization Course™ on Afghanistan provides soft skills to compliment military and law enforcement training and gives those personnel deploying to Afghanistan the edge they need to more effectively and intelligently combat radical Islamic terrorism and build relationships of trust with Afghan Coalition partners. This two-day course, designed by Global War on Terror veterans and Islamic/Arab culture experts, combines historical and cultural background and practical application. Military and law enforcement personnel will learn how a deeper understanding of Afghanistan aids in defeating the Taliban and al Qaeda, and improves navigation and interpersonal relations on every level.
- Who Should Attend
- U.S. Military personnel deploying to Afghanistan and region
- Prerequisites
- None
- Duration
- 2 Days
Schedule
Day 1
- Introduction
- Middle East and Islamic World Geography
- Arab and Islamic History
- Islamic Theology and Law
- Afghanistan Country and Culture Brief
- The Taliban: Past and Present
Day 2
- Arab and Islamic Names Analysis: Understanding the Various Naming Conventions
- Al-Qaeda Case Study: History, Manchester Document and Targeting Guide
- Islam in the US and Europe: The Insurgent Pipeline
- Islamic Insurgent Group Profiles: Who is in Afghanistan?
- Women as Subjects and Sources in Terror Investigations
- Interviewing Approaches: What works with the Mujahadeen?
- Using an Interpreter in an Interrogation or De-Brief
