Islamic World Familiarization Course™ (IWFC)
- North Africa

Harbinger’s Islamic World Familiarization Course™ - North Africa provides soft skills to compliment military and law enforcement training and gives those personnel deploying to North 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/ Arab 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 the North Africa
Prerequisites
None
Duration
2 Days

Schedule

Day 1

  1. Introduction: Course Overview
  2. Middle East and Islamic World Geography
  3. Arab and Islamic History
  4. Islamic Theology and Law
  5. Extremist Islam and Al Qaeda
  6. Arab and Islamic Names Analysis:
    Understanding the Various Naming Conventions

Day 2

  1. Libya Country Brief
  2. Egypt Country Brief
  3. Algeria Country Brief
  4. Morocco Country Brief
  5. Western Sahara Country Brief
  6. Tunisia Country Brief
  7. Mauritania Country Brief
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