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Newsletter May 2015 Number 4 www.idn.tl HIGHLIGHTS Public Presentation and Defense of Research Group-Final Project of the 1 st Elementary Staff Course (CEEM) CEEM’s Final Study Visit to Portu- gal Closing Ceremony of the 1 st CEEM Minister of Defense, Mr. Cirilo Cristóvão, visited IDN 2 nd Course for Promotion to Senior Officers (CPOS) NATIONAL DEFENCE INSTITUTE Editorial National Defence Institute (IDN) is at full speed! IDN has managed to achieve its goals settled annu- ally, and has been successful in implementing the guidelines defined in its strategic plan for the pe- riod of 2013-2017. I am positively surprised with the results that are being achieved by a small team, which is still under construction, at a new institution as it is IDN. In the area of training and education, after the 1 st CPOS in 2013/14 and 1 st CEEM in 2014/15, we are currently on the 3 rd academic year and already im- plementing the 2 nd CPOS, which counts with PNTL and F-FDTL officers. In this area of training and education, IDN is working hard envisaging the construction and planning of the National Reflec- tion Course, through which it aims to actively con- tribute in promoting reflection and debate on key interests and major national and international con- cerns. Secondly, the increase in R&D+I activities, with the emergence of the first research projects within specific and well-defined research lines, it is yet another reason to respect the work of this Institute, which may make a valuable contribution to the creation of knowledge in East Timor. Finally, the level of debate and discussion of topics that are relevant to national strategic thinking, will be addressed again soon as we are organizing the second IDN Conferences 2015, after the recog- nized interest shown by different participant who participated in its 1 st edition in 2014. In conclusion, IDN has face many constraints and obstacles however it has always been able to over- come them. I am honored to simple contribution that I have contributed to its development. Ana Godinho Adviser for Program Management - IDN

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Newsletter

May 2015

Number 4

www.idn.tl

HIGHLIGHTS

Public Presentation and Defense of

Research Group-Final Project of

the 1st Elementary Staff Course

(CEEM)

CEEM’s Final Study Visit to Portu-

gal

Closing Ceremony of the 1st CEEM

Minister of Defense, Mr. Cirilo

Cristóvão, visited IDN

2nd Course for Promotion to Senior

Officers (CPOS)

NATIONAL

DEFENCE

INSTITUTE

Editorial

National Defence Institute (IDN) is at full speed!

IDN has managed to achieve its goals settled annu-

ally, and has been successful in implementing the

guidelines defined in its strategic plan for the pe-

riod of 2013-2017.

I am positively surprised with the results that are

being achieved by a small team, which is still under

construction, at a new institution as it is IDN.

In the area of training and education, after the 1st

CPOS in 2013/14 and 1st CEEM in 2014/15, we are

currently on the 3rd academic year and already im-

plementing the 2nd CPOS, which counts with PNTL

and F-FDTL officers. In this area of training and

education, IDN is working hard envisaging the

construction and planning of the National Reflec-

tion Course, through which it aims to actively con-

tribute in promoting reflection and debate on key

interests and major national and international con-

cerns. Secondly, the increase in R&D+I activities, with

the emergence of the first research projects within

specific and well-defined research lines, it is yet

another reason to respect the work of this Institute,

which may make a valuable contribution to the

creation of knowledge in East Timor.

Finally, the level of debate and discussion of topics

that are relevant to national strategic thinking, will

be addressed again soon as we are organizing the

second IDN Conferences 2015, after the recog-

nized interest shown by different participant who

participated in its 1st edition in 2014.

In conclusion, IDN has face many constraints and

obstacles however it has always been able to over-

come them.

I am honored to simple contribution that I have

contributed to its development.

Ana Godinho

Adviser for Program Management - IDN

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PUBLIC PRESENTATION AND DEFENSE OF

RESEARCH GROUP - FINAL PROJECT

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O n January 7, as part of a major training com-

ponents of the 1st CEEM’s public presenta-

tion and defense of research group final projects

was held at the auditorium of the Instituto de

Defesa Nacional (IDN).

Three (3) research projects developed by three

groups of officers during the programme were pre-

sented:

The 1st, entitled "Timor-Leste and g7 + : the bene-

fits of being member" was presented by Superin-

tendent Olavo Cristóvão, Assistant Superintendent

Pascoal Ferreira Guterres and Assistant Superinten-

dent Raimundo de Araújo.

The 2nd research project, entitled "The Maritime

Authority of Timor-Leste today and a vision for the

future" was of the responsibility of Superintendent

Lino Saldanha da Silva and Captain-Lieutenant

John Francisco of Fatima.

The 3rd and last research project was entitled "The

Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries

(CPLP) and its general objectives: what kind of

contributions can it bring to the presidency of

Timor-Leste", presented by Superintendent Inácio

dos Santos Saldanha, Assistant Superintendent

Moses Amaral and Major Celestino Pinto.

The jury of the research group final projects was

chaired by Captain-of-Sea-and-War "CMD"

Donaciano Gomes, Director of IDN and the exam-

iners Lieutenant Colonel Luis Fernandes

(Portuguese Army), Second Project Technical Di-

rector of Military Technical Cooperation (MTC);

Students of 1st CEEM Public Presentation and Defense of

Research Group Final Project.

Captain Sousa Pereira (Portuguese Navy), from the

Center Joint Cooperation of the Portuguese-

Timorese MTC; and Inês Narciso, Advisor for the

Department of Research, Development and Innova-

tion (RD & I) of IDN; and the supervisor of the

research projetcs, Major Infantry

"CMD" (Commando) Hugo Fernandes, Director of

the CEEM.

The ceremony ended with the delivery of souve-

nirs, by the IDN, to each of the examiners

CEEM’s main objectives were to:

qualify the senior officers for the performance

of duties in the operational and strategic level,

national staffs and high command of the F-

FDTL and the PNTL; and national and interna-

tional organizations;

update and standardize skills and military-

technical knowledge of senior officers of F-

FDTL and PNTL;

providing senior military / police officers with

appropriate academic knowledge with regards

to the challenge of globalization to fulfill the

assigned missions and be proactive in the na-

tional development process;

Consolidate the esprit de corps .

Students of CEEM with Director of IDN, the jury of the

research group final projects and the supervisor.

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T he 12 students of the 1st Elementary Staff

Course , visited Portugal between 11 and 20

January 2015.

The overall objective of the final visit of the 1st

CEEM was to know and understand the practical

reality of the similar organizations in partner coun-

tries, from the point of view of both the knowledge

and of the pragmatic perspective.

The visit started with a visit to the Embassy of the

Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste (RDTL) in

Lisbon to meet with H.E. Ambassador Maria

Paixão da Costa.

During the whole period of the visit to Portugal the

Military, Police and Civilian Officers kept in touch

with several Portuguese entities, such as Autónoma

University Lisbon (UAL), Nacional Defence Insti-

tute of Portugal, Directorate General of National

Defense Policy of Portugal (DGPDN), Institute of

Military Higher Studies (IESM), Institute of

Higher Police and Homeland Security Sciences

(ISCPSI), Port of Aveiro, Institute of Information

and Administration Sciences (ISCIA), School of

Weapons (EA), in Mafra, Air Base nº1, in Sintra,

CEEM’s Final Study Visit to Portugal

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Intervention for Protection and Rescue (GIPS) of

National Guard (GNR), Alfeite’s Naval Base, and

the Naval Academy (EN), School of Marine Tech-

nology (ETNA) and the Ship of the Portuguese

Republic (NRP) “Viana do Castelo”.

As part of this visit, the students were also granted

certificates for the participation in the modules

taught by UAL and the ISCIA at the IDN.

The visit to Portugal was complete with the visit to

the Shrine of Fátima.

The 1st CEEM was a qualification course directed

primarily to senior officers of F-FDTL, but was

also attended by PNTL officers and elements of

other public entities. The course was structured into

three training modules: the Base Training Module

(MFB); the Specific Training Module (MFE) held

in two parts, the military and police; and the Joint

Training Module and Integrated (MFCI).

The course lasted 40 weeks on a daily basis .

Embassy of Timor-Leste in Lisbon

ISCIA

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CLOSING CEREMONY OF 1ST

CEEM

According to the Course Director "now it is the

time for these officers to use these lessons for the

development of their own institutions and Timor-

Leste."

During his speech at the event, the Director of

IDN, CMG Donaciano Gomes stressed that " with

the sense of duty the officers accomplished another

step which constitutes an important contribution to

the preparation and qualification of the Armed

Forces and Security Services and Public Admini-

stration, now we know we can count on the stu-

dents of the first CEEM as more and better pre-

pared elements to engage with professionalism and

excellence in new functions of command, direction

and support to their respective staffs. "

The event counted with the participation of mem-

bers of the F-FDTL and PNTL, Diplomatic Corps

and Academics, among others, and was concluded

with the delivery of the Course Diplomas and with

the viewing of a report on the CEEM study visit to

Portugal between 11 and 20 January 2015.

C losing ceremony of the 1st CEEM took place

on the 30th of January 2015, in the auditorium

of PNTL Training Centre, in Comoro.

The ceremony was chaired by the Director of IDN,

CMG "CMD" Donaciano Gomes and started with

the National Anthem, played by the choir group of

"Santo António", followed by a minute's silence in

tribute to the martyrs of National Liberation, read-

ing of the code of honor of IDN by the Students

and the viewing of a film about the IDN.

The Head of the Class, Superintendent Lino

Saldanha, made a speech highlighting this special

occasion where "we have fulfilled our mission and

will strive in the future to apply the lessons learned

so that we will have a positive impact, personally

and professionally, in our institutions and to our

country, Timor-Leste. "

For Major Moutinho Fernandes, Course Director,

students demonstrated a spirit of serving with

pride, professionalism and competence, fulfilling

their missions and tasks proposed in an effective

and efficient way.

12 Student of CEEM, 2 of F-FDTL, 6 of PNTL, 2 of The State Secretary of Defense (SED), 1 of State Secretary of Secu-

rity (SES) and 1 of IDN, Course Director, Major Infantry “CMD” Moutinho Fernandes and IDN Director , CMG

“CMD” Donaciano Gomes.

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T he Japanese Ambassador to Timor-Leste, Mr.

Eiji Yamamoto, together with Mr. Yutaka

Ishii, First Secretary for Political Affairs at the Em-

bassy of Japan in Dili, visited the IDN on February

13, 2015.

This visit aimed to know more about IDN and pre-

pare future ties of cooperation between the Na-

tional Defense Institute and Japanese counterpart’s

structures.

During the visit, the Director of IDN made a pres-

entation on the institution to the Ambassador of

Japan, to which it followed the signing of the Book

of Honor and the exchange of offers. In the end,

Mr. Eiji Yamamoto visited IDN facilities.

IDN promotes the qualification of its hu-

man resources through a Portuguese

Language Course

Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Eiji Yamamo-

to, visited IDN

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Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Eiji Yamamoto and the Dire-

tor of IDN, CMG “CMD” Donaciano Gomes.

IDN Employees with Portuguese Language Course Tea-

cher, Luís Filipe Pereira.

PROTOCOLS AND PARTNERSHIP

The involvement and cooperation of the IDN with other partners, national and international,

namely higher education institutions both public and private entities, is considered as a strate-

gic point for the facilities, development and consolidation of the Institute.

More information on protocols signed so far is available at IDN main website.

Similarly, the IDN also intends to strengthen relations with countries of ASEAN and the Mili-

tary-Technical Cooperation with countries of CPLP.

U nder the training plan of the human resources

of IDN, and with the aim of creating an or-

ganizational culture towards to the quality and ef-

fectiveness in different functions, areas and ser-

vices of IDN, it was held a Portuguese Language

Course between January 19 and March 5, to 14

members of IDN’s staff , taught by Professor Luís

Filipe Pereira.

This training was held for 6 weeks with a total of

63 days. The course was attended by two elements

of logistics, 2 of human resources, 2 of procure-

ment, 2 of finance, 1 advisor for planning and ad-

ministration, 1 employee of the knowledge re-

sources department and 4 of the services and sup-

port department.

On the last day of classes a small meeting was held

to deliver certificates to the students.

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AGENDA

June/July - Participation of IDN in International Seminar of Military Sciences in Japan

August - Oficial Opening of New Academic Year and Celebaration of the 5th Aniversary of IDN

Sepetember—December- 2nd Edition of Conferences - IDN 2015

November - Final Study Visit of the 2nd CPOS to Portugal

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M inister of Defense of Timor-Leste, Mr. Cirilo Cristóvão visited IDN on March 3, 2015.

The visit aimed to know more about the National Defence Institute, its activities, its courses and its

planning for the current year.

After being received by the Director of IDN, CMG "CMD" Donaciano Gomes, the first moment of the visit

started with the a welcoming presentation.

Secondly, IDN Director also made a brief presentation on the development of the institution, since its foun-

dation in December 2010, pursuant to Decree-Law No. 12/2010 of August 26, through the strategic plan

(2013-2017) that guides the institution’s implementation of the national strategic goals and to become a

reference in what concerns higher education, aiming at being the University of National Defence and thus

develop and qualify strategic thinkers and planners within the framework of National Defence.

During the visit the minister also had the opportunity to visit the IDN facilities, sign the Book of Honor and

participate in a "Port of Honor".

MINISTER OF DEFENCE OF TIMOR-LESTE, MR. CIRI-

LO CRISTÓVÃO, VISITED IDN

Minister of Defense, Mr. Cirilo Cristóvão, Director of IDN and employees and advisers of the Institute.

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2nd

EDITION OF COURSE FOR PROMOTION TO

SENIOR OFFICER (CPOS)

O n 9 of March, the 2nd edition of the Course

for Promotion to Senior Officers (CPOS) was

launched in IDN with the Officers from F-FDTL

and PNTL.

The CPOS is inherently a course of promotion and

is part of the training process throughout the career

of the officers of F-FDTL and PNTL. The course

can also be attended by civilian officers of other

public entities under a superiorly defined access

regime, adapting on the course objectives to the

beneficiary organization, and in a later phase of

the course.

Moreover, CPOS is a qualification course for

senior officers promoting the deepen , update and

standardization of knowledge of the officers of the

F-FDTL and PNTL.

The CPOS aims to:

Contribute to the preparation of the officers

with the rank of Captain or First Lieutenant /

Chief Inspector in order to provide them with

necessary skills and technical-military / police

knowledge for the performance of their duties

as senior officers;

Providing senior military / police officers with

appropriate academic knowledge with regards

to the challenge of globalization to fulfill the

assigned missions and be proactive in the na-

tional development process;

Update and standardize skills and military-

technical knowledge of senior officers of F-

FDTL and PNTL;

Consolidate esprit de corps of F-FDTL and

PNTL;

Providing satisfaction of a special promotion

condition to officials with the rank of Captain

or First Lieutenant / Chief Inspector for access

to immediate post.

The course was structured into three training mod-

ules: the Base Training Module (MFB); the Spe-

cific Training Module (MFE); and the Joint Train-

ing Module and Integrated (MFCI).

The 2nd CPOS conts with the participation of 10

officers from the F-FDTL and 6 from the PNTL,

having a total of 16 students. The course began

with Portuguese Language Course, which integra-

tes basic training component, given by Teacher

Luis Filipe Pereira.

The course will have the support of the Institute of

Military Higher Studies (IESM) and the Directorate

General of National Defence Policy (DGPDN) of

Portugal. In what concerns the teaching, in addition

to Portuguese officers placed in Timor-Leste under

the Military Technical Cooperation, there will also

be teachers from the IESM. Similarly to what hap-

pened in previous years, IDN will also count with

Timorese Professors and Experts who have been

recognized by their qualifications and skills, both

scientific and pedagogical.

Students of 2nd CPOS during a Portuguese Languange

Class .

Students of 2nd CPOS, Head of Course Coordination,

Major Infantary “CMD” Moutinho Fernandes, and Dire-

tor of IDN, CMG “CMD” Donaciano Gomes.

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Zip Code 257, Díli, Timor-Leste

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