Primary purpose: To provide the Functional Specialist (FS) (*) with a basic understanding of principles, tasks, functions and Organization of CIMIC in NATO and of his/her work as a FS within the military framework. To enable the FS to fulfill his/her special duty as an element of NATO CIMIC Assets, chiefly in Crises Response Operations (CRO). Secondary purpose: to create awareness for those civil organizations and individuals who have a vested interest in CIMIC activities.