Defence Representation in Host Country Residential Capacity Training

Learning Outcomes

• Apply diplomatic protocols and host country regulations to ensure compliance and effective representation.
• Analyze the political, security, and socio-economic environment of the host country to inform strategic decisions.
• Evaluate cultural differences and adapt communication strategies to foster positive relationships.
• Implement reporting mechanisms to provide accurate and timely intelligence and feedback to the Department.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and ethical behaviour in all interactions with host country officials and international partners.

Target Audience

This course is designed for military and civilian personnel of the South African Department of Defence who are or will be deployed in a host country, including defence attachés, support staff, and advisors serving in embassies or other diplomatic missions.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Practical sessions provide hands-on experience in key areas such as security surveys, crisis management, diplomatic protocol, and reporting. Learners apply theoretical knowledge to realistic scenarios, developing essential skills for effective defence representation in a host country.

Practical Activities

• Security Survey of a Residential Property — Learners conduct a comprehensive security survey of a mock residence, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending countermeasures. (8h)
• Crisis Management Tabletop Exercise — Teams respond to a simulated crisis (e.g., political unrest, natural disaster) by implementing contingency plans and coordinating with host country authorities. (12h)
• Diplomatic Protocol and Networking Simulation — Learners participate in a mock diplomatic reception, practising protocol, etiquette, and networking skills with role-players. (8h)
• Reporting and Briefing Exercise — Learners draft a situation report and deliver a formal briefing to a simulated senior official, receiving feedback on clarity and accuracy. (10h)
• Capstone Integrated Scenario — A full-day scenario combining all course elements: learners manage a simulated defence representation office, handling security, protocol, crisis, and reporting tasks. (7h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.