Aim: this course is set to help tactical units, sub-units or task elements to adapt to fighting in mountainous terrain and in a multinational environment.
Objectives:
- create a common vocabulary and understanding regarding the Mountain Warfare and the mountain environment;
- make individual soldiers, leaders and staff aware of the training requirements for Mountain Warfare and create a common picture of a standard unit fitted for operating in mountain terrain;
- teach the soldiers and leaders the tactical implications of environmental hazards and the particularities of fighting in the mountains;
- introduce attendees of other more advanced NATO MW COE courses to the basic principles of Mountain Warfare, as prerequisite course.

Reference: NATO standard ATrainP-6 Mountain Warfare Education and Training, Ed. A V1, NOV20.
Audience: participants of other NATO MW COE courses and anyone interested in the subject of Mountain Warfare.
Duration: approx. 2 hours.
Layout: cover the teaching material by reading through 3 main lessons, pass a quiz after each lesson and unlock the Course Completion Certificate. The course is linear, so the students must finish each lesson to gain access to the next.
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