The
first iteration of the Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Practitioners Course
for 2023 took place in the Oberammergau NATO School in Germany. This course is
classified as NATO SECRET, was a training event that lasted one week and took
place between 09 and 13 of January 2023. Thirty students from various
backgrounds provided a diverse training audience. C-IED COE personnel that
participated had the opportunity to enhance its competencies in conducting
OSINT collection within the framework of the NATO Intelligence Cycle, with
hands-on practice throughout. It also benefited from the equipment, facilities
and overall organization of the NATO School and enjoyed the opportunity to
interact among other professionals of a similar high level of professionalism, expertise
and application of best practices.