The JPOTC is an organic unit of the Directorate of Doctrine and Joint Training/ Jordanian Armed Force, established in August 1996. This dedicated to training troops on UN Peace Operations. The JPOTC also provides training to UN Military Observers and UN civilian employees (Security Awareness Induction Training). The JPOTC has gained a leading role in Cultural Awareness Training by conducting several courses for foreign participants since the year 2003.

The JPOTC is a member of the International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centers (IAPTC) located in Canada.

The JPOTC is very proud to assume the responsibility of training and qualifying military personnel as UN peacekeepers. So far the center has trained over 66.000 servicemen from Jordan and other countries. The center is also very committed to providing the best training environment possible for those who have been chosen to help maintain peace and security around the world.

The JPOTC was established after deploying 14 UNMOs to Angola in 1989. That was the first time JAF exposed to UN peacekeeping missions. After the JPOTC’s humble beginnings, the Institute expanded rapidly as the requirement increased to train more soldiers for similar operations as Jordan became more heavily involved in peacekeeping missions.

His majesty late King Hussein paid close attention to this role, that reflected the Jordanian vision to be actively engaged in securing regional and international peace and security. His successor King Abdullah II continues to support.

At the beginning, training at The JPOTC focused on pre-deployment training for Jordanian units before they are to be deployed on various UN mission areas. After that, the training was expanded to other more specialized training for officers. Following our worldwide operational success, a new training strategy was developed providing course participants with the necessary skills to work professionally and efficiently in this new peacekeeping environment.

Expanding the Institute's capabilities further was our only way forward. Therefore, The JPOTC quickly enhanced its courses and expertise and became a regional centre of excellence. The Institute is one of a kind in the Middle East. The JPOTC built close cooperation with the United States Enhanced International Peacekeeping Capabilities (EIPC) and The Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI) programs. New training facilities were built along with improved course material covering the myriad the United Nations peacekeeping sphere of influence.

The primary mission of The JPOTC is to provide training, both academic and practical, and qualifying the participants from the Jordanian Armed Forces and other friendly countries to work in various UN peace operations missions.

• Train officers and NCOs to carry out their duties in international peace operations.
• Train officers to work as military observers.
• Developing the abilities of peacekeeping participants to work with the UN.
• Updating information about conflict areas in the world.
• Keeping up with the different UN resolutions concerning peace operations.
• Coordinating and cooperating with the international institutes and UN organizations.
• Train friendly forces in peace operations on request.
• Holding Law of Armed Conflict courses for Officers.
• Holding Election Security in the Conflict Area Courses.
• Lecturing the different units of JAF on subjects related to peace operations and the law of armed conflict.