Welcome to Army Peace Operating Training School
Contemporary peace operations have changed significantly, and Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) are now required by the United Nations (UN) to meet specific training criteria and standards before insertion into any theatre of operation. The Ghana Army has been at the forefront of peace operations globally for over four (4) decades. During this period, personnel at..
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History, Vision and Mission
The Ghana Army established APOTS to institutionalize tactical-level peacekeeping training, preserve operational experience, and maintain readiness under evolving UN standards.
Vision: To become an internationally recognized peacekeeping training school of excellence at the tactical level by producing well-trained and highly professional peacekeepers within the sub-region.
Core Values
Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism, and Excellence.
Core Wings
General information and mandate of each wing
Training Wing
Provides core tactical-level peace operations instruction for formed units and individual personnel.
- Instructor Profiles
- Pre-deployment Training
- Special Courses
Admin and Logistics Wing
Coordinates staffing, resources, and operational support required for effective mission preparation.
- Key Appointments
- Staff Profiles
- Transport, Engineer, QM, POL Cell
Research and Development
Leads analysis and doctrine improvement to strengthen mission readiness and institutional learning.
- Research Staff Profile
- Training Course Reports
- Doctrine Development
Academic and Special Programs
Designs peacekeeping curricula and specialist modules for sustained tactical and staff-level readiness.
- Child Protection
- APOT Courses
- UN Engagement Training
Publications and Alumni
Captures publications, alumni engagement, and archived training media that preserve institutional memory.
- Publications
- Alumni Page
- Training Videos
Training Programs
General information and mandate of each wing
Academic and Special Programs
This wing supports peacekeeping curricula development, special courses, and institutional learning for tactical and staff level appointments.
Explore Programs
KAITPC Trg Program
Structured curriculum and simulation exercises
Special Courses
Targeted mission-specific modules
Reports on Trg Cses
Monitoring outcomes and lessons learned
Publications
Policy papers, manuals, and briefsAPOTS Core Functions
Institutional mandate drawn from official APOTS history and mission documentation
Tactical Peacekeeping Training Mandate
APOTS exists to institutionalize tactical-level training, preserve operational experience, and prepare personnel for international peacekeeping deployments.
Pre-deployment Training
Formed Troops and Specialized Units
Staff and Leadership Training
MILOBs, SMEs, Liaison and Battalion Staff
Research and Development
Best Practices and Doctrine Improvement
Peacekeeping Curriculum Development
Career Courses up to CTCC and ANTC
UN Training Recognition
International Standards Compliance
Motto and Identity
Training For PeaceMission Delivery Through Training Excellence
APOTS! Training for Peace. APOTS!! Serving for Peace. APOTS!! Saving the Globe. Training is Everything; Everything is Training.
Research and Development
Generates best practices and after-action lessons for improved training doctrine and mission performance.
Admin and Logistics
Supports planning, logistics management and deployment readiness aligned with evolving UN systems.
Key Leadership
Provides strategic direction to align all wings with national and international peace operations goals.
Need Mission or Course Support?
For course coordination and peacekeeping training support, reach APOTS directly through the contact channels below.