MY TRAJECTORY
• PhD student in International Relations - Autonomous University of Lisbon.
• Portuguese National Defense Course - Ministry of Defense of Portugal, Lisbon 2017.
• Postgraduate in Security Management and Management - Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa, 2016
• Postgraduate in Public Administration Management - Castelo Branco University (RJ), 2010
• Master's degree in Military Sciences - Command and General Staff School of the Brazilian Army (ECEME), 2008
• Master's degree in Military Operations - Brazilian Army Officer Improvement School (EsAO), 1995
• Bachelor of Military Sciences - Agulhas Negras Military Academy of the Brazilian Army, 1987
• Secondary Education (Secondary) – Colégio Militar de Brasília, 1983
• Director of Security for the Public Security Police (PSP) of Portugal, 2016
• Certification of Pedagogical Skills (CCP) by Joviform Consultoria Empresarial Lda, Lisbon, 2016
• Krav Maga instructor by the International Association Krav Maga, Lisbon, 2016
• Journalist No. 0036115/RJ on 09/26/2014, registered by the Brazilian Ministry of Labor
• Diving Instructor by the Brazilian Confederation of Fishing and Underwater Sports (CBPDS), Rio de Janeiro (RJ), 2010
• Krav Maga instructor by the South American Krav Maga Federation (FSAKM), Manaus (AM), 2008
• Karate black belt, 1st dan by the World Union of Karate Do Organization, Foz do Iguaçú (PR), 2006
• Diving Instructor by Professional Diving Instructors Corporation (PDIC-Brasil), Rio de Janeiro (RJ), 1999
• Master Parachutist Badge by the 7Th Special Forces Group (Airborne) - US Army, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), 1997
• Paraglider pilot. Flight license from the Free Flight Association of Rio de Janeiro, 1992
• Chemical Analysis Laboratory Assistant at the Colégio Militar de Brasília, 1983
• Commanded the occupation and pacification of Complexo do Alemão-RJ, Operation Arcanjo (2010-2012).
• Chief Instructor of the Brazilian Army Jungle Warfare Course, Manaus (AM), 2009-2010
• Coordinator of the Commando Police Actions Course, Military Police of the State of Paraíba, 2022. Training of police officers in the fight against organized crime in the fight against Novo Cangaço and Domínio de Cidades.
• War Correspondent in Ukraine, CNN Portugal, 2022
• Guest Commentator, CNN Portugal, since 2021
• Trainer and Professor of online courses at the Association of Graduates of the Escola Superior de Guerra (ADESG-GO), since 2021
• Trainer and Professor of online courses at the Association of Graduates of the Escola Superior de Guerra (ADESG-SP), since 2019
• Guest Commentator, SIC Portugal, 2014 to 2021.
• Trainer and Professor, Brazilian Association of Intelligence and Counterintelligence Studies (ABEIC), since 2018
• Trainer and Teacher, Grupo Jocemar e Associados, since 2018
• Guest Lecturer, Brazilian Institute of Law and Criminology (IBDC)/ National Association of Federal Police Delegates (ADPF), 2018
• Intelligence Consultant for the Government of Spain, 2016 to 2018
• Guest Lecturer, Portuguese Air Force Academy (Since 2017)
• Trainer and Professor, Escola Superior de Segurança (ESS), since 2016
• Guest Lecturer, University of Maia, ISMAI, 2016
• Guest Lecturer, Autonomous Academy (Since 2015)
• Consultant at the Ministry of Interior of the Government of Angola, 2014
• Guest Lecturer, Miami University, 2013
• Guest Lecturer, United States South Command (US SOUTHCOM), 2013
• Guest Commentator, Globonews, 2012-2018
• Security and strategy consultant at the Security Consulting Center (São Paulo-SP), 2013-2021
• Commander of the Sampaio Task Force in the occupation and pacification of the Alemão and Penha Complexes (Rio de Janeiro) – 2011/2012, in an interagency environment in a complex scenario of violence. Leadership of approximately 1000 military personnel
• Director of security for sports arenas and the International Athletes Village at the V CISM Military World Games Rio 2011(V Military World Games), 2011
• Head of the Teaching Division - Pedagogical Responsible and Training Director for training high-performance team leaders in the management of high-risk situations, stress and extreme crisis scenarios, Jungle Warfare Instruction Center, Manaus (AM), 2010
• Management and strategic planning advisor - Brazilian Army Jungle Warfare Instruction Center, Manaus (AM), 2009
• Subcommander (Staff Leader) -59th Motorized Infantry Battalion, responsible for coordinating operations to guarantee law and order, calamity management and security coordination of delegations of dignitaries, Maceió (AL), 2006
• Subcommander (Staff Leader) - 6th Jungle Infantry Battalion/Rondônia Border Command, responsible for coordinating operations to guarantee law and order, calamity management, coordination, security of delegations of dignitaries, combating environmental crimes and drug trafficking, Guajará-Mirim (RO), 2004-2005
• Deputy Commander (Staff Leader) - 15th Motorized Infantry Battalion, responsible for coordinating operations to guarantee law and order, calamity management and security coordination of delegations of dignitaries, João Pessoa (PB), 2003
• Logistics Officer of the 15th Motorized Infantry Battalion, responsible for planning and executing the logistics of operations of various natures, João Pessoa (PB), 2002
• Coordinator of the Operations and Survival Course in the Caatinga Area - Public Security Secretariat of the State of Paraíba, Pedagogical responsible and Training Director for training high-performance team leaders in managing high-risk situations, stress and crisis scenarios extreme public security, training of Police Forces and combating crimes in Novo Cangaço and Domínio de Cidades, state of Paraíba, 2002
• Operations Officer of the 15th Motorized Infantry Battalion, responsible for planning, coordinating the security of delegations of dignitaries and executing operations to guarantee law and order, calamity management and instructions of the military unit, João Pessoa (PB), 2001
• Commander of the Training Course for Military Engineer Officers of the Brazilian Army at the Military Engineering Institute, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), 1999-2000
• Student Corps Operations Officer at the Military Engineering Institute, responsible for planning and coordinating instructions for future military engineering officers of the Brazilian Army, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), 1998
• Commando Company Commander and Commando Course Coordinator of the 1st Special Forces Battalion with participation in broad spectrum operations in various scenarios, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), 1997
• Military Judge of the Permanent Council of the 6th Audit of the 1st Military Justice District of the Federal Military Justice, Rio de Janeiro, 1997
• Psychological Operations Officer of the 1st Special Forces Battalion, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), 1996
• Intelligence Officer of the 1st Special Forces Battalion, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), 1996
• Intelligence Officer of the Counter Terror detachment of the 1st Special Forces Battalion, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), 1993-1994
• Commander of Commando Actions Detachment in the 1st Special Forces Battalion, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), 1989-1992
• Curso de Mercados Ilícitos e Crime Organizado nas Américas- USP, 2023.
• Treinador de Inteligência Emocional - Instituto Lyouman, (2023)
• Curso de Defesa Nacional - Instituto da Defesa Nacional de Portugal, Lisboa, 2017
• Cibersegurança e Gestão de Crises no Ciberespaço - Instituto da Defesa Nacional de Portugal (IDN), Lisboa, 2017
• Intensive Personal Protection Program (KRAV MAGA)- International Association Krav Maga, Lisboa, 2016
• Curso de Instrutor de Krav Maga - Pro Krav Maga, 2016
• Curso de Instrutor de Tecnologias Não-Letais - empresa Condor, 2011
• Curso de Instrutor de Tecnologias Não-Letais - empresa Polydefensor, 2011
• Curso de Segurança e Proteção de Autoridades- Exército Brasileiro, 2011
• Curso de Instrutor de Mergulho autônomo- Confederação Brasileira de Pesca e Desportos Subaquáticos, 2010
• Curso de Direito Internacional dos Conflitos Armados-Cruz Vermelha Internacional/ Ministério da Defesa do Brasil, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), 2009
• Curso de Comando e Estado Maior, Exército Brasileiro, 2008.
• Curso de Instrutor de KRAV MAGA- Federação Sul-Americana de Krav Maga, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), 2008
• Curso de Coordenador de Segurança de Área- Gabinete de Segurança Institucional (GSI) da Presidência da República Federativa do Brasil, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), 2008
• Curso de Planeamento Estratégico Organizacional pelo Exército Brasileiro, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), 2007
• Curso de Operações na Selva pelo Centro de Instrução de Guerra na Selva (CIGS) do Exército Brasileiro, Manaus (AM), 2004
• Curso de Extensão Universitária de Gestão Estratégica da Informação- Instituto Militar de Engenharia do Exército Brasileiro, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), 2000
• Curso de Instrutor de Mergulho com Nitrox-Professional Diving Instructors Corporation (PDIC-Brasil), 2000
• Curso de Instrutor de Primeiros Socorros- Professional Diving Instructors Corporation (PDIC-Brasil), 2000
• Curso de Instrutor de Mergulho pela Professional Diving Instructors Corporation (PDIC-Brasil), 1999
• Curso de Mergulhador de Resgate-Professional Diving Instructors Corporation (PDIC-Brasil), 1999
• Dale Carnagie Sales Course- Dale Carnagie Courses, 1996
• Dale Carnagie Strategic Presentations Workshop-Dale Carnagie Courses, 1994
• Dale Carnagie Course, 1994
• Curso de Forças Especiais- Exército Brasileiro, 1991
• Curso de Ações de Comandos - Exército Brasileiro, 1991
• Curso de Mestre de Salto Paraquedista- Exército Brasileiro, 1990
• Curso Básico Paraquedista- Exército Brasileiro, 1989
• Psychic Operator Course pelo Mind Control Institute Inc - Laredo Texas, 1979
• Basic Maritime Training by Transporte Marítimo Global, Lisbon, 2015
• Level II Pedagogical Update Internship at the Brazilian Army Jungle Warfare Instruction Center, Manaus (AM), 2009 and 2010
• 1st Krav Maga Internship of the Amazon Military Command, Manaus, 2009
• Negotiation and Crisis Management Internship - Military Police of the State of Paraíba & Brazilian Army, João Pessoa (PB), 2001
• Free Jump Advanced Training by the Brazilian Army, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), 1996
• Basic Free Jump Internship by the Brazilian Army, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), 1992
• Airmobile Operations Internship at the Brazilian Army, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), 1992 INTERNSHIPS
• Basic Military Climber Internship by the Brazilian Army, São João del Rei (MG), 1987
Lectures, Workshops and Seminars
• “Forming Elite Troops”, MANZ Group, Portugal, 2023
• “Brazilian troops in the MINUSTAH peace mission” at the Portuguese Commando Regiment, Sintra, 2022
• Inaugural Class of the Commando Police Actions Course, Military Police of the State of Paraíba, 2022.
• “The Laws of War in the Jungle in the combat mentality” at Texas Expo Tiro, Joinville (SC), 2021
• “Asymmetric Conflicts in the 21st century” - International Seminar: “Challenges to National Defense and the Role of the Armed Forces” - Commission on Foreign Relations and National Defense (CREDN); Brazilian National Congress, 2019
• “Elite Troops Strategies”, MAKRO, Lisbon, 2020.
• “Use of Psychological Operations in Police Activity”, Shock Battalion of the Military Police of the State of Rio de Janeiro, 2020.
• “WAR- your objective is to win Customers” -NORTOX sales convention, Atibaia (SP), 2019
• “The Laws of War in the Corporate Jungle”, Manz Fitness, 2019
• “Special Operations of the Brazilian Army” at the Portuguese Commando Regiment, Sintra, 2019
• “Intelligence in the projection of a country” at the Seminar on Foreign Policy, Defense and Intelligence - Committee on Foreign Relations and National Defense (CREDN) - Brazilian National Congress, 2018
• Inaugural Class of the Operations and Survival Course in the Caatinga Area, Military Police of the State of Paraíba, 2018.
• “The Strategic Communication of Terrorism in Cyberspace” at the III International Congress of the Observatory of Foreign Relations of the Autonomous University of Lisbon (OBSERVARE), 2017
• “Narcopopulism and Blackspots” at the Public Order Intelligence Workshop of the Military Police Intelligence Center of the State of São Paulo, São Paulo (SP), 2016
• “Operation Arcanjo- The Pacification of the Alemão and Penha Favela Complexes”, University of Miami (Florida), 2013.
• “The Occupation Process of Complexo do Alemão” at Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), 2013
“Pacification Force in Complexo do Alemão” at the Brazilian Army Command and General Staff School, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), 2011
• “Jungle Operations” for the Brazilian Air Force Command and General Staff School, Manaus (AM), 2010
• “Amazônia” at the Rotary Club Maceió-Leste, Maceió (AL), 2006
Courses and Internships
• Intelligence and Counterintelligence Course for the corporate world, Suzano Group, 2023.
• Anti-Terrorism Intelligence Analyst at Escola Superior de Segurança, São Paulo (SP), since 2016 to present
• “Defense against firearm threat” in the Hand-to-Hand Combat Sectoral Internship held at the Brazilian Army School of Physical Education, 2013
• Jungle Operations Courses at the Brazilian Army Jungle Warfare Instruction Center, Manaus (AM), 2009-2010
• Jungle Life Internships at the Brazilian Army Jungle Warfare Instruction Center, Manaus (AM), 2009-2010
• Special Operations Course (COEsp) of the Amazonas Military Police (PMAM), 2009
• Training Course for Military Engineer Officers at the Military Institute of Engineering of the Brazilian Army, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), 1998 to 2000
• Diving courses as an independent professional for civilians, Angra dos Reis (RJ), 1999-2000
• Brazilian Army Commando Course, Rio de Janeiro (RJ) 1990 to 1998
Fragmentation of contemporary conflicts and cyber warfare. Available at https://dialogoamericas.com/pt-br/articles/fragmentacao-dos-conflitos-contemporaneos-e-aguerra-cibernetica/#.YgBbNlXP3IU. Accessed on 02/06/2022
• Multi-domain combat and the wars of the coming decades. Available at https://dialogoamericas.com/pt-br/articles/combate-em-multiplos-dominios-e-as-guerras-dasproximas-decadas/#.YgBaQVXP3IU. Accessed on 02/06/2022
• Operation Guahariba 1992, the baptism of the Army Commands. Available at https://tecnodefesa.com.br/operacao-guahariba-1992-o-batismo-doscomandos-do-exercito/. Accessed on 02/06/2022
• How do Special Operations Forces train for operational free jumps? Available at https://tecnodefesa.com.br/como-os-forcas-de-operacoes-especiais-treinampara-saltos-livres-operacionais/. Accessed on 02/06/2022
• The Rio guerrilla. Available at https://velhogeneral.com.br/2020/11/11/a-guerrilha-carioca/. Accessed on 02/06/2022
• Management of drug trafficking businesses in Brazilian favelas. Available at https://velhogeneral.com.br/2020/04/03/a-gestao-de-negocios-do-narcotraficonas-favelas-brasileiras/. Accessed on 02/06/2022
• Military intelligence in controlling an epidemic. Available at https://www.tribunadiaria.com.br/noticia/169/cel-do-e-b-fernandomontenegro-fala-sobre-risco-de-epidemia-do-coronavirus.html. Accessed on 02/06/2022
• Black December. Available at https://www.tribunadiaria.com.br/noticia/1655/o-dezembronegro.html. Accessed on 02/06/2022
• Bronze Drums: China's strategic deception. Available on DefesaNet - Pandemic War - Col Fernando Montenegro - BRONZE DRUMS - China's Strategic Dissimulation. Accessed on 02/06/2022
• RENATO VAZ and the Evolution of Brazilian Tactical Teams in the 1990s. Available on DefesaNet - Military Doctrine - Col. Fernando Montenegro - RENATO VAZ and the Evolution of Brazilian Tactical Teams in the 1990s. Accessed on 02/06/2022
• The Nobel Prize for Blood in Colombia. Available at https://jornalhoraextra.com.br/coluna/10856/. Accessed on 02/06/2022
• Narco-republic of São Paulo, Cocachavism and FARC at the polls. Available at https://jornalhoraextra.com.br/coluna/narcorepublica-de-sao-paulococachavismo-e-farc-nas-urnas/. Accessed on 02/06/2022
• Rules of engagement for favela occupations must be revised. Available at https://www.revistaoperacional.com.br/regras-de-engajamento-paraocupacoes-de-favelas-devem-ser-revistas/. Accessed on 02/06/2022
• Women Combatants. Available at https://www.revistaoperacional.com.br/mulheres-combatentes/. Accessed on 02/06/2022
• Kid Preto: irregular warfare and the historical evolution of the Brazilian Army's special operations. Rio de Janeiro: Ubook Editora, 2021 https://store.ubook.com/ubook-1212153-pre-venda-kid-preto-guerra-irregular-e-a-evolucao-historica-das-operacoes-especiais-do-exercito- brazilian.html
• Operation Traíra, 30 years: this is where Brazil begins. Revista do Clube Militar, Clube Militar: Rio de Janeiro, year XCV, n. 480, January-February 2021, p.11-13
• The “progressive” sequestration of words. Revista do Clube Militar, Clube Militar: Rio de Janeiro, year XCIV, n. 478, July-August 2020, p.11-13
• Risk Management in 21st Century Events: leadership, management, strategy, new technologies, terrorism and crime. Faro: Sílabas & Desafios, 2019 https://www.fnac.pt/Gestao-de-Riscos-em-Eventos-no-Seculo-XXIMONTENEGRO-FERNANDO-DE-GALVAO/a7334836
• Challenges of Brazilian Intelligence in 2018. Available on DefesaNet - Intel - Cel Montenegro - Challenges of Brazilian Intelligence in 2018. Accessed on 02/07/2022
• The Dron Code. Security in America, Editorial Security in America: Mexico, year 18, n. 103, July-August 2017, p.16-17
• Echoes of Jihadist Terrorism in Brazil. Dialogue: Forum of the Americas, U.S. Southern Command: Doral, 2017 Edition, p.72-75
• Green Command: inside the Army's pacification force in the Penha Complex. Lisbon: Chiado Editora, 2nd edition, 2014 https://www.fnac.pt/Comando-Verde-Fernando-Montenegro/a852578
• Norges Hjemmefront Museum: we visited the Norwegian Resistance Museum. Operational, MIG20 Editorial: Rio de Janeiro, year II, n. 4, 2014, p.70-75
• Interview with General John F. Kelly, Commander of the United States Southern Command. Operational, MIG20 Editorial: Rio de Janeiro, year II, n. 3, 2013, p.14-17
• The Training of English Troops for Combat in the Jungle. Operational, MIG20 Editorial: Rio de Janeiro, year II, n. 3, 2013, p.18-23
• Complexo do Alemão 20 years ago. Operational, MIG20 Editorial: Rio de Janeiro, year I, n. 1, 2012, p. 23
• Role of strategic corporals in the Pacification Force. Technology & Defense, Garilli Printing: São Paulo, year 29, n. 129, 2012, p. 86-88
• Irregular in the 17th Century: Quilombos Palmarinos Resistance Movement. Jungle Combatant Update Program, Jungle Warfare Instruction Center (CIGS): Manaus, year 2, n. 2nd semester, 2010, p. 5-15
Green Command : inside the Army's pacification force in the Penha Complex.
Rio de Janeiro: U-Book Editora, 3rd edition, 2022
Kid Preto: irregular warfare and the historical evolution of Brazilian Army special operations .
Rio de Janeiro: U-book Editora, 2021
Risk Management in Events in the 21st Century
Rio de Janeiro: Sílabas & Desafios, 2019
Doctor in Honoris Causa in “Security and Defense” from Albert Schweitzer University, Miami (USA), 2017
Brazilian Press Awards International (literature) for the Book Comando Verde (1st edition), Fort Lauderdale (USA), 2015
Quality Management Award from the state of Rio de Janeiro (PQRJ), Bronze Category, in the management modality for the Command of the 1st Motorized Infantry Battalion, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), 2012
Barão de Capanema Medal by the Brazilian Army Communications School Battalion, 2012
Marechal Osório Medal by the Brazilian Army, 2012
Emperor's Grenadier Merit Medal for the 1st Guards Battalion of the Brazilian Army, 2011
Peacemaker Medal by the Brazilian Army, 2011
Diploma of Thanks from the Hemotherapy Service of Santa Casa de Misericórdia in Rio de Janeiro, 2011
Troop Corps Medal with Silver Passer by the Brazilian Army, 2010
Airborne Merit Medal by the Brazilian Army, 2010
Amazonas State Quality Management Award (PQA), Bronze Category, in the Management Modality for the Jungle Warfare Instruction Center, Manaus (AM), 2009
Medal of Military Judiciary Merit of the Military Justice of the State of Alagoas by the Judiciary of the State of Alagoas, 2006
Brazilian Ex-Combatant Merit Medal by the National Council of the Brazilian Ex-Combatant Association, 2006
Military Medal with Silver Pass by the Brazilian Ministry of Defense, 2004
Green Commendation in recognition of the defense of the Environment by the Legislative Assembly of the state of Paraíba, João Pessoa (PB), 2003
Awards and Decorations