JMAR PROTOCOL
Over 36 years of training excellence.
Since 1990, JMAR Protocol Training has been trusted to prepare military and government professionals for the real-world demands of protocol and event management.
Over the past three decades, we’ve had the privilege of training more than 11,600 professionals from every branch of the military, federal and state agencies, and defense contractors.
Our courses are practical, experience-driven, and built for those who operate in high-visibility, high-stakes environments. We focus on the details that matter so our students leave confident in their ability to support senior leaders, manage complex events, and apply protocol with clarity and professionalism.
At JMAR, protocol isn’t theory, it’s a discipline rooted in tradition, precision, and judgment. Our mission is simple: equip professionals with the knowledge, confidence, and credibility to do the job right.
JMAR PROTOCOL TRAINING
Looking ahead: JMAR is exploring short, topic-specific online training beginning in 2027. Core in-person courses will remain unchanged.
Basic Course
This is ideal for beginner and intermediate level protocol professionals, or those looking for a refresher. Our experienced instructors provide a solid foundation ensuring every attendee has the skills necessary to plan and execute ceremonies, visits, events, socials, or conferences.
Advanced Course
This is ideal for experienced protocol professionals. During this comprehensive five-day course, we train attendees to manage events and other protocol professionals while focusing on international protocol and etiquette skills enhancing their ability to support leadership at the next level.
Certified Protocol Specialist
Designation as Certified Protocol Specialist reflects an individual’s experience and training in the field of military and government protocol and event management.
- Completion of JMAR Protocol Basic and Advanced Courses
- Two years’ experience in protocol
Bring Us To You Option
JMAR will bring training to your command or agency CONUS or OCONUS. Upon request, we tailor our course of instruction to suit your organizational needs in terms of topics covered and scope of course materials.
Requirements for training at your location:
- minimum of 10 personnel,
- requestor will provide venue to accommodate training requirements,
- training locked in with JMAR no less than 3 months prior to training start date.
Meet the Owner
Welcome. I’m Ida Erickson, owner of JMAR Protocol Training.
I purchased JMAR in May 2022 and spent the remainder of that year reviewing, updating, and refining the curriculum to ensure the courses were current, practical, and usable in today’s operating environment. I began personally instructing courses in January 2023 and have since trained more than 1,700 military and government professionals.
Before JMAR, I served over 26 years in the U.S. Army. Approximately 16 of those years, my roles regularly involved joint and international protocol events and responsibilities, including support to senior leaders and high-visibility engagements where precision mattered.
JMAR has a long-standing reputation, and I take that responsibility seriously. My focus is on delivering practical, experience-based protocol training that prepares professionals to do the job with clarity and confidence.
I’m honored to continue the JMAR legacy and serve the military and federal community.
