NATO Accredited Centres Of Excellence 2015

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1 NATO Accredited Centres Of Excellence 2015

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SACT Message 2 What is a NATO COE? 3 Current COE Status 4 NATO Accredited COE Command and Control COE (C2 COE) 5 Analysis and Simulation Centre for Air Operations (CASPOA) 7 Cooperative Cyber Defence COE (CCD COE) 9 Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices COE (CIED COE) 11 Civil Military Cooperation COE (CCOE) 13 Combined Joint Operations from the Sea COE (CJOS COE) 15 Operations for Confined and Shallow Waters COE (CSW COE) 17 Cold Weather Operations COE (CWO COE) 19 COE Defence Against Terrorism (COE DAT) 21 Energy Security COE (ENSEC COE) 23 Explosive Ordnance Disposal COE (EOD COE) 25 Human Intelligence COE (HUMINT COE) 27 Joint Air Power Competence Centre (JAPCC) 29 Joint Chemical Biological Radiation & Nuclear Defence COE (JCBRN COE) 31 Military Engineering COE (MILENG COE) 33 Military Medicine COE (MILMED COE) 35 Military Police COE (MP COE) 37 Modelling and Simulation COE (M&S COE) 39 Naval Mine Warfare COE (NMW COE) 41 Strategic Communications COE (STRATCOM COE) 43 COE in Accreditation Process Crisis Management and Disaster Response COE (CMDR COE) 45 Stability Policing COE (SP COE) 46 COE in MOU Negotiations Mountain Warfare COE (MW COE) 47 COE Locations 48 List of Nation Participation in NATO COE 49 NATO COE Establishment Process 50 How does NATO request COE products and services? 51 ACT Coordination with COEs 52 1

3 NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANISATION SUPREME ALLIED COMMANDER TRANSFORMATION Centres of Excellence represent a great achievement for the Alliance and are one of NATO's most recent success stories. With NAC endorsement of the Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence in Riga, on 1 Sept 2014, the number of COEs has now grown to 20 in just under 10 years. I consider this to be a remarkable accomplishment and I feel that we are just beginning to understand the enormous potential that the Centres represent. This COE Catalogue offers basic information on the NATO COE concept, programme of work development and processes and is a ready reference for contact information within the COE community. COEs provide immeasurable support to the Alliance and recognised expertise which is vital for us in ACT. In the areas of support chartered by the COE Concept, doctrine development, training and education, concept development and experimentation and lessons learned. Through access to academia, industry, international organisations, and partners, Centres offer an open avenue to an extensive range of ideas and perspectives, promote consultations and facilitate multinational approaches. With improved connection and collaboration between the Centres, I am confident 2015 will be another exceptional year and look forward through a greater collective synchronized effort of the COEs and ACT. The Centres should be proud of their contributions to the different strands of Transformation in strategic prospective, training and multinational operation. I am grateful for their tireless efforts and contributions in this regard. As nationally or multinationally sponsored entities, Centres of Excellence represent a significant commitment by the nations to the benefit of the Alliance. I applaud the efforts of the COE Framework and Sponsoring Nations and I am thankful for their support to Transformation. I will continue to direct my HQ to identify new opportunities and support and promote the COEs' contributions to NATO and the Nations. Jean-Paul Paloméros General, French Air Force Supreme Allied Commander Transformation 2

4 What is a NATO COE? Background The idea for NATO COE originated in MC 324/1 The NATO Military Command Structure, dated 14 May The Military Committee refined this idea into MCM MC Concept for Centres of Excellence (COE) dated 04 Dec Once the idea and the concept were firmly established, the accreditation criterion was defined. In 2004, IMSM , NATO COE Accreditation Criteria was agreed on and the first NATO COE was formally accredited on 01 Jun Definition of a NATO COE A COE is a nationally or multi-nationally sponsored entity, which offers recognised expertise and experience to the benefit of the Alliance, especially in support of transformation. A COE is not part of the NATO Command Structure (NCS), but forms part of the wider framework supporting NATO Command Arrangements (NCA). Pillars of Support Principles. - No cost to NATO. - Conform to NATO procedures, doctrines and standards. - No duplication with existing assets. - Relationships with Strategic Commands through Memoranda of Understanding agreements. - Relationships with partners are supported and encouraged. Resources: The makeup and characteristics of the COEs are unique to each one. They range from: Sponsoring Nations (SN) of 28 NATO nations participate in COEs. - Manning from 4 to 97 posts. - Operating costs per position: 6 to 27K. - Total manning is approximately 1015 billets/749 filled for 20 accredited COEs. - SNs are encouraged not to populate a COE at the expense of NATO billets in the NCS. There are many reasons why a nation decides to offer a Centre of Excellence to NATO. One of the most common reasons is to contribute to NATO whilst at the same time directly benefiting one or more Nations. The number of NATO COEs is consistently growing. Through the MC Concept and the NATO accreditation criteria COEs have proven to be a successful and enduring model for strong multinational solutions. As a result, the NCA is supported by a robust network of COEs which are nationally or multinationally managed and funded and open for participation by all member states. 3

5 CURRENT COE STATUS* * COE Listed by date of Accreditation 4

6 Command and Control Centre of Excellence (C2 COE) Framework Nation: The Netherlands Location: Utrecht, Netherlands PE Posts: 22 out of 25 Mission The C2 COE will support NATO, nations and international institutions/organizations by providing subject matter expertise on all aspects of the Command and Control (C2) process with a focus on the operational environment. The C2 COE s areas of focus within the C2 field are: C2 Processes and Structures Interoperability Information and Knowlede Management Human Factors (incl. Leadership) To achieve this mission, the C2 COE's aim is to become a national and international main source of expertise for transformation in the domain of C2 by networking with Sponsoring Nations, ACT, and ACO as well as other international institutions/organizations. Be a worldwide well known and appreciated entity in the C2 and operational communities of interest, playing a catalyst role in the further development of C2. Offer an important contribution to NATO missions. Support the NRF certification and assessment programme. Organise workshops, seminars and conferences as possibilities to build and strengthen social networks and transmit our knowledge and experience with(in) NATO and (Sponsoring) Nations. Publish documents related to C2. Major Products and Activities in 2014 C2 COE Seminar, March 2014, Tallin, EST. Theme: Exploring Command & Control in an Information Age Request for Support from NCS/NFS: JFTC Regional Command North Training and MAT/OCC Above KANDAK Training Events Strategic Foresight/Future Framework for Alliance Operations Federated Mission Networking TRIDENT JAGUAR in support of JWC, SHAPE J7 TRIDENT JUNCTURE in support of JWC, SHAPE J7 NNEC Criteria development and refinement C2 Lessons Learned/Best Practices 5

7 Major Products and Activities in 2015 C2 COE Seminar, March 2015, Naval Station Den Helder/NLD. Theme: C2 On the Move Study: Conceptual Framework on Command & Control Study: C2 Agility Study: Mission Command Investigation Request for Support from NCS/NFS: Strategic Foresight/Future Framework for Alliance Operations Federated Mission Networking/Federation Assessment TRIDENT JAGUAR in support of JWC and SHAPE J7 TRIDENT JUNCTURE in support of JWC and SHAPE J7 TRIDENT JEWEL in support of JWC and SHAPE J7 C2 Lessons Learned/Best Practices Comprehensive Operational Planning Course NATO School OAG BI SC C3 Course NATO School OAG COE Address Visiting address: Command and Control COE Kromhout Barracks Building K01, Fourth Floor 3584 AB UTRECHT The Netherlands Postal address Command and Control COE P.O. Box AA UTRECHT The Netherlands COE Contact Information Phone: Fax: jep.hendriks@c2coe.org c2coe@c2coe.org Website: Director Captain G. H. Nijenhuis, NLD N Phone: gh.nijenhuis@c2coe.org 6

8 Analysis and Simulation Centre for Air Operations (CASPOA) Centre d Analyse et de Simulation pour la Préparation des Opérations Aériennes Framework Nation: France Participating Nations : DEU, ITA, USA Location: Lyon, France PE Posts: 37 out of 46 Mission The CASPOA s main task is to prepare present and future NATO air operations in combined joint environments. As an Air C2 expert, CASPOA is experimenting new concepts and doctrine, educating and training personnel to plan, task and control Air operations. Moreover, capitalizing on the collection of lessons identified, it feeds the NATO Lessons learned process, contributing thereby to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Joint Force Air component structures. CASPOA was awarded a 6 year unconditional Quality Assurance certification by ACT in December All CASPOA courses are now included in NATO's Education and Training Opportunities Catalog (ETOC) and most of them are now eligible for the Individual Education and Training Program (ITEP). Major Products and Activities in 2014 In 2014, CASPOA conducted over 62 courses, educating and training more than 900 personnel from 30 countries. Contribution to curricula for the training of military personnel in the field of Command and Control in joint and multinational air operations. Participation in and support to NATO Individual Training and Education events and forums. Assume role as NATO Department Head for the training on Air C2 Systems. Adaptation of courses: - COPD (October 2013 version), - New ICC Database Manager Course - Individual Training and Education Programme (ITEP) development support. Support the Education and Training Opportunities Catalogue with courses open to NATO structure, countries and partners. Implement the NATO Lessons Learned process by providing analysis support to JALLC in conducting Analysis Reports included in JALLC POW. Participation in WGs relative to DH Role. Provide CAX or C2 Tools Support Specialists on NCIA or NCS organization requests. Collaboration with NATO agencies on testing upgraded tools versions. 7

9 Major Products and Activities in 2015 Share all the Lessons that will benefit the NATO Lessons Learned Community through JALLC like it was done with OUP. Contribute to the development of a Community of Interest involving JAPCC, the C2 COE, the CASPOA as the Air C2 COE with the support of the JALLC Sharepoint portal. Offer the CASPOA Air C2 expertise whenever NATO needs it. Support NRF by educating, training and contributing SMEs. Continue process to assume/ participate in DH Role IAW Bi-SC D&G. Be prepared to provide CAX or C2 Tools Support Specialists on NCIA or NCS organization. Contributions to the Modeling and Simulation vision and objectives in support of NATO mission. Collaboration with NATO agencies on testing ACCS & RC2 IS. Build and provide a DLM/ICO (Data Link Manager / Interface Control Officer) course. COE Contact Information Phone : +33 (0) /53 Fax : +33 (0) studentoffice@caspoa.org (for courses) ikm@caspoa.org (for other issues) Website : NS Site : wise.defensenns.gouv.fr/wise/caspoa Director Colonel Olivier Maurer Phone: +33 (0) Olivier.maurer@intradef.gouv.fr COE Address CASPOA COE Base Aérienne 942 Bp LIMONEST Cedex France N E

10 Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCD COE) Framework Nation: Estonia Location: Tallinn, Estonia PE Posts: 49 out of 58 Mission To enhance the capability, cooperation and information sharing among NATO, NATO nations and Partners in cyber defence by virtue of education, research and development, lessons learned and consultation. The vision of the Centre is to be the main source of expertise in the field of cooperative cyber defence by accumulating, creating, and disseminating knowledge in related matters with NATO, NATO nations and partners. The primary aim of the Centre's POW is to support work on the most pressing cyber defence issues facing NATO, NATO Nations and Partners. The Centre will focus on the following areas of expertise by collecting, maintaining and disseminating knowledge, skills and best practices: - Policy, Strategy and Doctrine - National and International Law - Terminology and Standards - Technical and Tactical Environment Major Products and Activities in 2014 Locked Shields 2014: Real-time game-based network defence exercise where 12 Blue Teams had to defend a pre-built environment against the attacks from the Red Team Support to NATO Exercises: Cyber Coalition, CWIX, TRIDENT and STEADFAST series Research Papers: International Cooperation Practices of National Cyber Defence Institutions Existing National Cyber Defence Structures in NATO Countries Legal Aspects of Active Cyber Defence Activities Creation of databases (available at the NATO CCD COE website): - International Cyber Developments Review (INCYDER) - Selection of national cyber security policy and legal documents Started a series of issue briefs on topical matters in cyber security (the Tallinn Papers): "Roles and Responsibilities in Cyberspace Courses, seminars and workshops: Low Intensity Cyber Conflicts: The International Legal Regime International Cyber Norm Development Ethical Guidelines for National and International Policies and Norms regarding Cyber Conflicts Economic Foundations of Cybersecurity Strategies Technical courses: Introductory Digital Forensics, Malware and Exploits Essentials, Cyber Defence Monitoring Solutions, Security Events Management, IT Systems Attacks and Defence, Botnet Mitigation, Hands-on workshop for penetration testers, Monitoring and forensics joint workshop Cyber Defence Awareness Seminar, International Law of Cyber Operations Seminar. Annual International Conference on Cyber Conflict (CyCon) 2014 CyCon 2014 focused on the technical, strategic and legal implications of active cyber defence. The conference was supported by IEEE, Microsoft, Intel Security, Verint, Cisco Landcope, Ixia and IBM. Additionally the Centre published papers addressing cyber threats, security and solutions. All the publications can be accessed from or portal.ccdcoe.org Publications that are unclassified and releasable to the public can be accessed from 9

11 Major Products and Activities in 2015 Exercise LOCKED SHIELDS 2015 An annual real-time scenario-based network defence exercise organised by the NATO CCD COE. Scale and complexity of the exercise is considerably increased in 2015 with new attack vectors being introduced. Training courses and seminars Introductory Digital Forensics, Malware and Exploits Essentials, CyberDefence Monitoring Solutions, Security Events Management, IT Systems Attacks and Defence, Botnet Mitigation, Training course for IT-specialists on smartphone security, International Law of Cyber Operations Seminar. Support to NATO Exercises NATO Cyber Defence Education, Training, Exercise and Evaluation (ETEE) development. Cyber Coalition, STEADFAST, TRIDENT, CWIX exercises. CyCon 2015 The 7th International Conference on Cyber Conflict will focus on the construction of the Internet and its potential future development. Additional info and updates: Publications Research into the cyber information exchange practices and the organisational and technical means used to assure situational awareness Study on possible enforcement measures available across NATO countries to issue and enforce mandatory guidelines in crises situations in order to maintain the secure operation of the cyber domain Analyst report providing background, considerations, and a possible theoretical framework to help define ROEs in the cyberspace Research on how 'soft' cyber capabilities can be used to support information operations A study on legal implications of time-critical access to extraterritorially located data A case study on Ukraine-Russia conflict describing the role of cyber operations in modern conflicts Research on the ways how small states can provide added value to cooperation An analysis and assessment of the need for international norms that would limit economic cyber espionage Metrics for Cyber Defence Situational Awareness - a study addressing the metrics suitable for measuring the cyber security level in an organisation Responsive Cyber Defence Study a technical study combined with legal analysis on possible responsive Cyber Defence tactics and methods. Study covering the APTs addressing the Critical Information Infrastructure, presented at TIDE Sprint. COE Location NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence Filtri tee 12, Tallinn 10132, Estonia COE CONTACT Information Phone: ccdcoe@ccdcoe.org Web: Director Colonel Artur Suzik, EST Army Phone: artur.suzik@ccdcoe.org 10

12 C-IED Centre of Excellence (C-IED COE) Framework Nation: Spain Location: Madrid, Spain PE Posts: 34 out of 54 Mission To provide subject matter expertise in order to support the NATO Alliance, its partners and the international community in the fight against Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), collaborate to increase the security of Allied Nations and troops deployed in theatres of operations and reduce or eliminate the threats from IEDs used by terrorists or insurgents. The Long Term Vision of the CIED COE is to have a solid capability to co-operate with military and civilian international organizations and industry to increase security of Nations and troops deployed in theatres of operations, to assist in reducing or eliminating the threat of attacks with IED's and to provide information to national and international organizations to combat the IED as a weapon of strategic influence. Our five goals are: Establish the C-IED COE as an organization capable of establishing relationships with organizations to exchange information to Attack the Network (AtN) and Counter Threat Network (CTN) operations. establish the C-IED COE as the training and education subject matter experts (SME's) for C-IED related activities. Establish the C-IED COE as the lessons learned coordinator for C-IED related activities. Become one of the focal points for the generation of modern defense technology military capabilities in C-IED related technologies, capabilities and knowledge. Achieve a robust capability to communicate and exchange IED and C-IED information with other organizations. Major Products and Activities in 2014 Support to Education & Individual Training Conducted NATO accredited Staff Officer Awareness and Weapons Intelligence Team Courses Conducted Non Class C-IED Awareness Course Mobile Advisory Team (MAT) to MONUSCO forces Appointed as Department Head (DH) Develop Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Supported development ITEP and E-ITEP, supported and maintained eprime Support to Technologies, Experiments and Information Management Conducted a study to model the effects of explosively formed penetrators used in IEDs Established Relationship with UN Collaboration with other organizations (e.g. EDA, UN and JIEDDO) Conducted a C-IED Technology Workshop Supported the development of the Joint Deployable Exploitation and Analysis Lab (JDEAL) Support to concepts, Doctrine and Standardization Development Participated in biometrics and C-IED exploitation policy and doctrine events Support provided to NATO RTO Task Groups SCI-243, SCI 233, SCI 256 and SCI-ET-011 Chaired the C-IED NATO Working Group and the European Defense Agency C-IED Project Team Custodian of the STANAG 2294 Supported C-IED related doctrine development Support to Lessons Learned and Analysis Activities Conducted Lessons Learned Workshop Provided C-IED SME for pre-deployment training, seminars and meetings Appointed as C-IED Community of Interest content manager on JALLC portals 11

13 Major Products and Activities in 2015 Support to Education & Individual Training Implement the role of Department Head for Training for CIED within NATO Conduct NATO accredited courses (SOAC, WIT) Provide C-IED related Mobile Training Teams (MTT) Support Resolute Support Mission Training Support NCS / NFS Exercises Conduct Senior Leadership Seminars Conduct Non Class C-IED Awareness Course and Non Class Basic Exploitation Course Conduct intelligence courses (AATP, ATAC, IFTNA) Support to Technologies, Experiments and Info Management Support the Systems Analysis and Studies Panel to assess the implications of robotics on NATO Operations (SAS-097) Collaborate with other organizations (e.g. EDA, UN and JIEDDO) Conduct a C-IED Technology Workshop Conduct theoretical Research into EFP Assess / analyze C-IED Equipment Database Support to concepts, Doctrine and Standardization Development Foster C-IED interagency information sharing Conduct a C-IED Interagency Workshop Provide support to NATO Terrorism Task Force Support development ITEP and E-ITEP, support and maintain eprime Develop Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) The Custodianship for STANAG 2294 and STANAG 2295 Support CIED related doctrine development Support development of Biometrics concept Support NATO initiatives and work strands (RTO SCI 243, SCI 233, SCI 256) Support to Lessons Learned and Analysis Activities Provide CIED related advice to operations with Mobile Advisory Teams (MAT) Act as C-IED Community of Interest content manager on JALLC portals Conduct a lessons learned workshop Act as NATO C-IED out of theatre lessons learned coordinator Director Colonel José Zamorano, ESP A Phone: jzamorano@c-iedcoe.es CIED COE Address Ctra. M-618 KM Hoyo de Manzanares MADRID SPAIN CIED COE Contact Information Phone Fax: info@c-iedcoe.es Website:

14 Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence (CIMIC COE) Framework Nations: Germany and The Netherlands Location: The Hague, The Netherlands PE Posts: 50 out of 54 Mission To assist NATO, Sponsoring Nations (SN) and other military and civil institutions/organizations in their operational and transformation efforts in the field of Civil-Military Interaction (CMI)/CIMIC: providing innovative and timely advice and subject matter expertise (SME), providing specialised training and education, contributing to the lessons learned processes, supporting the development of existing and new concepts, policy and doctrine. Vision 2020 and beyond CCOE 2020 and beyond is the preferred network campus to connect people, to share collective knowledge and to gain unity of purpose in the field of Civil Military Interaction. NATO Quality Assurance Accreditation: On behalf of NATO's Joint Force Trainer the CCOE has been qualified for the accreditation award of Quality Assurance Unconditional Accreditation. Major Products and Activities in 2014 Doctrine, Concepts and Experiments Support to development of NATO Policy MC 0411/2 on CMI and CIMIC Promulgation of AJP 3.19 (AJP-3.4.9) as the custodian of the CIMIC doctrine within NATO Provision of CIMIC SME support to the development of other conceptual documents (e.g. Allied Joint Doctrine development) Release of study publications e.g. Gender & Rule of Law, Make Sense, Field Handbook & Messenger Education & Individual Training (E&IT) Course Landscape: - Nominated Department Head for NATO CIMIC CCOE offers a portfolio of 7 NATO accredited CMI/CIMIC Courses to enable military & civil operators to conduct CIMIC related tasks in different missions & scenarios Development: - NATO CMI/CIMIC Orientation Course for Non-CIMIC personnel (NCCOC), UN SHARED Course, UN Tactical CIMIC Course - Immersive Training Environment CMI (ITE CMI) together with ACT Implementation: - Cross Cultural Competence Training into NATO CIMIC Field Worker Course (NCFWC) and NATO CIMIC Liaison Course (NCLC) Analysis & Lessons Learned Development and testing of a CIMIC Mission Application and CIMIC database Integration of LL Community of Interest (CoI) in NATO JALLC database 13

15 Major Products and Activities in 2015 Doctrine, Concepts and Experiments Way ahead: Support NATO's contribution to a Comprehensive Approach Contribute to CMI/CIMIC requirements, procedural foundations, planning documents and tactical procedures Contribute with CMI/CIMIC SME within the role as custodian for NATO CIMIC doctrine Contribute to the development/revision of CMI/CIMIC policy publications Support to and participation in NATO and Multi-national experiments Explore CMI/CIMIC in a Maritime and Military Police / Gendarmerie Environment Enhance academic cooperation and implement a CCOE research strategy Education & Individual Training (E&IT) Way ahead: Revise and implement the CCOE Quality Assurance Policy, Procedures and Department Head role for CMI / CIMIC E&IT Execute the CMI / CIMIC Course Landscape Incorporate the Cross Cultural Competence training in all CCOE courses Integrate modern IT- technology into the educational process Support NATO to execute NATO CMI / CIMIC Orientation Course for Non-CIMIC Personnel Perform as Officer Directing the Exercise (ODE) for CIMIC in the NATO Exercise TRIDENT JUNCTURE 2015 Analysis & Lessons Learned - Way Ahead: Release of CIMIC Mission Application and Database Transformation of the CIMIC Field Handbook in an E-Book version Establishing as the knowledge hub for CMI/CIMIC Lessons Learned Conduct CoI CMI/CIMIC Lessons Learned Workshops Visitor's address CIMIC Centre Of Excellence Brasserskade 227A 2497 NX The Hague The Netherlands COE Contact Information Phone: +31 (0) Fax: +31 (0) info@cimic-coe.org Website: Mail address CIMIC Centre Of Excellence PO Box LS The Hague The Netherlands Director Colonel Roel Been, NLD A Phone: +31 (0) ComGrp@cimic-coe.org Find CIMIC-COE on: 14

16 Combined Joint Operations From The Sea Centre of Excellence (CJOS COE) Framework Nation: United States Location: Norfolk, United States PE Posts: 24 out of 32 Mission The Combined Joint Operations from the Sea Centre of Excellence (CJOS COE) is the pre-eminent, independent, multinational source of innovative advice and expertise on all aspects of maritime operations, charged with developing and promoting maritime concepts and doctrine in order for NATO, Sponsoring Nations, Allies and other international partners and organizations to effectively counter current and emerging global maritime security challenges. Vision Working closely with partners and stakeholders from the international military, government and non-government agency, industry, and academic communities of interest, CJOS COE will seek to optimize the efficient delivery of Maritime Effect. CJOS COE will accomplish its mission: Through development of innovative concepts and doctrine thus supporting transformation of NATO to meet the demands of future operations in the maritime domain. By identifying and resolving obstacles to a networked response to maritime security challenges. By applying the principles of Smart Defence and pooling subject matter experts. Through broad intellectual engagement thereby supporting the Connected Forces Initiative Major Projects USN Interoperability Identify the interoperability challenges faced across the doctrinal, cultural and technical seams and provide a focal point for Coalition and Allies working with the USN. Joint Battle Space Management Identify and develop solutions to correct shortfalls in joint battle space management in the littoral operations environment. NATO Concept for Joint Sea-Based Control Support the development and implementation plan, identifying capability shortfalls Hybrid Warfare in the Maritime Domain Provide maritime expertise supporting concept development to address emerging trends such as Urbanization Maritime Cyber Security Lead the development of a networked response to maritime cyber security threats and challenges. 15

17 Published and On-going Work/Concepts Maritime Situational Awareness Study: From Fragmented Sea Surveillance to Coordinated Maritime Situational Awareness. An Introduction to Joint Operations on and from the Sea - A concept to provide greater insight into the different expeditionary operations that NATO can conduct on and from the sea. Maritime Unmanned Systems (MUS) in NATO - The study provides an overview of the core principles which would allow the most cost-effective development of MUS capabilities. Guidance for Developing MUS Capability - The guide aims to inform the capability development of MUS broadening beyond that currently being exploited by UAV into Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV). A Framework for Enhanced International Maritime Security Cooperation - A white paper forwarded to the International Military Organization for consideration a UN resolution. LIFE Concept to include a guide for HADR operations from the sea. A Warfighting Concept for Littoral Sea Control" - a concept document dealing with warfighting concepts and doctrines for littoral and coastal operations The Allied Interoperability Handbook to improve integration of forces working with the USN during allied operations and exercises. Proposed Generic C2 Structure for UN Maritime Peace Keeping Operations - Recommends headquarter models and organizations that may be tailored for a joint or stand-alone UN maritime peacekeeping operation. Humanitarian Assistance to Combat Operations: The Full Spectrum Capability of Aircraft Carriers. Bow Wave - the annual strategic communications tool to inform the global maritime community of interest on issues pertaining to combined and joint operations on and from the sea. their full spectrum capability and flexibility. COE Address Combined Joint Operations from the Sea Centre of Excellence (CJOS COE) 1562 Mitscher Avenue, Suite 250 Norfolk, Virginia Director VADM Nora Tyson, USN Phone: Deputy Director Cdre Phillip Titterton OBE, RN Phone: COE Contact Information Fax: /69 Website: Registry UNCLASSIFIED cjoscoe@navy.mil Directorate Coordinator LT Colette LaCompte, USN Phone: colette.lacompte@navy.mil 16

18 Centre of Excellence for Operations in Confined and Shallow Waters (CSW COE) Framework Nation: Germany Location: Kiel, Germay PE Posts: 33 out of 42 Confined and Shallow Waters (CSW) CSW is a cramped, congested and contested operational environment that is especially characterized by extraordinary complexity, interaction, surprise, speed, disguise plus diversity of actors. Furthermore, the rapid as well as unpredictable change of conditions and circumstances including the frequent shift of tactical advantage from one side to another is typical. With these attributes, CSW constitutes an extremely challenging littoral battlespace which affects the freedom of movement and action by specific geographical and geophysical factors as well as manifold threats and risks. On the other side, CSW also offers a broad range of possibilities and opportunities for military operations. Principally being a maritime sphere, CSW is a theatre of operations also being significantly affected by the other military domains (land, air, space and cyber). Consequently, the greatest possible joint interaction takes place in CSW involving all major military components and services. Mission and Tasks The COE CSW mission is to provide joint and combined subject matter expertise in the range of operations in confined and shallow waters in order to support the Alliance, the COE CSW Participants and other Customers thus contributing to NATO transformation and enhancing the overall Alliance's interoperability. COE CSW further develops NATO's expertise and capabilities to conduct maritime operations in the specific environment of CSW by: Facilitating the development, validation and implementation of concepts and doctrines; Promoting the lessons learned processes, the conduct of experiments as well as modelling & simulation; Supporting NATO's efforts in education, training; exercises and evaluation; Contributing to NATO initiatives and planning; Deriving present and future requirements in a joint and combined operational setting. 17

19 2014 Major Work Items Maritime Situational Awareness Study: From Fragmented Sea surveillance to Coordinated Maritime Situational Awareness (this is a combined Project with CJOS COE) Harbour Protection Support the process of Capability Requirement Review 2016 (CRR16) and NATO Defence Planning Process 2017 (NDPP17) Prospective Operations in Confined and Shallow Waters Study Paper Development of Force Protection and contribute to the Force Protection Task Force (FPTF) Combined Operations from the Sea Through the Littorals (COSTL) Handbook development Identification of Friendly Submarines Contribute to the Development of a STANAG. Support Strategic Foresight Analysis (SFA) and the Future Framework for Alliance Operations (FFAO) 2015 Programme of Work Selected Projects & Activities Operations in Riverine and Inner Waterways Environment Study Paper Harbour and Force Protection Concept Development Counter - Improvised Explosive Devices (C IED) in the Maritime Environment Concept & Doctrine Improvement Solutions for Prospective Ops in Confined and Shallow Waters Study Paper NATO Urbanisation Project Contribution to Concept Development MSA Doctrine Development Operational Maritime Law Provision of practical and legal solutions and fostering a legal Community of Interest (COI) COE Address Centre of Excellence for Operations in Confined and Shallow Waters (COE CSW) Schweriner Strasse Kiel, Germany COE CSW CONTACT Information Phone: info@coecsw.org Website: 18 Director dir@coecsw.org Executive Director execdir@coecsw.org

20 Centre of Excellence for Cold Weather Operations (COE CWO) Framework Nation: Norway Location: Bodø, Norway PE Posts: 4 out of 4 Mission The NATO Centre of Excellence for Cold Weather Operations acts as the main provider and coordinator of expertise and capabilities in the area of Cold Weather Operations in NATO. The COE CWO will provide NATOand Partner nations the necessary competence in order to operate under Arctic, sub-arctic and Cold Weather conditions. This is done through utilizing the full spectrum of competence in the Norwegian Armed Forces, coordinated with other nations competence in the Cold Weather environment. The COE CWO is not one geographical location, but a concept that encompasses training areas, infrastructure, manpower, skills and knowledge drawn from all four services in the Norwegian Armed Forces, the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment, the NATO and PfP Cold Weather community of Interest and Civilian Academia. Major Products and Activities in 2015 Conduct a variety of courses within winter warfare, with emphasis on practical application of skills. Production of Winter Warfare manuals in the English language. Provide collective winter training opportunities for International units up to battalion level. Support HQ SACT in the Future Work with expertise on the developing situation in the Arctic. Support HQ SACT/ACT SEE in the NDPP capability requirements process regarding Cold Weather Operations Conduct an International Cold Weather seminar focusing on preparing allied units for participation at exercise Cold response COE-CWO will participate in the planning of exercise Cold Response 2016, with focus on participating foreign units related to cold weather operations. Conduct research and analysis on nutrition, survivability and sustainability during Cold Weather conditions. Support NATO with lessons learned from the Cold Weather environment. Investigate the possibilities to promote a proposal for a NATO Cold Weather Operations Doctrine to the MCJSB Allied Joint Doctrine Working Group.

21 Major Products and Activities in 2016 Continue to provide Cold Weather courses and collective training opportunities. COE-CWO will participate in planning and execution of the exercise Cold Response 2016, with focus on participating foreign units related to cold weather operations. COE-CWO will conduct an international Cold Weather seminar. Focus area TBD Identification of aspects of Nutrition of military operations in the Cold Weather environment. Continue to support NATO with lessons learned from the Cold Weather environment. Continue the production of tactical winter warfare handbooks in English, and make them available on the web for NATO and partner nations. Continue to support HQ SACT in Futures Work with expertise on the developing situation in the Arctic. COE Address Centre of Excellence Cold Weather Operations NJHQ, Reitan/Bodø P.O. Box 33 N-8058 Tverlandet Norway Website: coe-cwo.org 20 Director LtCol Knut A Bakke knbakke@mil.no Phone:

22 Centre of Excellence Defence Against Terrorism (COE-DAT) Framework Nation: Turkey Location: Ankara, Turkey PE Posts: 52 out of 62 Mission The mission of COE-DAT is to support NATO, nations and partners in the area of Defence Against Terrorism and to serve as a hub of expertise. Vision COE-DAT is to be a central point of Defence Against Terrorism expertise in support of NATO, nations, partners and recognized institutions within the international Defence Against Terrorism community. Major Products and Activities in COE-DAT conducted 14 Education and Training activities (7 Courses, 5 workshops, 1 Conference and 1 NATO ATC) across a wide range of subjects related to defence against terrorism. Over 450 participants and 129 speakers/lecturers from 45 countries have taken part in COE-DAT activities in Courses: Workshops: - Defence Against Terrorism - Nexus between Terrorism and Organized Crime - Defence Against Suicide Bombing - Diplomacy and Soft Power in CT - Terrorist Use of Cyberspace - Homegrown Terrorism: Causes and Dimensions - Critical Infrastructure Protection from - NATO Strategic Communications: Counter Narrative Terrorist Attack Implications for CT - Counter Maritime Terrorism - Tactical Operations in a High Threat NATO ATC: IED Environment -Terrorist Use of Cyberspace (FYROM*) 2. Terrorism Expert Conference: COE-DAT conducted a Terrorism Expert Conference (TEC) entitled Recent conflicts and their impact on terrorist organizations/networks. The aim of the TEC was to analyse the latest developments in terrorism and counter-terrorism (CT) studies, to share lessons identified/learned at national, regional, and international level in recent CT operations/activities. 3. Lessons Learned WS: COE-DAT conducted ''Lessons Learned WS entitled ''Lessons learned from CT in Afghanistan''. Subject workshop aimed to gather politic-strategic level observations and produce tangible recommendations which will give hints to the basic requirements and principles on NATO's future operations in a region where terrorism exists. 4. COE-DAT will assume the NATO Department Head for Counter-Terrorism in accordance with NATO Counter-Terrorism Education and Training Plan COE-DAT- Terrorism Experts Conference (15-16 Oct 2014) * Turkey recognises the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name. 21

23 Major Products and Activities in 2015 COE-DAT plans to conduct 16 Education & Training activities in 2015 including 9 courses, 1 workshop, 2 mobile training, 2 conferences and 2 seminars. Courses: -Defence Against Terrorism -Terrorist Use of Cyberspace -Terrorism and Media -Defence Against Suicide Bombing -Critical Infrastructure Protection from Terrorist Attack New courses: -Following 2 courses will be developed based on the -CT training gap at operational level in NATO -Operational Level Counter Terrorism -Operational Level CT Attacking the Network Mobile Education Team: -DAT Course for LANDCOM -DAT Course for EUROCORPS Conferences:- -Terrorism Experts Conference -CT Discipline Conference Seminars/ Workshops: -CT Exercise Scenario Development Seminar -Counter Terrorism Lessons Learned WS -Operational Level CT Course Development Seminar Projects: -The Centre is putting additional emphasis to research projects. The most important research projects are: -Reconsidering NATO's CT Approach -Latest Trends in Terrorism/Insurgencies and Implication for CT/COIN -NATO's Role in Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) -A Strategy for Countering ISIL/IS (Islamic State of Iraq and al-sham) Threat -The Role of CT in Hybrid Warfare -Conflict Resolution and CT Concept and Doctrine Developments: COE-DAT- Terrorist Use of Cyber Space (05-09 May 2014) -FFAO (The Framework for Future Alliance Operations): COE-DAT will continue to contribute to SFA (Strategic Foresight Analysis) and FFAO. -Urbanization: This will be a research for counterterrorism aspect of urbanization. This Study will be linked to the NATO Defence Planning Process, SFA, and FFAO where urbanisation is one of the key subject areas. -Biometrics Doctrine: Biometrics in CT is especially getting greater importance for ''Attacking the Networks (AtN)'' and ''Human Network Analysis and Support to Targeting (HNAT)'' concepts. COE-DAT will continue to contribute to Biometrics Doctrine development. 2. All the new COE-DAT projects (i.e. CT Trends, Hybrid warfare, FFAO, Reconsidering NATO's CT approach) will directly support the ACT's transformational efforts as they are aimed at finding answers to the questions for new concepts and doctrines. COE Address Centre of Excellence Defence Against Terrorism P.O.B Bakanlıklar-ANKARA TURKEY COE Contact Information Phone: Fax: info@coedat.nato.int Website: 22 Director Colonel Isa ASLAN Phone: / director@coedat.nato.int

24 Energy Security COE (ENSEC COE) Framework Nation: Lithuania Location: Vilnius, Lithuania PE Posts: 16 out of 27 Mission The mission of the ENSEC COE is to assist Strategic Commands, other NATO bodies, nations, partners, and other civil and military bodies by supporting NATO's capability development process, mission effectiveness, and interoperability in the near, mid and long terms by providing comprehensive and timely subject matter expertise on all aspects of energy security. The mission includes cost effective solutions to support military requirements, energy efficiency in the operational field, and interaction with academia and industry. Major Products and Activities in 2014 Vilnius Conference 2014 is dedicated to the Tenth Anniversary of the largest NATO enlargement in 2004 when seven new members joined the Alliance. Ten years on, we would like to underscore this memorable day and to evaluate the progress NATO and the new Member States have achieved. By connecting the past events with the Alliance's situation today, the Conference participants will identify the lessons learned of the past decade and draw conclusions for the future of NATO's open door policy. Project Energy Management in the Expeditionary Environment Aim is to provide a model for energy efficient battalion size military unit. Project is designed to create multifaceted, integrated and feasible solutions to increase energy efficiency of military units both in fixed location and during deployed operations by proposing innovative management, technological solutions and increasing (where this is possible)combat capabilities of such unit. Conference and industry exhibition Innovative Energy Solutions for Military Application For the second time the Centre brought together the military, experts, academia and industry from NATO and partner nations to exchange their experiences and to discuss the need for improving energy and environmental technologies in the military, for raising the visibility of those projects and products which have the potential of military application. Publications of Energy Security: Operational highlights and Energy Security Forum will be featured in a regular collection of articles, written by various energy security experts, which analyse relevant energy security events and tendencies. Support NATO and NATIONAL exercises with focus on Baltic and Mediterranean Region. Main NATO exercises which NATO ESCEC COE is planning to assist are STEADFAST JAZZ, SABRE STRIKE, FLAMING SWORD, COBALT and JAKAL STONE. Continued participation in Smart Energy Team project aimed at exploring national and multinational activities related to energy efficiency in the military and environmental protection which will result in a package of proposals for concrete Smart Defence projects and SPS activities aiming to advance Smart Energy solutions and enhancing standardization and interoperability in the area of military energy efficiency. 23

25 Major Products and Activities in 2015 Publications of Energy Security: Operational highlights and Energy Security Forum will be featured in a regular collection of articles, written by various energy security experts, which analyse relevant energy security events and tendencies. Project/study Energy Management in the Expeditionary Environment. The Aim is to determine if Energy Management and conservation tools could assist in improving operational energy efficiency reducing cost and, at the same time, if could reduce constrains to the mission effectiveness maintaining or increasing operational advantages improving energy efficiency through exploiting non-material aspects of power generation and distribution in the operational environment. Project Energy Efficiency: Cultural Change. The aim of the project is to use culture-related means for turning energy into a critical enabler for military operations and an efficient capability in power projection in areas of concern to NATO. Those means are to be further tested during relevant experiments, approved by authorised bodies and are expected to be used for preparation of tailor-made education and training courses as well as exercises. The latter shall enable the development of common standards, language and procedures as well as adequate capabilities, which will ensure better use of energy resources and logistics. Study Critical Energy Infrastructure Protection: Ukrainian case and lessons learned - to make an overview of situation, to discuss criteria for Critical Energy Infrastructure objects, also possible threats, risks, response measures and to look deeper into the Critical Energy Infrastructure Protection during the Ukrainian war and to draw the lessons learned for the CEE region and Baltic States in particular. Energy Security Strategic Awareness Course. The Aim of the course is to fulfil the need for strategic focus on global energy developments and vulnerabilities as emerging security challenges. At NATO School, Oberammergau, 4th Quarter of Contribution to the Exercises TRIDENT JUNCTURE 2015 (NRF), BRILLIANT/NOBLE MARINER and MARITIME SECURITY 2015 by providing Expertise, Scenario development and Evaluation. COE Address NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence Šilo Str. 5A LT Vilnius, Lithuania COE Contact Information Phone: info@enseccoe.org Website: 24

26 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Centre of Excellence (EOD COE) Framework Nation: Slovakia Location: Trenčín, Slovakia PE Posts: 20 out of 43 Mission To enable the development of Sponsoring Nations as well as EOD capabilities and interoperability within Alliance. To support NATO's transformational and operational efforts by: providing EOD expertise and training to the Alliance and Partner forces developing Concepts and EOD Doctrine and supporting the NATO Standardization enhancing information sharing and NATO EOD Lessons Learned process remaining current in technology development Director's Vision Be NATO's leading agent in the preparation of technologically advanced, interoperable and well trained EOD experts capable to support and to enable entire spectrum of Alliance operations. Major Products and Activities in 2015 EOD and Ammunition Courses offered at various levels: - Initial EOD Staff Officer Training (ISOC) - Former Warsaw Pact Ammunition Course (FWPAC) - Homemade Explosive Course (HMEC) Provide a Mobile Training Team for the EOD Staff Officer Training and Homemade Explosive Course to Hungary and Romania Provide the In-house Training/HME Advanced designated for EOD/IEDD personnel Support for the Pre-deployment Training at the Joint Force Training Centre in Bydgoszcz and reinforce JFTC event by EOD COE SME in Train Advice Assists Populate the EOD COE education and training activities within ETOC training opportunities catalogue 2015 Support the individual training via web-based training tool e-itep (JFT-JETE) Support the concept of standardization within NATO by development of the Allied Joint EOD Doctrine Organizing the 3rd EOD Operators Lessons Learned Seminar 2015 Produce Land Forces Ammunition Handbook/ Edition 3, volume 1 Produce Rocket and Missiles Handbook/ Edition 3, volume 2 Participation in development and update of Allied Joint publications AJP-3.12 MILENG and AJP-3.15 C-IED EOD COE Support the EOD Working Group (EOD WG), ACO Force Protection Working Group (FP WG) and C-IED Working Group (C-IED WG) EOD Equipment Database at the EOD COE Webpage EOD Equipment Testing and Evaluation within EOD Technologies Development 25

27 Major Products and Activities in 2016 Assume the role of Department Head in EOD Education and Training for the Alliance Deliver existing EOD and Ammunition Courses for EOD specialists Continue delivery of the MTT for Home-made Explosive and Initial Staff Officer to the EOD COE Sponsoring nations Organizing the NATO EOD Demonstrations and Trials 2016 Develop and deliver the CBRN EOD Staff Officers Incident Management Training Support for the training at the Joint Force Training Centre in Bydgoszcz Continue support for the Allied Joint EOD Doctrine development Be the lead in the development of the NATO EOD Terminology Support development for the Route Clearance and Military Search Doctrines EOD Operators Lessons Learned Seminar Commence EOD Equipment Testing and Evaluation EOD COE CONTACT INFORMATION Address: EOD Centre of Excellence, Olbrachtova 5, Trenčín, Slovakia Website: VTC IP Address: Fax : Director: Colonel Lubomir MRVAN Phone : director@eodcoe.org Aide-de-camp: Mrs. Silvia BLIŽŇÁKOVÁ Phone: , adc@eodcoe.org Assistant: Mrs. Oľga ĎURIŠOVÁ Phone: , assistant@eodcoe.org 26