Czech Ambassador visit

Czech ambassador visitCZECH AMBASSADOR VISIT

H.E. Mr. Ivan Jančárek, the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Spain, visited the C-IED COE, Hoyo de Manzanares, Madrid, on 5th February 2019. He was officially invited by the Director of the C-IED COE after the Ambassador had showed his interest through Major Jan Albrecht, the Czech Senior National Representative (SNR). The main objective was to present the C-IED COE to the new Czech Ambassador who was welcomed by the Director and all Senior National Representatives of the Sponsoring Nations as a tradition of similar visits. Firstly, the COE director briefed about the main aim and task of the centre and explained to the Ambassador the actual NATO’s C-IED concept and the importance of the C-IED COE’s mission. The presentation was followed by the signing of the C-IED COE’s Book of Honor. Secondly, the premises and the laboratory were presented during a guided tour and the Ambassador was fascinated by the variety of the different types of IEDs widely used across the world. During the lunch, both parties opened less official conversation and have established a good relationship for the future. H.E. Mr. Ivan Jančárek stated several times that he was very satisfied with the visit and also was impressed by the importance of the C-IED COE and its contribution to the fight against global threats.

 

 

Visit to HUMINT COE

Visit to HUMINT COE

TAs part of the NATO COEs pool, the HUMINT COE and C-IED COE share common topics and fields of expertize. The cooperation between them is not only logical but also needed. On 30th of January 2019, a delegation from C-IED COE, led by its director, payed a visit to the HUMINT COE, Oradea, Romania. The aim of this official visit was to discuss possible directions of cooperation between the two centers of excellence. In accordance, there had been brought up the mutual support for the doctrine development, training and information sharing, through lesson learned process. Additionally, both centers will look for possible development of academia studies, or projects. The visit was considered just as a normal step from the cooperation between the international military organizations, such as COEs, in support of the Alliance and its partner nations.

 

 

Suicide Vest Borne IED

BKE VESTSuicide Vest Borne IED

Based on common cooperation between the Federal Criminal Police Office of Germany (Bundeskriminalamt, BKA) and the C-IED CoE the research project on “Suicide Vests” has finalized its experimental trials.The German Bundeskriminalamt (BKA) as leader of this project was and is supported by the German Army Technical Center for Weapons and Ammunition (Wehrtechnische Dienststelle für Waffen und Munition, WTD-91) for the overall project which was divided in two main phases, the first one focused on “outdoor tests” conducted in Germany and the last one on “indoor tests” did in Spain. Indoor tests in ESP was supported mainly by the C-IED COE, ESP MoD, ESP Navy (Marines) and ESP Academica. A coordination meeting took place at C-IED CoE in Madrid on 30th of January 2019. Participants were representatives from BKA, C-IED CoE, WTD-91, ESP MoD and ESP Academia (Polytechnic University of Madrid), all of them significant contributors of the Project. The purpose of meeting was to present studies and outputs extracted from last tests and coordinate and prepare the Final Joint Report of the project. At the same time, it was agreed the agenda for the official presentation of the overall project to be held in the BKA Headquarters on 20th of March 2019 in Wiesbaden (Germany).

 

 

Introduction to Counter-unmanned Aircraft Systems

UASIntroduction to Counter- Unmanned Aircraft Systems

A member of the C-IED Centre of Excellence was invited to be a guest observer of the Joint Improvised Defeat Organization (JIDO) Introduction to Counter- Unmanned Aircraft Systems course. The course took place at the Jordanian Armed Forces EOD Battalion 13-17 January 2019. Students were introduced to multiple UAS platforms capabilities/limitations. Students learned how to identify UAS threats and how to detect and counter the UAS threat. Students are excited to use their knowledge and experience on the borders of their country

 

 

Global Programming Course

Programming course Global Programming Course

During the week of 7th -11th January 19, the Training Section Chief of the Prepare the Force Brach attended the course “NATO Global Programming Analysis ”. This course is essential for the Department Head of an ETF´s as it shows the most updated information regarding the Global Programming. The course was divided in two parts, one theoretical and one practical. The theoretical part was focus in the NATO Bi-SC Education and Individual Training Directive (E&ITD) 075-002. The course reviews the Global programming and some phases in the SAT procedure and Quality Assurance. The practical part was focus in practicing how to develop a TRA document (Training Requirement Analysis). The interaction, not only with others responsible in Global Programming of different ETF´s, COE, etc.., but also with the personnel of ACT-JFD involved in this matter, was very useful to understand and improve the skills in Global Programming .