PREPARE THE FORCE (PtF) Branch comprises two Sections: C-IED Training and C-IED Lessons Learned Section. The branch deals with supporting the determination of requirements and objectives within the Alliance in the matter of multinational education, training and exercises.

In the wide C-IED “community of interest”, led by HQ SACT, the C-IED COE aims to support the harmonisation of allied C-IED training activities. In coordination with HQ SACT, they also develop advanced multinational courses for C-IED experts that deal with Doctrine, Education and Training, Evaluation and C-IED Lessons Learned.