The C-IED COE organized and conducted, from 12 to 30 May 2025, a new edition of the Weapons Intelligence Team course, this time at the Combat Support Training Centre of the Romanian Armed Forces in Râmnicu Vâlcea. This outsourced location is in line with the Centre’s commitment to the NATO-sponsored WIT training programme, which is included in the 2025 Programme of Work, approved by the Centre’s Steering Committee.

The course brought together 20 students from 14 NATO nations, with classes taught by staff from the COE and experts from various nations: Belgium, Hungary, the Netherlands, Romania and Türkiye.

The aim of the course was to provide training in Technical Exploitation Level 1 (tactical level), prior to the arrival in theatres of operations. At the end of the course, students have acquired the skills to collect, collate, evaluate and disseminate technical and tactical information on enemy capabilities directly related to their use of weapons, locations, findings, etc.

This specifically includes the investigation of IEDs and their effects, as well as the subsequent collection of debris, intelligence and information.From 12 to 30 May, the Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices Centre of Excellence (C-IED COE) organized and conducted a new iteration of the Weapons Intelligence Team (WIT) Course. This edition was hosted at the Combat Support Training Centre of the Romanian Armed Forces in Râmnicu Vâlcea. The selection of this outsourced location aligns with the Centre’s ongoing commitment to the NATO-sponsored WIT training programme, which is part of the 2025 Programme of Work approved by the Centre’s Steering Committee.

The course gathered 20 participants representing 14 NATO member nations. Instruction was delivered by C-IED COE staff, alongside subject matter experts from Belgium, Hungary, the Netherlands, Romania, and Türkiye.

The primary objective of the course was to provide foundational training in Technical Exploitation Level 1, at the tactical level, in preparation for deployment to operational theatres. Upon completion, students are equipped with the skills necessary to collect, collate, evaluate, and disseminate technical and tactical information concerning enemy capabilities, specifically in relation to weapons use, locations, and associated findings.

Training also included detailed instruction in the investigation of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and their effects, as well as procedures for the collection of debris, intelligence, and other critical information.