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If you want to keep up with planned NATO Excersises here’s the list.

USAFE A-10s in EuropeTheatre Security Package (TSP) deployment to Spangdahlem (DEU)
Feb-July
Out of Spangdahlem, DEU
US Air National Guard 12x F-15s in EuropeTheatre Security Package (TSP) will arrive at Leeuwarden (NLD). Some will participate in Ex Frisian Flag and some will deploy to Graf Ignatievo (BUL). While in Europe unit will forward deploy to locations in Eastern European NATO nations. Some will participate in Ex Frisian Flag and some will deploy to Graf Ignatievo (BUL).
1 Apr to 5 May
Leeuwarden
EX SABER JUNCTION – national (USA)Force Entry Operation FTX – Multinational participation Includes a Force Entry Operation FTX in a country to be determined (BGR or ROU).Total participants ~ 4900, U.S: ~ 3500, total partners about 1400 (ALB 20, ARM (TBD) 30, BEL 100, BIH 35, BGR 220, EST (TBD) 30, HUN 4, LTU 100, LVA 30, MDA 90, FYR 30, POL 120, ROU 160, SCG 30, and TUR 2). These Nations and numbers are for the FTX part in Hohenfels, DEU.Phase Two is a portion of the FTX that will be an ATLANTIC RESOLVE (persistent presence) supporting operation in BGR or ROU (TBD) It is a Forcible Entry Operation by 2nd CR, with a Bn/Coy sized element from the 173rd Airborne BDE.
01-30 Apr
Hohenfels, DEUUSAREUR+ multinational partners
EX DACIAN WARHAWK – LIVEX, National (USA)Flying training deployment to Romania. Currently bi-lateral training, to increase NATO interoperability.International training engagement with Romanian air force (with a spring and winter occurance)200-500U.S. aircrew training to meet U.S. crew/pilot certification coupled with limited Host Nation joint training.
1-30 Apr
Campia Turzil Airbase, ROU
USAF AVIATION DETNational (US) LIVEXTraining Event; bi-lateral training, increase NATO Interoperability.This will consist of 2-4 x C-130s to Powidz AB, Poland.200-500POTUS-directed C-130 deployment to Poland.This will consist of 2-4 x C-130s to Powidz AB, Poland.U.S. aircrew training to meet U.S. crew/pilot certification coupled with limited Host Nation joint training.
13-24 Apr
Powidz Airbase, POLPOLISH AIR FORCE AND USAFE
USAFE F-15s deploy to Keflavik (ICL)To support of the NATO Airborne Surveillance and Interception Capabilities To Meet Iceland’s Peacetime Preparedness Needs (ASIIC-IPPN) mission.
13 Apr-30 May
Keflavik, ICL
Resolute Support Training Event 2CPX, Training & rehearsal for RSM HQ and NTAAC
14-30 Apr
DACCC PR
EX ROCK ISPOLINNational (BGR) LIVEXDeployment and Joint operations – BGR 2nd MB and USAREUR participating units. To enhance readiness and capabilities focusing on deployment and conducting joint operations.
15-30 Apr
Novo Sela, BGRBGR 2 MB + USAREUR units
PRT F-16 will to go to ROM for Air Policing(TBD – AIRCOM is in contact with PRT air staff)
End of Apr – 14 Jul
TBD ROM
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EX WIND SPRING National (ROM) LIVEXCommon training for maintaining the operational level of the 282nd MechBde units and perform the specific demands of interoperability and standards of NATO.
17-28 Apr
Romania
EX BEAVERNational (ROM) FTX/LIVEXCommon training of the engineer units, evaluation of the technical capabilities and procedures of performing general support engineer missions.
17-29 Apr
Romania
Deployment of 15 French Main Battle Tanks + 4 APC in Poland 25 April : the detachment will be fully operationnal.
20 Apr- 07 June
Drawsko, Poland
EX TRIDENT JAGUAR (NATO), CPXJoint exercise to conduct SJO Land Heavy Crisis Response operations.To independently exercise and evaulate ARRC & NRDC-ITA HQ ins a JTF HQ role, planning and conducting NA5CRO SJO (L), under direct command of SACEUR in a high-intensity, complex military-civilian and asymmetric failing state environment. Non Article V., Skolkan scenarioThere is also a SOCC element of the EX: the NSHQ SOCC Core (with NRDC-ITA) will conduct its firs-ever deployment of this capability outside of Belgium.
20 Apr – 15 May(ex will be conducted in 2 sequential events, TBD)
Stavanger, NOR ARRC + NRDC-ITA500-1000 PAX
Baltic Region Training Event 20BAP and regional aircraft used to train together; focus on Air-Land-IntegrationITA, POL, ESP, BEL + LVA, EST, LTU, DEU, NOR, USA + SWE, FINNATO AWACS during one dayFocus on Forward Air Controller (FAC) / Close Air Support (CAS) training
21-22 Apr
Adazi, LVA
EX SZENTESI FOKOSNational (HUN) FTXTo train the engineer companies in complex situations during day and night and to prepare the staff of the Battalion Battle Group for operations with engineer elements.
27 Apr – 30 Jun
Training area of HDF 37th Engineer Regiment, SzentesHungary
LOYAL DEXTEROUS (NATO)SeminarAcademics for SMEs involved in TRIDENT JUNCTURE 15
28-29 Apr
Izmir, TURLANDCOM
ITEC 2015Exhibit & Training event
28-30 Apr
Prague, CZE
Transatlantic Partners in Global SecurityAn EU Rendez-vous
29-Apr
Washington
HOTO Baltic Air Policing Mission at Siauliai Airbase, Lithuania.
30-Apr
Siauliai airbase
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DURRES SAREX LIVEXNational EX, not linked to NATOPracticing SAR and Low Enforcement procedures during, MIO and Boarding operations.
1-5 May
ALB
EX VOLFA, national (FRA) LIVEXNational EX, not linked to NATOEX will use mobile EW simulators (TRTG) and EW assets deployed in center of France (T43), GBAD, air traffic control (ATC) and feedback systems (EPICCCS) deployed during Joint Electronic Warfare Campaign. Includes tactical para-jumping day/night
1-7 May
France, Lyon-Montverdun, FRACAOC, GBAD, EW, Para units
EX PEAN national (FRA) LIVEXNational EX, not linked to NATOCarrier Group exercise focusing on Battle space control and power projection, including WAS, ASW and ASUW exercises.
1-11 May
Mediterranean Sea,Toulon, FRAFRA CVN Group
EX SPONTEX, national (FRA) LIVEXTraining Group Exercise providing maritime training in all forms of warfare mainly focused in ASW.ASW ex in shallow waters (on continental shelf)
1-11 May
Atlantic Ocean,Brest, FRAASW units, SSN, MPA
Baltic Zenith – national (LVA) FTXground based air defence (GBAD) tactical level exercise including live firing part.
1-15 May
LVAGBAD units
EX HOD – national (FRA) LIVEXAnti Maritime Counter Measures exercise
1-15 May TBD
English Channel,Cherbourg, FRASNMCMG1
EX KANIA – FTX, national (POL) exercise
1-31 May
POL
Iron Wolf (LTU) LIVEXPlan & conduct defensive and offensive operations
1-30 May
LTUMech Inf Btn200-500
RAMSTEIN GUARD 4 (NATO) LIVEXElements of AC, CAOC, CRC, GBAD in DNK/NOR50-200OPERATIONAL DESIGN: The NATO Electronic Warfare Force Integration Programme is a means to exercise the NATO designated regional elements of NATO’s Integrated Air Defence System conducted through the CAOCs while also including some national systems and assets. It is designed to train AC Ramstein and subordinate units on the reporting/ coordination requirements while exposing them to a wide variety of EW tactics and techniques in a controlled environment.
4-8 May
DNK
EAMDEX Alliance Series (USA)CPX/FTXAir and Missile Defense Exercise. (end-to-end BMD C2 kill chain)
4-13 May
Germany,USAFE+NATO units
Exercise SIIL / STEADFAST JAVELINNational (EST) FTX/LIVEX – but was offered to NATO, as part of NATO Assurance MeasuresTo exercise full infantry brigade conventional warfighting (achieve CP3), focusing on training EDF wartime structure and evaluation LCC subunits in conventional warfighting. OPEN TO PARTNERSOperation design: Offensive mission in a joint and multinational environment. Paricipating States are BEL,DEU, EST, GBR, LVA, NLD, POL and USA. +- 13800 troops involved.
4-15 May
EST, including boarder region to RUS and LVA.1.InfBde, InfBN
NATO Tiger MeetNATO Nations participate in an air exercise. All squadrons with a tiger in their logo will participate. AWACS will also participate
4-15 May
Konya, Turkey
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DYNAMIC MERCY – L (NATO)LIVEX, Cap Enhancement, Exp, Retention & ValidationNATO and PfP civilian and military Rescue Coordination Centres, naval and air forces, coast guards, police and other SAR bodies.50-200To exercise through peacetime live and synthetic SAR scenarios essential cross-region cooperation/interaction between military and civilian Rescue Coordination Centres and mobile SAR units. Operational Design: independent SAR incidents
4-15 MayThe LIVEX will only be 2 days during the timeframe.
NATO Host Nation TBD (Baltics)
DYNAMIC MONGOOSE -L (NATO)LIVEX, Collective defense and CRO exercise(SNMG2)To exercise submarine warefare and ASW warfighting for submarines, ASW surface units and maritime patrol aircrafts in order to conduct sea control or sea denial related naval tasks in preparation for future collective defence and crisis response operationsAnti Submarine Warfare exercise with surface units, submarines, helos and maritime patrol aircraft based on sea control and sea denials maritime missions. (NATO ASW assets as SSN, SSK, Surface ships, ASW Helos and Maritime Patrol Aircrafts, CMRE)
4-15 May
North Sea+Skagerrak, NORNATO ASW and subamrine assets
ALLIED REACH (NATO) SeminarNATO ETEE developments and future training cyclesTo shape the course for the training and exercise cycle and to tailor the way ahead for a common approach among the senior leadership in NATO on new developments and forward looking aspects on C2, Logistics, Training and the drawing together of crisis management instruments when deploying a mission tailored NRF.Flag Officers and General Officer, Selected members of IS and IMS.
5-7 May
Norfolk, USAFlag Officers and General Officers
EX African Lion – national (USA) LIVEXAU/UN peace operations in a regional crisis. Involves North African nations.
5-15 May
MAR,USAFRICOM+North African units
Readiness (HRV) FTX/LIVEXHRV training for units involved in NRF1650-200 PAX
8-15 May
CroatiaCroatian Land units
EX LOYAL BONUS I (NATO)Battle Staff Training
11-15 May
Izmir, TUR
Exercise LION EFFORT (exercise for Gripen user nations – Allies and Partner – with live flying)
11-24 May
21st Tactical Air Force Base Caslav, Czech
Combined Resolve – national (USA) LIVEXEuropean Rotational Force training for USAREUR and NRF units.
17 May – 06 Jun
Hohenfels, DEUUSAREUR+NRF units
EX Sarmis – national (ROU) LIVEXTo train engineer units through costructive simulation to maintain and enhance 21st MTNBn capabilities in planning, preparation and execution of an offensive mission in a joint and multinational environment.
17 May – 06 Jun
Romania
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RAMSTEIN GUARD 5 (NATO), LIVEXElements of regional AC, CAOC, CRC, GBAD in ITAOPERATIONAL DESIGN: The NATO Electronic Warfare Force Integration Programme is a means to exercise the NATO designated regional elements of NATO’s Integrated Air Defence System conducted through the CAOCs while also including some national systems and assets. It is designed to train AC Ramstein and subordinate units on the reporting/ coordination requirements while exposing them to a wide variety of EW tactics and techniques in a controlled environment.50-200
18-22 May
ITA
RESOLUTE SUPPORT KLT 2 (NATO)To prepare Key Leaders for their role and responsibilities prioir their deployment to RSM, including team building. RSM KLT consists of 3 days of Academics at JFCBS then one week in-Theatre Recce. SHAPE is requested to support the Academics phase with the Strategic military level overview of the RSM.10-50, HQ RSM, Key Leaders (OF-5 and above) rotating between May and Oct 2015
18-27 May
HQ JFCBS, NLD
EX Harpoon – natioanl (HRV) LIVEXNaval activities (sea control, sea denial) in collective defense or crisis response operations. Include live fire against surface and air targets.
19-21 May
Adriatic sea, HRVCroatian Navy500-1000 PAX
EX PUMA 2015Bilateral (POL and FRA) FTXTo improve execution of military activities.15 French Leclerc Main Battle Tanks, 4 Infantry Armoured vehicles, 300 French troops in Polish Drawsko camp. Exercice from 11 to 29 May 2015.
23-27 MayPOL
1st MechBn / 2nd Mech BdeDrawsko Training Area (Poland)
EX HIENA – national (POL) FTXTo examine execution of military activities.
25-29 MayPOL
12th MechBdePOL, Wedrzyn Training Area (TA)
Land Operational Planing Group (LOPG)
25-29 May
LANDCOM
STEADFAST INDICATOR (NATO) LIVEXEvaluate the mission readiness and interoperability of NRF HUMINT STA: Exercises the HUMINT tradecraft in support of NATO Crises Management OperationsField HUMINT Teams committed by Nations to NRF
25 May-12 Jun
Romania NRF units
STEADFAST COBALT (NATO)Interoperability ExerciseCIS Interoperability exercise for NRF 2016 & TRIDENT JUNCTURE 15 CIS unitsAssess and document the level of C2IS / CIS INTEROPERABILITY for NRF (deployed) Forces JTC HQ and CCs (NCS) as well as for JC2C (NFS JTF HQ) capabilities. Provide key aspects of the NRF and JC2C Certification Process, taking into account of related CJSOR. Identification of shortfalls, recommendation of capability projects and developments. Conduct standardization training for CIS operational planners.Assigned NRF 2016 as well as JC2C (2016) entities and potential subordinated entities, CIS staff officers, functional Services Managers,required equipment operators, technical staff of NCISG/NCIA and JTFHQs.Linked to TRIDENT JUNCTURE 2015, TRIDENT JAGUAR 2016 and CWIXOpen to Partners contributing to this specific NRF rotation.
25 May – 06 Jun 15
Poland NRF units
CYBER CONFLICT CONFERENCE
27-May
Tallinn, Estonia
ALLIED SHIELDNATO conducts a series of training events, referred to Allied Shield series of exercises, including EX BALTOPS, EX SABRE STRIKE, Noble Jump II – DEPLOYEX and TRIDENT JOUST.
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Exercise BALTOPS 2015 LIVEXMultinational/US-led ex; it has been linked to NATO and give to SFN for planning, preparations, coordination and executionAimed to train marine interdiction operations, marine interdiction operations, board and search/seizure, anti-submarine warfare, mine warfare, anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare, helicopter cross-decking and amphibious landing. With AWACS participation.Invited nations: NLD, DNK, DEU, EST, FRA, LVA, LTU, POL, FIN, SWE, GEO, GBR
5-20 Jun
Baltic SeaPre-Sail conference: Gdynia, POL;Post-Sail Conference Kiel, DEU
Ex SABRE STRIKE 15 – Multinational EX, PART OF THE ASSURANCE MEASURESBrigade-level CPX and Company-level FTX intended to promote regional stability and security, strengthen partner capacity, and foster trust while improving interoperability between NATO Partners. The overarching exercise concept focuses on preparation of HQs and troops for NRF and future operations. LTU is the SbS15 Host Nation and will be the location for the CPX. Using the distributive exercise model, FTXs will be conducted in the three Baltic nations and POL.Multinational PartnersLinked to BALTOPS 15, FLAMING SWORD 15 (PROPOSED NATIONS US, UK, LTU, LVA, EST, DNK, POL, CAN, FIN)EUCOM, USAREUR
8-19 Jun
HNs: EST, LVA, LTU, POL TCNs: EST, LVA, LIT, POL, UK, USA, FIN, NOR, DNK, DEU, FRA/DEU Bde
Ex Noble Jump – DEPLOYEXFirst training tactical deplyment of Allied high-readiness units under the new VJTF framework.
10 – 21 Jun
SHAPE, JFCNP, 1GNC, CZE, DEU, NLD, NOR, POL. Ex area confirmed as ZAGAN, Poland. 1GNC, CZE, NLD & POL units will deploy. DEU & NOR units will deploy from Hohne, Germany.
EX Trident JOUST 15 (NATO)CPX/BST to provide continuation training for JFC NP, maintain NRF level of proficiency and demonstrate capability to plan & execute operations. Additionally, to train:-JFC NP’s C2 over NRF15;-JTF HQ’s ability to function as a deployed HQ while plan and conduct operations in a collective defense context.
17-28 Jun
ITA, ROU, BGR
EX JPOW (Joint Project Optic Windmill), national (NLD) CAXBi-annual exercise involving Joint and Combined Extended Air Defence and Missile Defence. The exercise has evolved from a samll scale into a versatile and highly technical bi-annual Theatre Air and Missile Defence event, using advanced simultaion and analysis technology.
31 May – 12 Jun (tentative)
Netherlands,NLD BMD + NATO units
EX ADRION LIVEX – National (ALB) EX, not linked to NATOPractice of SAR, MIO and NEO operationsRegional Naval units (Patrol Boats, and air assets) Regional Interoperability of all Agencies in low enforcement, SAR, MIO and NEO.
1-5 Jun
ALB
EX ADRIATIC STRIKE – national (SVN) FTX/LIVEX not linked to NATOTrain JTAC/FAC and Air Crews for Close Air Support (open for foreign nations)Train COY cdrs for employing JTAC (SVN national)
1-6 Jun
SVN
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EX BRAVE BEDUIN – national (DNK) CPX / FTX, not linked to NATOCBRN-COY: To train CBRN collection centers in CBRN countermeasures and reporting.
1-12 Jun
DNK
EX SABER KNIGHT – national (LTU) CPX, not linked to NATOTo train Bde commanders and staffs ability to take appropriate tactical decisions during execution and simulta-neously to conduct timely parallel planning that sets the conditions necessary for execution in upcoming phases (CPX).
1-12 Jun
LTU
QUICK ARROW LIVEXNational (DEU) EX, not linked to NATOImprove the own leadership skills. Further development of cooperation with medical forces of other nations. Increase the level of training of the Bundeswehr Joint Medical Service.
1-16 Jun
Leer-Schwanewede, DEU
CAPABLE LOGISTICIAN LIVEXNational (Visegrad 4 countries – Poland, Hungary, Chech Republic and Slovakia) EX linked to NATONATIONAL LOGISTIC ASSETSV4 EUBG16/1 logistics AssetsExercise Capable Logistician 2015 (CL15) is a Logistic Standardization and Interoperability Field Training Exercise (IOX/FTX) focusing on logistics command and control as well as theatre level logistics exercising logistic capabilities for NATO high visibility exercise Trident Juncture 2015 (TRJE15). The main focus will be on JLSG operational level and tactical logistic support planning, whilst conducting Interoperability trials and training participants for JLSG HQ and Multinational Integrated Logistics Units processes and to exercise theatre logistics utilizing MILUs. CL15 is also a training opportunity for V4 nations that will form EUBG 2016/I.
1-26 Jun
Bakony Combat Training Centre, RPOD Hajmaskér, Pápa Airbase, HUN
EX EAGLE TALON – national (POL) LIVEXAssigned HQ forces from Polish Armed Forces General Command, AOC-ACCTo improve C2 System of ACC.
1-30 Jun
POL
EX GORDIAN KNOT CPXNational (GRC) EX linked to NATO, w/ National OSEVenue for Phase 2 Field evaluation for CREVAL as HRF(L)HQ.Demonstration of full HRF criteria in accordance with AFS Volume VII.To conduct CREVAL for NRDC GRC Operational design: – Art V Scenario: – SKOLKAN 1.4 – MJO(+)
2-12 Jun
GRC
BRAVE LION FTXNational(DNK) EX, not linked to NATOBDE level field exerciseReaction battlegroup 2015/II
8-19 Jun
EX IRON WOLF – national (LTU) LIVEXMechanized Infantry BattalionTrain and assess mulinational BN battle groups abilities to plan and conduct defence/offence in decisive action environment and improve the level of interoperability of multinational forces.Occupy AA. Conduct road march. Conduct defence. Conduct RIP. Conduct attack.Train and assess multinational BN battle groups to plan and cunduct defence/offence OPs.Practice interoperability among multinational subunits, improve operational language.Exercise mission command.
8-20 Jun
LTU
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ITA MINEX LIVEXNational (ITA) EX, not linked to NATOWarship Crew, 1 FFH, 1 AKL, 4 MHC, 1 AB212, Marine Infantry, 1 Remus Team, 10 NCAGS, 10 FLSAdvanced training on planning and execution of mine warfare OPS. NATO TTPs VS Asymmetric threat.
8-21 Jun
ITA
RED DRAGON FTX/LIVEXNational (US/ROU) EX1 ROU Recce Coy, 1 US CoyCommon training for accomplishing the interoperability within the SOF units.
8-24 Jun
Romania, ROU
EX Anatolian Eagle – Air force exercises hosted by Turkey with national and international unitsAWACS participation
8 -19 Jun
Konya, Turkey
SMPC – Strategic Military Partners Conference
9-11 Jun
Tbilisi, GEO
RAMSTEIN GUARD 6 – LIVEX (NATO)To train AC Ramstein and subordinate units on the reporting/ coordination requirements by exposing them to a wide variety of EW tactics and techniques in a simulated hostile EW controlled environment.
15-19 Jun
POLRegional elements of the AC, CAOC, CRC, GBAD for POL
USAF AVIATION DET LIVEXNational (US-POL) EXTraining Event; bi-lateral training, increase NATO InteroperabilityThis will consist of 6 x F-16s to Lask ABPOTUS-directed F-16 deployment to Poland. Title 10 Training Event; bi-lateral training, increase NATO Interoperability. This will consist of 6 x F-16s to Lask AB, U.S. aircrew training to meet U.S. crew/pilot certification coupled with limited Host Nation joint training.USAFE
15-26 Jun
Lask Airbase, POL
BBG CERTEX LIVEXNational (US-BGR) EXBGR and USAREUR participating units.To validate readiness and capabilities and to certify 6st battalion size battle group.
15-30 Jun
Novo Sela Training Area, Silven, BGR
VIFORUL 15 CPX/LIVEXNational (ROU) EXDiv & BG levelCPX + LIVEX – Linked with TRIDENT JOUST 15
17-28 Jun
Smardan Training area, ROM
EX Red FlagFighter jets participate in an air exercise, AWACS will join.
6-24 Aug
Elmendorf, Alaska
SEA BREEZE LIVEXMultilateral EXSEA BREEZE is a multilateral maritime exercise in the Black Sea co-hosted with the Ukrainian Navy.Focus is on Maritime Security Operations capabilities.EUCOM desired partner nation(s): AZE, AUT, BGR, CAN, DEU, GEO, GRC, MDA, NOR, ROU, SWE, TUR, UKR. Black SeaEUCOMNAVEURThe scenario for SB is a regional crisis emphasizing Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief and counter-piracy using fictional players in Blueland and Brownland, overlaid on the Ukrainian land map and Black Sea waters. A CFMCC is sanctioned under UN mandate to conduct counter-piracy operations at sea and on land and provide a secure environment for UN operations.PARTICIPATING NAVAL FORCES FROM THE FOLLOWING NATIONS: AZE, AUT, BGR, CAN, DEU, GEO, GRC, MDA, NOR, ROU, SWE, TUR, UKR
22 Jun – 03 July
Black Sea
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TOBRUQ LEGACY LIVEXNational (CZE) EX, not linked to NATOTrain multinational GBAD units to plan and conduct Air Defense of Land units and improve the level of interoperability.
22 Jun – 04 July
CZE
AGILE SPIRIT 2015GEO/EUCOM Multilateral ExerciseFTX at company level with a scenario on Peacekeeping/Support OperationsEvaluation of GEO capabilities by US and NATO to prepare an exercise in 2016
08-22 Jul
GEOParticpating units from US, BGR, ROU, TUR
HISTRIA 15 – Joint operational exerciseLinked with Trident Juncture 15
7-18 Sept
South-East ROU
EX DYNAMIC MANTASNMG2
11-23 Sept
Italy
EX SLOVAK SHIELD 2015 – national (SLO) EX not linked to NATO.To exercise crisis response strategic, operational and tactical tasks in order to demonstrate capabilities to maintain national security and defend territorial integrity of Slovak Republic as a member of NATO alliance. Battaalion Size Task Force (MNTF) POL, HUN, CZE. 2nd MECH BDE HQ, BATTALION SIZE TASK FORCE (MNTF); Combat support BDE, AIR FORCE – AOC, SOTG, LAND FORCE BN HQs, Helicopter Wing HQ, AD BDE HQ. No open to partners.
14 Sep – 02 Oct
SLOVAKIA, MTA-LEST (Central Slovakia).
EX TRIDENT JUNCTURE1) TRJE15 management/C2 structure provides necessary C2 construct to integrate/execute VJTF Functions testing within TRJE15 framework and will be fully utilised during planning, execution and assessment stages of the testing exercise.2) Spain has offered its forces to be part of this test-bed programme during the TRIDENT JUNCTURE LIVEX. This exercise will facilitate the testing of ISTAR, C2 concept, interoperability, STRATCOM, and sustainment for the VJTF. Current set of activities planned within TRJE15 frame will be utilized/adopted to the test-bed requirements without hampering overall execution of the exercise. The existing TRJE15 objectives established for the exercise will not be altered. JFCBS will lead coordination effort to insure that all aspect of the test-bed requirements will be covered in the TRJE15 activities. The TBIT will align VJTF functions to be tested within the planned exercise activities.
1-16 Oct (CPX)21 Oct – 6 Nov (LIVEX)
conducted from ITA, PRT, and ESP
ARRCADE FUSIONThis is a multi-national exercise consisting of a CPX for the ARRC HQs, some 2-star HQs, and fielded forces from Lithuania (to be confirmed). United Kingdom and Lithuania have offered their forces to take part in this test-bed programme. This exercise will facilitate the testing of the NFIU concept, the C2 concept, and interoperability. This testing will be supported by TBIT and the DOATs, and will require support from the HN and from JFCBS to provide a NFIU. The exercise is still under development between United Kingdom and Baltic Countries military autorities; the TBIT will work together with United Kingdom, Lithuania and ARRC to align the VJTF functions to be tested with the exercise objectives.
9 – 21 NOV
conducted from GBR and the Baltic countries
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