2009

27 May 2009

Exercise Cooperative Lancer has entered phase two. During phase one, participants received training in the areas of first aid, mine awareness, vehicle searches and patrolling. Phase two will focus on collective training like reacting to roadside bombs, conducting operations in urban environments and establishing checkpoints.

20 May 2009

A NATO spokesperson has a difficult job and must have the skills to communicate his commander's policies and stances on a variety of issues. The spokesperson's words and actions are dissected by the world media and the manner in which he represents his commander can influence the level of host nation support for a NATO mission and future operations.

20 May 2009

MONS, Belgium — Dr. Ljubica Jelušič, The Republic of Slovenia's Minister of Defence, visited SHAPE Headquarters on 19 May, meeting with General John Craddock, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, to discuss Slovenia's participation in ongoing NATO operations.

19 May 2009

MONS, Belgium - General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Pakistan's Chief of Defence, visited SHAPE Headquarters today and met with General John Craddock, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, to discuss ongoing military operations in the Pakistan/Afghanistan region.

8 May 2009

Pilots and air crew responsible for providing helicopter support for the Supreme Allied Commander Europe regularly find themselves getting a good soaking during Helicopter Underwater Egress Training (HUET) in the "dunker” where they can develop life preserving skills.

6 May 2009

Chiefs of Defence (CHODs) from more than 40 countries, together with NATO's Supreme Allied Commander for Operations and NATO's Supreme Allied Commander for Transformation, attended the NATO Military Committee Spring Meetings in their various sessions over 6 and 7 May, chaired by Admiral Di Paola, Chairman of NATO's Military Committee.

5 May 2009

As part of the ongoing NCO Development Program, a briefing was held on "Senior Enlisted Leadership in the ISAF Environment" on Tuesday, 28 April 2009 at SHAPE.

5 May 2009

On April 28th 2009, military representatives of five NATO nations, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Portugal and Romania and SHAPE signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing the Civil-Military Cooperation Capability (CIMIC) which will act as a bridge between Alliance forces and civil agencies. Maj. Gen. Rudy Wright, Deputy Chief of Staff of Operations, concluded the signing ceremony by expressing the hope that other NATO nations will participate in the initiative; increasing Allied Command Operation's ability to interact with civil organisations and enhancing its peace keeping and crisis response missions.