Southeastern Europe Clearinghouse

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DEFENCE OVERVIEW

Presented by: Major Editson ZARKA,

Defence Policy and Integration Directorate

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National Defence ObjectivesNew Force StructureEducation and TrainingModernization PrioritiesLogistics System Excess DisposalContribution to PSOSEEC Database Framework

Agenda

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SEECSEECNational Defence Objectives• Goal 1: Transform and modernize the Armed Forces to achieve a

smaller more capable force to better provide for the security of the country

– Objective 1: New Force Structure– Objective 2: Personnel Management System – Objective 3: Training and Education– Objective 4: Revitalization of the Navy – Objective 5: Modernization– Objective 6: Improvements in the C4 architecture– Objective 7: Logistic System – Objective 8: PPBES – Objective 9: Disposal of Excess equipment and ammunition

• Goal 2: Integrate into Euro Atlantic collective security structures

– Objective 10: Transform and Modernize in accordance with NATO Standards– Objective 11: Partnership Goals– Objective 12: OCC / PSO Contribution– Objective 13: HNS

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16. 50016. 500Peacetime:

AUTONOM. UNITS

ARMY NAVY TRADOC LOG. COM

AIR FORCE

MOD

CHOD

Staff

GS

Wartime: 36. 50036. 500

New Force Structure

Personnel O&M Investments Personnel O&M Investments

2004 2005

2010

26%15 %

59 %19 % 49 %

32 %

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Defense AcademyDefense Academy

Military UniversityMilitary University NCO AcademyNCO Academy

Troop SchoolsTroop Schools

Unit Training Unit Training

Basic Training Center/Brigade

Basic Training Center/Brigade

Officers Officers

Defense Academy/CollegeDefense

Academy/College

Multinational Exercises

Multinational Exercises

Training Centers/Schools

Training Centers/Schools

Military Universit/Academy

Military Universit/Academy

Basic Training Center/Brigade

Basic Training Center/Brigade

Unit Training Unit Training

Troop SchoolsTroop Schools

Multinational Exercises

Multinational Exercises

Training Centers/Schools

Training Centers/Schools

Multinational Exercises

Multinational Exercises

Training Centers/Schools

Training Centers/Schools

Multinational Exercises

Multinational Exercises

ConscriptsConscriptsVolunteers/ProfessionVolunteers/Profession

NCOsNCOs

Language Training

(STANAG 6001)

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Modernization Priorities

Individual soldiers kits (mainly at priority units)

Command – Control – Communication -

Computer and Information Systems (C4I)

SAR and transportation helicopters

Fast patrol boats and maritime SAR capabilities

(Revitalization of NAVY)

Transportation support of the Armed Forces

Strengthening of maintenance organizations

National Integrated Surveillance Systems (NISS)

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Implementation of a modern NATO compatible logistic system

Assistance for a full support of the NATO Logistics

Implementation of Logistics Partnership Goals:

o Improvement of legal basis for logistics issues

o Implementation of the ADAMS requirement

o Logistics automation

o Material Handling equipment

o Tools and test equipment

o Training aids

Equipment and technical support for Central Laboratories etc.

LOGISTICS SYSTEM

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Ammunitionlocated in 64 depots

Disposal of Excess equipment and ammunition

Item

Decommissioned Quantity

Pieces Tanks & Armored Vehicles 511 Airplanes & Helicopters 156 Sea Vessels 34 Field Artillery 5403 Air Defense Artillery 2209 Trucks 1255 SALW 149899

Items

Tons Requiring Disposal

Small Arms Ammunition

40432

Field Artillery 43135

AA Artillery 9236

Aircraft gun 318 Aircraft bombs 251 Navy mines & Torpedoes

1986

Engineering Ammunition

5300

Total 100658

Ammunition

Excess Equipment

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SEECSEECUnits for NATO / PfP Operations

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ISAF Mission1 SF. Plt

IRAQI FREEDOMOne Company

ALTHEA, (Bi-H) One Company

UN Mission (Georgia) 3 Observers

SEEBRIG

CONSTANCE, ROMANIA

CONTRIBUTION TO PEACE & STABILITY

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1. Structure, Policy and Personnel:

a. Defence Strategy, Policy and Organization

b. Personnel Management

c. Trainingd. Capabilitiese. Communicationf. The Defence Estate

2. Tasksa. Homeland Defenceb. International

Operationc. Fighting Terrorismd. NBCe. Arms Control and Non

proliferationf. Disarmament and De-

miningg. Environment

SEEC Database Framework

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QUESTION?

Thank you!