NORTHERN STAR Magazine for HQ JFC Brunssumjfc – March 2013

NORTHERN STAR Magazine for HQ JFC BrunssumJFC – March 2013

Change of Command Ceremony In ISAF

Commander’s Trips to Afghanistan NATO Triathlon Team Brunssum

Interview With Lieutenant General Hodges Did You Know? Her Majesty Queen Beatrix Announced Abdication Norway and Defense

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Editorial Staff The next few years will be challenging. As we Col Martin Klein, DEU A transition to the new PE and we overcome Chief Public Affairs Office gaps in our establishment and the churn of personnel changing over, world events will Mr. Barry Mellor, GBR Civ not wait for us to catch up. We will have to Section Head Internal Communication & show the upmost energy and professionalism Community Relations, Editor and, most importantly, teamwork. The COM MSgt Jan Hecht, DEU A has already shared his vision of a learning and development organisation based Contributing Editor on empowerment, trust and respect for each other; one focussed on solutions not Jaroslava Augustinova, CZE problems and of mutual support rather than Contributing Editor blame or self interest. It is now up to all of us, working together, to step up to the mark to deliver. I offer you a couple of thoughts About the Cover from the internet on teamwork: General Joseph Dunford “Individual talent can win games, teamwork NORTHERN STAR Magazine for HQ JFC BrunssumJFC – March 2013 assumes command of and intelligence wins championships.” ISAF during Change of “When a gifted team dedicates itself to Command ceremony, HQ unselfish trust and combines instinct with ISAF, Kabul, Afghanistan 10 boldness and effort then it is ready to February 2013. climb.”

Change of Command Ceremony In ISAF Photo by ISAF, Public I hope that all would agree with the ethos of those quotes and feel that they might Commander’s Trips to Afghanistan NATO Triathlon Team Brunssum Affairs Office. Interview With Lieutenant General Hodges Did You Know? Her Majesty Queen Beatrix Announced Abdication represent the sort of organisation they would Air Marshal Graham Stacey, Royal Air Force, Norway and Defense wish to be part of. My personal ethos has www.jfcbs.nato.int www.facebook.com/jfcbs always been to work hard and play hard, to Deputy Commander Joint Force Command deliver professionally but also to make time Brunssum Contents 4 Commander’s Trips To Afghanistan 15 Steadfast Jazz Preparations Continue 5 Change of Command Ceremony – Speech of General 16 NATO Triathlon Team Brunssum J.Dunford To Host the 3rd Try-a-Triathlon 6 JFC Brunssum Participates in Unified Endeavour 17 Marching Team Trains for Nijmegen 2013! 7-8 Allied Land Command Izmir – Interview With Lieutenant 18 AIS Celebrates Carnival; Charity Night: General B.Hodges A Real Wild Night! 9 Combined Air Operations Centre Torrejón, Spain, 19 FSMW – update Activated 21 One Of Us : Brigadier General A.J. Kjelsberg 10 Commander JFCBS Addresses the Staff 22-24 Did You Know? Her Majesty Queen Beatrix Announced 11-13 Norway and Defense Abdication 14 Headquarters Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum – 25 Circle 100: Wellness As in Bali Visits and Activities

Command Group Corner Northern Star 3 Commander’s Trips To Afghanistan: “Progress That You Can Almost Touch.” Story by HQ JFCBS, Public Affairs Office

General Domröse participating in the Change of Command ceremony in Kabul.

he Commander Allied Joint Two weeks later, General Domröse again look no further than General John Allen… Force Command Brunssum, made the long journey to Afghanistan. On In one man, we have an individual who General Hans-Lothar Domröse, this occasion (10 February) he participated will not rest until a job is done; a man who visits the International Security in the change of command ceremony, held understands the true meaning of service; a TAssistance Force (ISAF) mission twice in Kabul, in which General Joseph Dunford man who re-defines loyalty and trust; and in quick succession. assumed command of ISAF from General has an unwavering sense of duty. I consider John Allen. him to be a diplomat, confidant, negotiator, The General’s first situational awareness and friend. Most of all, I consider him an trip to Afghanistan (18 – 26 January) was The Commander, in his speech as the exceptional leader…On behalf of the NATO deliberately planned for early 2013 so representative of SACEUR, stated: “I am Secretary General, and a grateful Alliance, I that he could visit Theatre as soon as not a complete stranger to Afghanistan. would like to pass sincere thanks for a job possible after assuming command of JFC Some of you will know that I served here, in very well done, and wish you all the best Brunssum. Kabul, as the ISAF Chief of Staff throughout for the future.” 2008. Only last month, I made my first The programme started in Kabul and visit in my new post purposely pursuing Welcoming new ISAF Commander, included all Regional Commands. During a nation-wide agenda that saw me call on General Domröse concluded: “Another his visit, General Domröse engaged with: each ISAF Regional Commander and our US Marine, it will come as a little surprise, the Deputy Afghan Minister of Interior; the ANSF brothers. Returning to Afghanistan, these ‘Soldiers of the Sea’, are held in Afghan Chief of Defence; the NATO Senior it gives me great pleasure to renew old the highest regard in both political and Civilian Representative; the United Nations friendships; but also to make new ones. military circles, for their professionalism, Special Representative of the Secretary Most of all, I am inspired by the real dedication and example. Distinguished General; the European Union Special progress that has been made in Security Guests, you can be assured General Representative; the German Ambassador Sector Reform; progress that is so evident Dunford is no exception. A remarkable to Afghanistan; ANA leadership; as well all around us; progress that you can almost career has included a breadth of command, as ISAF in-Theatre commanders from the touch.” policy and operational appointments and very top to tactical level. General Dunford has just concluded a When expressing his remarks to General tour as Assistant Commandant of the A unique moment was a lunch with Allen, General Domröse stressed: United States Marine Corps. Suffice to say, deployed JFC Brunssum personnel General Dunford is more than qualified to currently serving at HQ ISAF. General “Being the ‘on-the-ground’ Commander assume command of the ISAF mission, Domröse enjoyed the company of the for such a coalition requires supreme 4-star and has the unwavering support of the “Brunssumers” and expressed his personal qualities. You will not find these entire NATO command chain behind him.” gratitude and pride as they support our qualities written down in any text book. number 1 priority mission. But, if you search for an example, you need

SAT + Change of Command Northern Star 4 General Joseph Dunford Change of Command Ceremony, Headquarters ISAF, Kabul, Afghanistan 10 February 2013, 1000-1100 (As Delivered)

Good morning. Salam Aleikum

Your excellencies, Ministers, Ambassadors, distinguished members of the diplomatic community, ladies and gentlemen – once again, thank you for taking the time to be here to share in this ceremony. I’d especially like to thank our Afghan brothers, Minister Of Defense Muhammadi, Minister Of Interior Patang, and General Karimi for joining us. General Dempsey, General Domröse, General Mattis, thank you for travelling so far to be a part of today’s ceremony. It’s also great to look out and see General Amos and General Bartels with us. Ambassador Cunningham, Ambassador Olsen, I look forward to working with you and the many other ambassadors here today. It’s truly an honor for me to join the ISAF team. As General Allen mentioned, this is not the first time I’ve followed him in command. I am proud to follow in his footsteps once again. I’ve watched with admiration all that the Coalition and our Afghan partners have accomplished under his leadership. As General Allen departs the theater he leaves the Coalition and our Afghan partners postured for success. I’ll endeavor to continue the momentum of the campaign and support the people of Afghanistan as they seize the opportunity for a brighter future. General Allen – John – I heard you loud and clear. And I assure you ISAF will remain focused on winning. Today we’re saying good bye to a great leader and changing commands. But today is not about change. It’s about continuity.

What’s not changed is the will of this coalition. What’s not changed is the discipline and the spirit of the ISAF team. What’s not changed is the growing capability of our Afghan partners, the Afghan National Security Forces. What’s not changed is our commitment to accomplish the mission. Most importantly, what’s not changed is the inevitability of our success. Once again, on behalf of the men and women of the Coalition and USFOR-A, thank you for being here. I look forward to greeting you at the reception. Most importantly, I look forward to serving with our Afghan and Coalition partners in this important mission. General Dunford addressing participants of Change of Command ceremony.

Thank you.

General Joseph Dunford speech Northern Star 5 JFC Brunssum Participates in Unified Endeavour Story by MAJ Vanessa Hillman, HQ JFCBS Public Affairs Office

Afghanistan,” said Cdr Per Kristian capacity to allow them to learn in such a Ringard of the training audience. “The high-paced environment. SME’s - both the people currently serving in Afghanistan and those who recently “It was hard to recognize how everyone returned from a deployment - have given was working together in the branch in the us the most benefit because they are first few days during the team building here to transfer information in real time phase,” said Maj Vladimir Minarik. “But as to what is actually going on in theatre this is to be expected with any new team, as we speak.” having people with different experience. It was a good opportunity to help the Additionally, JFC Brunssum members training audience to be familiar with their acted as the higher headquarters in the future environment, various working exercise, or “HICON”. This cell drove groups, operational planning teams and the exercise process by submitting acronyms. Handing over all experience, injects to the training audience on advice and a person’s point of view is specific events from the scenario. The appreciated by the training audience job involved reviewing injects to ensure as soon as they will find themselves in the scenario developed as planned, reality of high operational tempo.” and also dynamically modifying future embers from Joint Force injects based on prior responses from Exercise Unified Endeavour 13-111 Command Brunssum the training audience. ISAF Training Event 12-02 is a United kicked off International States Joint and Coalition Warfighting Security and Assistance “We represent all aspects of the JFC and the Joint Warfare Center directed Force training event 12-02 and Exercise Brunssum headquarters,” said Col Mission Rehearsal Exercise for Individual Unified Endeavour at Grafenwöhr Donovan Phillips, HICON deputy director. Augmentees and some standing Training Area, Germany which run “We support the training audience as headquarters personnel. The exercise from November 30 to December 14. they learn and prepare for their jobs in was designed to train, rehearse and ISAF while at the same time help them contribute to the overall preparation “The purpose of his exercise is to train understand the relationship between of Standing Headquarters that will be personnel deploying to headquarters ISAF and Brunssum. The ISAF mission assigned to Headquarters International ISAF, headquarters ISAF Joint is a difficult one to be sure, and this Security and Assistance Force, ISAF Joint Command and supporting units in event is already demonstrating its value Command, Regional Command East the staff processes found within the in ensuring participants will be up to the and South West. It was also coordinated headquarters,” said Squadron Leader task when they arrive in theater.” with the training of RC-North. Gez Ellis, JFC Brunssum project officer for the exercise. “Because the exercise Subject matter experts (“SME’s”) are The Mission Rehearsal Exercise was collocates these two training audiences drawn from those who were deployed held at the Joint Multinational Simulation in Grafenwöhr it has an added benefit at ISAF and IJC, those who had recently Center; Grafenwöhr, Germany; Fort of developing personal networks and returned from deployments as well as Hood, Texas; Fort Campbell, Kentucky teambuilding before the members ever people with specific expertise out of JFC and Joint Force Training Center set foot at their deployed location.” Brunssum. Bydgoszcz.

Personnel from Brunssum deployed to SMEs are the hands-on traininers working As the exercise progressed, leaders from Grafenwöhr to participate in four primary directly with the training audience to JFC Brunssum already saw successes areas of the exercise; Training Audience, prepare them for their deployments. and progress. higher headquarters or HICON, subject They passed on not just education on matter experts and training support. the overall ISAF mission, but practical “ I would like to take this opportunity day-to-day information for working in to express my thanks to the US Army The key participants, the training such a high ops tempo environment. in Europe for the use of their excellent audience, are made up of those facilities and warm welcome,” said individuals selected to deploy to ISAF A unique aspect of this exercise is for the Brigadier General Indrek Sirel, HICON in rotations beginning in January. These first time ever the use of personnel who Director. “This multi-national training people participated in educational are not deploying to bolster the training event provides a unique opportunity for briefings and then played out the audience’s experience as training interaction and pre-deployment training exercise as the ‘ISAF staff’. Brunssum support. for a myriad of NATO headquarters made up about 50% of the training and organizations, the US forces audience. The rest of the training The purpose of training support made and individuals from the ISAF Troop audience was composed of people from the training audience strong enough Contributing Nations. The combined other NATO headquarters and individual to stand on their own as a simulated nature of the event also allows training augmentees from NATO and non-NATO headquarters against the high volume staffs from JWC, JFCBS and the US troop contributing nations. of activities generated by the 400- training agencies to further enhance person strong IJC headquarters. They their growing relationship with a view to “The exercise has made us better filled gaps that naturally occur in the enabling more combined training in the prepared for our deployments, especially training audience and ensure areas of future.” since they have brought the SME’s from high workload in the exercise have the ISAF Northern Star 6 Allied Land Command – Responsible For the Effectiveness And Interoperability of All Land Forces in NATO Interview by Public Affairs Office NATO Rapid Deployment Corps Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, Commander Allied Land Command Izmir - interviewed during his visit to Headquarters NATO Rapid Deployment Corps Spain, 23 January.

NATO has invested much requires a responsive, flexible structure expertise and advocacy within the NATO time and energy in the that can address the full NATO Level of Command Structure. Furthermore, there Ambition but which is also sustainable in is an inherent responsibility that the HQ implementation of the new difficult financial, economic times. must be deployable to act on behalf of the military command structure. SACEUR when directed. In effect, Allied What is the sense of solidarity The NATO military command Land Command will be the “champion” for among the member states on structure is undergoing major all land forces across NATO, working to the implementation of this new reform at the moment. Could ensure that we are all able to retain the level of competence and interoperability structure and what, in your you explain the role the that we’ve achieved during the last decade view, is the difference between Headquarters in Izmir plays of fighting together in Afghanistan. the old and the new structures? within the NATO Command Structure? LANDCOM Izmir is the only land HQ in the NCS. The HQ is The decision to implement a new NATO command structure (NCS), requiring the Allied Land Command is responsible for taking the land competency from agreement of all 28 nations is, in itself, a the effectiveness and interoperability of Force Commands (FC) Madrid show of solidarity. To make such a change all land forces in NATO. Our mission is and Heidelberg, and it will only required the approval of all members. This to provide expertise in support of Alliance interact between the Ground dramatic and sweeping transformation, land forces readiness, competency and Forces (GRF) community and which resulted in a reduction of uniformed standardization, including their evaluation positions from 13,000 to 8500, was very and certification; deliver a planning NCS for land issues. What are difficult and required real commitment capability in support of Higher HQs and the main missions in relation to by the Nations to make it a reality. The the NATO Force Structure (NFS); and, the GRF community? agreement to place the Land Command when directed by SACEUR, to provide HQ in Turkey is further evidence of the core of the HQ responsible for the First, it is important to clarify that our that solidarity, given Turkey’s strategic conduct of land operations and the HQ is named “Allied Land Command”, importance, both geographically and synchronization of land forces Command not Land Command Izmir. This is an militarily. The new command structure is and Control in accordance with the important distinction, in keeping with designed to ensure effective collective Alliance’s level of ambitious (LOA). Unlike the transformation of NATO. Under the security in the post-ISAF, post-2014, world. the previous force commands, which were previous structure, there were two land It’s a realization that the future collective regionally focused, Allied Land Command commands, two air commands, and two security of the Alliance and its Partners will serve as the focus and lead for land maritime commands; each of them were LANDCOM Izmir Northern Star 7 focused on a particular region. FC Madrid the GRF as subordinate HQs for a specific further away from the population and are and FC Heidelberg, two excellent and very task. Rather, our relationship is one of increasingly isolated. Currently, 80% of effective organizations, were both under “champion” or “advocate” for those land their attacks take place in areas where just their respective Joint Force Commands force HQs across the NATO Force Structure. 20 % of the population lives. Three quarters (Naples and Brunssum) and focused on We fight to get them resources; we help of the population live in areas increasingly areas generally divided by the Alps. It was, collect lessons learned; and we provide the protected by their own troops and police. therefore, necessary to title them as Forces venue and forums for building increased We expect more areas to enter the transition Command Madrid and Forces Command effectiveness and interoperability. SACEUR process soon. As Afghan Security Forces Heidelberg to distinguish between the charged me with ensuring that we retain the step forward, ISAF is able to shift from a two. Under transformation, we are the level of interoperability in the Alliance, and combat to support role. Some of our forces only Land Command and so our title is with Partners, that has been achieved after have already moved into a training role and “Allied Land Command”, just as the sole ten years of fighting in Afghanistan. I would others have come home. Between now Maritime Command, in Northwood UK, expect, in real practical terms, that this and the end of 2014, we will continue that is known as “Allied Maritime Command” means we will be at every training exercise process in a coordinated and responsible and the sole Air Command is “Allied Air and conference, providing capability to manner. That is not a change of plan: it is Command” in Ramstein, Germany. Allied each of the GRF - such as the NATO Rapid part of the plan. As transition progresses, Land Command, or LANDCOM, will serve Deployment Corps Spain (NRDC SP) in ISAF’s mission is gradually evolving from as the link between the NCS and land Valencia - to ensure they have what they one focused primarily on combat to an forces of the NATO Force Structure (NFS). need to train and be ready. We will have a enabling Security Force Assistance (SFA) LANDCOM will seek to provide a modern, certification requirement for those HQs who role, which centres on training, advising relevant framework for training, readiness, are preparing to be the Land Component and assisting our Afghan partners. As the interoperability, and standardization within for the NATO Response Force as well. mission evolves, ISAF forces will gradually the NFS. In addition, we will seek to support move from partnering to supporting through the training and readiness efforts of the Regarding the ISAF mission, the small, purpose-built advisory teams. Over NFS by recommending priorities, identifying magic word over recent years the next months, as Afghans continue to resources for training and, when appropriate, seems to be “transition”. Can take the lead for their own security, ISAF serving as higher headquarters for training forces can step back and gradually start exercises. Furthermore, LANDCOM you tell us a little bit about this redeployment to their home countries. will serve as the lead in doctrinal and is evolving? This measured and gradual reduction will conceptual discussions and developments continue as the Afghan security forces’ relevant to land force capabilities, within Thanks to the sacrifice and incredible effort capacity to manage the security situation Allied Command Operations (ACO), and of thousands of NATO Soldiers and other permits. AII contributors are committed to will institutionalize the various components Service members, including Spain, ISAF ensuring that ISAF will complete its mission and aspects of land operations into has been very effective at helping Afghan in a coordinated and coherent way. integrated “communities of interest” (e.g. National Security Forces (ANSF) forces intelligence, logistics); increasing expertise and institutions reach a point of capability How do you envision the NATO and interoperability within the NFS as it where they can assume more and more after ISAF operation? goes. responsibility for their own security. This is giving the Alliance and its member nations NATO will be in a position to capitalize on Once the new NATO Command the chance to begin to reduce forces in the heightened level of interoperability it structure is concluded, how is Theater, and transition that responsibly has achieved. The soldiers will be at a time the future relationship between for security to the Afghans. At the Lisbon of refit and recuperation. Nations will begin Summit in 2010, NATO, ISAF partners and to refocus their soldiers on the missions LANDCOM Izmir and the the Government of Afghanistan agreed to different GRF HQs likely to to come. It will be during this time that enable the ANSF to take full responsibility NATO must seek to reinvigorate the NATO develop? for security across the country by the end Response Force as the multinational force of 2014. This process is well underway and of choice for operations. Post-2014 NATO LANDCOM doesn’t have command or we have 27 months left to reach this goal. will be outfitted with its new NCS and at a control over any of the GRF, unless Transition has gained momentum as Afghans point to truly absorb the completion of its SACEUR decides to deploy LANDCOM are increasingly taking charge of their own mission in Afghanistan as it prepares its as the Land Component Command for an security. The ANSF have demonstrated organization for an unknown future. Operation and the North Atlantic Council time and again the ability and confidence (NAC) agrees to provide one or some of to take on their security responsibilities. And the insurgents are being pushed LANDCOM Izmir Northern Star 8 Combined Air Operations Centre Torrejón, Spain, Activated Story by HQ AIRCOM Ramstein PAO, photo by Javier Munárriz, Torrejón Air Base. Photos Courtesy Spanish Defence Staff

n the presence of Spanish Minister of Defence, D. Pedro Morenés Eulate, and the Spanish Chief of Defence, General IAdmiral Fernando García Sánchez, NATO’s Combined Air Operations Centre Torrejón (CAOC TJ), Spain, was activated during a ceremony at its new premises north east of the Spanish Capital of Madrid on 7 February 2013.

CAOC TJ is one of two Allied Combined Air Operations Centres, which are responsible for the planning, direction, coordination and supervision of air operations in their respective areas of operation. While CAOC TJ will from now on officially execute this function for the southern region of NATO Europe, its sister CAOC at Uedem, located in the north west of Germany, will have the Commander Allied Air Command, General Philip M. Breedlove, USA Air Force, (left), and Commander Combined Air Operations Command Torrejón, Major General Rubén C. García Servert, Spanish Air same mission north of the Alps. Force, during the activation ceremony at Torrejón, Spain, on 7 February 2013. As the representative of NATO, four- star General Philip M. Breedlove USA Air Force, the Commander the single Allied Air Command at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, passed the NATO flag to the Commander of CAOC TJ, Major General Rubén C. García Servert, Spanish Air Force.

“This ceremony reflects all the support we received from all entities involved in the implementation of CAOC Torrejón,” said Major General Severt, “today is a special day for CAOC Torrejón, a new Alliance unit that was activated as scheduled on 1 January of this year, and will officially assume the challenging role of air defence of Southern Europe as of this upcoming 1 July.” Spanish Chief of Defence, General Admiral Fernando García Sánchez, Spanish Minister of Defence, D. Pedro Morenés Eulate, Commander Allied Air Command, General Philip M. Breedlove, and In his speech that followed General Commander Combined Air Operations Command Torrejón, Major General Rubén C. García Servert, Servert’s remarks, General Breedlove Spanish Air Force, (from left to right) next to the Spanish flag during the activation ceremony at welcomed CAOC Torrejón into the Torrejón, Spain, on 7 February 2013. NATO Command Structure. “This is a significant achievement for the Alliance and for Air Command,” he added, “the tireless work and personal efforts of many of you here today and across the NATO community have been outstanding. In Air Command and here at Torrejón we have the best team that will continue to deliver to the highest standards.”

A parade of troops concluded the official inaugurating ceremony. CAOC TJ is now formally responsible for all air operations in NATO airspace from the Canary Islands to Hungary and the Azores to Turkey and will be capable of executing contingency air operations when called upon. Eventually, 16 NATO The NATO flag being passed from Commander Allied Air Command, General Philip M. nations will fill the authorized 185 posts Breedlove, USA Air Force, (left), to Commander Combined Air Operations Command Torrejón, and ensure CAOC TJ will be able to Major General Rubén C. García Servert, Spanish Air Force, (right), during the activation execute this challenging mission. ceremony at Torrejón, Spain, on 7 February 2013. HQ AIRCOM Ramstein Northern Star 9 Ramstein Is Where All the Strings Come Together Story by HQ AIRCOM Ramstein PAO, photo by HQ AIRCOM Ramstein PAO

ith all six PATRIOT missile batteries in Turkey operational, HQ AIRCOM at Ramstein Air Base, W Germany, has taken over NATO command and control of the assets deployed by Germany, the Netherlands and the United States. “The Supreme Allied Commander Europe, US Admiral James Stavridis, has overall command and control of the PATRIOT deployment to Turkey to augment the country’s air defence capabilities,” says Lieutenant Colonel Gerald Schillig, German Air Force, staff officer for Surface-Based Air Defence systems at HQ AIRCOM, who coordinates with the PATRIOT units in Turkey. “Admiral Stavridis “delegated the practical implementation to both the Commander AIRCOM at Ramstein and the local unit commanders in Turkey. In a ‘transfer of authority’ procedure these commanders and their units were placed under Operational Command to NATO after reaching operating capacity.” “Due to the short time incoming ballistic missiles are airborne, we have to rely on The Ballistic Missile Defence Operations Centre (BMDOC) at HQ AIRCOM: German Air Force pre-defined response measures,” says Lieutenant Colonel Gerald Schillig with American and French colleagues monitoring system LtCol Schillig. “Any firing orders for the screens. individual weapon systems in Turkey will use pre-set algorithms. Ramstein is where and Information System teams ensure contribute to the de-escalation of the all strings come together.” reliable and constant connection of the crisis along the Alliance’s border.” For this According to Schillig, various sensor weapon systems to the NATO command purpose, Germany, the Netherlands and systems are used at HQ AIRCOM to and control network. the United States provide two batteries establish a Recognized Air Picture, which In response to Turkey’s request, NATO each and deployed their systems to protect is made available to the PATRIOT systems Foreign Ministers decided on 4 December Turkish populations at Kahramanmaras, as part of their early warning. This real- 2012 that NATO would “augment Turkey’s Adana, and Gaziantep respectively. time picture is complemented by current air defence capabilities in order to defend intelligence. Down range, NATO Command the population and territory of Turkey and Commander JFCBS Addresses the Staff Story by HQ JFCBS, Public Affairs Office

he Commander Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum (JFCBS), General Hans-Lothar Domröse, assembled the staff in T the Alliance Theatre to address military and civilian personnel of the headquarters, 5 February. In his initial staff address the Commander conveyed his first impressions after assuming command on 14 December 2012. He went on to provide an early outline of intent, emphasizing JFCBS’ role and primary task - the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), in Afghanistan. “ISAF, the largest mission in the history of NATO, remains my top priority. For the Alliance, mission success in Afghanistan is of vital importance. JFC Brunssum will continue to play a critical role in support of ISAF and in the post-2014 mission – Resolute Support. “General Domröse said. Turning to the NATO Response Force General Domröse addressing his staff in the Alliance Theatre. (NRF), the Commander stressed: “As you will be aware NRF 2014 preparations are well underway. Exercise Steadfast Jazz Focusing on upcoming challenges and Do not be afraid to challenge policy as 2013 will be the culmination of much policy, General Domröse concluded: “Our you go forward. Indeed, I would expect hard work… Uniquely this year, Exercise immediate challenge is to continue to you to. There is a big difference between Baltic Host will be conducted in parallel fulfil our tasking whilst navigating a path making policy and implementing it. And, with Steadfast Jazz, with the objective through this tricky period of transition. do not accept a process purely because of developing the capacity of the Baltic This will require creative use of our ‘that is the way it has always been done’. States to provide Host Nation Support to people and, wherever possible, a degree The only constant in life is change…” NATO Allies. “ of managerial and individual flexibility…

HQ AIRCOM Ramstein / Com Address Northern Star 10 Norway and Defense Story by MOD Norway NORWEGIAN SECURITY AND DEFENCE POLICY The principal objective of Norwegian security policy is to safeguard Norway’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and political freedom of action. Norway’s fundamental security interest is to contribute to a world order under the auspices of the UN with the emphasis on human rights and the international rule of law. In addition, it is most important to strengthen and develop further the transatlantic security community through NATO. Nationally the High North is Norway’s most important area for strategic investment.

Akershus Castle, the home of the Ministry of Defense and the Defense Staff.

Security policy objectives: Norwegian and international security; security crises using national • To prevent war and the emergence of • To counter all kinds of assaults or resources, including preparation for various kinds of threats to Norwegian attacks in order to safeguard allied involvement if necessary; and collective security; Norwegian and collective security and, 4 Ensure that there is a sound basis for • To contribute to peace, stability and together with Allies, to contribute to the national decision-making through the further development of the collective defense of Norway and timely surveillance and intelligence; international rule of law under the other Allies in accordance with our 5 Uphold Norwegian sovereignty and auspices of the UN; NATO Treaty obligations; sovereign rights; • To uphold Norwegian sovereignty, • To contribute to safeguarding the 6 Safeguard the exercise of authority in rights, interests and values, and to security of Norwegian society, saving demarcated areas; protect Norwegian freedom of action in lives and limiting the consequences of 7 Participate in international crisis the face of political, military or other accidents, natural disasters, assaults management including peace support pressure; and attacks by state or non-state operations; • Together with our Allies, to defend actors. 8 Contribute to international cooperation Norway and NATO against assault or in the area of defense and security; attack; Defense tasks 9 Contribute to the safeguarding of public • To protect the Norwegian society The tasks and level of ambition of the safety and other central social tasks. against assault and attack from state Norwegian Armed Forces reflect, in and non-state actors. operational terms, the security and In principle, the size and capability of defense policy aims. The Norwegian the main elements of Norway’s defense The defense policy objectives are the Armed Forces have a broad spectrum of structure are designed to meet the following: tasks both in peace, in times of crisis and requirements of tasks 1-7 above. At • Alone, and together with Allies, to in armed conflict or war. The Norwegian the same time, however, the size and secure Norwegian sovereignty, rights Armed Forces have been given the equipment of individual elements shall and interests as well asmaintaining following nine tasks in the current Long- take into account the requirement to Norwegian freedom of action in the Term Defense Plan (White Paper 73 S provide support to the civil community. face of military or other pressure; 2011-2012, “A Defense for our Time”): • Through participation in multinational International cooperation UN peace operations authorized by UN 1 Provide a preventive threshold for war The United Nations Organization (UN) mandate and through international based on NATO membership; plays a key role as an anchor point for defense cooperation, to contribute 2 Defend Norway and its allies against Norwegian security policy. The UN Treaty to peace, stability, the enforcement of serious threats, assaults or attacks and the provisions of international law international law and respect for human within the framework of NATO’s are more important than ever in ensuring rights, and to prevent the use of force collective defense; the coordination of action needed to by state and non-state actors against 3 Avert and manage episodes and overcome the majority of the security challenges that face the global community. Editorial Northern Star 11 The aim is to build a world order with make a greater contribution to peace The Norwegian Defense Logistics the UN as a central actor, something support operations than each country Organization (NDLO) which can contribute towards ensuring a could make individually. All the Nordic The NDLO’s main tasks are the ownership peaceful and more stable path for global countries participate in international administration of Armed Forces materiel, development. This is a world order which operations under the auspices of the maintenance of logistic readiness and is built on the foundations of international EU, NATO and the UN. In 2008 and 2011 the administration of logistic processes. law and one in which the use of force is Norway, Sweden and Finland participated NDLO produces materiel capabilities regulated. in a Nordic Battlegroup jointly with Ireland through the running of investment and Estonia. projects and support contracts. NDLO NATO also provides comprehensive supply and Within the overall framework of the The Leadership of the Norwegian storage services as well as workshops UN, NATO remains the cornerstone of Armed Forces for the maintenance of heavy equipment Norwegian defense and security policy. The Chief of Defense is the Defense and the provision of advisory services France’s full reintegration into NATO’s Minister’s top military adviser and the for all branches of the Norwegian Armed military structure in spring 2009 is Chief of Defense’s strategic functions Forces. NDLO also provides operational are integrated with the Ministry. Military important both politically and militarily. support for the Norwegian Armed Forces command authority is delegated to military Changes in the nature of challenges to both at the instruction and preparation commanders. The Chief of Defense is international security that have taken stage and while on active service at home the country’s highest ranking military or abroad. place since 1990 have contributed to the official. In addition to being the Defense shift in NATO’s focus towards its capacity Minister’s adviser, the Chief of Defense is to prevent and deal with the emergence also the Government’s principal adviser The Norwegian Intelligence Service of conflicts outside the NATO area and on military questions. He also exercises (NIS) with global threats. However, NATO’s full command of Norwegian Defense. The Norwegian Intelligence Service, fundamental task is `still related to the also referred to as E (the initial letter of

In time of war the Chief of Defense collective defense of its member countries its Norwegian title), is responsible for the continues to be the Government’s closest and a mutual guarantee of their security, acquisition of information concerning military adviser while the operational matters outside Norway’s borders. The since an armed attack on one shall be command authority over the military considered an attack on them all. Service gathers, processes and analyses forces, with the exception of the Home information relating to Norwegian Guard, is assumed to be transferred to interests seen in relation to foreign states, EU NATO’s Integrated Command Structure. As a non-member, Norway is one of the organizations and individuals. country’s contributing most to the EU’s Norwegian Joint Headquarters (NJHQ) civil and military crisis management The Cyber Defense Force operations and its response forces. The Norwegian Joint Headquarters (NJHQ) The Norwegian Defense Information Norway has declared both civil and exercises command of joint operations Infrastructure (INI) changed its name to the military personnel to the EU force register and coordinates territorial forces Cyber Defence Force in September 2012. and we are participating in the EU’s civil remaining under national command in time The Cyber Defense Force will play an operations in Kosovo and Afghanistan. of crisis and war. The Joint Headquarters important part in protecting the ability of the Norwegian Armed Forces to exercise As a non-member, Norway also has a is also responsible for Norwegian forces management and leadership in the field unique collaborative arrangement with abroad. NJHQ continuously monitors the the European Defense Agency (EDA). of information and communications situation in Norwegian areas of interest technology. The Cyber Defense Force Nordic Cooperation both on land, at sea and in the air. The supports the Norwegian Armed Forces at Nordic Defence Cooperation, Commander NJHQ has operational home and abroad with the establishment, NORDEFCO, is extensive and works control of Norway’s territorial defense and operation, further development and very well despite the countries’ differing is responsible for planning and leading protection of their communications. relationships with the EU and NATO. There the operations of the Norwegian Armed The Cyber Defense Force also has an is a high degree of commonality between Forces both in peacetime and in time of important role to play in the development the security policy assessments and crisis and war. of Network Based Defense. security interests of the Nordic countries. Acting together, the Nordic countries can Editorial Northern Star 12 The Norwegian Defense University 7 Mortars, 81 mm the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter as its new College (NDUC) 8 Personal weapons including HK 416 combat aircraft and this aircraft will, for The Norwegian Defense University and HK MP7 the future, form the core around which the College (NDUC) has overall professional rest of the Air Force structure will bebuilt. responsibility for accredited professional THE ROYAL NORWEGIAN NAVY training in the Armed Forces and offers The principal task of the Royal Norwegian courses at the highest military and Navy is to make maritime capabilities Operational capabilities academic levels. available at standby and/or for operational 1 57 F-16 combat aircraft; deployment in peacetime, crisis and war, 2 12 Sea King helicopters for Search and The Norwegian Defense Medical both nationally and internationally. The Rescue (SAR); Service (NDMS) Royal Norwegian Navy must be capable 3 2 P-3N and 4 P-3C Orion maritime The Norwegian Defense Medical Service of upholding Norway’s sovereignty and patrol aircraft; (NDMS) is the central organization sovereign rights, exercising authority and 4 4 C-130 J Hercules tactical transport responsible for medical matters in the supporting Norwegian interests aircraft; Norwegian Armed Forces. 5 5 Lynx Coast Guard helicopters; Capabilities 6 18 Bell 412 SP tactical transport THE NORWEGIAN ARMY Norwegian Fleet and Coastal Ranger Command: helicopters; The principal task of the Norwegian Army 7 3 DA-20 Jet Falcon for electronic is to produce units and personnel for use Command element, Norwegian Task operations and VIP transport. both nationally and abroad in peacetime Group (NorTG) – tactical staff to lead and in times of crisis or war. maritime operations both in and outside Norway consists of: THE HOME GUARD 1 Frigate Branch; Operational capabilities 2 Submarine Branch; The principal tasks of the Home Guard are One independent mechanized brigade 3 MTB Branch; to safeguard territorial integrity, protect (Brigade North) with brigade command 4 Mine Branch; important infrastructure, support national

and administrative staff, two mechanized 5 Logistics Branch (logistics afloat); crisis management, strengthen the combat battalions (Armored Battalion and 1.1.1.1 Norwegian Navy Special military presence as required throughout Telemark Battalion), one light armored Warfare Group (Coastal Ranger the country and provide support to the Command, Clearance Diver Command combat battalion (2 Battalion), an artillery 1.1.1.2 and Tactical Boat Squadron); civil community. battalion, an engineer battalion, an 6 Naval Ranger Command. intelligence battalion, a communications Command elements: battalion, a combat service and support Norwegian Coast Guard 1 11 territorial district staffs; battalion, a medical battalion and a 1 Outer Coast Guard; 2 Naval Home Guard Command, Military Police company. 2 Inner Coast Guard. Haakonsvern.

1 H M The King’s Guard Materiel Forces: 2 The Border Guard 1 5 Fridtjof Nansen Class frigates; 1 11 rapid-reaction intervention forces 3 Norwegian Special Forces Command/ 2 6 Ula Class submarines; capable of securing objects of vital Norwegian Army Special Operations 3 6 Skjold Class fast attack craft; importance; Command 4 3 Oksøy Class mine hunters; 2 220 Land Home Guard areas with 5 3 Alta Class minesweepers. capabilities similar to those of the Materiel intervention forces; 1 Main Battle Tanks, Leopard 2 A4NO THE ROYAL NORWEGIAN AIR FORCE 3 4 Naval Home Guard with a rapid (120 mm gun) The principal task of the Royal Norwegian reaction capability for maritime 2 Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicles, Air Force is to produce air force units and surveillance and control; CV9030N capabilities and to make these available 4 17 Naval Home Guard areas with 3 Armored Tracked Personnel Carriers, for operations in peacetime, crisis and capabilities in maritime surveillance M-113 war, both in Norway and abroad, and and control; 4 Armored Wheeled Personnel Carriers, to ensure that forces are at constant 5 7 Air Force Home Guard areas for the SISU/PASI readiness for aerial surveillance, the base defense of Air Stations. 5 Artillery pieces, type M 109 A3GNM exercise of authority and the upholding of 6 Anti-tank weapons, Javelin national sovereignty. Norway has chosen

Editorial Northern Star 13 Headquarters Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum - Visits and Activities Text and photos by MSgt Jan Hecht and Jaroslava Augustinova, HQ JFCBS PAO.

Headquarters Allied Joint Force Command (HQ JFC) Brunssum major activities are depicted along five lines of effort within the Brunssum Campaign Plan. Each of these activities requires an ambitious level of attention and effort. Beside Staff routine work we plan and conduct special activities in the form of visits and training, as well as, social events on a regular basis. We would like to provide you an overview of those activities by taking a quick look at a few selected events. February 2012

31 January, Journalists visit 13 February, visit by Estonian Headquarters Allied Joint Force members of parliament Command Brunssum (HQ A group of Estonian Members of Parliament, accompanied by a JFCBS), in close cooperation representative of US Mission to with the United States Mission NATO, visited Headquarters Allied to NATO, hosted a group of Joint Force Command Brunssum. journalists from Russia, Austria, After welcome remarks by Finland, Georgia, Kosovo, the Deputy Commander, Air Norway, Pakistan, Serbia and Turkey. After welcome remarks Marshal Graham Stacey, and our Chief of Staff, Lieutenant by the Public Affairs Advisor the journalists received briefings General Richard G. Tieskens, the parliamentarians received from the Public Affairs Office, the Political Advisor’s Office, several briefings on JFCBS’ role in the International Security Assistance Force mission and current developments in the Plans Branch and our Socio-cultural analyst. During Afghanistan. The visitors seized their opportunity to discuss the introduction visitors were provided an overview of the topics, such as Estonian contributions to foreign military structure and mission of HQ JFCBS and its role within Allied missions, with key members of staff. Estonian contributions Command Operations. In a sequence of briefings JFCBS to the NATO mission in Afghanistan are highly valued and subject-matters experts delivered a situational update their continued commitment is appreciated by the Coalition. and important information about current developments in Afghanistan.

18 February, Deutsche Welle TV interview with Commander 8 February, visit by Belgian General Hans-Lothar Domröse, Defense College Commander Allied Joint Force A group of 35 students from Command Brunssum, was the Belgian Defense College, interviewed by Deutsche Welle Brussels, visited Brunssum to television. Mr. Christian Trippe, learn more about the Joint Force Head of Deutsche Welle’s Studio Command, its role, planning in Brussels, visited Brunssum to processes and current challenges. interview the Commander about JFCBS’s responsibilities. Officers from Belgium, America, Discussion topics included the International Security Turkey, Canada, Germany, The Netherlands, and several Assistance Force (ISAF) and NATO Post-2014 commitments African countries, met with key members of staff and were in Afghanistan, NATO’s revised Command structure and provided information briefs on JFCBS primary tasks and a question about one issue currently of high profile in the challenges. After welcome remarks by Brigadier General German media – combat drones. Eddy Staes, Assistant Chief of Staff J3, participants were briefed on JFCBS and its NATO Response Force commitments. During the afternoon session, the students 22 February, visit by German students were divided into two groups. The first group received A group of 37 German students an update on ISAF with particular focus on JFCBS’ visited Brunssum to learn more responsibilities Post-2014; and then went on to visit the about NATO and Headquarters Joint Operations Centre. The second group received Military Allied Joint Force Command Partnership, Training and Exercise programme briefs. Brunssum. Before arriving in the Netherlands the students, from the Administration and Fair Trade School in Bavaria, conducted a 8 February, Other Ranks Association 4-day tour to institutions of the European Union in France, host Commander Luxemburg and Belgium. After welcome remarks by the General Hans-Lothar Domröse, Public Affairs Advisor, Colonel Martin Klein, they received a Commander JFC Brunssum, series of briefings introducing the NATO structure, JFCBS’ visited the JFC Brunssum specific roles and responsibilities with particular focus on the Other Ranks Association International Security Assistance Force mission, and current (ORA) during their first monthly developments in Afghanistan. gathering of the year in Club 13. The Commander was warmly welcomed by the Command Sergeant Major, Dave Preeper, 26 February, visit by Young Liberals the National Senior Non-Commissioned Officers, the Base A group of young liberals from Sergeant Major, Juan Diaz De Leon, and the Chairman of Maastricht visited Headquarters the ORA, AdjtChef Patrick Potloot. CSM Preeper gave a Allied Joint Force Command compact and comprehensive brief about the ORA role within Brunssum. the headquarters. General Domröse took the opportunity to The visitors are members of the address ORA members and emphasized the importance of Youth Organization for Freedom their role. The Commander was presented with the ORA coin and Democracy (JOVD) and, before undertaking an informal circulation amongst those since their theme for the month of present. General Domröse expressed his thanks to the CSM February has been “DEFENCE”, they travelled to Brunssum and ORA Chairman for an excellent insight into the role and to learn more about the international Headquarters. JOVD is activities of the Other Ranks Association. a liberal political youth organization, established in 1949.

February 2012 Visits and Activities Northern Star 14 Steadfast Jazz Preparations Continue Story by HQ JFCBS Public Affairs, photos by MSgt Jan Hecht, PAO Exercise Steadfast Jazz 2013 (SFJZ13), to be held in Latvia, Lithuania and Poland next November, incorporates a live exercise designed to serve as a final step in training and evaluation for Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum (JFCBS) to take the lead of the NATO Response Force (NRF) in 2014.

Exercise Brilliant Vision 2013 was led by Commander JFCBS General Domröse. The NATO Response Force is a force conference showed NATO’s willingness to Richardson (Director NATO Intelligence), that can be tailored to meet the needs organize such an exercise. I can say that Stephanie Miley (Political Adviser to of a specific mission and is able to move the MPC was inspiring and challenging. SACEUR) and Brigadier General John quickly whenever and wherever it is When we have finalized the planning, we W Doucett (Chief of Staff Joint Warfare needed. Leadership of the NRF is rotated will prepare for the execution of Steadfast Centre). between NATO’s Joint Force Commands Jazz 13”. Brunssum and Naples. JFCBS is in the Exercise Brilliant Vision 2013, a A primary objective for the CCD was to lead for NRF 2014. The stand-by phase Commanders Conceptual Discussion discuss and refine the practical Command for this rotation will start 1st January 2014 (CCD), led by Commander JFCBS, and Control (C2) construct for NRF and last for one calendar year. General Hans-Lothar Domröse, was 2014. Discussions focused on effective Planning for SFJZ13 started as long ago as attended by many key leaders from and efficient execution of C2 tasks and April 2012 when the Exercise Specification headquarters and commands earmarked responsibilities for preparatory Battle Conference was conducted, followed by for NRF 2014, as well as the majority of Staff Training (BST) and the certification an Initial Planning Conference in August JFCBS’ Command Group and Special exercise Steadfast Jazz 2013. 2012. In January 2013, Allied Joint Force Staff. Guest speakers included Dr. Philip Command Brunssum organized two important events linked to the NRF and, specifically, SFJZ 13 - a Main Planning Conference (MPC) and a Commanders Conceptual Discussion (CCD). Almost 400 people participated in MPC at the Static War Headquarters, Castlegate, Germany. The aim of the conference was to provide a forum for continued cooperation among exercise planners / subject matter experts and commence essential detailed planning. The conference was opened by new Deputy Commander, Air Marshal Graham Stacey. Subject Matter Experts debated a range of topics including the scenario, operations, logistics, real-life support and information management. Lieutenant Colonel Ruud Middelhoven, the JFCBS project manager for SFJZ13, on behalf of JFCBS’ Commander said: “The Almost 400 participants of the Main Planning Conference gathered in Castlegate, Germany. News Northern Star 15 NATO Triathlon Team Brunssum To Host the 3rd Try-a-Triathlon Story by Captain Sascha Verheyen, Chairman NATO Triathlon Team Brunssum

n the 2nd June 2013, the you to participate to one of three great for (y)our Triathlon. I can assure you, oBrunssum Triathlon Club is opportunities. To start with the most Triathlon would not exist if it would going to host its 3rd Try-a-Triathlon, important people in this world: our be just a follow up of 3 disciplines. this time at Geilenkirchen Airbase, children! They will get the chance to It is more than that. Are you ready to to offer our community a smooth experience this tremendous sport by experience? and easy way to familiarize with swimming 50 meters, cycle not more this fantastic sport. So get ready, than 2K and run 400 meters. We chose Not enough challenge for you? Then set and mark your calendars. our course layout to provide the best do not hesitate to register for the view for the spectators. Imagine how sprint distance. Here is a 500m swim, As triathletes are basically positive proud your boy or girl will be as you a 20k bike ride and a 5000m run thinking human beings - how else help him or her to finish a Triathlon waiting for you. You should be a little to cope with the preparations for a by either accompanying or yelling as bit fit to do so. But there is no need to Triathlon - I simply suppose you read loud as you can from the pool to the run a record time on the other hand. my last article where I reviewed the finish line. Undesirable side effects Fun is the most important thing here. achievements of all our teammates like endlessly discussions during Maybe it is as much challenge to you in 2012. You most probably had your dinner about Triathlon cannot be fully as for your child or your comrade at thoughts about it and yes, some excluded. Therefore I suggest you the office next door, who struggles of us did some really crazy things. already get familiar with catchwords with the decision to take part at all. But here is the good news: none like transition zone, aero position or But after all, imagine to run then last of them will be competing with you Dave Scott and Mark Allen. that day! This time they are more after providing you and your family But maybe you want to get into a really nice and sporty Sunday with exactly these catchwords yourself lots of good mood. And to blow away slightly before to prepare for one of all your constraints from the very the two adult races we provide. The beginning: you do not need to have traditional Try-a-Triathlon distance, any experience in Triathlon. As long being half of the shortest official as you are able to swim, bike and run triathlon distance, consists of a you already qualified for our event. 250m swim followed by a 10k bike We are there to support you. session and ends with a short 2500m run. If you think you can do it, then Still reading, good! We want to invite give yourself a fun day and register

Community Northern Star 16 meters on the track, looking back i.e. I was surfing the internet for more said, undesirable side affects cannot at the distance you managed so far, information on aero wheel sets. You be fully excluded. you feel the proud rising to a level know: improvements! Actually I was Hope to see your registration and you almost forgot, you are eager to looking for the last confirmation that I a 10 Euro fee soon in my office. finally get a cold beer and discuss do not need these wheels that easily Registration forms will be available those multiple impressions you can cost a 1000 Euro. But as time went by, to print out soon on the JFCBS public page under only gain during a Triathlon with your and already 2 o’clock in the morning http://www.jfcbs.nato.int/ comrades or children as you cross I was expecting my wife again to jfcbrunssum-community.aspx the finish line and think to yourself: “I turn out the light. But this time all Capt Sascha Verheyen am a finisher!” quiet. Finally no wheels, no wife, no Chairman nothing, but finding my 13 month old NTTB H 106, D1.25 The triathlon club invites you to son lying on my side of the bed. As I Tel.: 244-2919 take part at this special event. Preparations are ongoing and we are proud to get huge support from GK Airbase members. I, as the chairman, am proud of all members inside this club. It is a group of very nice people, loving the sport they do and at all times ready to share the experiences they made during training and competitions. And believe it or not, triathlon sounds easy, but there is much more. Once infected, you are constantly looking for improvements on training, material, season planning or nutrition you then want to share with your teammates. Last Saturday Marching Team Trains for Nijmegen 2013! Story by Eric Pernot, AIMT Coordinator the Nijmegen March successfully. several marching events i.e. in Arenzano, Everybody has to get used to walking with Blankeberge, Viborg, Fulda and, maybe, a back pack of 10 kg and find the most a Bastogne Historical walk. The marching comfortable boots to wear in order to avoid season will be end in Paris in January blisters and other problems. During the 2014. preparation, the AIMT’s members will test their condition whilst participating in other The 2013 season has already started, international marches in Basse Bodeux so don’t hesitate. Contact us by email at: (BEL), Sittard (NLD), Blankenberge (BEL), [email protected] Wellingborough(GBR), Diekirch (LUX), Bern (CHR) and Viborg (DKN). Training is conducted every Wednesday at 12:00. Meet at the NLD LOUNGE NSE DCIOD, Building H-308. o you like marching and After completing the Nijmegen March POC: Eric Pernot, tel. 2484. international camaraderie? the AIMT will continue in its activities. We are looking forward to meet you!! Would you like to participate in The members plan to participate in the world’s biggest marching event in Nijmegen as part of the JFC Brunssum team? If you can answer ‘YES’, then you should join the Allied International Marching Team (AIMT).

We are the multinational team who train for an international 4- day marching event in July 2013. The famous Nijmegen March, 160km march around Nijmegen, is the world’s biggest marching event and there are more than 40.000 civilian and 5.000 military participants from all over the world every year.

All members of our AIMT train more than 350 km on the road to be ready to complete

Community Northern Star 17 AFNORTH International School (AIS) Celebrates Carnival Story and photo by AFNORTH International School very winter, Carnival is celebrated in many countries Eall over the world, including the southern part of the Netherlands. The elementary students at AIS honor this Limburg tradition, in accordance with the school’s mission statement, to enrich the educational experience through programmes that make use of the European setting and the multi- cultural and diverse nature of teachers’ and students’ bodies. Learning about the red, yellow, and green Carnival colors and the Carnival’s number eleven is part of Dutch culture lessons. Students are also taught songs in German language in their Partner Language Classes.

The raad van elf, Prince or Princess Carnival are elected by students. Teacher, Michael Bergmann, both Carnival Prince being given the key to Activities this year culminated in a big students and teachers in costumes, the city, the AIS Director handed over celebration on the last day before the gathered in the cafeteria to sing, dance the key to the school and the Prince Carnival break with many parents in and parade through the school. In sat in the Director’s chair surrounded attendance. Led by the Host Nation keeping with the Dutch tradition of the by the raad van elf. A Real Wild Night Announcement by International Club The famous Charity Night is the biggest annual event of the JFC Brunssum International Club. The Theme for 2013, based on animals, is: “A Real Wild Night”. The party will take place on Friday, 12 April at the JFCBS International Conference Centre. Entrance is as of 7 pm and tickets cost 10 Euros each. In keeping with tradition food and drink will be provided by an assortment of Delegation booths. A broad array of entertainments will be provided including: music, a casino, a silent On behalf of The JFC Brunssum International Club auction, raffle prizes and much more. The charity committee proudly presents Proceeds go to worthy causes chosen by the Charity Committee. Party animals A Really Wild Night

Venue: JFC Brunssum Conference Centre

12th April 2013 For tickets please contact your Cost €10 national Delegation. There is also a Entrance from 19:00 last chance to obtain tickets at the Dress code: Fancy dress MINERS REST on 25 March 3.30 pm Ticket holders 16 years and older only – 4.30 pm and at the LIBRARY on 27 March, 11.30 am – 12.30 pm All proceeds wil be donated to the charities chosen by the Charity committee

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Country: The Kingdom of Norway

Population: 5 million

Capital: Oslo

Head of State: King Harald 5t hof

Prime minister: Jens Stoltenberg

Area: 385186km²

Climate: The southern and western parts of Norway experience more precipitation and have milder winters than the south-eastern part. The The Kingdom of Norway lowlands around Oslo have the warmest and sunniest summers When did you arrive to the Netherlands and which position have you taken? Arriving in JFCBS July 2011, I took up the position of Branch Head Logistics but also cold weather and snow in Resources Branch in the Resources Directorate; this changed to ACOS J4 in the wintertime (especially inland). Support Directorate, in late 2012. Because of Norway’s high latitude, Tell us about your military career. Joining the conscription army in 1973 my career started with training to become there are large seasonal variations in a tank commander on a Leopard 1 Tank. Graduating from the military college 5 daylight. From late May to late July, years later as a Quartermaster Corps Lieutenant I worked my way through various positions from Platoon Cdr to Company Cdr before assuming staff positions. After the sun never completely descends graduating from USMC CSC in 1991 I have had the pleasure of serving at all national beneath the horizon in areas north levels in logistics posts, both as a staff member and commander. of the Arctic Circle (hence Norway’s Do you have any experience with other international missions? During the Cold War back in the early 1980s I served as an LNO to the 4th MEB, description as the “Land of the dealing with the planning for prepositioning of equipment and training and exercising Midnight Sun”), and the rest of the in Norway. In IFOR and SFOR I led the logistics part of the steering committee for the Nordic Battle-group. country experiences up to 20 hours Tell us about your job and what kind of challenges you have to face. of daylight per day. Conversely, from My job in JFCBS is to be the ACOS J4; my responsibilities focus on the provision of late November to late January, the logistics services to operations, including movements and transportation. The most important challenge is to be able to support our current ISAF mission with what is sun never rises above the horizon in required in terms of supply, services and transportation. My second challenge is to the north, and daylight hours are very be able to create a Joint Logistics Support Group (JLSG) core staff element for future operations potentially utilising the NATO Response Force (NRF). short in the rest of the country. Is your family here with you? The children are grown up and have their own houses. My wife, Gro, and I enjoy living Economy: The Norwegian economy here in Brunssum with our children and friends visiting for short holidays. is based on knowledge and What are your hobbies? I very much like riding my BMW motorbike as well as skiing, fishing and hunting technology utilizing the natural during the different seasons. resources of the seas for both What do you like about your job? I most enjoy the challenges that confront me as a logistician; working in an international fisheries and oil/gas production. On environment; and meeting people from the many countries that comprise NATO. shore the hydroelectric resources Can you shortly describe your country? provide for several industries Norway is a large country with a small population. From the southern tip to our north eastern border with Russia is 2985 km on Norwegian roads, which would require requiring electric power. more than 50 hours of driving. The south-east is the most populated area, but it also has vast forests and mountains. The remaining two-thirds of the population is located mostly along the coastline. Our coastline has a lot of islands and fjords Budget: Revenues: $14.15 billion, cutting deep into the mainland of Norway. The Svalbard islands are also a part of expenditures: $16.26 billion Norway with their arctic characteristics and a small population of about 5000. (2011 est.). Your future plans? I will return to Norway in September this year and continue to work in the Norwegian Army developing Defence Logistics to better face the financial challenges until my Currency: Norwegian Krone retirement in 2014

Community Northern Star 21 Did you Her Majesty Queen Beatrix know Announced Abdication Story by Ed Frieser ?

King Willem-Alexander first King As a second reason to abdicate, Queen the instrument of abdication, which is since 1890 Beatrix recalled that the Netherlands read aloud by the Director of the Queen’s will celebrate its 200th Anniversary this Office and immediately proclaiming “.. I am abdicating not because my year as a Kingdom with King Willem I Prince Willem-Alexander as King of duties are becoming too burdensome, as the first King of the Netherlands. the Netherlands. HRH Prince Willem- but because I am convinced that it The Netherlands has been a Monarchy Alexander, will then become King is time for the responsibility for our since 1813 when French rule came to an Willem-Alexander. From 10.30 – 10.50 country to pass to a new generation. end. ln 1814 the new constitution of the hrs he will make an appearance on the On 30 April this year, with the utmost Netherlands was ratified. At the urging balcony of the Palace. Subsequently confidence, I shall hand over the duties of the powers gathered at the Congress the King and his retinue will proceed to of the monarchy to my son, the Prince of Vienna Willem V Stadtholder, Prince the Nieuwe Kerk. From 14.00 – 15.30 of Orange. He and Princess Máxima are of Orange, living in exile in Prussia, hrs the swearing in and investiture of fully prepared for their future role. They proclaimed himself King Willem I of the the King at a joint session of the two will serve our country with dedication, United Kingdom of the Netherlands on Houses of the States General in the faithfully uphold the Constitution and 16 March 1815. The Kingdom of the Nieuwe Kerk will be conducted. In this use their many talents to discharge the Netherlands at that time consisted of ceremony the King delivers an address duties of the monarchy in their own the territories of the Netherlands and distinctive way...” the present Kingdom of Belgium and With these words Queen Beatrix Grand Duchy Luxemburg. The 200th announced her resignation as Queen of Anniversary celebrations will take place the Netherlands after 33 years following between 2013 and 2015. the abdication, in 1980, of the late and former Queen Juliana. The abdication The abdication and inauguration ceremony will take place on 30 April ceremony 2013. Abdication of Her Majesty the Queen will take place in the Moseszaal of 200th Anniversary Kingdom of the the Royal Palace Amsterdam between Netherlands 10.00 and 10.30 hrs. The Queen signs

Community Northern Star 22 and is sworn in. The Prince will wear a Denmark, Ferdinand von Bismarck, University. His studies included subjects white tie covered with the king’s royal former Prime Minister Jelle Zijlstra and such as general- and Dutch history, coronation mantle. Near the throne at Ms Renée Smith-Roëll. Prince Willem- economic history, political science and the credence lay the three regalia of Alexander spent his early childhood at constitutional law, EC law, international royal authority and dignity: the crown Drakensteyn Castle in Lage Vuursche. law, human rights and economics. (symbolising sovereignty and dignity), In 1981 the family moved from He was awarded a degree in history the mace (reign), and the orb (the Drakensteyn Castle to Huis ten Bosch in 1993. The Prince concluded his territory). Two more symbols will be Palace in The Hague. studies with a dissertation on the Dutch carried by two military personnel: the response to France’s decision under State sword (the power) and the Royal Education and experience President de Gaulle to leave NATO’s standard with the Dutch Coat of Arms. Willem-Alexander received his primary integrated command structure. The The Kingdom of the Netherlands will education at the Nieuwe Baarnse Prince also gained his Military Pilot’s then, once more, have a King again School in Baarn, in the centre of the Licence with 334 Transport Squadron since the last Dutch King Willem III Netherlands. He started his secondary of the Royal Netherlands Air Force. In died in 1890. Prince Willem-Alexander education at the Baarns Lyceum and 1994, the Prince spent several months already announced that King’s Day after moving to Huis Ten Bosch Palace at the Netherlands Defence College will from now on be celebrated on 27 in 1981 attended the Eerste Vrijzinnig and studied aspects of the Royal April, his birthday. Princess Máxima will Christelijk Lyceum in The Hague. He Netherlands Army and Air Force. assume the title of Queen consort, as completed his secondary education wife of the reigning King, however with at Atlantic College in Llantwit Major in Defence no power per se. Wales, where he gained an International The Prince has a special relationship Baccalaureate in 1985. The Prince with the Dutch armed forces. He holds HRH Prince Willem-Alexander performed his military service in the the rank of Commodore in the Royal Royal Netherlands Navy from August Netherlands Navy Reserve, Brigadier His youth 1985 to January 1987. He received General in the Royal Netherlands Army Willem-Alexander Claus George training at the Royal Netherlands Naval Reserve and Air Commodore in the Ferdinand was born in the University College in Den Helder, after which he Royal Netherlands Air Force Reserve. Hospital, Utrecht, on 27 April 1967. On served on board the frigates HNLMS He has also been Aide-de-Camp his birth, he received the titles of Prince Tromp and HNLMS Abraham Crijnssen. Extraordinary to Her Majesty the Queen of the Netherlands and Prince of Orange- In 1988, he received refresher training, since 1990. The Prince regularly visits Nassau, Jonkheer van Amsberg. He serving as a duty officer on board the units and staffs of all three armed forces, was baptised in The Hague on 2 frigate HNLMS Van Kinsbergen. In and troops on manoeuvres or missions September 1967. His godparents were 1987, the Prince enrolled as a history abroad. He visited the Dutch units in Prince Bernhard, Queen Margrethe of student in the Arts Faculty of Leiden Afghanistan on four occasions, and

Community Northern Star 23 he was recently on board the HNLMS Evertsen as it patrolled the waters off the coast of Somalia as part of the EU’s anti-piracy mission. The Prince of Orange is patron of Veterans’ Day, and takes the salute at the annual Veterans’ Day parade in The Hague.

In 1994 the Prince visited the headquarters in Brunssum. He was welcomed by the former Commander- in-Chief AFCENT, General Helge Hanssen, German Army and escorted by the former Chief of Staff, Major General A.P.A. de Jong, RNLAF. Familiarisation The Prince became Prins Willem-Alexander during his visit at HQ JFCBS familiar with every facet of Dutch society. He studied the constitutional Marriage on 7 December 2003, their second and legal systems and learned Prince Willem-Alexander is married child, Princess Alexia, on 26 June 2005, how central government and other to Máxima Zorreguieta. The wedding and their third child, Princess Ariane, authorities function. He visited took place in the Beurs van Berlage on 10 April 2007. All three were born at European institutions, Dutch ministries on 2 February 2002. The church Bronovo Hospital in The Hague. and the High Councils of State. He ceremony took place at the Nieuwe then went on to complete an extensive Kerk, Amsterdam. The royal couple Sources: introductory programme with the Dutch initially lived in the Prince’s home at http://www.koninklijkhuis.nl/ business community and an Advanced Noordeinde 66, The Hague. In spring http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Development Programme at the Kellogg 2003, they moved to Villa de Eikenhorst Dutch_Royal_Family School of Management, Northwestern on the estate De Horsten in Wassenaar http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ University, USA. near the Hague. Their first child, Rockcliffe_Park_Public_School Princess Catharina-Amalia, was born Personal archive Ed Frieser

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