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NRDC-GR HERALD the MAGAZINE of NATO RAPID DEPLOYABLE CORPS - GREECE NATO Rapid Deployable Corps GREECE January 2019 - June 2019 / Issue 12 NRDC-GR HERALD THE MAGAZINE OF NATO RAPID DEPLOYABLE CORPS - GREECE NATO Rapid Deployable Corps GREECE January 2019 - June 2019 / Issue 12 Battle of Verdun: The Role of New Media NRDC-GR HQ Communication & Engagement “The Sacred Road, in the Syrian Civil War: Change of Command Coordination Centre (CECC) a vital logistics line” The Case Study of p.19 The NRDC-GR Approach on Communication Activities p.04 Omran’s Picture p.07 During Operations p.21 January - June 19/Issue 12 overview EDITORIAL BOARD Public Affairs Office Chief PAO/PAA OF-5 (HEA) Dimitrios GOUDAS EDITORIAL Chief Media OPS/D.Chief PAO/PAA OF-5 (HEA) Konstantinos ARAMPATZIS Chief PA Plans and Analysis OF-5 (HAF) Elias NIKEZIS Dear Readers, Chief Media & Intenet OF-3 (HAF) Grigorios CHRISTIDIS SO1 Media OPS OF-2 (HEN) Athina SMYRLIDOU Chief Production OR-9 (HEA) Georgios THEODOROU The magazine, in addition to Web and Social Combat Camera OR-7 (HEA) Konstantinos BALAMPANOS media platforms used by NRDC-GR, brings you the views, Communication Information opinions and experiences of the staff and subject matter Tel.: +30 2310 882452 / IVSN 451-2452 email: [email protected], email: [email protected] experts from the entire NATO community and non-NATO www.nrdc.gr Twitter: @NRDC-GR Actors, as well. Facebook: NATO Rapid Deployeable Corps - Greece YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/nrdcgreece HERALD focuses on HERALD focuses on editorial - comm. division providing you with the most current and informed perspectives on military and security, issues of global NRDC-GR Commander’s address p.01 NRDC-GR DCOS COMM B.Gen. Christos GEORGAKAKOS interest while advancing the Comprehensive Approach with Interview by Public Affairs Office p.02 Civil Institutions, organizations and the Academia. articles After the successful evaluation of the HQ in summer Battle of Verdun: “The Sacred Road, a Vital Logistics Line” p.04 The Role of New Media in the Syrian Civil War: 2018 and having completed its transformation to a Joint The Case Study of Omran’s Picture p.07 Task Force HQs, NRDC-GR remains in stand-by period Tetra for Military Communications p.10 The Privileges and Immunities on a NATO’s HQ Level p.16 for this role. Simultaneously, the entire staff is working on International Women’s Day p.18 NRDC-GR HQ Change of Command p.19 the preparation for the upcoming roles, according to the Communication & Engagement Coordination Centre (CECC) – The NRDC-GR Approach on Communication NATO Long Term Commitment Plan (LTCP), which will be Activities During Operations p.21 demanding as well. seminars - conferences The Public Affairs Office would like to express its Logistics Workshop “Logistics in Re-Deployment” p.24 appreciation to the contributing guests and writers for the The Protection of Civilians CMI/CIMIC Seminar “A Unique Opportunity to Talk About a Central Cross-Cutting Topic” p.26 articles, interviews, news and events coverage. We really Logistic Reporting (LOGREP) Operators Training Course in NRDC-GR p.28 value your contributions, criticisms and praises in our goal “Sikinos 2019” Seminar in NRDC-GR p.28 of informing on the latest developments at NRDC-GR HQ Budget Officers’ - Fiscal Officers’ - Procurement Officers’ (BOFOPO) Conference 2019 p.29 and beyond. Lessons Learned Training from JALLC p.31 “Host Nation Support” Workshop in NRDC-GR p.31 NRDC-GR Conducts Advanced FAST FAS & Dynamic Any inputs and ideas you may have to improve Targeting Course p.32 Moving Forward Towards the “Gordian Knot 2019” the experience we deliver are greatly appreciated and we Final Phase p.32 welcome individuals who wish to write to be included in our NRDC-GR Hosts the Maritime Information Services Conference Spring 2019 p.33 next magazine issue. Very respectfully, community relations Visits to NRDC-GR JHQ p.34 NRDC-GR Anniversaries p.37 NRDC-GR Alexander the Great Award 2018 p.39 OF-5 (HE A) Dimitrios GOUDAS NRDC-GR Community Activities p.41 NRDC-GR Public Affairs Office Chief PAO/PAA January - June 19/Issue 12 editorial COMMANDER NRDC - GR LIEUTENANT GENERAL KONSTANTINOS A. KOUTRAS must also mention the version of the They said, that the oracle ancient Greek historian Aristobulus predicted that the one who would who participated in the Alexandrian solve the Gordian knot puzzle would campaign. He was present during all conquer Asia and in this instance, these events and probably, was an history shows Alexander did just that. eyewitness claiming that Alexander It demonstrated that anyone who the Great did not cut the knot of King knows how to deal with problems Gordian’s cart with his sword. Instead quickly and decisively demonstrates he claims he removed the large that he is a competent leader and wooden lynchpin with which the yoke- that he can lead his people, his army knot was held together, and then drew in Alexanders specific case, to his back the yoke and untied the rope. goal, making the right decisions. In Having been in command of addition, he succeeded in gaining the NRDC-GR for a few months now Whatever method he used, the confidence of his soldiers, who were I would like to take a moment in young king was immediately hailed as persuaded in this way about their welcoming you to the new edition of having outsmarted the ancient puzzle, leader’s abilities and followed him in the Headquarters Herald magazine the symbolisms and messages of his audacious undertakings. I cannot and share with you some of my initial this act are the same. The Gordian say to what extent this ability of quick thoughts, as the new commanding knot symbolizes everything that is decision-making and immediate and general looking to the near future difficult and not easy to solve, any effective problem-solving is an innate challenges of the HQ. problem that we are called to face either in our personal or professional or an acquired ability, a cultivated one One thing that sticks out for life. Regarding the way he solved the perhaps? But surely, it is something me historically regards “Alexander problem and the instrument used, that a leader must have and this is III of Macedonia”, better known as the symbolism remains the same in probably absent in many cases or Alexander the Great. He is considered both stories: the sword symbolizes very rare in new officers and is a skill as a great historic and legendary the determination and the courage that must be developed and nurtured figure and of note is an incident which while the mere removal of the wooden by those who have the privilege and took place in Asia Minor upon the lynchpin symbolizes Alexander’s the responsibility to command army outbreak of Alexanders’ campaign genius. units at every level. against the Persian Empire in 334 Looking at and examining the B.C. This famous legend regarding So, what did Alexander the Great challenges ahead of us in the context the unbinding of the Gordian knot and do? First, he did not spend much time of the roles and requirements for the phrase “what cannot be unbind, on the problem, he did not sit down the implementation of the eight-year can be cut”. for something that would detach him from his main goal. He did not spend LTCP cycle, I think that the history of The legend was that, whoever physical and mental power running Alexander the Great and the unbind of could untie the knot would become circles in his head about the problem, the Gordian knot, as well as the saying conquer of the entire Asia. Beyond unable to find a solution. So, after at the emblem of the Headquarters this fine story, I think we should also examining it for a while, as long as provides us with the appropriate examine the symbolisms behind it. he needed in his judgment and with solutions and the right path to follow, The phrase “what cannot be unbind, his characteristic insight in problem dictating “to cut the Gordian knot”. can be cut”, as the ancient Greek solving, he finally resolved the issue Let’s take a look, try it and follow writer Arrian says, is of course the in a timely and efficient manner. the path. most popular version of events; but we 01 communication division NRDC-GR DCOS COMMUNICATION B.GEN CHRISTOS GEORGAKAKOS INTERVIEW BY PAO are not only a crisis necessity. It is an for our member Nations and for the everyday effort for avoiding a possible global security. crisis or for being prepared to address Having said that, the mission of it, in the best way. our Division is at our level, to enhance During the last years the trust in the Alliance, promote the information environment has changed Comprehensive Approach with the and mostly to the advantage of non-military actors, while address hostile actors wishing to attack open hostile information influence activity, societies. The greatest strength of our during peacetime and crisis. societies – open and public debate – Sir, do you believe it is better Brigadier General Christos risks being its greatest vulnerability. for an NFS HQ during a mission to GEORGAKAKOS was assigned in Hostile actors use our information focus on kinetic or on non-kinetic March 2019 as the DCOS COMM of system to confuse, disrupt our lives capabilities, like the communication NRDC-GR. Having completed two and to increase polarization. activities? months in the new position and due to They plan and execute his background as the former ACOS Kinetic capabilities allow for sophisticated disinformation and J9 of the HQ for the last three years, kinetic actions which are the military misinformation activities to erode the he offers his insights and expectations actions designed to produce effects trust in democracy, governance and for the newly established Division.
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