A BI-ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF ALLIED LAND COMMAND MAGAZINE FALL 2016 VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2
06 - 07 14 - 15 16 - 17 20 - 21 28 - 29 1GNC: MNC NE: LANDCOM: LANDCOM: POLAD: From Nato Response Force Eye On The Northeast Understanding Open LANDCOM Participated In Warsaw Summit A Step Further To Joint Taskforce Source Intelligence Exercise ANAKONDA 2016 Towards Strengthening NATO-EU Partnership UKR Headquarters ROU RUS BGR GEO
GRC ARM Izmir Allied Land IRN
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Table of Contents Exercıse Brilliant Jump 2016, Żagań 6 From Nato Response Force To Joint Taskforce (Land) - 1GnNC ANAKONDA 2016 8 Preparating To Fight In A Negated Space 22 Global Classification Of Mountains - NATO Environment MWCOE 10 Air Land Integration For Joint Taskforce - 26 Area Denial – NATO Challenges For Today NRDC TUR 28 Warsaw Summit a Step Further towards 12 LANDCOM G6 Seminar And strengthening NATO-EU Partnership Interoperability Conference 30 LANDCOM CIS Mobile Training Team Visit To 14 Eye On The Northeast - MNCNE Serbia 16 Understanding Open Source Intelligence 32 Nato Strategic Direction South A New (OSINT) Strategic Reality 18 NATO: How To Synchronize And Integrate 35 SACEUR Recognition Award Multinational Fires? - NRDC ESP 36 Visits And Key Events 20 LANDCOM Participated In Exercise
Exercıse ANAKONDA 16, Poland
The LANDPOWER Magazine is a bi-annual publication produced by Allied Land Command (LANDCOM) dedicated to the promotion of actions and ideas contributing to the improvement of the NATO Force Structure (NFS) efficiency and effectiveness. Most of the authors belong to the command but the views and opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect those of the LANDCOM Commander, SACEUR, NATO or its member nations and none can be quoted as an official statement of those entities. An electronic version that includes additional links to in-depth articles, supplementary articles and an ability to provide online comments is available from the LANDCOM website (www.lc.nato.int). All articles are edited for content.
To contact The LANDPOWER Magazine staff and/or to submit an article to be The LANDPOWER Magazine TEAM AT LANDCOM HQ: published in the next issue of LandPower (Spring 2017– Deadline for submission: Lieutenant Colonel (USA) Matthew R. Gregory Senior Editor March 15, 2017), please use the following contacts: Captain (TUR) Ismet Istekli Asst Content Coordinator E-mail: [email protected] Sergeant First Class (ESP) Fernando Ruiz Desıgn Edıtor Postal: Public Affairs Office, Mr. Claudio Ranierı (ITA) Asst Content Coordinator General Vecihi Akin Garrison 35148 Izmir / TURKEY Cover and Back Pictures: Exercise Brilliant Jump 2016 In Żagań Poland. Provided Special thanks to the commitment of the staffs at both Allied Land Command and each of the Graduated by MNC NE PAO. Readiness Forces for their contributions to this edition. The Allied Land Command COMMANDER’S MESSAGE
Lieutenant General Darryl A.Williams Commander
t the time of writing this handing over a highly capable and article I am just shy of functioning team. A 120 days in Command . As such this will be a reflection of It is indeed an exciting time to my first impressions having recent- be in NATO. Post Warsaw we have ly visited SHAPE, NATO, each of the the distinct responsibility and hon- nine Graduated Response Force HQs or to play our role in the evolution (GRF-L), plus Multinational Division of the Alliance and let there be no Southeast (MND-SE), Sister Service doubt that the land forces are criti- Components, Joint Force Commands cal in this endeavor. We cannot rest and other key stakeholders such as on our laurels or accomplishments of NATO Special Operations Headquar- our predecessors. The security envi- ters. I come away from this whirl- ronment and operational context will wind tour across Europe and Turkey continue to remain ambiguous and with a sense of confidence and pride; complex. We must remain committed confidence in the strength and unity to high levels of readiness and agility. of the Alliance that is extant in these LANDCOM will continue to provide headquarters as demonstrated by ex- strategic advice to SACEUR and the tremely capable Commanders and SHAPE Staff on all land domain matters and provide several Soldiers and pride in being able to call myself a member of key proponent roles on land domain matters including but this incredible team of teams that comprise the Alliance and not limited to: it’s partner nations. The state of the land forces is strong, cohesive, and vibrant. For any ally or potential adversary to ¡ ³¨µ«ª¶´ í÷ µ¨»¶÷ ðåòè ìùæ åòè ÷ùôôóöø÷ think otherwise would be incorrect. NATO and its partners. ¡ ³¨µ«ª¶´åèúóçåøé÷êóöøìéðåòèèóñåíò My initial focus was to get out on the ground and see as ¡ ³¨µ«ª¶´ í÷ øìé çóòèùíø êóö éòìåòçíòë åòè éòå- much of the NATO Command Structure (NCS) and NATO bling, in a complimentary manner, the capability and capac- Force Structure (NFS) as well as key stakeholders in other ity already extant with the Alliance and partner land forces. domains. It was important for me to do so as part of my in- ¡ ³¨µ«ª¶´í÷ùòíõùéðýôó÷íøíóòéèøó÷éöúéå÷çóò- itial commander’s assessment. Meeting as many key players nective tissue amongst the NATO Force Structure (NFS) as personally and getting to, “know you before I need you”, as well as between the NFS and NATO Command Structure my good friend Mikhail at 1 GNC so aptly stated, was of the (NCS). Serving as the bridge between the tactical and oper- utmost importance to me. I know that this challenged you ational to the strategic. Exercıse ANAKONDA 16, Poland and your staff with off-site travel and the associated tasks ¡ ³¨µ«ª¶´ í÷ ùòíõùéðý ôó÷íøíóòéè øó ÷éöúé å÷ øìé with a Command visit. The time, insights and perspectives “key link” between the land domain and the sister services of each of you offered was instrumental in allowing me to best the NCS and other key stakeholders (NSHO, CoEs, JALLC, form my initial assessment and gain fundamental under- NATO School, etc) standing of the entire enterprise. It will allow myself and the LANDCOM team to better advocate on your behalf. Additionally, LANDCOM must be agile and capable enough to provide the core element of a Land Component Being able to see with my own eyes the incredible ca- Command HQ in crisis for a Major Joint Operation (MJO+). pability and capacity of land forces was truly inspiring. This By ensuring we are capable we provide SACEUR with the is a testament to the great teams you all command as well agility that comes with an additional option for a mission as the LANDCOM staff. I offer personal thanks to my pre- command element. This provides him depth and agility in decessor GEN Nicholson, as well as LTG Paulo Ruggiero, for terms of decision space – something critical to any com- The Allied Land Command COMMANDER’S MESSAGE
mander. To this end, LANDCOM will find itself deployed tionally, we must continue to ensure we inform and nest to Stavanger, Norway next year for exercise Trident Javelin with both SHAPE and the two Joint Headquarters as we 2017. This will be a great opportunity to test and capture move forward with Enhanced Forward Presence, MJO(+) critical lessons learned for MJO(+) doctrine, standardiza- concepts and doctrine, Tailored Forward Presence, and tion and interoperability. We have already begun our own NATO Strategic Direction South to mention just some of internal training as we start on glide path to this exercise. the vitally important work that will continue moving for- I look forward to this exercise and working alongside many ward. This work serves as a reminder to all of the cohesion, of you as LANDCOM is evaluated. It will be another great determination, and readiness of the Alliance to respond in opportunity to continue to fortify and grow this team of order to fulfill the outcomes of Warsaw – Deter and Defend teams that comprises the Alliance. and Project Stability. You and your teams play a vital role in ensuring that the ambitions and aim of Warsaw in fact remain reality and not hollow words. Lastly, I wish to take a brief moment and thank everyone for the collaborative effort and undertaking as we continue to work through Graduated Response Plans In closing, I will start where I began. I am incredibly (GRPs). I have received initial briefings on GRP 3 and am confident in this team of teams because of your demon- once again incredibly impressed with the professionalism strated competence, capability and capacity. I am extreme- and skill of both my staff and your teams of planners who ly proud to be a member of the Alliance and your advocate. contribute to these planning efforts. We could not execute Our diversity is our strength and together we can accom- this without your support. I look forward to starting work plish any mission, anywhere, anytime. on GRP4 and the continued level of collaboration. Addi-
For the Soldier! The Allied Land Command For the Soldier!
Chief Warrant Oficer Stephen A. Rice Commander Senior Enlisted Leader
rior to sitting down to Commander as I am afforded the write the Command rare opportunity into his personal Sergeant Major Message space. Establishing and finding my for theP 5th edition of LAND POWER new role within the HQ and the magazine, I could not help myself in Commander’s battlespace will be my reading past messages in the archives. next bound as I establish trust with It is evident that much work has been the Commander and this will pave the done in promoting the NCO corps, way forward to where I can provide describing Command Senior Enlisted the most value. I look forward to the Leader (CSEL) focus areas and being 9th Land Commanders conference in an advocate for the Command Team November to be held in Strasbourg, concept. These are all things that France. This will be the first time institutional leaders do in order to for myself to gather the Corps better the NCO corps and strengthen CSEL’s. Topics that I see beneficial the Alliance. Obviously much work are promoting LANDCOM and has been done and it would be wrong not to recognize my NCO Corps social media, NATO Protocol and parade predecessor CWO Daniel Moyer who has truly set the bar standardization/data bank, and CSEL visits to other Corps high for me to follow. Dan, you have left a strong impression exercises which will promote the power of Senior Enlisted with many national CSEL’s and many junior leaders during Leaders. your numerous speaking engagements supporting NATO’s intermediate and advance level leadership courses. Your In closing I am truly honored to have the work has not gone unnoticed and I would like to recognize opportunity to fill the Land Command Senior Enlisted you for your efforts and for a job well done. Leader position. I look forward to my new role and will be focused on ensuring and enabling the NCO corps to be a With only two months in the chair, I have yet to find postured and ready force, which is interoperable and able to my comfort zone. As with any new leader, I have spent the adapt to the current complex environment. I’m also excited first couple of months traveling and establishing contacts to assist in the development of a resilient NCO corps, while up and out within the NATO Command Structure, which promoting quality of life for our soldiers and their families. will provide huge dividends while I try to establish my own NCO network, down and in. Attending the International Senior Enlisted Seminar in Garmisch, and the CSEL course at the NATO School in Oberammergau, I have met all of the key players that will set the stage in filling my new role as LAND COMMAND Senior Enlisted Leader. For the Soldier! Concurrently, I have been building a relationship with the From NATO Response
1 German Netherland Corps http://www.1gnc.org/ Force To Joint Taskforce (Land) By 1GNC PAO
Exercise Truthful Sword 2016: On the Way to VJTF (Photo by CPL Allesıo Felix, 1GNC Publıc Afaırs)
hen the stand-by period for NATO’s Very High Readiness Joint Task ForceW ended in mid 2015, 1(German/ Netherlands) Corps (1GNC) had to change its structure and mindset from being at the level of Land Component Command (LCC) to that of being a Joint Taskforce (Land) (JTF(L)) for Small Joint Operations. Tis means that 1GNC has to be able to lead up to one division while at the same time it needs to plan for maritime, air and special operations. Te framework nations Germany and the Netherlands prefer to use the so-called integrated model, i.e. being both the JTF plan and conduct land-centric Small Joint on a permanent basis, but mainly in the headquarters and the LCC simultaneously. Operations, commanding up to a division. planning and execution of exercises and Te additional personnel that is needed Whilst principally acting in a “double- operations. to execute this model will be provided by hatted” mode whenever feasible, it will split Acting on a diferent level means both framework nations as augmenters. tactical and operational responsibilities as other responsibilities and this requires required. a diferent set of Standard Operating Integrated model As a frst visible sign of the structural Procedures (SOPs). 1GNC has put great reorganisation the branch indication efort in rewriting its SOPs and brought Acting as a JTF HQ (L), 1GNC must changed from General to Joint. But more them completely in line with those of be able to cope with both tactical and important is the signifcant organisational SHAPE. operational levels of war. Whilst 1GNC is change of the formation of the new J35 to provide sufcient Direction & Guidance What was next was the use of cell within the J3 branch for mid term to the subordinate formations to perform various Functional Area Systems. All synchronisation and planning. their missions, it has to concurrently operations planning should be done in synchronize its land-centric objectives and Although 1GNC has had an Air NATO TOPFAS. With the help of the joint efects with SHAPE, other supporting Operations Coordination Cell in its NATO Communications and Information component commands, and the political/ midst, this does not sufce to become a Systems School in Latina, Italy, the Corps’ civilian framework in theatre. In order fully fedged JTF HQ. Terefore 1GNC planners were taught how to use TOPFAS. to best organise this challenge, the HQ has requested additional personnel from the framework nations Germany and structure has been adapted to a mission Stepping stones tailored Integrated Model. Tis new the Netherlands to augment its staf with Exercise Truthful Sword 2016 was mission tailored JTF HQ (L) will be able to air, maritime and SOF expertise. Not
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Exercise Truthful Sword 2016: On the Way to VJTF (Photo by CPL Allesıo Felix, 1GNC information updates and thus contributed Publıc Afaırs) to the quality of the Operations Plan. Tis concerted efort led to the certifcation of the CRP and a positive evaluation of the OPLE and OLRT. During exercise ULSD16 it will be the Joint Logistics Support Group (JLSG) and the Initial Command Element (ICE) that are deployed to the Joint Forces Training Centre (JFTC) in Bydgoszcz, Poland and subsequently evaluated by SHAPE. In the scenario the process of Reception, Staging, Onward Movement and Integration (RSOMI) will be carried out with three brigades. Some 300 people will be working at the JFTC, but it involves other people from the Corps too. Te ICE and JLSG have a reach back capacity in Münster. SHAPE will certify the JLSG.
TRIDENT JAGUAR 2017 (certifcation exercise) the frst test for 1GNC to adapt from a aferwards, it all worked really well on the Te exercise TRIDENT JAGUAR Land Component Headquarters into a whole. 2017 (TRJR17) aims at certifying 1GNC. JTFHQ(L). In the past it was sufcient Right afer summer leave a large part Tis will be executed while 1GNC to focus on a certain stretch of land of the Corps’ Headquarters was involved conducts a Command Post Exercise at the with a clear focus on mid and long term in the Crisis Response Planning (CRP) in Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) in Stavanger, planning. Now, 1GNC had to take a much preparation for exercise Ultimate Sword Norway, during the latter part of March broader view, encompassing both the air 2016 (ULSD16) and Trident Jaguar 2017 and the frst week of April 2017. It builds and maritime domains. (TRJR17). Tis deployment exercise saw upon a Non-Article 5 Crisis Response But this wasn’t quite enough. the Operational Planning Liaison Element Operation (NA5CRO) with a focus on With new players on board (including (OPLE) going to SHAPE in Mons, Belgium combat operations. Afer certifcation, a new command group) and new SOPs, for some last guidance on the planning 1GNC will be on stand-by for NATO as 1GNC also decided to run new sofware. being done in Münster. It also entailed JTFHQ(L) from mid 2017 for the duration TOPFAS for the planners, LOGFAS for the the Operational Liaison Reconnaissance of a year. logisticians and LC2IS for the operations Team (OLRT) which was sent to Stavanger side of the house. And it all came to liaise with people on various levels together during exercise Truthful Sword from the scenario’s host nation Arnland. 2016. Although changes had to be made Te OLRT provided the planners with
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