CZECH ARMED FORCES

in 2018 A SALUTE Dear citizens, soldiers, airmen and defence civilians,

The year 2018 was very challenging for the Czech Armed Forces, yet very productive. The dynamic development of the global security situation calls for a modern and well-equipped armed forces capable of flexibly meeting the changing nature of armed conflicts and new security threats and challenges. Cyber attacks threaten the stability and prosperity of open societies. The range of threats facing us is rather broadening. We must be able to contribute to NATO’s collective defence through a fair part of our abilities and skills as well as to assist civilian authorities in the case of non-military threats. In 2018, we clearly defined the priorities of the Czech Armed Forces and worked to achieve the goals we have set. We launched a variety of immediate impact projects to make sure all service personnel have adequate equipment essential for their service. We have moved forward with the formation of the Cyber Forces and Information Operations Command, the Host Nation Support Battalion and the Airborne . The launch of the delayed modernization of the land forces is now crucial. The Government of the endorsed the commencement of acquisition of the infantry combat vehicle replacement. What is essential for us as well the governmental assurance that by 2021, the Czech Republic will have spent at least 1.4% GDP on the armed forces and subsequently 2% GDP within a few years. The guarantee of funds for the years to come is the key precondition for us to start all the modernization projects at hand. A properly set up command and control system is another priority, which primarily entails the ability of a quick and adequate response to future crises. In this domain, we have embarked on a path of decentralising authority, in which we strengthen the commanders’ responsibility at the tactical level. Service personnel is the most valuable asset of the armed forces. We are currently able to recruit people interested in a military career in the Czech Armed Forces despite the fact that there are some negative trends such as the deteriorating physical fitness of the youth, the growing competition on the labour market and indeed unfavourable demographic conditions. However, the average age of military professionals rises. We need to be flexible in recruiting and come up with innovative, fresh ideas. As far as remuneration is concerned, the Czech Armed Forces are at the moment a competitive employer, and I believe it will remain the case. The celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Czechoslovakia were an opportunity to remember heroism of our legionaries and their share in the creation of our independent state. At the same time, we could present to our public the military equipment used by Czech military professionals in training or while performing tasks and allied commitments beyond the of our country. Our active participation in foreign operations and missions in , Mali, Sinai, and Iraq testifies to the quality, dedication and professionalism of our soldiers. Unfortunately, this year we have also experienced the tragic loss of our fellow comrades who were killed in the line of duty on foreign operations. We will never forget them and will always honour their memory. In 2019, we will celebrate 20 years since the Czech Republic joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. NATO brings us both assurances and obligations. The contribution of Czech Armed Forces is rated very positively by our Allies; however, we must not rest on laurels. We have undertaken many commitments to our Allies and we must work hard to live up to and deliver on our promises.

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A SALUTE • PERSONNEL CZECH SERVICE PERSONNEL IN INTERNATIONAL MILITARY STRUCTURES In 2018, the total of 192 Czech Armed Forces service personnel were assigned and posted in NATO and EU international military staffs, NATO and EU agencies and national representations in international military staffs in the locations in fifteen NATO nations and in Ukraine. The representatives of the Czech Armed Forces held the positions of the Dean of NATO Defence College (NDC) Rome, Italy, Deputy Chief of Staff Joint Force Command (JFC) in Brunssum, the Netherlands, and the Chief of Staff of the Joint Force Training Centre (JFTC) Bydgoszcz, . After serving three-year tenure, the work of the Czech representative in the position of the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Brussels, Belgium, was terminated in June.

Permanent missions and workplaces Personnel in foreign countries Permanent mission in Mons: 151 Belgium, Hungary, , Greece, Italy, , Netherlands, Norway, Poland, , , , Turkey, Ukraine and the United Kingdom Permanent mission in Brussels: 33 Belgium Permanent mission in Norfolk: 8 USA Total 192

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CZECH SERVICE PERSONNEL IN INTERNATIONAL MILITARY STRUCTURES • READINESS FORCES FOREIGN OPERATIONS AND MISSIONS NATO OPERATIONS In 2018, the Czech MoD was involved in 16 foreign operations and missions in the territory of 15 countries. The total of 413 military professionals was deployed in the first half of 2018. In the second half of the year, the newly endorsed mandate for assignment of MoD forces and assets to foreign operations in 2018-20, the number of deployed service personnel increased to 887.

RESOLUTE SUPPORT (RS), Afghanistan The Czech Republic engaged in 2018 in the RS mission in the territory of Afghanistan in the area of responsibility of three Train, Advise and Assist Commands (TAAC):TAAC-Capital (TAAC-C), TAAC-East (TAAC-E) and TAAC-West (TAAC-W). The mandate effective until 31 May 2018 was up to 250 personnel, actually deployed were 245 personnel.

TAAC-C  The Czech Armed Forces Resolute Support Task Force Command with up to 31 personnel with the mission to provide comprehensive support to all Czech Armed Forces units in Afghanistan, has been stationed at the Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA) in Kabul;  National representations in HQ RS, HKIA and Bagram Airfield) totalling 22 personnel;  Air Advisory Team (AAT) comprising 27 personnel was stationed at HKIA. Their mission was to assist on the training of the Afghan flight and ground personnel on Mi-17 Hip and Mi-35 Hind ;  National Intelligence Cell) of 6 personnel was assigned to HQ RS, HKIA and BAF.

TAAC-E  The BAF Guard Company operated in the Parwan province and performed missions to provide security to the Bagram Airfield (elimination of hostile activities against BAF) with up to 173 personnel.

The mandate effective from 1 June 2018 was up to 390 personnel, actually deployed were 347 personnel. The above engagement was expanded with the Special Operations Assistance Teams (SOAT) in the domain of training, advisory and assistance for partner units of the Afghan Special Forces totalling 100 personnel as follows in: TAAC-E in the Logar province (Camp Dahlke), the SOAT Logar with the mission to provide mentoring to the Police Special Unit (PSU); TAAC-W in the Herat province (Camp Conde), SOAT Shindand tasked to mentor the 8th Mobile Strike Kandak (MSK).

KFOR Operation JOINT ENTERPRISE, Kosovo There were up to 9 Czech Armed Forces servicemembers (the mandate was 10) assigned to posts in Headquarters KFOR at Camp Film City in Pristina. The unit’s key mission was to perform duties at the operation HQ in their specialist posts and be involved in the Minimum Military Presence (GATE 3) operation phase, which follows on the Deterrent Presence (GATE 2) phase completed in 2017.

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24 KFOR CHRONICLE 12/2016 Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP), and Lithuania The overall mandate for engagement as part of the eFP in the Baltics was up to 290 personnel in 2018. The NATO enhanced Forward Presence in the territory of Poland and the Baltic States has been tasked by the conclusions of the NATO Summit in Warsaw in response to potential external threat to their territories. The concept is designed to deploy multinational battalions. In 2018, the United Kingdom took over the lead in , Germany led the effort in Lithuania, in Latvia and in Poland.

Czech Armed Forces Task Force eFP Latvia There were 55 personnel actually deployed in the eFP Task Force Latvia from June 2018 on. They were stationed in the territory of Latvia at the Adazi military training base as part of the eFP concept as a component of the Canadian Battle Group (CAN BG). The task force had the mission to demonstrate NATO’s solidarity, deterrence and potentially collective defence in peace, crisis and conflict. Czech Armed Forces Company Task Force eFP Lithuania As part of the Company Task Force eFP Lithuania, 233 personnel were actually deployed from July 2018 at the Gaiziunai (Rukla) military training base. The Company Task Force operated in the territory of Lithuania under the eFP concept in the order of battle of German Battle Group (DEU BG). The task force had the mission to demonstrate NATO’s solidarity, deterrence and potentially collective defence in peace, crisis and conflict.

EUROPEAN UNION OPERATIONS AND MISSIONS European Union Training Mission (EUTM), Mali The mandate effective till 31 May 2018 was up to 50 personnel. The Czech Republic was involved in the operation with the Czech Armed Forces Task Force EUTM Mali totalling of 42 personnel. The Task Force members were assigned to the Mission Force Headquarters in Bamako and the Koulikoro Training Centre (KTC). The primary mission of the Task Force was to provide security to HQ EUTM-M in Bamako and escort convoys. Two instructors performed tasks in support of training the Malian Armed Forces in the frame of the Spanish Mobile Training Team in the Koulikoro Training Center and Sikasso Training Center. The mandate effective from 1 June 2018 was up to 120 personnel. The Czech Republic was involved in the operation with the Czech Armed Forces Task Force EUTM Mali with the total of 118 personnel. 41 personnel of the task force performed missions at the Operation Headquarters in Bamako and 4 personnel were at the MF HQ. From November 2018, the Czech involvement was reinforced with 73 service personnel (particularly the company command and two platoons) stationed at the KTC. The mission of the Czech forces was expanded with the provision of security to the KTC and escorts of mentors in performance of missions at other bases in Mali.

EUFOR Operation ALTHEA, Bosnia and Herzegovina The mandate for operation EUFOR ALTHEA was up to 2 personnel in 2018. The Czech Republic was involved in the operation with 2 officers, who performed missions relative to training and disposal of ammunition and unexploded ordnance of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, at the Operation Headquarters at Camp Butmir in Sarajevo.

EU NAVFOR Operation ATALANTA, Somalia, UK The mandate for EU NAVFOR operation ATALANTA Somalia was up to 3 personnel in 2018. The Czech Republic was involved in the operation with two officers and a senior NCO, who performed duties at the Operation Headquarters (OHQ) in Northwood.

EU NAVFOR MED Operation SOPHIA, Italy The mandate for EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA was up to 5 personnel in 2018. In the first half of 2018, the Czech Republic was involved with 4 personnel, and with 5 personnel in the second part of the year. The service

personnel performed duties at Operation Headquarters (OHQ) in Rome and 2 personnel MISSIONS AND OBSERVER OPERATIONS INTERNATIONAL were assigned to the Force Headquarters (FHQ) on a vessel in the Mediterranean. MILITARY OPERATIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY MFO, Sinai, Arab Republic of The mandate for the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) was upto 25 personnel in 2018. The Czech Republic was involved in MFO with 3 officers, who performed duties at HQ MFO in Sharm el Sheikh, and with the Air Unit with C-295 CASA aircraft in the strength of 15 personnel. The Air Unit provided airlift for persons and materiel among the MFO camps, Cairo and Tel Aviv, transport of governmental and liaison officials representatives of the parties to the peace treaty, plus also (SAR) and air MEDEVAC. They also performed verification and observation flights. Operation INHERENT RESOLVE, Iraq The overall mandate effective till 31 May 2018 was up to 65 personnel; actual deployment comprised 51 personnel:

Air Advisory Team (AAT) In 2018, the AAT operated in the territory of the Republic of Iraq in the strength of up to 31 personnel with the mission to train and mentor flight and ground personnel of the on the L-159 ALCA aircraft. The AAT was stationed at the Balad Air Force Base.

Military Police Training Unit (MPTU) In 2018, the Military Police Training Unit was stationed in the territory of the Republic of Iraq in the strength of 7 personnel, which performed the tasks relative to training and mentoring of Iraqi Police in Baghdad. The unit was a part of multinational police task force under Italian command stationed at Camp Dublin in Baghdad.

CBRN Defence Training Unit In 2018, the CBRN Defence Training unit of 13 personnel were stationed in the territory of the Republic of Iraq with the mission to deliver training at Camp Al Taji. The mandate effective from 1 June 2018 was up to 110 personnel, actual deployment was up to 75 personnel. The above engagement was expanded in the second half of the year with the Czech Armed Forces Task Force Iraq, which provides an umbrella for the Czech involvement in Iraq and Kuwait (except the AAT). That involvement was further expanded with:  Command of the Czech Armed Forces Task Force Iraq comprising up to 8 personnel.  Czech Armed Forces representation in Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) multinational commands and in NATO Mission Iraq (NMI Baghdad, Al Taji) and Kuwait in the total number of 12 personnel.

UN MISSIONS UNDOF, Golan Heights, Syria, The mandate effective until 31 May 2018 was up to 5 personnel; actually deployed were 2 personnel. The mandate effective from 1 June 2018 was up to 10 personnel; actually deployed were 3 personnel. The primary mission of the Czech service personnel was to perform duties at the UNDOF headquarters (Camp Ziouani in Israel until 31 May 2018) in their specialist assignments. From June 2018, service personnel also operated at Camp Faouar in Syria.

MINUSMA, Mali The mandate till 31 May 2018 was up to 10 personnel; actually deployed were 3 personnel. The mandate from 1 June 2018 was up to 30 personnel, and actually deployed were 5 personnel. Two personnel served their tours at the mission headquarters in Bamako, two personnel in the Gao province and one soldier was assigned in the Timbuktu province. The personnel are involved in the assessment of security situation and security risks of the mission.

Military observers of the Czech Armed Forces served tours in five UN mi- ssions in 2018 in the total number of up to 9 personnel.

MINUSCA (Central African Republic) – 2 personnel MINUSMA (Mali) – 2 personnel MONUSCO (Democratic Republic of Congo) – 3 personnel UNMIK (Kosovo) – 2 personnel

TRAINING PRIORITIES AND FOCUS IN 2018 The training of the Czech Armed Forces units focused on meeting tasks as part of NATO and EU membership commitments and the Czech Republic’s commitments to regional defence cooperation, on sustaining and developing capabilities in individual force branches for a full spectrum of operations in symmetric and asymmetric environments of modern conflicts, cyber threats and training and cooperation with international partners.

Major exercises with international partners in the territory of the Czech Republic

AAT (Air Advisory Team) PREDEPLOYMENT TRAINING The exercise took place from March 11-23, 2018, and was designed to train flight and ground personnel of the 22nd airbase as part of preparation of the Air Advisory Team for the Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan. The exercise practised flying in dusty and mountain environment and air operation planning procedures. The trainees included 50 members of .

AMPLE STRIKE The exercise was organised from 29 August – 17 September 2018, and was designed to integrate training of joint terminal attack controllers with aircrews and land commanders in multinational environment. It also verified Host Nation Support (HNS) capabilities. Pilots honed their inflight refuelling skills and practised . The attendance included 301 armed forces servicemembers from 18 countries.

CORONAT MASK 2018 The exercise was held concurrently in the Czech Republic and Germany on September 13-27, 2018 (GER) and September 11-27, 2018 (CZE). It was conducted to train CBRN Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) units as part of the Framework Nations Concept (FNC). The aim was to develop interoperability in multinational environment with specific focus on protection against weapons of mass destruction, unconventional warfare, sharing specialist

tactical procedures and proving the command and control system. The exercise was conducted PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL WITH EXERCISES MAJOR in MTA Bergen and MTA Bruchsal in Germany and the CBRN defence training site in Tisá in the Czech Republic. The total of 260 soldiers represented the Czech Armed Forces. The exercise in the Czech Republic was attended by 65 members of the Armed Forces of Germany, Poland, Slovakia and Italy.

EBONITE JAVELIN The exercise was organised on March 4-16, 2018, to train the Czech Armed Forces mechanised units and the with the aim to harmonise the procedures of those units for potential deployment for common operation and to increase interoperability. The Czech Armed Forces assigned 720 personnel (600 soldiers and 120 reservists) and 48 members from the order of battle of the Slovak 11th Mechanised Battalion. TRAINING PRIORITIES • • TRAINING PRIORITIES INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS OPERATIONS INTERNATIONAL SKY AVENGER 2018 The exercise was held on June 15-30, 2018. It was designed to improve tactical air units’ pilots’ skills in engagement of aerial and ground targets. The exercise included inflight refuelling practise. The joint exercise trained 200 servicemembers of the Israeli, German, United Kingdom and U.S. Air Forces (as well as the Texas and Nebraska National Guard).

UNIFIED VISION The exercise was held concurrently in the Czech Republic and Germany on June 4-26, 2018 (GER) and June 8-22, 2018 (CZE). It was designed to prove direct operational and technical involvement of the Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) and Electronic Warfare systems, and verification of interoperability for deployment as part of NATO joint operations, including the harmonisation of the process with focus on combined processing, exploitation/use and dissemination of products. The key emphasis was on supporting the precision and early targeting processes. The exercise was conducted in the WPC Einsiedlerhof and MTA Putlos training areas in Germany and in the Military Training Area Hradiště in the Czech Republic. The Czech Armed Forces was represented with the total of 342 service personnel of the 53rd Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare Regiment in the territory of Germany and 65 international participants took part in the exercise in the territory of the Czech Republic.

Major exercises with international partners outside the home territory COMMON TENACITY 2018 The exercise was organised in October 8-19, 2018, and was designed as a certification exercise for the German 10th Armoured Division and the 12th Panzer Brigade. The command of the 4th Brigade Task Forces (4th BdeTF) was integrated into the structure of trainees with the objective to replicate manoeuvre unit directly subordinate to the commander of the division. The staff of with subordinate components implemented the scenario with the objective to perform evaluation/certification of the staff of the 10th Armoured Division. For the Czech 4th BdeTF, exercise COMMON TENACITY 2018 was the first training exercise in the frame of the affiliation process of the Czech 4th Rapid Deployment Brigade (4th RDBde) and the German 10th Armoured Division on the brigade level. The exercise in the territory of Germany (Wildflecken training area) saw the participation of 63 members of the staff of the 4th BdeTF and subordinate components for the command of the 4th Brigade Task Force.

CREVAL eFP BG I / 2019 The exercise took place from October 17-30, 2018, as common exercise of the Company Task Force of the Czech 41st Mechanised Battalion earmarked for the German enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group (DEU eFP BG I/2019) with the German Armed Forces, specifically the 104th Armoured Battalion. The aim of the training activity was to conduct the final harmonisation of the forces and assets of the Czech component earmarked for DEU eFP BG 2019/1 with the German 104th ArmBn before their common deployment in the territory of Lithuania in the first half of 2019. The tactical exercise with the support of simulation systems in the territory of Germany trained 163 soldiers from CoyTF DEU eFP I/2019.

LAMPART The exercise was organised on November 9-30, 2018, and its goal was to perform national combat readiness evaluation of the Polish 22nd Battalion and 21st Artillery Battalion, perform and complete the missions of the V4 Training Initiative in attendance of the units of V4 countries and use the exercise as a preparation of Polish 21st Brigade together with the Czech 71st Mechanised Battalion (71st MechBn), which will be integrated by the Poland into the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF) in 2020. Held in MTA Deba, Poland, the exercise was attended by 234 servicemembers of the 71st Mechanised Battalion. the information communications settings for battle control in multinational environment. The environment. in multinational andimprove the UniversityDefence of Brno. in control procedures operating for battle the standard prove participation comprised 42 soldiers of the 4th settings Rapid Deployment Brigade, 13th Artillery Regiment and communications the exercise, information on the battleofthe of staffs of order activities harmonise to the was objective the where the system, simulation KORA from the using conducted was exercise Brigade Mechanised 37th 10th German and Battalion) Motorised Held inPoznan, Poland, the exercise saw theparticipation of67members ofthe . defensive air operations, missions in support of land units as well as 2 v 2, 1 v 2 and 1 v 1 dogfight missions. saw theparticipation 40 servicemembers of from the22ndHelicopter Air Force Base. preparation Afghanistan. in of Mission Resolute ahead Support The exercise of the territory in of predeployment apart was The exercise conditions. geospatial and tactical challenging in flying in 200 service personnel,200 service predominantly from the25thAirDefence Regiment. Missile TaskForcesGBADCzech Armed the (NATOForcesassignedForce NRF with Force)Response2018–20 acertification was it Armed Czech The Task2019. Joint time, in ForceReadiness Very High the same in standbyexercise forces on for At the Treaty. Washington of the 5 Article of activation of case in to declare the capability of NATO forces to conduct a high intensity operation on the Alliance’s borders was objective Its key 2018. 7, November through 25 October Norway from of territory the in nations and the25thAirDefence Regiment. Missile Base Force 21st Air Tactical the of members 30 by attended was Hungary of territory the exercise in capabilities, integration of activities and procedures in the frame of NATO air defence operations. The interoperability of development the emphasised exercise Washington Treaty. the The of 5 Article of TRIDENT JUNCTURE 2018 TRIDENT JUNCTURE TOBRUQ LEGACY 2018 STOLZER WETTINER NATO TIGERMEET2018 MOUNTAIN FLIGHT The active reservists alsojoined themultinational exercise AmpleStrike 2018. support ofARC activitiesduring training andoperations infield. general as well as warfare of conduct and planning Directors’ in staffs RMHQ the Command and staff Forces Land the improve and security board Republic, Czech the of Police the taking, building, guarding and abandoning critical defence infrastructure, duties to reinforce practise and units integration of on check to was objective key The regions. home their of and an Air Force guard company gradually trained in the Doupov, Libavá and in the territory (RMHQ) Headquarters Military Regional the of companies infantry Fourteen Component. Reserve Active the train to held exercisewas 2018 Hradba the 2018, April of course the In ACTIVE RESERVE COMPONENT (ARC) EXERCISE jit omn ps eecs o te nt o te t Rpd elyet rgd (4h Light (44th Brigade Deployment Rapid 4th the of units the of exercise post command joint A and offensive practise to conceived was scenario its and 2018, 8-25, May from held exercisewas The Conducted from June 13 – July 4, 2018, the exercise was designed to improve the skills of helicrews The exercise saw the participation of almost 50,000 service personnel from 31 31 Partner from personnel and NATO service 50,000 almost of participation the exercisesaw The activation of case in forces of operation the on focusedexercise the 2018, 4-14, June from Held Armoured Division was organised in the Wildflecken training center from April 16-26, 2018. The Wildfleckenorganisedwasthe 2018. trainingArmouredDivision 16-26, in center from April

MAJOR EXERCISES WITH INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS MODERNISATION The modernization projects are based on the Czech Armed Forces Development Concept, which defines the basic requirements for combat forces, combat support forces and combat support service in the milestones of 2020 and 2025 and determines each step to achieve the planned capabilities.

Mechanized forces – efforts have continued on the rearmament project of the 7th Mechanized Brigade - purchase of a new armoured infantry fighting vehicle (PBVP) was resumed, the agreed specification was handed over, and the MoD Armaments and Acquisition Division resolved the acquisition phase of the new BVP in seven modifications of 210 vehicles. Further steps have been taken as part of acquisition project to acquire 62 pieces of wheeled armoured fighting vehicles in the command and control, and communication variants on the Pandur and Tatra (TITUS) platforms. The delivery of MUM-14 night vision devices for mechanized troops was completed. In accordance with the contract, the universal protective ballistic vests were delivered. As part of the individual ballistic protection equipment, the verification and military tests of the ballistic protection helmets of version 2017 were carried out. In addition, military testing of advanced active protection against the effects of hand antitank weapons and antitank guided missiles was launched.

Artillery – Within the project of maintaining and developing the Czech Artillery, the documentation for realization of the project acquisition of NATO‘s self-propelled cannon, the artillery fire control system, and the fire support coordination post was prepared. In the area of development and research, the development of projects for the implementation of radio probe on the PODTEO wheel platform, 60 mm SMK-LD mine, 60 mm ILL-LD mine, DPzP Artillery Maintenance Workshop Vehicle and the technical development of mortars of the Czech Armed Forces after 2020 “ROZMIN study” continued. The 60 mm HEI-LD Mine Project has successfully undergone military testing.

Engineer service – a marketing research on the acquisition of new pontoon bridges as a replacement for the lengthened pontoon bridge sets PMS, the acquisition of bumpers on a wheeled chassis with adequate ballistic protection and a higher capacity to overcome water and dry barriers and MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) to achieve Route Clearance Patrolling capabilities.

CBRN Defence – A contract for the delivery of S-LOV-CBRN and LOV CBRN II Light Armored Vehicles was signed in a total of 80 pieces designed to carry out radiation, chemical and biological reconnaissance. Vehicles will be purchased in years 2020–2022. The progressive modernization of the part of the equipment in the field of detection, identification and monitoring is in progress.

Intelligence Support – the acquisition of STAR MANPACK jammers, in C, M, D, OSEB and EOD variants, has been successfully completed to increase deployed force protection against RCIED (Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices) and drones. In development and progress projects, the prototype technology SRTP (intelligence detector) for the hidden and swift detection of information from the electromagnetic spectrum, SIAC (Signal Identity Authority Cell) - ISR integration module for joint NATO operations to connect to the CE-SMO network, MSPSR (development of multistage devices and their integration into the Air Situation Survey system) - nationwide coverage of the airborne situation by passive means, replacing Věra A3D. To ensure the operation of the ScanEagle unmanned airplane in a foreign mission, acquisition of the necessary components and material was secured. In the sphere of hydrometeorological service capacity, the first stage of the acquisition project „Equipment for viewing of the meteorology from survey aerodrome (RL-2000)“ was successfully realized at the airport administration in . In addition, the Kestrel 5700 Elite Personal Weather Station was acquired.

Air Force Command & Control System – the implementation of Air Command and Control continued. An acquisition project of telecommunication technologies and services was launched to ensure the integration of voice and data interfaces.

Tactical Air Units – Integration of the JAS-39 Gripen aircraft’s air-to-ground capability continued. The first pieces of the 4i laser scanning and reconnaissance container were delivered. In addition, a G2G contract with the US Government for the delivery of the MIDS Information Transfer terminal - LINK 16 - was signed. This system will allow the transfer of tactical and operational data between the aircraft and elements of command and control and the sharing of classified information about enemy resources among its own resources and command of air and ground forces. The process also included the acquisition of ten sets of Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) and the integration of IFF Mode 5, which improves the JAS-39 Gripen’s identification friend or foe capability. A conversion of three of one-seat L-159 ALCA into a two-seat version was conducted. A contract was signed between Czech Armed Forces and Aero Vodochody Aerospace a.s. to complement the next part of the L-159 ALCA fleet with a new MFD (Multifunctional display) and upgrade the aircraft to the NVG and to integrate the IFF Mode 5 system.

Helicopter and Transport Air Force – Mi-17 helicopters modernized in conjunction with the SES / SESAR (Single European Sky/ Single European Sky ATM Research) and Mi-171Sh helicopters to maintain the passenger and material transport capabilities for ground forces and perform tasks of the Special Operations Air Task Unit. Documentation and preparation for the launch of the CASA C-295M transport aircraft modernization project in connection with the SES / SESAR project were prepared. Work on documentation for the acquisition of a multi-purpose helicopter was under way.

Electronic warfare and reconnaissance – Work on the renovation of radar sites and their preparation for the installation of new MADR radars (Mobile Air Defense Radar) continued. An increase in the capacity of FADR (Fixed Air Defense Radar) radar has been launched.

Air Traffic Management and Air Navigation Services – The modernization of ATM (Air Traffic Management) systems continued. An acquisition project of a new military aeronautical information system was launched. The Military Air Traffic Control (ATC) continues to develop cooperation with the civilian ATM on the basis of a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2017. The replacement of instrumented landing systems (ILS) was prepared. MODERNISATION

Air Defence Missile units – the RBS-70NG MANPADS project for the purchase of 16 air-defence rocket sets RBS-70NG in the years 2020-2021 (contract signed at the end of 2018) continued as a replacement for the 9K35M STRELA-10M2D / IFF and the SHORAD in the years 2021-2024, as a replacement for the system. REORGANIZATION IN 2018

In 2018, the Czech Armed Forces continued to implement the process of organizational, mobilization and location changes according to policies endorsed by the Government of the Czech Republic, the Czech Armed Forces Development Concept, Czech Armed Forces structure and the personnel strength of the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic. The organizational components implemented only necessary measures.

At 1 April 2018  The MoD Force Development Division was established.  The MoD Capabilities Development and Planning Division was reorganized into the MoD Capabilities Planning Division.

At 1 May 2018, 16 July 2018  Reorganization changes were made at the Foreign Office of Brussels due to the termination of the function of Chairman of the NATO Military Committee.

At 1 October 2018  In order to sustain and develop the Intelligence capabilities of the Czech Armed Forces, organizational changes were made at the 53rd Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare Regiment.

At 1 January 2019  In accordance with the approved systemization of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces for2019, organizational changes were made at the Czech Armed Forces High Command, MoD Capabilities Planning Division, MoD Force Development Division and the MoD Support Division.  In accordance with the approved „Development plan of the Training Command - Military Academy and its subordinate military units and facilities by 2025“, organizational changes were made to the Training Command - Military Academy, the Support Battalion and the Training Area Operating Centers Boletice, Hradiště and Libavá.  An organisational element was formed for the establishment of the Cyber Forces and Information Operations Command.

MoD basing and stationing at 31 December 2018 In the course of 2018, no garrison or operating location other place of dislocation of the MoD was closed down. In order to improve the state of the real estate infrastructure of the Czech Armed Forces, an Infrastructure Revitalization project for 11 selected garrisons was launched. The goal of the of Revitalization project is to make sure the infrastructure meets the current needs of the Czech Armed Forces with a view to the future. At 31 December 2018, the Czech Armed Forces was stationed in 25 garrisons, in 19 standalone stationing locations and in 40 locations.

MoD basing and stationing at 31 December 2018

Petrovice Chotyně Liberec Ústí n./L. Litoměřice Sedloňov Dobruška Hrušovany Trávčice Jaroměř Žatec N.Ples Čeradice Dolní Slivno Kostelec n./L. Týniště n./O. VMTA Hradiště Vodochody Hlavenec K. Vary Lány Horoměřice H. Králové Brandýs n./L.- Nepolisy Rakovník -S.Boleslav Čermná n./O. Mladkov L. Bohdaneč Hostivice Těchonín Chocerady Pardubice Opava Planá Lešany Chrudim Ústí n./O. Hlučín Čáslav Háj ve SlezskuOstrava Tachov Plzeň Jince M.Třebová Líně Květná Stará Ves n./O. Pomezí Štěpánov MTA Libavá Bělá n./R. Potštát Přáslavice N.Jičín Hranice Pec, Česká Kubice Dobronín Lipník n./B. Hostašovice Prostějov Tábor Jihlava Přerov Klatovy Rančířov MTA Březina Bystřice p./H. Bechyně Sedlec, Vyškov Vícenice Zlín Strakonice Brno J. Hradec Bučovice Č. Budějovice Sokolnice, Újezd u Brna Božice Bases MTA Boletice Standalone stationing locations and stationing locations Military Training Areas (MTA) a training orasashooting aid target after theendof ballistic or durability lifecycle. be omitted. may property use general nor personal However, neither materiel. construction and housing and technology the remainsthe assets of was asunusablewaste. disposed of weight of 8,625 tons were discarded. Some 74% items out of this amount were assigned to the transfer or forfeit, Defence is authorised to manage in the amount of CZK 1.7 billion, representing approximately 1.8 million units* and Equipment andproperty overviewed by themethod ofdecommission: AND EQUIPMENT AND MATERIEL –VOLUME OFHANDLEDPROPERTY DIVESTITURE OFSURPLUS PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT Equipment andproperty –method ofdecommision of theMilitary History Institute Decommissioned property transferred to thecollections Decommissioned property reused astraining aids Of theabove decommissioned property andequipment Property andequipment decommissioned for sale orfree transfer Total property andequipment decommissioned Property andequipment decommissioned for disposal * Unitmeans acollective expression involving pieces, litres, sets, pairs. There has been a substantial increase in the amount of property that continues to be used for defence needs as support and transport military in involved predominantly was assets of disposal or transfers free sales, The of Ministry the which with property government redundant and surplus of items 64,030 of total the 2018, In

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8,624.52 t 8,263.60 t 363.27 t 360.92 t Weight Weight 13.55 t

REORGANIZATION • DIVESTITURE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIEL KEY MISSIONS IN 2019 1. Develop and train forces to the effect of enhancing and maintaining national defence capabilities. 2. Prepare, deploy and sustain forces and assets on operations. 3. Increase manning levels and train service personnel according to the needs of the Czech Armed Forces. 4. Review the Czech Armed Forces Development Concept and subordinate policy documents. 5. Optimise command and control system. 6. Foster enhancement of Czech Armed Forces’ capabilities. 7. Continue the Czech Armed Forces capability development projects. 8. Ensure development of support forces capabilities. 9. Provide the strategic communication capability in the Czech Armed Forces.

© Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic – Military History Institute Prague, 2019 www.army.cz by Public Diplomacy Section, General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces Design & layout: Andrea Bělohlávková • Printed in March 2019 • Printed by the Military Geographical and Hydrometeorological Agency Dobruška ISBN 978-80-7278-766-1