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The KFOR Magazine for KFOR Soldiers May 2017 MNBG-W and KTM perform joint exercise

http://jfcnaples.nato.int/kfor http://www.facebook.com/NATOKFOR/ https://fl ic.kr/ps/39kEDh twitter.com/NATO_KFOR The KFOR Magazine for KFOR Soldiers May 2017 PICTURE: PAO MNBG-W PICTURE: PAO Peja, May 11th – KFOR Multinational Battle Group West (MNBG-W) performed a joint exercise with the KFOR Tactical Manoeuvre Battalion (KTM) in Camp “Villaggio Italia”. e exercise was aimed at testing the interoperability between MNBG-W and KTM and their capability to react on a short notice to a possible threat escalation regarding any sensitive spot under KFOR responsibility.

Chronicle Interview: Contingent Profile Hans Jürgen STARK, JFC Naples Portuguese in Command’s Senior Enlisted Leader page: 4,5 page: 3

Fire in the Sky HSG Mass Casualty Exercise Keeping KFOR HQ Looking page: 6 its Best page: 7

Danish Contingent Donation A Visual Overview To Special Needs School page: 10, 11 page: 8, 9

Civilian sta at HQ KFOR DEU–AUT–CHE Cooperation Apprection Award Ceremony in Camp page: 12, 13 page: 14, 15

Camp Pro le Ceremonies Nothing Hill Eleven Years On Polish / Slovenian page: 16, 17 page: 18

KFOR Medical Personnel Support “K4 LIKE” International Health Care Program Photo Competiton page: 19 page : 21

2 KFOR CHRONICLE 05/2017 The KFOR Magazine for KFOR Soldiers May 2017 Chronicle Interview: Hans Jürgen STARK, JFC Naples Command’s Senior Enlisted Leader Before answering the question I would like to take the chance to say “Thank you” to all the people involved in this visit. All the briefers did an outstanding job ensuring I got a better understanding of what the mission is about. Big thanks of course go to CSM Maurizio SARASINO for organizing this very special program.

Prior to arriving in Kosovo, from I have the impression that KFOR has an operational point of view, what helped to turn Kosovo into a safe place. was your perception of the KFOR  e presence of NATO and partner mission? countries contributed to stability I’ve been in the position as CSEL of and security and has a key role in JFC Naples for 2 months now and ensuring the maintenance of freedom every week I receive information of movement and the overall security and mission updates about KFOR situation. Although recent political in various brie ngs. Before coming tensions show the need of continuing to Naples, I only had a general the path of dialogue between Serbs perception of the KFOR mission. My and Kosovars is essential. last deployment was in in 2016 and I was never deployed in From your experience as the them is always something special. Kosovo.  erefore, I wanted to come Commander’s Senior Enlisted as soon as possible to get a better Leader (CSEL) of JFC Naples how You have now completed your tour situational understanding by putting is the Command Team Concept of the mission area in Kosovo. What boots on the ground. KFOR is the applied at the operational level? feedback will you bring back to JFC longest lasting NATO mission and To fully apply the Command Team Naples? plays a key role in a stable security Concept, mutual trust and respect is  e message I bring back to JFC situation for the people of Kosovo. absolutely necessary. As I mentioned Naples – All the Soldiers I saw before, I am in the position as the and have spoken to, gave me the Having visited several KFOR Units, Command Senior Enlisted Leader impression that they are prepared, which aspects of the various roles (CSEL) for about two months. As a well trained, and understand the they perform impressed you? CSEL in a Command Team you must environment they are operating in. I was impressed by all the units I remain highly involved to develop the Everybody was highly motivated visited. Especially the professionalism necessary trust. I try to learn as much and dedicated to the mission.  e and motivation of the men and women as possible every day to be e ective Command Team has established a I have had the chance to talk to was in my role as the CSEL. I am working great Command Climate. very impressive.  e dedication of the on behalf of the Commander and I Swiss Soldiers at the Field House in need full cooperation and support What one piece of advice would you Mitrovica, or the commitment to the to carry out my mission. Everyone give to any young soldier starting di erent tasks of the involved Nations here at Naples is really supportive o in their career/ rst overseas at the Multinational Battle Group and I receive a lot of support from the mission? West is outstanding. Although being NCOs as well as the O cers. My advice to you young Soldiers is stationed in Naples, I did not know to get quali ed to do as many things a lot about the Carabinieri. While What has been your most as you can, as early as you can. While visiting the Multinational Specialized memorable experience during your you’re young, these things are a lot Unit (MSU), I received a brie ng and time at JFC Naples to date? easier and believe me when I say you had a chance to see what this unit  is is very easy to answer. It has been will regret later on if you don’t take is capable of. I was very impressed my recent visit to KFOR.  e work at the opportunities when they arise about their skills and capabilities. JFC Naples is very demanding and early in your career.  is is true even challenging but a lot of fun as well. if you don’t plan to make the is was your  rst time in Kosovo. I have done quite a bit of travelling your career. Remember, our ranks are What sort of impression has the so far but to see the Soldiers on a full of Senior O cers and NCOs who country le on you? Mission and being able to talk to didn’t plan to stay in.

KFOR CHRONICLE 05/2017 3 The KFOR Magazine for KFOR Soldiers May 2017 CONTINGENT PROFILE PORTUGUESE IN KOSOVO

On the 28th of April 2017 at Camp Slimlines the o cial handover ceremony of the KTM Battalion took place between Portuguese and Hungarian personnel which resulted in a reduction in strength of the Portuguese contribution to KFOR. Despite the Portuguese Contingent withdrawal it does not mean that will cease its contribution to KFOR. Portugal will continue to maintain a contribution at KFOR Headquarters and in the near future intends to send additional personnel in support of KFOR. COM KFOR, Major General Giovanni Fungo presided look at the Portuguese contribution operations, the Portuguese Armed over the Change of Command to date. Portugal is a member of Forces deployed a Battalion of 300 ceremony which was attended (UN) and founder personnel comprising of Infantry, by Portuguese and Hungarian member of Special Operations Detachment authority representatives, as well Organization (NATO). Being and a Tactical Air Control Party. as fellow KFOR contributing an active member, Portugal  is saw the Portuguese Military nation representatives. During his contributes by providing troops to Forces assigned under an Italian speech COM KFOR stressed the enhance worldwide security e orts Command Brigade and was high level of professionalism and and has been in Kosovo as part of assigned an Area of Responsibility outstanding performance showed NATO peacekeeping e orts. On (AOR) in Klina, western Kosovo. by Portuguese soldiers in the 12 June 1999, a er the adoption of  e generic mission was to maintain ful lment of their duties as security United Nations Security Council a permanent presence in the AOR providers in Kosovo and praised Resolution 1244, the  rst elements in order to verify and if needed to Portugal for sending their “best of (KFOR) entered in force upon the ful lment of the youth” to serve in Kosovo. Bearing Kosovo in order to deter and reverse Military-Technical Agreement in mind that Portugal has played a a humanitarian crisis, as well as to between NATO and the Republic signi cant role within the mission establish a secure environment in of Yugoslavia in addition to the here in Kosovo the purpose of this this region. In August 1999, with demilitarization of the Kosovo article is to take a more in-depth intention to contribute to KFOR Liberation Army (KLA).  e Special Operations Detachment ful lled surveillance missions in the border limits, whereas the TACP conducted close air support operations.  e beginning of 2005 brought with it a new challenge which was embraced by Portuguese Troops. Up until this period Portugal had assumed the responsibility of the KFOR Tactical Reserve Manoeuver PICTURE: KTM (2)

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Battalion (KTM) comprising of 300 Soldiers based at Camp Slim Lines under operational control to the KFOR Commander.  e KTM role was to deploy at short notice as a Tactical Reserve (TACRES) and be prepared to conduct infantry speci c tasks including crowd and riot control throughout Kosovo.  is was in order to deter and/ or counter any threat against safe and secure environment (SASE) and freedom of movement (FOM). Furthermore, KTM has to be prepared to deploy to Bosnia- Herzegovina (BiH), as TACRES, with the purpose of supporting EUFOR.  is formation organization had remained until March 2011. A er that, a new venture started with a mutual cooperation between Portuguese and Hungarian Military Forces acting as KFOR TACRES, led by Portugal.  e KTM has comprised of a multinational sta and service support company and two manoeuver companies, one Portuguese and other Hungarian. Although the force organization has changed, the mission statement and the Lead-Nation has remained the same. Due to the multinational organization some challenges arose such as interoperability and PICTURE: KTM (3) operational procedures. To overcome these challenges a level.  e focus of the training was troops led by Lieutenant-Colonel real commitment was required Crowd and Riot Control (CRC) António Cardoso, the Portuguese between Portuguese and operations, simulating di erent 1BIMec(R) Battalion Commander, Hungarian Contingents to achieve possible scenarios. In order to be redeploys to Portugal. the KTM motto “Two Nations, more reliable KTM conducted one Force”. During the time that training with KFOR assets, such both contingents worked together as FOM Detachment (FOMD), Maj. José Ribeiro, they established a common International Military police and OF-3 PRT ARMY operational knowledge through PSYOPS Teams. the standardization of tactics, In total more than 6480 Portuguese techniques and procedures (TTP) troops served in Kosovo with the while conducting cross training purpose of increasing security exercises at company and battalion conditions. Now, the last 181

KFOR CHRONICLE 05/2017 5 The KFOR Magazine for KFOR Soldiers May 2017 FIRE IN THE SKY KFOR PART OF SUPPORT IN COORDINATED LOCAL EMERGENCY SERVICES MASS CASUALTY EXERCISE AT PRISTINA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT It is the A ernoon of Tuesday the 16th of May 2017 and on a relatively bright but gusty spring day 15KM southwest of Pristina one of the thirty (30) daily  ights has just taken o from the runway at Pristina International Airport with up to ninety (90) passengers on board. An unexpected scenario then develops whereby the right wing engine is suddenly engulfed in  ames and the airline crew declare an emergency. During the attempted emergency landing the plane skids o the asphalt and comes to a halt on the grassy verge at the end of the runway. PICTURE: Hajrullahu (2) Afrim Luckily this is only the context which had previously been alighted an incident either in the vicinity of of a scenario for a joint exercise where extinguished. Dozens of Pristina International Airport or in that was conducted at Pristina exercise participants representing Kosovo. DCOM KFOR, Brigadier International Airport involving injured passengers and crew were General Christian RIENER was KFOR and local authorities on strewn across the grassy exercise in attendance with COS KFOR, the day and no actual real life area and were attended to by the Brigadier General Patricia M. emergency took place. However, combined e orts of local authorities ANSLOW, were he pointed out that it is through conducting these joint and KFOR personnel. Each of the this exercise was the  rst step to a mass casualty exercises (MASCAL) participating emergency responders high visibility exercise that would that the emergency  rst responders where a orded the opportunity to be held in August and stressed that (LIMAK Company, Kosovo Police make an input and test their skillset COMKFOR deemed it important. and the ) at the requisite time in accordance He also commented to all present supported by KFOR can train and with the contingency plan. that “the purpose of the exercise is test emergency procedures for such  e exercise was aimed to verify to verify the CONPLAN bearing an unfortunate event. the force readiness and the in mind that it will be LIMAK-led,  e practical application of interoperability between KFOR KFOR supporting”. response procedures commenced and local agencies that have with several Aviation  re ghters in primary responsibility. It should Maj. David Farragher their engines rushing to the scene be noted that in accordance with OF-3 IRL-A of the incident where two corimecs the local agencies KFOR is able to (simulating the crippled aircra ) support any intervention in case of

6 KFOR CHRONICLE 05/2017 The KFOR Magazine for KFOR Soldiers May 2017 KEEPING KFOR HQ LOOKING ITS BEST One of the many service support functions of Headquarter Support Group (HSG) is to provide the eight hundred or so personnel of KFOR HQ located in Film City with a functioning, efficient and quality Laundry service. This is especially relevant considering that as military personnel and the primary patron of this service, dress and deportment are ingrained and fundamental to how we present ourselves. The resulting outcome is that approximately three thousand (3000) individual bags of Laundry are processed by the three (3) front of house KFOR staff at the hatch in the building on a monthly basis. If we are honest most of us probably don’t spare a thought to what happens next, we expect to arrive back at the Laundry reception hatch with our receipt in hand and complete the transaction of receiving our now freshly washed and maybe even ironed uniform and additional clothing. On the 15th of May the A.L Dushi Ltd Company who has been responsible for addressing the laundry needs of NATO/ KFOR at locations throughout Kosovo moved its main laundry facility from Lipjan to Pristina. Established in 1999 this family owned business operates on a 24hr basis employing sixteen (16) personnel who work out of the new location at Pristina in order to ensure the Laundry demands of KFOR HQ are met. Having visited the new premises the

Chronicle team were impressed by PICTURE: Hajrullahu (3) Afrim the warm welcome and witnessed first–hand the efficient set up machines in addition to several and process which consists of Ironing stations that result in us Maj. David Farragher, over fifty (50) baskets of laundry all here at Film City receiving OF-3 IRL ARMY being transferred individually our laundered clothing on a daily to separate washing and drying basis.

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DANISH CONTINGENT DONATION TO SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS “As Soldiers we are idealists, we want to make a di erence in the world and this is our way to make a di erence in KOSOVO”- Captain Akselsen. T (DEN), CMLT CAR CDR, JRD-N.

On an early sunny morning on the 4th of May at the School for children with special needs in Mirovica/e there was a hive of activity and anticipation within the grounds of the school for the expected arrival of KFOR personnel who were bringing with them a substantial donation. Co- ordinated through JRD-N, Soldiers of the Danish contingent raised €4000 from the DANCON March in order to  nance thirty (30) children and supervisors partake in a one (1) week trip to a seaside location in .  e wider community.  e morning  e ceremony commenced with short holiday of sorts a ords the ceremony was attended by DCOM a short video presentation of the children the opportunity to receive KFOR BG Christian Reiner and school followed by a musical physical recovery and sanative the Principal Executive o cer of rendition performed by the treatment through their interaction MNAO, Mrs Adrijana Hodzic. Children of the School, the theme with seawater with the additional Also in attendance was CDR of which was about incorporating chance to experience what many JRD-N, COL Martin Shuler and a peace and love worldwide. Mrs children without disability may representative party of the Danish Hodzic opened the speeches by take for granted. It also gives them Contingent led by CMLT Car Cdr addressing all present about the the opportunity to feel part of the CAPT  omas Akselsen. importance of the School stating PICTURE: Hajrullahu (2) Afrim

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visitors. Finally, she speci cally addressed those departing the mission area commenting that they should remember the love of these children forever in their thoughts. DCOM KFOR BG Christian Reiner greeted everyone on behalf of COMKFOR and thanked all KFOR personnel involved as well as the Principle Executive o cer of MNAO Mrs. Hodzic and the Director of the School Mrs Popovic and the children and relatives in attendance. He commended the hard work, commitment, vision “this is not only a school for these During his address he remarked, and motivation to all those involved wonderful kids but also their home” “As Soldiers we are idealists, we in the school concluding on a and highlighted the importance of want to make a di erence in the personal note, “For me the joy and support by saying, “it is my duty to world and this is our way to make gratitude in the eyes of the children  nd good people like you that do a di erence in Kosovo”. His remark for the KFOR contribution was the right thing”. At the conclusion was made even more poignant by the best reward”. On conclusion of her speech she remarked “the the fact that the three members of of the ceremony the children most important thing is that you the Danish party had concluded enjoyed food and refreshments and have a good heart in your chest” their tour of duty and were  ying hopefully will have a memorable when referring to KFOR personnel. home later that day.  e Director seaside vacation that they truly  e positive atmosphere which of the School Mrs Popavic thanked deserve. was evident around the hall was KFOR for the donation and further enhanced when the Danish emphasised the importance of the Author: representative handed over the relationship between KFOR and Maj. David Farragher donation cheque in the form of the school and how proud she was OF-3 IRL-A a placard to the eagerly awaiting of the hard work of her team at the Contributor: children who enthusiastically held school and highlighted the fact that Capt. Ioannis Nitsakis, onto it with smiles for all to see. children are always happy to receive OF-2 GRC ARMY PICTURE: Hajrullahu (2) Afrim

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27 APR 2017 KFOR Commander, Major General Giovanni Fungo, welcomed the welcomed Lieutenant General Metodija Velichkovski, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia* Chief of Defence, at KFOR HQ.

05 MAY 2017 COM KFOR, Major General Giovanni Fungo, visited today the Caritas Umbria group home “Leskoc”, located in Klina municipality. COM KFOR was welcomed by the founders of the structure, Massimo Mazzali and his wife Cristina Giovanelli who have been living in Kosovo with their four children since 1999.

12 MAY 2017 KFOR Commander, Major General Giovanni Fungo, welcomed the Chief of the Armed Forces of Switzerland, Lieutenant General Philippe Rebord, at KFOR HQ. PICTURE: Giliarini (3) Luca * recognizes the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name.

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13 MAY 2017 A Congress delegation led by the Honorable Bob Goodlatte was welcomed by KFOR Commander, Major General Giovanni Fungo, at KFOR HQ.

17 MAY 2017 KFOR Commander, Major General Giovanni Fungo, met the General Director of Kosovo Police, Shpend Maxhuni. During the meeting they discussed the current situation with speci c reference to the issue of border management.

23 MAY 2017 KFOR Commander, Major General Giovanni Fungo, welcomed H.E. Ambassador Michael Linhart, Austrian Secretary General at the Federal Ministry for European and International A airs, at Camp “Film City” NATO KFOR Headquarters in Pristina. PICTURE: Giliarini (3) Luca

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AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE KFOR MISSION THIRTY THREE CERTIFICATES OF APPRECTION AWARDED TO CIVILIAN STAFF AT HQ KFOR

On Wednesday the 3rd of May at KFOR HQ, Film City, civilian personnel who are employed to provide support to the KFOR mission took centre stage at an appreciation ceremony hosted by COMKFOR Major General Giovanni Fungo. Like all civilians who work in a military environment the personnel at the ceremony work alongside their military colleagues and are a vital cog in the wheel that enables the vehicle that is KFOR operate in order to achieve its mission in Kosovo.  e audience representing the many branches that operate within KFOR HQ listened attentively to the opening address conducted by COSKFOR Brigadier General Patricia M. Anslow. During her opening address she acknowledged the International labour day on May 1st

and the opportunity it gave to thank PICTURE: Hajrullahu (2) Afrim

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stated “If there were no civilians in KFOR our ful lment of the mission would have been at least 40% less e ective during the past 18yrs” On concluding his address he received a rapturous applause of recognition from the civilian sta members.  e purpose of the ceremony was not only to address civilian employees at HQ KFOR but to acknowledge sta members who had been noted for special recognition for their work and commitment in the performance

PICTURE: Hajrullahu (2) Afrim of their job.  irty three personnel in total received certi cates of uniformed and civilian personnel opened by remarking that he appreciation from COMKFOR who come together to work hard considered the civilian contribution on the day and there were many to accomplish the many tasks in to the KFOR mission represented smiles and pats on backs by fellow KFOR. Brig Gen Anslow outlined continuity.  roughout his address colleagues in attendance. the purpose of the ceremony while he impressed upon a captivated also remarking, “Today, we bring audience the importance of their you together to thank you for your knowledge in assisting military hard work and dedication and personnel to be e ective in the Maj. David Farragher commitment to KFOR”. Following performance of their work and the OF-3 IRL-A on from the COSKFOR opening vital link that they provide to what address COMKFOR, Major is happening beyond the fence and General Giovani Fungo conducted the reality that is Pristina.  is was the main address in which he further impressed upon when he

KFOR CHRONICLE 05/2017 13 The KFOR Magazine for KFOR Soldiers May 2017 DEU–AUT–CHE Cooperation in Camp Prizren e  rst quarter of 2017 saw the successful completion of two important projects for Camp Prizren as well as for Kosovo. PICTURE: Dritan Hoti

Engineer personnel from Camp was made safe through the  lling preliminary work back in 2013, Prizren assisted by a Swiss in of the hollow space with rubble when they carefully searched the operated excavator were involved and soil.  e commander of the area for UXOs; fortunately, without in excavating not only soil but also 46th German KFOR Contingent,  nding anything. a piece of history of the former Colonel Jochen Gumprich, Yugoslav Army. “ is was probably a thanked all participants for the Another successful DEU– shelter of the former Yugoslav Army” successful example of multinational AUT cooperation explains First Lieutenant Halil, cooperation. An experienced  e Austrian EOD team O cer for ammunition safety (O z engineer himself, he followed the contributed their know-how and MunTSichh) of the S4 branch. Lt entire course of this important professionalism in yet another Hali explains that it was decided in project for Camp Prizren and the important project in Camp Prizren. close cooperation with the Chief of City of Prizren with keen interest. At the request of the German KFOR Construction and Infrastructure “By levelling the topsoil we had Contingent, the Austrian EOD of the Field O ce of Defence cleared a way before we eliminated a specialists commenced a search of Administration to dismantle the prohibited area and a potential UXO the car park in front of the Roter derelict 22 square meter bunker. site, Lt Halil explained. He praised Stab building for possible relics of  e project commenced with Swiss his Swiss colleagues for the excellent previous con icts. A special probe engineers  rst clearing away the cooperation and professionalism was used to (magnetometer) scan topsoil and then breaking down they demonstrated. He also felt it the 2000 square meter parking area the concrete ceiling which had was important to remember and centimeter by centimetre. So, what already been in danger of collapse. thank Austrian personnel who had is the reason for conducting the On completion of this task the area previously carried out important EOD search in front of the Roter

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Stab a er 18 years? “ ere has pressure on the fuse and bomb thanks to this excellent DEU–AUT been this myth that there could be body, it would be very unlikely cooperation that we can continue our something in front of or below the for a bomb to explode, especially work in Camp Prizren without fear.” Roter Stab,” remarks Lt Halil.  e considering the assumed depth and painstakingly slow search process the time that has elapsed to date” Lt lasted over several days with the Halil points out. He adds: “It is also Mr. Dritan Hoti collected data carefully evaluated. While the information did reveal that there were metal objects contained within the soil below it was impossible to determine whether these objects were just scrap metal or possible explosive ordnance. In order to be 100% sure a deeper probe was conducted.  e recent result may have been corrupted by the multiple layers and the rubble pressing on the surface,” he explains. Given the current situation, such probing measures may be important but not urgent. “Even if there was an aircra bomb, without a speci c

KFOR CHRONICLE 05/2017 15 The KFOR Magazine for KFOR Soldiers May 2017 CAMP PROFILE NOTHING HILL ELEVEN YEARS ON Located in Multinational Battlegroup East’s (MNBG-E) vicinity close to the town of Leposaviq/Leposavic and surrounded by lush tree lined mountainous terrain and home to approximately One hundred and twenty US KFOR soldiers is the KFOR camp known as “Nothing hill”. Almost eleven years ago in what seems like only yesterday as a young Captain I was tasked in my capacity as S4, Headquarter (HSG)

support group to assist in the PICTURE: Hajrullahu (3) Afrim coordination e orts to re-establish Camp Nothing Hill. Little did I presence along the administrative Multinational Task Force North know that one day I would return boundary line with Serbia in one (MNTF-N) back in June 2006. accompanied by KFOR Chronicle of the remotest areas of Kosovo. Originally a Forward operating base Photographer Afrim to a camp With continued real life support (FOB) for KFOR soldiers which has transformed from what provided by HSG in Pristina and a and subsequently vacated the I remember.  e KFOR soldiers site management team on location decision was made to re-establish which call Nothing Hill their complete with 30 civilian sta , it as a KFOR base in the spring of Home for the duration of their the Camp is barely recognisable 2006 in order to create and maintain two month rotation perform Force compared to the area of ground a strong localised KFOR presence. protection duties within the camp once strewn with Olive draped A er a period of negotiations with in addition to conducting routine tents when it was  rst occupied the local landowner a rolling six and implied operational tasks in by a French Infantry Company monthly contract was agreed for the order to maintain a strong KFOR from Camp Belvedere located in 80,000 square feet patch of ground.

16 KFOR CHRONICLE 05/2017 The KFOR Magazine for KFOR Soldiers May 2017 CAMP PROFILE NOTHING HILL ELEVEN YEARS ON It’s fair to say that early on camp pasta and pizza as well as o ering me that there are three things that conditions where basic with no real an area where KFOR soldiers can will make a soldiers life palatable life support and occupying troops watch their favourite sporting when deployed away from creature were required to be self-su cient events or movies.  ere is a well- comforts; decent food, training for two weeks at a time before stocked PX in addition to an facilities and WIFI and from what being rotated, however much has MWA recreational room which I saw on my visit Nothing Hill changed since then. includes a DVD library and pool certainly has more than just the Over the years the employment of table. Outside close to the bistro Olive Green Tents I remember. KFOR engineer assets supported there is a multi-purpose court by local contractors has resulted were soldiers can engage in a  ve in the continuous evolution of the aside kick about or basketball. A Maj. David Farragher camp environs and facilities. It colleague of mine once informed OF-3 IRL-A was recently indicated to me by the Current HSG S4, Captain John Ga ney that plans to renovate the existing gymnasium and dining facilities were well under way and more recently they had completed the levelling of an earth berm and relocation of T Walls. It is quite evident that e orts have been made to make life more comfortable for the KFOR soldiers who transit through Nothing hill.  e Base currently has the capacity to accommodate 220 personnel and has multiple facilities available that includes a bistro which provides

KFOR CHRONICLE 05/2017 17 The KFOR Magazine for KFOR Soldiers May 2017 3 MAY 1791 3 MAY 2017 POLISH PARADE MARKS ANNIVERSARY OF 2ND OLDEST RECORDED CONSTITUTION

On the 3rd May, 2017 at Camp General Christian Riener and COS Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny KFOR Brigadier General Patricia in Novo Selo the Polish Military ANSLOW. Contingent celebrated the 226th anniversary of the signing of their 1LT Kamila Makowiecka-Fijołek, Constitution.  e Constitution is the OF-1 POL ARMY second-oldest written constitution in the world, a er the United States.  e Polish Contingent took the opportunity to award end-of-tour medals to its Soldiers and to NATO partners in a parade ceremony.  e parade was attended by COM KFOR, Major General Giovanni Fungo, DCOM KFOR Brigadier TOA SLOVENIAN CONTINGENT On the 25th of April 2017, at Deputy Commander MNBG-W Camp ‘Villaggio Italia’, the Slovenian and National Commander of the contingent held its transfer of Slovenian Contingent in Kosovo. authority (TOA) ceremony.  e During his address to all present the ceremony was attended by the outgoing contingent Commander Slovenian Ambassador to Kosovo, thanked the personnel under his H.E. Miljan Majhen, COM command for the high level of KFOR Major General Giovanni professionalism demonstrated and Fungo, Commander of the Joint the contribution made in achieving Operation Center of SAF Brigade their goals throughout their tour in General Klemen Medja, MNBG-W Kosovo.  e incoming Slovenian Commander Colonel Stefano contingent will continue to carry out Imperia and numerous additional its mission of maintaining a secure military and civilian guests.  e environment and guaranteeing outgoing Lieutenant Colonel freedom of movement in Kosovo Franc KALIC of the Slovenian in accordance with the mandate Lt Col Michele Lo Monaco Armed Forces was succeeded by speci ed by UNO Resolution 1244. OF-4 ITA Lieutenant Colonel Miha Kuhar as

18 KFOR CHRONICLE 05/2017 The KFOR Magazine for KFOR Soldiers May 2017 KFOR MEDICAL PERSONNEL SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL HEALTH CARE PROGRAM

The month of May afforded two opportunities for KFOR personnel to launch much needed medical assistance to those in need of care. On Tuesday May 9th the Joint Regional Detachment-South (JRD-S) and the Multinational Battle Group West (MNBG-W) established a temporary Medical Health Station in Restelica. Restelica is a typical mountain village near Dragas in southern Kosovo. Like many similar villages it lacks the basic medical infrastructure many people may take for granted. The majority of the residents are of Gorani ethnicity. On previous occasions a local school building has been adapted as a Medical Health Station in order to provide temporary medical assistance. On May 9th the Medical Health Station was once again opened. Three (3) military doctors, four (4) nurses, three (3) medics and six (6) interpreters from the Italian, Polish, Turkish and Austrian KFOR. between local communities and contingent were involved in the After the good work at Restelica KFOR. It is fair to say that when setting up of the clinic. Seventy- a second Medical Health Station addressing health and well-being five (75) people from the local was established on the 17th of issues, any help, no matter how community received medical May at Hoce e Madhe/Velika small, will increase the positive assistance on the day. This Hoca in Rahovec/Orahovac by perception of KFOR significantly included dispensed medicine, medical staff from the Turkish within the different ethnic groups. monitoring of blood pressure National Contingent and and the treatment of symptoms MNBG-W. LMT K25 personnel, of illnesses. The nearest medical two (2) doctors, three (3) nurses Sgt. Christoph Winna, infrasturcture for local villagers and four (4) paramedics assisted OR-5 AUT-ARMY is fifty Kilometers away in Prizren by interpreters were on hand to & which presents a challenge for deliver medical assistance. In many of them to attend. A total thirty (30) Kosovo Serbians Lt. Ali Atalay, representative of the community of different gender/age were OF-1 TUR ARMY expressed their appreciation on examined and received treatment. behalf of all who attended and Conducting these activities underlined the importance of creates the opportunity to build the medical support provided by on cooperation for future projects

KFOR CHRONICLE 05/2017 19 The KFOR Magazine for KFOR Soldiers May 2017 Military Education: I joined the Turkish Armed Forces in 2002 attending the Maltepe Military High School. I graduated in 2006 and went on to attend the Military Academy graduating as an Infantry Officer in 2010. On completion of a one-year course in the Infantry School I was assigned as a platoon leader where I trained 30 soldiers in security operations. Following on from this period I served as an Ops/Plans Officer, responsible for the security of a base and the execution of military parades. In 2013 I was promoted to 2nd Lt. and assigned as a commando team leader and served for two years in Eastern Turkey. Later I moved to Western Turkey to conduct the same mission for one and a half years. While serving in that position I was assigned to KFOR. About the Mission: This is my first mission abroad. At the beginning of my mission I served as a deputy commander of a mobile training coordination team. Myself and three fellow Officers worked together to train KSF soldiers. Later I was assigned as K30 LMT Commander for two and a half months in the town of Stimlje/Shtime. Finally, I became an analysis officer and CIMIC LNO for the Name: Ali Atalay JRD-S HQ. I have been serving in JRD-S HQ for three months and in KFOR for seven and a half months Rank: OF-1 Family Reaction: I was born in 1988 in the town of Gaziantep. I’m married and have a one year old daughter. My wife is a teacher in a primary Nationality: Turkish school. My family supports and understands my role as a full time soldier and the Unit: JRD-S requirement to serve on overseas missions. Their support and encouragement helps me to do my best for every task and mission that is given to me. I keep in contact with them daily and I miss them a great deal however I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to have had two vacations during my time here to date. Hobbies: I enjoy running and walking and listening to music which momentarily distracts me from any stresses I may be having. My favourite sports are football and basketball.

Military Education: I joined the in 1978 as a conscript in Feldbach/Styriaand and was fortunate to serve on my first overseas mission in UNDOF (GOLAN HEIGHTS) later the same year. I was one of the youngest Austrian Soldiers to participate in a UN deployment. Afterwards I started my civil career, studied law and became a finance adviser/credit expert. In 1994- 1995 and 1999-2000 I served further missions on the Golan Heights as a Field Postmaster. About the Mission: The role of the Field Post is to supply all parts of the Austrian KFOR-Contingent with letters and parcels. This includes Austrian citizens who participate in UNMIK, EULEX, OSCE, embassy staff in Kosovo and others. The emergence of internet has noticabely decreased the number of letters being handled however the amount of parcels has increased quiet substantially. With every incoming or outgoing flight up to 250 kilogram of mail have to be handled. This amount of mail has to be delivered to several locations in Kosovo. This Name: Göschl Werner includes Camp Film City, HQ in Prizren, Camp Villagio Italia in Pec/Peja and several other destinations of international organisations in Pristina. I see myself Rank: Field Post Master as the “aorta” to home. From this perspective I am the connection between the people’s service in Kosovo and their families at home. Nationality: AUT Family Reaction: I am married and have four children aged between 12 and 23 years. They are a constant support and help to me during my overseas deployment. Unit: Field Post/NSE Hobbies: I enjoy running and marching. I successfully completed the half marathon on the 14th of May 2017 in Pristina and the 40km Dancon march. Events like these help me to balance the daily working stress and give me the chance to experience the local surroundings.

20 KFOR CHRONICLE 05/2017 The KFOR Magazine for KFOR Soldiers May 2017 RADIO KFOR “K4 LIKE” PHOTO COMPETITON Radio KFOR recently ran a KFOR photography competition receiving 11 thousand followers, around 25 thousand clicks, 25 thousand photo views and 4000 likes on the top 24 selected photographs published on social media and was regarded as a rounding success. To mark this success, a ceremony was organized under the patronage of COM KFOR General, Giovanni Fungo, where all the winners of the photo contest “K4 LIKE” were present. This ceremony showcased the importance and dedication that KFOR has towards all people in Kosovo, and in particular to the winners for their pictures 90.2 Albanian & Radio KFOR Radio KFOR listeners. which he calls artwork and 96.6 Serbian. Radio KFOR has recently which, as he said, is the best way launched the “K4 LIKE” photo to represent the normality and Emina Hyseni competition, which aims to beauties of Kosovo. Broadcaster/New Media editor bring together our listeners and At the end of the ceremony, he Radio KFOR followers through photography invited all to continue to listen and to increase mutual to radio KFOR and to follow communication. Technology and our posts on our social network advancement of communication Facebook page - Radio KFOR in social networks has facilitated a very strong relationship with the Radio KFOR audience. The “K4 LIKE” campaign was created for the purpose of delivering and increasing our audience. During this past month, which was the duration of the campaign, we received about 300 photos, of which the top 24 were selected and posted on Facebook. The winners Vait Gashi (first place KOA), Igor Vasiljevic (first place KOS), Vesa Morina (2nd place KOA), Jozefina Kolic (2nd place KOS), Rinor Dërmaku (3rd place KOA) and Fahret Sijaric (3rd place KOS) were very enthusiastic about the ceremony. On this occasion, Major General Fungo praised and congratulated PICTURE: Hajrullahu (2) Afrim

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22 KFOR CHRONICLE 05/2017 The KFOR Magazine for KFOR Soldiers May 2017 HEAT INJURIES The summer is fast approaching and with that brings the ne weather. Longer daylight and good weather will improve our mood and hopefully our tan. However excessive exposure to the sun and the heat can also be unsafe, especially for your health.

e Science Bit: One of the most important mechanisms that make our body adaptable to the external environmental changes is the system of inner body heat regulation.  e control center of this system is located in the hypothalamus, a site of the brain.  e inner body heat has to be kept at 37° C continuously because the enzyme inside the cells can work only at this temperature. Heat e ects Practical recommendations  e strategies that the body employs  e consequences of the heat cover a 1. Drink more water than usual to decrease inner body heat are wide range from slight symptoms to (at least 3-4 liters if it’s very hot), fundamentally two. Firstly is sweat, life-threatening conditions. also before the getting thirsty. It is that evaporating can transfer the • Fatigue: due to the dehydration better to avoid frozen beverages heat from inner body to outside. and the simultaneous reduction of and alcoholic drinks that increase Secondly is the dilation of blood the blood pressure. vasodilation. vessels in the peripheral parts of the • Muscular cramps: it’s another 2. Replace the loss of mineral salts body where it is easier to disperse the side e ect of sweating with loss of with saline supplements. heat.  e vasodilation (as seen in electrolytes and liquids, in particular 3. It’s advisable to have light and the diagram) implicates a decrease a ecting legs and arms. frequent meals, with fruits and of blood pressure and an increase of • Edema: (especially in inferior vegetables to reintegrate liquids. limbs): due to the important 4. Don’t use tight clothes, better vasodilation, in the attempt to with light colors. disperse heat. 5. Avoid excessive exposure to • Fainting: it can be the result of sunlight, especially from h 11 to the blood pressure reduction with h 16, moving to shade. If it’s not autonomic nervous system. possible, it’s recommended the use of • Heat exhaustion: it includes sunglasses and sun cream to protect dizziness, weakness, headache, from sunburn. nausea. It’s not a lethal situation, 6.Air cooling systems can but it should be stopped before it considerably improve your becomes an emergency. comfort. Fans can be useful if the • Heat stroke: this is a real medical environmental temperature is below emergency.  e body loses the 35° C, but on the other hand they capability to regulate the inner body increase dehydration. In case of body heat that can reach also more than overheating air conditioning is more 40° C, compromising all the enzyme e ective. It’s suggested to choose the heart rate. reactions with lethal consequences. a temperature not lower of 6°C  e worst condition for the body  e patient can su er agitation, compared with the environmental to keep this parameter stable is an disorientation, confusion, delirium one and add the dehumidi er environment with high temperature till shock and loss of consciousness. function. and high rate of humidity, like a  e condition could be also Please take these recommendations into crowded room, where the sweat has complicated by pulmonary edema consideration but also enjoy the incoming more di culties to evaporate. (respiratory failure), renal failure summer weather in a mature and sensible and cardiac arrhythmias. manner.

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