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Military to Military Contacts Conducted in the Czech Republic Through the Joint Contact Team Program APPENDIX A Military to Military Contacts Conducted in the Czech Republic through the Joint Contact Team Program TABLE A1. Events That Could Not Be Classified as Supporting Either the Enhancement of Democratic Civilian Control of the ACR or the Professionalization of the ACR as a Military Institution in a Democracy (asterisked items indicate familiarization tours) Event Number Description of Contact Date of Contact CZ-159 U.S. Forces Organization 31 Aug–2 Sep 93 CZ-162 U.S. Army Parachute Team (show) 2 Sep–9 Sep 93 CZ-163 15th International Minutemen Competition (Germany) 10–12 Sep 93 CZ-169 Desert Storm Briefing 20–24 Sep 93 CZ-168 Force Structure Methodology 20–24 Sep 93 CZ-171 Tops in Blue Show (Entertainment Troupe) 21 Sep 93 CZ-198 Aviation Logistics FAM (Germany) 2–4 Oct 93 CZ-172 Cheb Shooting Competition 28–30 Oct 93 CZ-192 USAFE Ambassador Band (Concert) 3–7 Nov 93 CZ-195 Flight Safety 15–19 Nov 93 CZ-196 Follow Up Desert Storm Brief 22–24 Nov 93 CZ-30 Air Traffic Control Training 29 Nov–3 Dec 93 CZ-31 Chemical Defense Unit 6–10 Dec 93 CZ-22 C4 Assessment 12–18 Dec 93 CZ-37 Medical Services 13–17 Dec 93 CZ-38 Security Forces 13–17 Dec 93 CZ-43 Logistics Management 3–7 Jan 94 CZ-26* Czech Chemical Unit to U.S. Chemical Unit 18–21 Jan 94 FAM (Germany) CZ-35 Logistics System Structure/Organization 24–28 Jan 94 CZ-138* NATO Communications and Information Systems 24–28 Jan 94 FAM (Germany) CZ-114 Physical Fitness Programs 29 Jan–4 Feb 94 CZ-21 Airspace Management 7–8 Feb 94 CZ-83 U.S. General Officer Visit, Brig. Gen. Garret to CR 14–16 Feb 94 CZ-75* Security Police Information FAM (Germany) 14–18 Feb 94 CZ-36* Logistics Information System FAM (Germany) 21–26 Feb 94 (continued) 189 TABLE A1.—Continued Event Number Description of Contact Date of Contact CZ-42* Command and Control Reliability and Security 21–25 Feb 94 FAM (Germany) CZ-49* Command and Control Systems FAM (Germany) 21–25 Feb 94 CZ-72* Air Traffic Control FAM (Germany) 7–11 Mar 94 CZ-174 TX National Guard visits to brief State Partnership 16–17 Mar 94 Program CZ-139 Brig. Gen. Lennon, Commander of JCTP, visits 16–17 Mar 94 CZ-85 Air Defense at Corps and Division Level 21–25 Mar 94 CZ-173 U.S. General Officer visits to discuss C4 5 Apr 94 CZ-59 U.S. Air Traffic Control Commander visits CR 11–13 Apr 94 CZ-77 Environmental Security 11–15 Apr 94 CZ-142* Medical Conference FAM (Germany) 17–21 Apr 94 CZ-177 Brig. Gen. Lennon, CC of JCTP visits again 20–21 Apr 94 CZ-106 Peacetime Use of Engineering Troops 18–22 Apr 94 CZ-153 Cheb Shooting Competition 23–25 Apr 94 CZ-67 Ground Force Operations 25–29 Apr 94 CZ-50 Housing and Construction Services 25–29 Apr 94 CZ-184 Cheb International Shooting Contest 28–30 Apr 94 CZ-183 National War College Visit 2–5 May 94 CZ-97 Pilot Training Program 2–6 May 94 CZ-134* Military Engineering Conference (Germany) 2–6 May 94 CZ-115* Artillery Training FAM (Germany) 2–6 May 94 CZ-113 Field Construction 9–13 May 94 CZ-188 Peacekeeping School Briefing 17 May 94 CZ-147 Festival of Brass Bands 20–23 May 94 CZ-63* HQ to Brigade Command and System 7–18 Jun 94 Reorganization FAM (Germany) CZ-199* Civil Protection FAM (Slovakia) 13–17 Jun 94 CZ-44 Engineering Operations Planning 13–17 Jun 94 CZ-130* Real Property Management FAM (Germany) 27 Jun–1 Jul 94 CZ-129* Fire and Hazardous Materials FAM (Germany) 27 Jun–1 Jul 94 CZ-56* Deployment of Mechanized Operations FAM 18–22 Jul 94 (Germany) CZ-46 HQ to Brigade Command System Reorganization 7–11 Nov 94 CZ-218 Engineering Officer Exchange FAM (Germany) 17 Nov–5 Dec 94 CZ-52* Strategic Defenses Planning FAM (Germany) 30 Nov 94 CZ-121 Military Administration and Archives Preparation 30 Nov 94 CZ-88* Air Sovereignty Information FAM (U.S.) 11–17 Dec 94 CZ-236 JAG Officer Exchange 31 Dec 94 CZ-244 Organization of Mechanized Forces Brigade 31 Dec 94 (continued ) 190 TABLE A1.—Continued Event Number Description of Contact Date of Contact CZ-201* CZ 1st Corps Installation Bus Tour FAM (Germany) 31 Dec 94 CZ-267 Medical Information Systems FAM (U.S.) 1–14 Jan 95 CZ-84 History of Air Force Operations in Conflicts 16–20 Jan 95 CZ-279* Infantry Officer Exchange FAM (Germany) 30 Jan 95 CZ-281 Engineer Officer Exchange 30 Jan 95 CZ-278* Air Defense Officer FAM (Germany) 30 Jan 95 CZ-256* Tactical Communications FAM (U.S.) 30 Jan 95 CZ-284* Field Artillery Exchange FAM (Germany) 31 Jan 95 CZ-251 Bed Down of Airbase Facilities 6–10 Feb 95 CZ-290 Lt. Gen. Keller Visit (U.S. General and EUCOM 9–11 Feb 95 Senior Officer) CZ-275* Rotary Wing Unit FAM (Germany) 13–16 Feb 95 CZ-258 Communications Forces Training 18–25 Feb 95 CZ-268 Information Officer Observer Exchange 4–17 Mar 95 CZ-280 Engineer Officer Exchange 5–11 Mar 95 CZ-273 Geodetric Security 13–16 Mar 95 CZ-270 Logistics Training in the U.S. Army 18–25 Mar 95 CZ-269 Health Care Logistics/Military Pharmacy FAM 19–23 Mar 95 (Germany) CZ-283 Armor Officer Exchange 30 Mar 95 CZ-263 Air Traffic Control Operations 1–5 Apr 95 CZ-292 Tactical Flying Training Programs 1–7 Apr 95 CZ-255 Military Health Care Logistics 3–7 Apr 95 CZ-265* Health Care Personnel FAM (U.S.) 9–15 Apr 95 CZ-317 Operations Planning Interoperability 20–27 Apr 95 CZ-299 Air Defense Observer Exchange 5–10 Apr 95 CZ-316* Corps Level Plans and Operations FAM (Germany) 11–15 May 95 CZ-305 Disaster Relief Planning 20–26 May 95 CZ-318 Command Post Tactical Communications 23–30 May 95 CZ-319* Computerized Simulators FAM (Germany) 25–29 May 95 CZ-331 Field Tactical Communications and Control 10–15 Jun 95 CZ-315 Legal Jurisdiction of Troops 15–20 Jun 95 CZ-330* Conduct of Training in Mechanized Units FAM (U.S.) 19–25 Jun 95 CZ-471* U.S. Calibration Standards and Techniques FAM 8–12 Jan 96 CZ-396 Cooperation at Corps and Brigade Level TCT 22 Jan–1 Feb 96 CZ-440 Chemical Troops Winter Sports TCT 1 Feb 96 CZ-370* Orientation Training Systems for Logistics FAM 20–24 Feb 96 CZ-472 Calibration Standards and Techniques TCT 26 Feb–1 Mar 96 CZ-431* Organization and Functioning of J-6 Directorate FAM 26–29 Feb 96 CZ-500 Adjutant General of Texas National Guard Visit TCT 9–14 Mar 96 (continued ) 191 TABLE A1.—Continued Event Number Description of Contact Date of Contact CZ-447* Organization and Training Management of 11–15 Mar 96 Electronic Warfare FAM CZ-419* USAFE Command Center FAM 11–15 Mar 96 CZ-451 Navigation Landing and Command Systems TCT 18–22 Mar 96 CZ-465 Organizational Responsibility and Authority 25–27 Mar 96 of Military Police TCT CZ-372 Installation Logistics Support TCT 25–29 Mar 96 CZ-468* Training of Fire Support Coordination FAM 8–11 Apr 96 CZ-414 10th Special Forces Group Visit TCT 8–12 Apr 96 CZ-509 Annual European Health Services Support 14–19 Apr 96 Medical/Surgical Congress CZ-448 Organization and Training in Electronic Warfare TCT 22–26 Apr 96 CZ-456 Conduct of Medical Care in the Czech Army 22–24 Apr 96 CZ-337* C3I Usage during Peacetime FAM (Germany) 29 Apr–3 May 96 CZ-502* Environmental Engineering Conference FAM 5–11 May 96 CZ-423 Security Regulations TCT 6–9 May 96 CZ-434* Planning and Acquisition of C4I System FAM 11–18 May 96 CZ-498 Logistical Support of Air Bases TCT 12–18 May 96 CZ-406 3d Group Air and Ground Communications TCT 13–17 May 96 CZ-401 Management of Brigade and Battalion Tactical Field 27–31 May 96 Training TCT CZ-494 Exercise Planning Orientation Exchange 29 May–22 Jun 96 CZ-429 Signal Regulations TCT 3–6 Jun 96 CZ-418* Long-Range Surveillance Unit Visit FAM 17–21 Jun 96 CZ-511 Industrial Security Conference 17–21 Jun 96 CZ-409* Squadron /Wing Pilot Orientation FAM 24–28 Jun 96 CZ-457* Management of Neurological and Clinical Labs FAM 24–28 Jun 96 CZ-514 Standardization Conference 25–26 Jun 96 CZ-381* Mobile Army Surgical Hospital FAM (Germany) 8–19 Jul 96 CZ-432 Organization and Functions of J-6 TCT 8–12 Jul 96 CZ-398 Information Exchange of Construction Engineers TCT 22–26 Jul 96 CZ-427* Signal Functions Interoperability FAM 22–25 Jul 96 CZ-462* Combat Unit Simulator Training FAM 23–24 Jul 96 CZ-488 Engineer Officer Orientation Exchange 4–30 Aug 96 CZ-420 Management of Computer Networks TCT 5–9 Aug 96 CZ-461* Battlefield Medical Support from Flight/Platoon to 6–12 Aug 96 Battalion FAM CZ-424 Computerized Message System and Document 6–10 Aug 96 Handling TCT CZ-453* Command and Control of Logistics Information 19–23 Aug 96 Systems FAM (continued ) 192 TABLE A1.—Continued Event Number Description of Contact Date of Contact CZ-416* Logistics Support in the U.S.
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