1. C.N Juan Carlos San Martín Naya jsannay@oc.mde.es Madrid, 10 JUN 13
II High Defence Studies Course for Asian-Pacific Senior Officers (30 SEP-25 OCT 2013)
Attachés’ Briefing
C.N Juan Carlos San Martín Naya
Madrid, 10 JUN 13

2. Points of Contact CN Juan C. San Martin (Course Coordinator)
(00.34)
Mr. José M. Olivo Lucas (SEGENPOL PoC)
(00.34)

3. Background (I) The Spanish MoD gives a big importance to this course.
Sponsored by SEGENPOL the course will be carried out in English at the Spanish Higher Defence Studies College (EALEDE), institution pertaining to the CESEDEN, from 30 SEP until 25 OCT 2013 (4 week-course)

4. Background (II)
14 nations have been invited by SEGENPOL: Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam
Lessons learned from the previous pilot course have been taken into consideration and most of them applied to the program

5. Goals of the course
To contribute to the establishment and consolidation of a peaceful and secure community in the region
To consolidade institutional relations and integration bonds between participant countries and Spain.

6. Students Up to 35 in total 28 representing 14 nations +7 spaniards
Participation is the key to be successful, EALEDE College will learn a lot from all of the students and the students will gain good benefits from this course
Good level of English
Nominations NLT 15 of July
NON-smoking regulations applied. Smokers can do it open air in break-time

7. Students

8. Students

9. Timetable (I) Labor days - MON/TUE/WED (08:30/13:45)
- TH U (08.30/16:00)
- FRI (08:30/12:30)
SATURDAYs (Two devoted to cultural visits)
SUNDAYs (FREE)
BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER at MR “Alcazar”
Depending on academic ativities some luncheons at CESEDEN
30 SEP Inauguration ceremony
12 OCT National day (Military parade)
25 OCT Closing Ceremony

10. Trips &Visits (I) Trips (Two alternatives TBD) - Alternative 1
CARTAGENA/ALBACETE by AF plane & AVE (High Speed Train)
- Professional Visits (TBC)
- NAVANTIA SHIPYARD/HQ ALMART (COVAM)
- AIR FORCE ACADEMY/ARTILLERY REGIMENT
- EUROCOPTER/ITP
- “LOS LLANOS” AF BASE

11. Trips & Visits (II) - Alternative 2 GALICIA (Santiago-Ferrol)/ALBACETE
Professional visits (TBC)
- URO
- F-100/ Navy schools
Professional visits around Madrid (TBC)
- BRIAC or BRIPAC
- UME & MACOM
- EADS- Airbus Military
- INDRA

12. Cultural visits Cultural Visits (TBD) - EL ESCORIAL MONASTERY
- ROYAL PALACE or EL PRADO MUSEUM
- TOLEDO or SEGOVIA
- CARTAGENA or SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

13. Attire Military students Civilian students
Formal uniform for opening & closing ceremonies, visits to military units:
Jacket & tie/ribbons /
Working uniform for conferences
Pull over/ short jacket/ tie (IAW national regulations)
Visits to enterprises:
Civilian suit/ jacket and tie
Civilian students
Jacket & tie
Casual (NO jeans) for Cultural visits, all participans

14. Academic Considerations
Daily conferences delivered by high ranked military & official lecturers
50 min lecture +10 min break + Q&A
National presentations
- 30 min (presentation + Q&A)
Communication
- Lecture + Forum (students)
Round tables (3 Services main programs & Defence Industies)
Professional & cultural visits are mandatory

15. Curriculum 4 Thematic Modules
I.- International Relations & Strategic Panorama
II.- Defence Planning
III.- Defence Culture & Sociology
IV.- Defence Industry & Economy

16. Modules’ objective (I)
M-I) Familiarize students with current world scenario, international problems and events, as well as the most relevant organisations IRT security & defence
M-II) Familiaraze with the Spanish MoD organization, general outlines on S&D policy, Armed Forces (AF) and planning system

17. Modules’ objective (II)
M-III) Devoted to defence culture & defence awareness analyzing the relationship between the AF and the citizens, society’s perception about S&D problems and the the support that society may demand from its own AF
M-IV) Putting forward the impact of national economy problems on the strategic and defence domains

18. Hosted by MoD Boarding, lodging, lunch and laundry at the MR “ALCAZAR”
Multicultural meals will be provided
Tuition
Professional and cultural visits as well as informative trips
Air flight tickets to/from Madrid IAW MoD restrictive regulations
No special program for spouses and/or accompanying persons

19. Administrative aspects (I)
Passport & visa for the whole stay in Spain
Registration form filled in due time (Kick-off)
Direct contact student-coordinator recommended (avoid unnecessary delays)
Non-smoking regulations in acordance with national law
CWL travel agency will deal with fights.
Students travel plans need to be known well in advance IOT make flight & MR reservations

20. Administrative aspects (II)
Pending welfare reforms at MR “ALCAZAR” could make uncomfortable a 4 week-stay for families
Health care under the same conditions as other foreign students attending other courses in Spain.
Medical certificate confirming NO contagious disease, allergies & vaccinations is mandatory
Spouses & family members need a private medical insurance

21. Questions?