1. Using the TEPSO Manual in Latvian National Armed Forces’ Pre-mission training Aleksandrs Gorbunovs Major, TRADOC, Latvian NAF aleksandrs.gorbunovs@mil.lv NTG TEPSO WG Meeting 6-11 APR 08, Oberammergau, Germany

2. Participation of LNAF in Int’l Ops International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan EU military operation EUFOR-ALTHEA in Bosnia- Herzegovina "Operation Iraqi Freedom" led by Coalition Forces NATO led force "Kosovo Force" NATO Response Force (NRF) EU Battlegroup (EU BG 2010)

3. International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan Afghanistan Operation:Through the UN-mandated International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) NATO is assisting the Afghan Government in extending and exercising its authority and influence across the country, creating the conditions for stabilisation and reconstruction.(ISAF) As of August 11, 2003, ISAF is operated under the auspices of NATO. Latvian representatives: 99 soldiers of the Latvian contingent, 2 representatives of State Police, 1 representative of Ministry of Foreign Affairs (last update on 13.02.2008) Soldiers located in: Kabul, Meymaneh, Mazar-e-Sharif Latvia participates since: February 2003

4. EU military operation EUFOR-ALTHEA in Bosnia-Herzegovina Operation:The long term objective of the EU military operation in Bosnia-Herzegovina (EUFOR-ALTHEA) is a stable, viable, peaceful and multiethnic Bosnia-Herzegovina, co- operating peacefully with its neighbours and irreversibly on track towards EU membership.EUFOR-ALTHEA Latvian representatives: 2 Latvian officers (last update on 13.02.2008) Latvia participates since: April 1996 - December 2004 within SFORSFOR as of December 2004 within EUFOR mission ALTHEA

5. "Operation Iraqi Freedom" led by Coalition Forces Operation:The goal of the "Operation Iraqi Freedom" (OIF) led by coalition forces is to provide the performance of the Resolution 1441 of the UN Security Council passed on 8 November 2002. Soldiers of the Latvian contingent serve in the Multinational Division Central- South (MND CS) led by the Polish Armed Forces. "Operation Iraqi Freedom" (OIF)Multinational Division Central- South (MND CS) Latvian representatives: 3 soldiers (last update on 13.02.2008) Till 2007 we had also 1 Inf Coy under Polish BDE Soldiers located: Baghdad, Diwanijah Latvia participates since: May 2003

6. NATO led force "Kosovo Force" Operation:The goal of the KFOR international operation is to establish and maintain the secure environment in Kosovo, including to provide the public law and order and follow the observation of agreements based on which the conflict was discontinued and, if needed, facilitate conformity with them, as well as to support the UN international operation in Kosovo.KFOR Soldiers from 30 countries participate in the mission. The Latvian contingent operates in Pristina within the multinational brigade CENTRE. Latvian representatives: 19 soldiers (last update on 13.02.2008) Soldiers located: Pristina Latvia participates since: 2000

7. EU Battlegroup (EU BG 2010) Latvia has planned to contribute three National Armed Forces units composed of 60-70 soldiers – countermine ship, Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit and Military Police unit – to the EU battlegroup (readiness - by 1 January-30 June of 2010)

8. LimbažiValmiera Cēsis (NCO School) Gulbene Balvi Ludza Rēzekne Madona Valka Preiļi Daugavpils Jēkabpils Aizkraukle Ogre Jelgava Ventspils Talsi Kuldīga Rīga Bauska Lielvārde Saldus Lithuania Estonia Russia Krāslava Sigulda Belarus Baltic Sea Gulf of Riga Jūrmala Training Center (TC) Liepāja (Naval TC & Diving School) Dobele Adazi Base, EOD School Alūksne (Recruits TC) 7 TRADOC, NDA, Signal School & Language School Tukums Kadaga

9. Pre-mission Training Steps  Are based on STANAG 6023 and Manual for TEPSO (ATrain01-P) requirements (Latvia ratified this STANAG)  Pre-mission trg consists of several parts: -Basic trg -PSO trg -Mission specific trg  Personnel categories to be trained: -Individual trg -Specialists / Key personnel trg -Collective / subunits trg -HQ trg

10. Current shortfalls and problems Basic problem - coordination and information exchange among trainers/trained and mission planners Necessity to establish independent PSO Training Centre (or unit) which would coordinate all PSO trg and pre-deployment preparations of LNAF units Lack of fast and relevant feedback system; Need for better information from deployment area to adjust training (LI and LL system will be established in LNAF in these months; LL influences changes in doctrines, trg programs, Tactics, Technics & Procedures)

11. Necessary improvements To improve qualification of training program developers To develop PSO training programs and their adjustment procedures To improve training areas and equipment (simulation and / or availability of the same equipment that will be provided / used in mission area) To improve logistics support capabilities for pre-missions training To offer additional edu/trg possibilities using alternatives edu/trg delivery ways – ADL (Advanced Distributed Learning)

12. ADL National Military Distance Learning Center’s portal - www.adl.mil.lv/ilias3 (“Environmental Management in LNAF” is launched as a pilotcourse. This year we plan to develop G-36; CBRN Pre- mission Basic Course; and ask to Bulgaria for assistance in preparing of English Course) www.adl.mil.lv/ilias3 JADLL portal - jadl.act.nato.int – wide range of ADL courses, i.e. PSO trg (for example, last one launched: „ISAF Individual Augmentee Pre-Deployment Online Course”)

13. Int’l PSO Trg Cooperation EOD School: NATO countries (Norway, USA, etc.) and provide trg for Iraqi officers Signal School: NATO countries and Denmark /Sweden Naval Training Center and Diving School: NATO countries and Sweden/ Norway Language School: NATO countries TRADOC Staff: NATO, EU countries, ICRC, IOs and NGOs Land Forces, National Guards and other LNAF Services: Norway (Exercise “Cold Response”), Germany and other NATO countries

14. Int’l PSO Trg Cooperation (2) We can offer for NATO/PfP countries:  Trg area in Adazi (Kadaga) (Estonian Infantry units have already got it)  EOD Basic Course at EOD School (we trained Iraqi officers)

15. Questions? Questions?