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Mr. Henrik DAMMr. Henrik DAMChairman SWGIChairman SWGI

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OUTLINEOUTLINE

• Aim of the briefing • Basics• Background – how did we get here?• Status of the Interoperability Initiative• Implementation of the Policy and Strategy• Conclusions

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Aim of the briefingAim of the briefing

• Set up the scene - NATO efforts in interoperability

• Trigger the discussion on what can be done better

• Provide thoughts on where NATO should focus more

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BASICS - InteroperabilityBASICS - InteroperabilityDefinition: Interoperability is the ability to act together coherently, effectively and efficiently to achieve Allied tactical, operational and strategic objectives.

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Critical Steps:

- Definition of interoperability requirements

- Identification of interoperability solutions

- Implementation of identified solutions

- Test and validation of fielded solutions

Lack of interoperability reduces effectiveness and efficiency Lack of interoperability reduces effectiveness and efficiency of operations, wastes of operations, wastes resourcesresources, and can , and can cost livescost lives

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Tools for achieving Interoperability:

- Standardization- Standardization

- Training, Exercises, Education, Evaluation- Training, Exercises, Education, Evaluation

- Lessons learned- Lessons learned

- Cooperative programmes- Cooperative programmes

- Demonstrations, trials- Demonstrations, trials

BASICS BASICS (cont)(cont)

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STANAG = Standardization AgreementSTANAG = Standardization AgreementAP =AP = Allied PublicationAllied Publication

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BackgroundBackground

• Interoperability is not a new topic at NATO – new new operational challengesoperational challenges

• Interoperability Initiative – Bucharest Summit 2008

• Identified Shortfalls: (responses to Questionnaire)– Ability to communicate– Ability to operate– Ability to support– Ability to train and exercise

• Action Plan:– Tasking from Defence Ministers to EWG

• Establishment of SWGI (Staff Working Group on Interoperability)04/21/23

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• Quick wins include: – Application of NATO agreed doctrine and procedures – Joint and multinational training – ISAF Pre-Deployment Training Programme – Improved language training and use of NATO terminology – FAC Interoperability

• Near-term (2 yrs.) concrete solutions through the Committee structure

• Long-term (integration of Interoperability in NATO defence and operations planning processes) – Policy ; Strategy ; Implementation of Policy & Strategy – Integration in NDPP and OPP – NDPP Capability Survey (145 STANAGs)(145 STANAGs)– Continuous review of STANAG implementation

Status of the Status of the Interoperability Initiative – Action Plan deliverablesInteroperability Initiative – Action Plan deliverables

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IMPLEMENTATION OF THE POLICY AND STRATEGYIMPLEMENTATION OF THE POLICY AND STRATEGY

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StandardizationStandardizationStandardizationStandardization

Training, ExercisesTraining, ExercisesTraining, ExercisesTraining, Exercises

Lessons LearnedLessons LearnedLessons LearnedLessons Learned

Cooperative Cooperative ProgramsPrograms

Cooperative Cooperative ProgramsPrograms

Demos and TrialsDemos and TrialsDemos and TrialsDemos and Trials

Integration in Integration in NDPP and OPPNDPP and OPPIntegration in Integration in

NDPP and OPPNDPP and OPP

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ConclusionsConclusions• Need for bilateral/multilateral language training initiatives

• Need to establish closer linkage between National operational certification of forces prior to deployment and interoperability testing

• Possible better use of NATO common funds (eg. Afghan Mission Network), multinational and civil-military approaches to enhance interoperability

• Need for strengthening national commitment to information sharing (particularly on deployed operations) and lessons learned process

• Need for National commitments for time and resources to improve interoperability, most importantly implementation of agreed STANAGs

• Use all the possible formats and opportunities to advocate interoperability

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Mr. Henrik DAMMr. Henrik DAMHead Joint Armaments and Industry SectionHead Joint Armaments and Industry Section

Chairman SWGIChairman SWGI