Introduction to Mountain Warfare Operations

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Aim: this course is set to provide basic knowledge and understanding on planning and conducting military operations in difficult mountain terrain and in a multinational environment.

Objectives:

    • create a common understanding of the operational mountainous environment;

    • teach the fundamental principles of Mountain Warfare and the planning considerations of operations in mountain terrain;

    • explain the particularities of Joint Functions in Mountain Warfare and the effects of the mountain terrain on operations and activities;

    • introduce attendees of other more advanced NATO MW COE courses to the basic principles of Mountain Warfare, as prerequisite course.

Reference: NATO standard ATP-3.2.1.3 Conduct of Land Tactical Operations in Mountainous Environment, Ed. A V1, APR24.

Audience: participants of other NATO MW COE courses and anyone interested in the planning of Mountain Warfare operations.

Duration: approx. 4 hours.

Layout: cover the teaching material by reading through 7 lessons, pass a quiz after each lesson and unlock the Course Completion Certificate. The course is linear, so the students must finish each lesson to gain access to the next.

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