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LOCATION:Poljče 27, 4275 Begunje na Gorenjskem
SUMMARY:NATO Mountain Warfare Operations Planning Course
DESCRIPTION:Code:  LOP-LO-37031Aim:To provide the staff personnel of NATO and Partner members’ brigades and battalions with in-depth knowledge and understanding of operating in mountain terrain, to foster a common and comprehensive approach to Mountain Warfare, and to develop skills for planning and conducting operations in difficult mountainous environment.Structure of the course:In the period of five days, we conduct group education and work activities during which students acquire knowledge and use it to create a Mountain Warfare operation plan.The design of the course features:An online self-study module, with a series of e-Learning courses about the main aspects of mountain environments, the planning of Land operations and the tactical considerations of Mountain Warfare;Classroom lectures, that teach in-depth knowledge and understanding of operating units in mountain terrain;Syndicates work, where students practice their skills for planning and conducting operations, taking into consideration the learned specifics of Mountain Warfare.The course will end with a practical group assessment under the form of a Commander’s Decision Briefing, where students present the staff’s recommended course of action for the given scenario.Learning Objectives:Know the NATO Mountain Warfare (MW) Terminology and Standards;Present the Mountain Infantry Light Brigade and Battalion structure, equipment and capabilities for operations in mountain environment and arctic conditions;Explain the role, tasks and main products of the Mountain Cell;Present the fundamentals of movement and manoeuvre in mountainous/vertical terrain;Explain the importance of leadership and modern C2 approaches to Mountain Warfare;Explain the specifics of fire support in mountainous terrain;Explain the sustainment considerations related to the mountain environment, and the fundamentals of health protection requirements for mountain operations;Plan an operation of a light infantry battalion in difficult mountainous terrain.Security Classification:NATO UNCLASSIFIED releasable to PfP.Target Audience:Battalion/ Regiment/ Brigade Staff Members.Rank Level: OF-1 to OF-4 and selected OR-7 to OR-9, according to requirements.Language Proficiency: Recommended English SLP 3232, minimum 2222 – NATO STANAG 6001.Prerequisites:Skills: Tactical Planning Skills for BN/BDE (MDMP)Online courses: e-Learning courses available on NATO JADL and NATO MW COE e-Learning platforms – will be communicated to attendees after confirmation.Event fee:NoneProject Officer:MAJ Jakub ZDUNSKI (POL)Staff Officer, Education & Training Branch
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