NATO M&S COE: Education, Training, Exercises and Evaluation (ETEE) Annual Discipline Conference (ADC)
The NATO Modelling & Simulation Centre of Excellence hosted the 4th Education, Training, Exercises and Evaluation (ETEE) Annual Discipline Conference (ADC) from 12-14 March.
The ETEE discipline is both large (approximately 350 NATO requirements) and diverse (18 functional areas, including Modelling & Simulation) with a community of interest that encompasses two Requirement Authorities, 15 different Requirement Authority representatives, numerous SMEs and 20 training providers. The NATO School Oberammergau is appointed as the discipline Department Head by HQ SACT DCOS Joint Force Development.
In line with the NATO Global Programming battle rhythm, the Annual Discipline Conference is a fundamental event that involves a review of the NATO Education and Training (E&T) requirements related to the discipline and verifies the adequacy of the discipline specific E&T programme to satisfy the requirements. The intent is to ensure E&T remains aligned with evolving needs and to determine the way ahead in closing gaps while further developing the discipline.
The Conference welcomed over 52 participants from 19 different nations including representatives from NATO HQ SACT, NATO SHAPE and 20 Education & Training Facilities
The Conference was opened by Colonel Francesco Pacillo, the Centre’s Director, who welcomed the community to Rome and the NATO M&S COE.
Written by Lt. Col. Giovanni Tillo and Lt. Col. Cristoforo Russo NATO M&S COE
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The NATO Modelling & Simulation Centre of Excellence is dedicated to the promotion of Modelling & Simulation in support of operational requirements, training and interoperability. The Centre act as a catalyst for transformation through the involvement of NATO, governments, academia, industry, operational and training entities, by improving the networking of NATO and nationally owned Modelling & Simulation systems, the cooperation between Nations and organizations through the sharing of Modelling & Simulation information and developments and serving as an international source of expertise for transformation in the related domain. https://www.mscoe.org
NATO Centres of Excellence are nationally or multi-nationally funded institutions accredited by NATO. They train and educate leaders and specialists from NATO member and partner countries, assist in doctrine development, identify lessons learned, improve interoperability and capabilities, and test and validate concepts through experimentation. They offer recognized expertise and experience that is of benefit to the Alliance and support the transformation of NATO, while avoiding the duplication of assets, resources and capabilities already present within the NATO command structure. Although not part of the NATO command structure, they are part of a wider framework supporting NATO Command Arrangements. [source https://www.act.nato.int/centres-of-excellence]
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