NATO Innovation | NATO Innovation Challenge

INNOVATION! NSHQ is teaming up with the NATO ACT Innovation Hub for the upcoming NATO Innovation Challenge, focused on optimizing leader development in complex environments using emerging technologies, including decision making solutions, human machine optimization, and mental resilience. NSHQ judges will evaluate submissions and help crown a winner at the Pitch Day in Budapest on 29 October, and will look at which submissions may be candidates for further development through the NATO Innovation Hub and integration into the NATO SOF Schoolhouse. For more information: https://innovationhub-act.org/nato-innovation-challenge #natosofinnovation

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NSHQ Commander Vice Admiral Kilrain spent 14-15 August in Moldova meeting with officials across the Ministry of Defense. The NSHQ delegation was warmly welcomed with discussions delving into ways in which to enhance NATO and Moldavian partnership, in particular in regards to Special Forces. For more details, see the release from the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Moldova: https://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=5887

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During his recent visit to the Caucasus, the Commander of the NSHQ met with SOF commanders and senior defence officials from Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia to discuss opportunities for deepening cooperation with the NSHQ. The officials from each nation provided VADM Kilrain with valuable insights into regional dynamics and their current partnership activities with NATO. On behalf of SACEUR, the VADM thanked all nations for their enduring partnership with the Alliance. The commander further commended Georgian SOF (GSOF) for the tremendous reforms it accomplished within the framework of the Substantial NATO-Georgia Package and pledged continuing NSHQ support as GSOF continues to increase its capacity and interoperability with NATO SOF.

Ministarstvo odbrane Crne Gore

The head of the Montenegrin Army of Montenegro #Bgdragutindakić hosted Commander NATO Special Operations Headquarters (NSHQ) Vice Admiral Colin Kilrain earlier today. During the meeting, Brigadier General Dakić pointed out the importance of supporting NSHQ in the areas of training, and expressed gratitude for the readiness of headquarters in further cooperation in the training of our soldiers to professionally respond to the tasks assigned to them. Admiral Kilrain stressed that the Army of Montenegro will have full support from NSHQ. The delegation had a chance to attend the demonstration exercises that were being held by special forces in the barracks "Milovan Saranovic" in Danilovgrad. #WeAreNATO #NATOSOF

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Very proud of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) & NATO Special Operations Headquarters - NSHQ Team! “Resiliency is still there”—Major Chad Buckel

Supreme Allied Commander Europe - SACEUR

Vice Admiral Kilrain, Commander, NATO Special Operations Headquarters has the opportunity to travel with Supreme Allied Commander Europe - SACEUR General Wolters earlier this week.

U.S. Special Operations hosts Baltic resistance wargame

Great Piece by U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) PAO Major Weisman on the work that SOCEUR, NSHQ, and others are doing in regards to resistance. https://www.dvidshub.net/news/331547/us-special-operations-hosts-baltic-resistance-wargame U.S. Special Operations hosts Baltic Resistance Wargame EINSIEDLERHOF, Germany—Special Operations leaders, national defense officials and civil representatives from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and the United States participated in the U.S. Special Operation Command Europe-hosted 2019 Resistance Tabletop Exercise (TTX) held from June 3-5, 2019 at U.S. Air Force Europe’s Warrior Preparation Center here. The exercise tested U.S. and Allied strategic and operational level decision making to support the planning and execution of resistance operations. In the scenario, resistance is clearly defined as the national effort to regain sovereignty after illegal incursion, invasion or occupation by an aggressor state, according to one of the lead SOCEUR planners for the event. “I cannot overstate the value of an event like this,” stated U.S. Air Force Major General Kirk W. Smith, Commander of SOCEUR. “The Resistance Operating Concept promotes critical thinking on resistance and creates a basis for collaboration and understanding with our Allies and partners. It brings academics, diplomats, civil servants and military together to discuss the total defense of our Allies.” The TTX marks the third time SOCEUR has sponsored such an event, and the 11th overall event in the ROC series since its inaugural event in 2014. “The whole state’s institutions and society in peacetime have to find a time to think, and train, and be prepared for the unknown,” said Virginijus Vilkelis, Director of Mobilization and Civil Resistance for the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense. “The TTX has been a fantastic opportunity to train across civilian and military institutions and to assess where we are in our efforts, and what areas we need to improve.” The Resistance Operating Concept is an academic and practitioner framework developed by SOCEUR in cooperation with Baltic Allies and the Swedish National Defense University. The concept promotes whole-of-society resistance as a legal means of national defense in Europe, and is planned for publication within the year. “Emphasizing a whole-of-society ability to aid military resistance against illegal occupation is a vital part of the ROC, because non-governmental organizations and individuals are able to carry out non-violent tasks of resistance and public display of dissatisfaction,” stressed Dr. Artis Pabriks, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Latvia. “In cases of local oppression by an aggressor, coordination of public resistance efforts can continue from Allied countries.” Throughout the exercise, attendees confronted, considered and then solved challenging problems related to resistance command and control, information and sustainment. “Total defense is a manifest of citizens to exercise their right to defend their country, way of life and values,” said Estonian Maj. Gen. Meelis Kiili, Commander of the Estonian Defense League. “The TTX provided a critical platform where we can assure that the will to defend the country is transferred into the skill to do it well.” The previous two tabletop exercises were held in March 2017 and March 2018 in Stuttgart and Oberammergau, Germany, respectively. “This has been an excellent opportunity for representatives from NATO Special Operations Headquarters to become better aware of the work that the Baltic States are doing with SOCEUR,” said British Army Brigadier Rob Stephenson, the deputy commander of NSHQ. “This will help us to ensure that NSHQ planning, training and education is complementary to and coordinated with national and bi-lateral efforts.” Among other lessons learned were the need to avoid U.S.-centric or single nation approaches, and the necessity to establish common terminology. The ROC incorporates a whole of government approach similar to the Swedish concept of ‘Total Defense,’ which combines military and civil planning in a whole-of-society’ approach to defense. “Overcoming a military threat is only possible with a full involvement of Latvian residents in the country’s defense,” said Pabriks. “The goal of the comprehensive defense is readiness of every individual, private company and public authorities, to protect our country. It means that citizens and all industry actors in times of peace and stability are aware of their responsibilities in a critical situation.” Although sponsored by U.S. Special Operation Command Europe, special operations forces are not the primary focus of the effort. “Special Operations are a piece of a larger strategy,” said Smith. “While we provide unique capabilities and readiness, we’re not the sole solution. Our greatest value is the network of relationships we’ve built over decades engaged in Europe. This event, and the ROC itself, brings together so many different governments, organizations and agencies to study a challenge that’s bigger than any individual piece.” Cc: SOCOM, NATO, U.S. Special Operations Command Europe, U.S. European Command (EUCOM), Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE)

NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence

Wednesday Wisdom From NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence #HybridThreats #WeAreNATO #NATOSOF

NATO pays last tribute to its old home

NATO pays last tribute to its old home... The flags of NATO and its Allies were lowered for the last time at the old headquarters of the Alliance in Brussels. In a final tribute to the building that hosted NATO for more than fifty years, soldiers from the 29 member nations took down their national flags in a small ceremony today (10 July 2019). Built in less than six months in 1966, the old headquarters was planned to be a temporary home for the Alliance, before it relocated to more permanent premises in Brussels. However, it ended up being NATO’s home - and the venue of many decisions that shaped history - for 51 years. The move to the new headquarters, fit for a modern, forward-looking Alliance with 29 members, took place in 2018. The old site will soon be handed over to NATO’s host nation Belgium, which will decide on its future use. https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_167711.htm

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On the occasion of the July 6, the State Day- for merits to the Republic Of Lithuania and promotion of the name of Lithuania in the world, President of the Republic of Lithiania Dalia Grybauskaite confered state orders and medals on citizens of Lithuania and foreign nationals. The Cross of Officer of the Order for Marits to Lithuania 🇱🇹 was awarded to Vice Admiral Colin James Kilrain, Commander, NATO Special Operations Headquarters (NSHQ), for his strong advocate of cooperation with the Lithuanian Armed Forces in countering modern threats.

U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School

Exercise Flaming Sword wrapped up in Lithuania. As noted below, Lithuania will be highlighted as part of U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School work on resistance this fall.

The German Marshall Fund of the United States

Friday Focus: Take time to check out German Marshall Fund - Brussels/ The German Marshall Fund of the United States Brussels Forum that is currently taking place. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg addressed the group yesterday and there are other amazing speakers lined up. The link to watch it is http://brussels.gmfus.org/ Bon Weekend!!!

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Foran / bak kamera #2 Jens Stoltenberg åpner NATO-møtet. Foto: @tv2ole

Foran og bak kamera. Øystein Bogen er klar for å rapportere fra NATO-møtet i Brüssel.

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