PARTNERSHIP WORK PROGRAMME - Specific Activities

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1 STD - 1 ACE2910 SHAPE SHAPE Aircraft Cross-Servicing Workshop Training 8 Mar Mar 1999 TU - Balikesir Topic: Aircraft Cross-Servicing Standardisation Procedures and Regulations Remarks: Target audience: Combat Aircraft Maintenance Officers from HQ and Units (Capt to Maj). Opportunity to observe NATO Aircraft Cross-Servicing Exercise (AMPLE TRAIN) Subject to prior approval of SHAPE/LLR and Host Nation. English Language proficiency Elements of MTIs: L.2.2.4, A2.6.1, L2.6.1, M2.6.1, M2.6.2, A2.7.1, A2.7.2, ACLANT44 ACLANT SACLANT WORKING GROUP ON ANNUAL SPRING Visit 3rd Qtr 1997 TBD 1997 REPORT TO MINISTERS Working party TBD 1998 TBD 1998 BE - Brussels Topic: To coordinate MNC submissions for consolidated report on PARP progress. ACLANT45 ACLANT ACLANT WORKING GROUP ON INTEROPERABILITY Workshop TBD 1997 TBD 1997 COORDINATION Workshop TBD 1998 TBD 1998 BE - Brussels Topic: To coordinate between MNCs Interoperability Requirements to satisfy PARP and Bi-MNC objectives. AUT193 AUT AUT VWNCS Workshop TBD 1997 TBD 1997 Vienna Topic: Approach Problems - Implementation of NATO-Codification System Remarks: SW-Applications BUL2712 BUL BUL Meeting TBD 1998 TBD 1998 Topic: Working meetings and Consultations on establishing Bulgarian Armed Forces Codification System compatible with NATO Codification System. BUL2713 BUL BUL Workshop May 1998 May 1998 BUL - Plovdiv Topic: Workshop on NATO standards for planning and organization of Defence Procurement Programmes, Quality Assurance of defence production and application of a unified codification system in the defence area. Remarks: In the framework of "Hemus 98" exhibition. STD Jun 2000

2 STD - 2 BUL2714 BUL BUL Seminar Sept 1998 Sept 1998 BUL - Sofia Topic: CALS and NATO: necessity of introduction and utilisation of CALS in military industry. Remarks: With the participation of the NATO CALS office. BUL2715 BUL BUL Meeting 3rd Qtr th Qtr 1998 BUL - Sofia Topic: Standardization agreements and publications in the area of identification and air traffic management systems, navigation systems and air transport. BUL2724 BUL BUL Workshop 14 Dec Dec 1999 BUL - Sofia Topic: National codification systems, NAMSA codification services and using Remarks: POC Col Yonko Baraharsky; 34 Totleben blvd., Sofia 1000, Bulgaria tel , Fax: , BUL2725 BUL BUL Workshop 18 May May 1999 BUL - Sofia Topic: National standardisation agreements and procedures compatible with NATO Remarks: Col Nikolay Litchkov CZ2822 CZ CZ Workshop May 1999 May 1999 CZ - Brno Topic: Simulators and Simulation Remarks: To search new ways of improvement in the quality of training, resulting in enhancement of interoperability. Specialised workshop accompanying IDET Traid Fair in Brno, Max 100 participants. CZ2823 CZ CZ Workshop Jun 1999 Jun 1999 CZ - Brno Topic: Military Automatic Testing Systems Remarks: Info exchange of experience on Automatic Testing Systems, metrology, with application into military. STD Jun 2000

3 STD - 3 GEO1182 GEO GEO Seminar Oct 1997 TBD 1997 GEO - Tbilisi Topic: INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION MEANS AND EQUIPMENT FOR PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS. Remarks: PROPOSAL MADE BY GEORGIA IN THE CNAD MEETING WITH PARTNERS ON 6 NOV PROPOSAL UNDER REVIEW BY CNAD. SUGGESTIONS ON PROGRAMME AND ORGANISATIONAL DETAILS WILL BE FORWARDED LATER. GEO1183 GEO GEO Seminar TBD 1997 TBD 1997 GEO - Tbilisi Topic: STANDARDISATION IN MINE-CLEARING EXPERTISE AND METHODOLOGY. Remarks: PROPOSAL MADE BY GEORGIA IN THE CNAD MEETING WITH PARTNERS ON 6 NOV PROPOSAL UNDER REVIEW BY CNAD. SUGGESTIONS ON PROGRAMME AND ORGANISATIONAL DETAILS WILL BE FORWARDED LATER. GEO2843 GEO GEO Seminar May 1999 May 1999 GEO - Tbilisi Topic: Seminar on National Interoperability Objectives and Related Standards Implementation. HU1263 HU HU Visit TBD 1997 TBD 1997 HU Topic: Study of the running and servicing of Hungarian military airfields by NATO experts. Remarks: HUN Action Authority: Human Resources Main Directorate and Aviation and Air Defence Directorate. HU2716 HU HU Consultations Apr 1997 TBD 1997 HU Topic: Consultation of the operation of training fields and shooting ranges in Hungary according to NATO standards. Remarks: HUN Action Authority: Gen Dir of Land Forces Based on bilateral agreement between Hungary and UK. STD Jun 2000

4 STD - 4 HU2741 HU HU Conference 29 May 1997 TBD 1997 HU - Budapest Topic: Purchasers and manufacturers forum on military quality matters. Remarks: Open for up to 70 participants from all NATO and Partner Nations. Designated Action Authorities are: MoD and the Ministry of Industry and Trade. This program is the continuation of the May 1995 workshop. HU2745 HU HU Project TBD 1997 TBD 1997 HU Topic: Obtaining and adaption of NATO standards, regulations, manuals and standardizations documents. Remarks: Action Authority: Military Technical Development and Procurement Dpt, MoD This activity to continue throughout HU2771 UK UK Meeting Apr 1997 TBD 1997 HU Topic: Exchange of views on servicing training fields and shooting ranges of NATO standards. Remarks: HUN Action Authority: Directorate of Land Forces HU2790 HU Course TBD 1997 TBD 1997 Topic: Operating of training fields. Remarks: HUN Action Authority: 4th Mech Corps Action Authority: NTG IS/DS1022 CNAD IS/DS Meeting TBD 1997 TBD 1997 BE - Brussels Topic: Meetings with Partners on Continuous Acquisition and Life Cycle Support Meeting 16 Feb Feb 1999 BE - Brussels (CALS) Technical Standards. Remarks: On a case-by-case basis, invitations to Partners to participate in scheduled meetings of the NATO CALS Management Board at NATO Headquarters. STD Jun 2000

5 STD - 5 IS/DS1029 CNAD IS/DS Meeting TBD 1997 TBD 1997 Topic: NATO Naval Armaments Group (NNAG-SWG 12) on Maritime Environmental Meeting 27 Apr Apr 1999 BE - Brussels Protection (MEP). Workshop Oct 1999 Oct 1999 GE Remarks: This committee is open, in whole or in part, to the participation of Partners. It Meeting Oct 1999 Oct 1999 GE meets twice per year. Agendas for meetings will be published 6-8 weeks in advance and will be made available to Partners. Further information topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. Richard Archer, Naval Armaments Section, Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, Ext IS/DS1030 CNAD IS/DS Meeting May 1997 TBD 1997 Topic: NATO Naval Armaments Group (NNAG-Project-Group 38) on Submarine Workshop 22 Apr Apr 1998 BE - Brussels Escape and Rescue Systems. Remarks: None IS/DS1031 CNAD IS/DS Exchange 2nd Qtr 1997 TBD 1997 Topic: NATO Naval Armaments Group (NNAG-NG3) on Mine Warfare Meeting 24 Mar Mar 1999 BE - Ostend Remarks: This committee is open, in whole or in part, to the participation of Partners. It Meeting 06 Oct Oct 1999 US meets twice per year. Agendas for meetings will be published 6-8 weeks in advance and will be made available to Partners. Further information topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. Richard Archer, Naval Armaments Section, Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, Ext IS/DS1032 CNAD IS/DS Workshop Oct 1997 TBD 1997 Topic: Workshop on Air and Surface Targets for Naval Live Firing Exercises. Remarks: This activity, sponsored by NNAG Naval Group 1, is a workshop on live gun firing procedures and targets to establish Partner capabilities to participate in such exercises with NATO maritime forces. To be coordinated with MAS. Approved in 1996 PWP as planning target for STD Jun 2000

6 STD - 6 IS/DS1033 CNAD IS/DS Workshop 14 Oct Oct 1998 Topic: Third Workshop on "Equipment Implications of Peacekeeping Operations for Workshop TBD 1998 TBD 1998 Air Forces". Remarks: This activity, sponsored by NAFAG Air Group I, is a follow-on to September 1996 workshop. To be held in conjunction with a regularly scheduled meeting of Air Group I. IS/DS1034 CNAD IS/DS Meeting TBD 1997 TBD 1997 Topic: Meeting with Partners on NATO Reconnaissance and Surveillance. Meeting TBD 1998 TBD 1998 Remarks: This activity, sponsored by NAFAG Air Group IV, is a follow-on to October 1996 PfP meeting (3rd session with Partners) to discuss NATO reconnaissance and surveillance systems/standards in the context of peacekeeping operations. To be organised on the occasion of a regular meeting of the Air Group (Autumn 1997/Spring 1998). IS/DS1035 CNAD IS/DS Meeting Sept 1998 TBD 1998 Topic: NAFAG, Special Meeting with Partners on "Flying Training in NATO". Meeting TBD 1998 TBD 1998 Remarks: This activity, sponsored by NAFAG Air Group I, aims to exchange information on pilot training, with particular emphasis on instrument training ranges. This meeting is expected to generate high interest in Pfp nations who will beasked to report on their own training programs. All general aircrew issues will be addressed to include training on instrumented training ranges. Participation from NMCs is anticipated. IS/DS1036 CNAD IS/DS Meeting Apr 1997 TBD 1997 Topic: Meeting with Partners on Detection and Clearance of Mines During Meeting Oct 1998 TBD 1998 GEO - Tbilissi Peacekeeping Operations. Remarks: This activity, sponsored by NAAG Land Group 9, is a follow-on to 14th December 1995 workshop. Exchange of technical information on current national systems for mine detection and clearance and experience in peacekeeping operations on the occasion of a regular Land Group 9 meeting. Approved in 1995 PWP but postponed to STD Jun 2000

7 STD - 7 IS/DS1037 CNAD IS/DS Meeting Sept 1997 TBD 1997 Topic: Meeting with Partners on Interoperability of C2 Messages at Battalion Level. Meeting 02 Sept 1998 TBD 1998 Remarks: This activity, sponsored by NAAG Land Group 1, is a follow-on to 10 September 1996 meeting with Partners. Expert-level discussion of NATO s Battlefield Management System Initiative, and options to promote interoperable tactical message formats. IS/DS1038 CNAD IS/DS Meeting Apr 1997 TBD 1997 Topic: Meeting with Partners on Interoperability of Simulation-Training Systems. Meeting 23 Apr 1998 TBD 1998 Remarks: This activity, sponsored by NAAG Land Group 8, is a follow-on to 23 April 1996 meeting with Partners. The meeting is to focus on interoperability of command and staff trainers, possible interoperability of grouped skills trainers and the adoption by Partners of relevant STANAGs. IS/DS1039 CNAD IS/DS Meeting Jan 1997 TBD 1997 Topic: Plenary Meeting of the NAAG (NATO Army Armaments Group) with Partners. Meeting 28 Jan Jan 1998 Remarks: This meeting aims at a focused review of PfP cooperation in the field of land armaments and standardisation, with a view to offering Partners a greater role in developing future PfP activities. IS/DS1040 CNAD IS/DS Workshop 2nd Qtr 1997 TBD 1997 Topic: Workshop on Psychological Support for Military Personnel in Peacekeeping Operations. Remarks: This activity, sponsored by DRG Panel 8, is a follow-on to the 11th-13th July 1995 workshop on the same topic attended by 6 Partner nations. Agreed in the 1996 PWP but postponed to 1997 due to the assignment of key national experts to Bosnia for Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR. IS/DS1041 CNAD IS/DS Meeting TBD 1997 TBD 1997 Topic: Meetings of the Group on the Safety Aspects of Transportation and Storage of Meeting 2nd Qtr nd Qtr 1998 Military Ammunition and Explosives (AC/258) and its subordinate elements in Partnership Group Format. STD Jun 2000

8 STD - 8 IS/DS1042 CNAD IS/DS Workshop May 1997 TBD 1997 Topic: NATO Naval Armaments Group (NNAG - NG6) on Ship Design Meeting 4 May May 1999 US - Bath Remarks: This committee is open in part to the participation of Partners. It meets twice Meeting Nov 1999 Nov 1999 BE - Brussels per year. Agendas for meetings will be published 6-8 weeks in advance and will be made available to Partners. Further information concerning forecast dates for future meetings and details on the range of topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the committee secretary, Mr. Richard Archer, Naval Armaments Section, Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, Ext. IS/DS1043 CNAD IS/DS Symposium Apr 1998 TBD 1998 Topic: Symposium/Workshop on Naval Use of UAVs in Surveillance and Identification Symposium Sept 1998 TBD 1998 Roles in Peacekeeping Operations. Remarks: This activity, sponsored by NNAG Project Group 35, is a symposium on the use of UAVs in surveillance and identification roles and possible exploitation of data collected by UAVs by joint forces in the context of peacekeeping operations. Agreed in 1996 PWP but deferred to IS/DS1044 CNAD IS/DS Workshop Jan 1997 TBD 1997 Topic: Workshop on Maintaining and Upgrading Ageing Tactical Aircraft. Remarks: Invitation to Partners to attend an unclassified session of a scheduled NAFAG topical meeting. Purpose of the workshop will be to exchange information on available technical options to maintain and upgrade ageing tactical fleets, with a special emphasis on employment of aircraft in new (peacekeeping) missions. Agreed in 1996 PWP as 1997 event. IS/DS1045 CNAD IS/DS Meeting TBD 1997 TBD 1997 BE - Brussels Topic: Meetings of NAFAG Air Group V Precision Landing Systems Working Group Meeting TBD 1998 TBD 1998 BE - Brussels with Partners. Remarks: Follow-on activity to 6th November 1996 meeting. To be held on the occasion of either the May or November regular meeting of the Working Group in Brussels (Autumn 1997 or Spring 1998). STD Jun 2000

9 STD - 9 IS/DS1046 CNAD IS/DS Meeting TBD 1997 TBD 1997 Topic: Meeting with Partners on Air-Delivered Weapons Systems Interoperability. Remarks: This activity, sponsored by NAFAG Air Group II, aims at an exchange of unclassified information on air weapons, with a specific focus on weapon/aircraft interoperability STANAGs. To be held in conjunction with a regularly scheduled AG II meeting. IS/DS1047 CNAD IS/DS Workshop TBD 1997 TBD 1997 Topic: Workshop on Ammunition Interchangeability. Workshop 31 Mar 1998 TBD 1998 Remarks: This activity, sponsored by NAAG Land Groups 3&4, aims at a presentation of NATO standardisation efforts in the field of ammunition interchangeability at all calibers, to include STANAGs related to test measures and procedures to ensure interchangeability. IS/DS1048 CNAD IS/DS Meeting May 1997 TBD 1997 Topic: Meeting with Partners on Sampling and Identification of Chemical Agents. Meeting 04 May May 1998 Remarks: This activity, sponsored by NAAG Land Group 7 SICA Working Group, is a follow-on to 6 May 1996 workshop. The aim is to promote adoption by Partners of NATO techniques for the collection, transport and testing of suspected contamined material. Important potential application in humanitarian/civil emergency operations. May be extended to include actual demonstrations of procedures. IS/DS1049 CNAD IS/DS Meeting Sept 1997 TBD 1997 Topic: Meeting with Partners on Protection from low-level Nuclear Radiation. Meeting 26 Aug Aug 1998 Remarks: This activity, sponsored by NAAG Land Group 7 Working Group 2, is afollow-on to 5 september 1996 workshop. The purpose of this activity is to agree commonly acceptable civil/military standards for nuclear accident protection, detection and containment for personnel assisting in response to low-level radiation emergencies. May provide basis for agreement among NATO and Partner nations on common standards for related equipment and material. STD Jun 2000

10 STD - 10 IS/DS1050 CNAD IS/DS Workshop 3rd Qtr 1997 TBD 1997 Topic: Workshop on Aircraft Recognition. Remarks: The purpose of this activity, sponsored by NAAG Land Group 5, is to agree common techniques and methodology for teaching aircraft recognition to low-level air defence units, to include simulation. IS/DS1051 CNAD IS/DS Meeting TBD 1997 TBD 1997 Topic: Meetings of the Group of National Directors on Codification (AC/135) and its Meeting 27 Apr Apr 1998 BE - Brussels subordinate elements in Partnership Group Format. Meeting TBD 1998 TBD 1998 IS/DS1052 CNAD IS/DS Meeting TBD 1997 TBD 1997 Topic: Meetings of the Group on Materiel Standardization and Engineering Practices Meeting 11 May May 1998 CA - Ottawa (AC/301) and its subordinate elements in Partnership Group Format. Meeting TBD 1998 TBD 1998 IS/DS1063 CNAD IS/DS Workshop Jun 1998 TBD 1998 Topic: Workshop in conjunction with Exercices Cooperative Banish, sponsored by NATO Naval Armaments Group (NNAG NG/3). Remarks: To explore mine and mine countermeasure issues with partners as raised by the exercice. IS/DS1064 CNAD IS/DS Workshop 3rd Qtr 1998 TBD 1998 Topic: NATO Air Forces Armaments Group (NAFAG) Air Group 5, third Workshop on "Approach and Landing Systems" potentially in cooperation with the NC3B/NAVSC. Remarks: This will be a follow-on to previous meeting with Partners on this topic which is important to both military and civilian aviation authorities. IS/DS1065 CNAD IS/DS Workshop Oct 1999 Oct 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: NATO Naval Armaments Group (NNAG NG/1) on Above Water Warfare. Remarks: Further information concerning forecast dates and details on the range of topics to be covered can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. E. Dransfeld, Naval Armaments Section, Defence Support Division, Ext STD Jun 2000

11 STD - 11 IS/DS1066 CNAD IS/DS Meeting 09 Mar Mar 1999 NO - Stavangar Topic: NATO Naval Armaments Group (NNAG NG/5) on Tactical Control and Data Meeting Sept 1999 Sept 1999 BE - Brussels Handling. Remarks: This committee is open, in whole or in part, to the participation of Partners. It meets twice per year. Agendas for meetings will be published 6-8 weeks in advance and will be made available to Partners. Further information topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. Richard Archer, Naval Armaments Section, Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, Ext IS/DS1067 CNAD IS/DS Meeting 26 Jan Jan 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: NATO Naval Armaments Group (NNAG SWG/10) on Electro-Magnetic Meeting 29 Jun Jan 1999 BE - Brussels Environment Effects. Remarks: This committee is open, in whole or in part, to the participation of Partners. It meets twice per year. Agendas for meetings will be published 6-8 weeks in advance and will be made available to Partners. Further information topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. Richard Archer, Naval Armaments Section, Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, Ext IS/DS1068 CNAD IS/DS Meeting Sept 1998 Sept 1998 Topic: Meeting on Small Arms Ammunition Interchangeability, sponsored by NATO Army Armaments Group (NAAG Land Group 3/Sub-Group 1). Remarks: Follow-on to the 1997 NAAG Workshop on Ammunition Interchangeability. It is hoped that this will take place in a Regional Test Centre. The meeting will concentrate on the application of existing STANAGs to the testing of both small arms and ammunition. Partners will be invited to propose themes for future meetings. IS/DS1072 CNAD IS/DS Meeting TBD 1998 TBD 1998 Topic: Meeting of the Group on Safety and Suitability for service of Munitions and Explosives (AC/310) and its subordinate elements in Partnership Group Format. STD Jun 2000

12 STD - 12 IS/DS1083 IS/DS NNAG Workshop Sept 1998 Sept 1998 UK - Farnborough Topic: Maritime Air IS/DS1084 IS/DS NNAG Meeting Oct 1998 Oct 1998 BE - Brussels Topic: Mine Warfare IS/DS1085 CNAD IS/DS Meeting 11 May May 1998 CA - Ottawa Topic: Meetings of the Group on Material Standardization and Engineering Practices Meeting 16 Nov Nov 1998 BE - Brussels (AC/301) and its subordinate elements in Partnership Group Format IS/DS1086 CNAD IS/DS Meeting 04 Jun Jun 1998 BE - Brussels Topic: Meetings of the Group on Safety and Suitability for Service of Munitions and Meeting 02 Dec Dec 1998 BE - Brussels Explosives (AC/310) and its subordinate elements in Partnership Group Format. IS/DS1087 CNAD IS/DS Meeting 27 Apr Apr 1998 BE - Brussels Topic: Meetings of the Group of National Directors on Codification (AC/135) and its Meeting 10 Nov Nov 1998 BE - Brussels subordinate elements in Partnership Group Format. IS/DS1102 CNAD IS/DS Meeting 20 Jan Jan 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: NATO Air Force Armaments Group (NAFAG) - Topical meeting on "NATO Flying Training". Remarks: To be organised on the occasion of a regular meeting of the NAFAG. IS/DS1103 CNAD IS/DS Meeting 17 Feb Feb 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: NATO Air Force Armaments Group (NAFAG) - Air Group I on Manned Aircraft. Meeting 15 Sept Sept 1999 BE - Brussels Remarks: To be organised on the occasion of a regular meeting of the Air Group. Agendas for meetings will be published 6-8 weeks in advance and will be made available to Partners. Further information concerning forecast dates for future meetings and details on the range of topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. G. Thibaut, Air Armaments Section, Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, Ext STD Jun 2000

13 STD - 13 IS/DS1104 CNAD IS/DS Meeting 07 Apr Apr 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: NATO Air Force Armaments Group (NAFAG) - Air Group II on Air Weapons. Meeting 27 Oct Oct 1999 BE - Brussels, or Italy Remarks: To be organised on the occasion of a regular meeting of the Air Group. Agendas for meetings will be published 6-8 weeks in advance and will be made available to Partners. Further information concerning forecast dates for future meetings and details on the range of topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. G. Thibaut, Air Armaments Section, Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, Ext IS/DS1105 CNAD IS/DS Meeting 28 Apr Apr 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: NATO Air Force Armaments Group (NAFAG) - Air Group IV on Air Intelligence, Meeting 24 Nov Nov 1999 BE - Brussels Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR). Remarks: To be organised on the occasion of a regular meeting of the Air Group. Agendas for meetings will be published 6-8 weeks in advance and will be made available to Partners. Further information concerning forecast dates for future meetings and details on the range of topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. G. Thibaut, Air Armaments Section, Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, Ext IS/DS1106 CNAD IS/DS Meeting 17 Mar Mar 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: NATO Air Force Armaments Group (NAFAG) - Air Group V on Avionics and Meeting 13 Oct Oct 1999 BE - Brussels Landing Systems. Remarks: To be organised on the occasion of a regular meeting of the Air Group. Agendas for meetings will be published 6-8 weeks in advance and will be made available to Partners. Further information concerning forecast dates for future meetings and details on the range of topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. G. Thibaut, Air Armaments Section, Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, Ext IS/DS1107 CNAD IS/DS Meeting Dec 1999 Dec 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: NATO Naval Armaments Group (NNAG) - Meeting with Partners on Issues of common interest. Remarks: To be organised on the occasion of a regular meeting of the NNAG STD Jun 2000

14 STD - 14 IS/DS1108 CNAD IS/DS Meeting Sept 1999 Sept 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: NATO Naval Armaments Group (NNAG - NG.4) on Maritime Air. Remarks: Further information concerning forecast dates for future meetings and details on the range of topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. E. Dransfeld, Naval Armaments Section, Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, Ext IS/DS1114 CNAD IS/DS Meeting May 1999 May 1999 US - Battle Cr. Michigan Topic: Group of National Directors on Codification (AC/135) Partnership Group Remarks: A one day meeting is devoted to topics of interest to Partners. In addition, Partners are also invited as observers to the AC/135 Main Group meeting "at 19" held on the preceding day(s). Further information can be obtained from the AC/135 Secretariat at NAMSA, Ext IS/DS1115 CNAD IS/DS Meeting Sept 1999 Sept 1999 LU - Namsa Topic: Group of National Directors on Codification (AC/135) Partnership Group - Panel A on General Matters and Procedures concerning Codification. Remarks: A one-day meeting is devoted to topics of interest to Partners. In addition, Partners are also invited as observers to the AC/135 Panel A meeting "at 19" held on the preceding day(s). Further information can be obtained from the AC/135 Secretariat at NAMSA, Ext IS/DS1116 CNAD IS/DS Meeting 04 May May 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: Group on Standardization of Materiel and Engineering Practices (AC/301) in Meeting 25 Oct Oct 1999 BUL - Sofia Partnership Group Format. Remarks: AC/301 and its two Sub-Groups each meet twice annually. As a CNAD Partnership Group, Partners are eligible to participate in all meetings. Agendas for meetings will be published 6-8 weeks in advance and will be made available to Partners. Further information concerning forecast dates for future meetings and details on the range of topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mrs. G. Le Fournis, Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, ext STD Jun 2000

15 STD - 15 IS/DS1117 CNAD IS/DS Meeting 02 Mar Mar 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: Group on Standardization of Materiel and Engineering Practices (AC/301) in Meeting 27 Sept Oct 1999 BE - Brussels Partnership Group Format - Sub-Group A on Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Remarks: AC/301 and its two Sub-Groups each meet twice annually. As a CNAD Partnership Group, Partners are eligible to participate in all meetings. Further information concerning forecast dates for future meetings and details on the range of topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mrs. G. Le Fournis in Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, ext IS/DS1118 CNAD IS/DS Meeting 16 Mar Mar 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: Group on Standardization of Materiel and Engineering Practices (AC/301) - Meeting 11 Oct Oct 1999 BE - Brussels Sub-Group B on Mechanical and General Engineering. Remarks: AC/301 and its Sub Groups each meet twice annually. As a CNAD Partnership Group, Partners are eligible to participate in all meetings. Further information topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mrs. G. Le Fournis in Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, Ext IS/DS1119 CNAD IS/DS Meeting 17 Jun Jun 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: Group on Safety and Suitability for Service of Munitions and Explosives Meeting 4th Qtr th Qtr 1999 BE - Brussels (AC/310) in Partnership Group Format. Remarks: AC/310 and its Sub-Groups each meet twice annually. As a CNAD Partnership Group, Partners are eligible to participate in all meetings. Further information topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. R. Sladden in Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, ext STD Jun 2000

16 STD - 16 IS/DS1120 CNAD IS/DS Meeting 08 Mar Mar 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: Group on Safety and Suitability for Service of Munitions and Explosives Meeting 3rd Qtr rd Qtr 1999 TBD (AC/310) in Partnership Group Format - Sub-Group 1 on Explosives Remarks: AC/310 and its Sub-Groups each meet twice annually. As a CNAD Partnership Group, Partners are eligible to participate in all meetings. Further information topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. R. Sladden in Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, ext IS/DS1121 CNAD IS/DS Meeting 06 Apr Apr 1999 US Topic: Group on Safety and Suitability for Service of Munitions and Explosives Meeting 18 Oct Oct 1999 BE - Brussels (AC/310) in Partnership Group Format - Sub-Group 2 on Fuzing Systems. Remarks: AC/310 and its Sub-Groups each meet twice annually. As a CNAD Partnership Group, Partners are eligible to participate in all meetings. Further information topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. R. Sladden in Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, ext IS/DS1122 CNAD IS/DS Meeting 19 May May 1999 FR Topic: Group on Safety and Suitability for Service of Munitions and Explosives Meeting 11 Oct Oct 1999 UK (AC/310) in Partnership Group Format - Sub-Group 3 on Environment. Remarks: AC/310 and its Sub-Groups each meet twice annually. As a CNAD Partnership Group, Partners are eligible to participate in all meetings. Further information topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. R. Sladden in Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, ext STD Jun 2000

17 STD - 17 IS/DS1123 CNAD IS/DS Meeting 22 Mar Mar 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: Group on Safety and Suitability for Service of Munitions and Explosives Meeting 28 Sept Sept 1999 NL - The Hague (AC/310) in Partnership Group Format - Sub-Group 4 on Generic Classes of Munitions Remarks: AC/310 and its Sub-Groups each meet twice annually. As a CNAD Partnership Group, Partners are eligible to participate in all meetings. Further information topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. R. Sladden in Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, ext IS/DS1124 CNAD IS/DS NAAG Meeting 27 Jan Jan 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: NATO Army Armaments Group (NAAG) - AC/225 Remarks: This committee is open to the participation of Partners, It meets twice annually. Agendas for meetings will be published 6-8 weeks in advance and will be made available to Partners. Further information concerning forecast dates for future meetings and details on the range of topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. O. Tasman, in the Land Armaments Section, Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, Ext. IS/DS1125 CNAD IS/DS NAAG-LG.1 Meeting 23 Feb Feb 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: NATO Army Armaments Group (NAAG) - Land Group 1 on Digitised Battlefield Meeting 07 Sept Sept 1999 BE - Brussels Interoperability. Remarks: This committee is open to the participation of Partners. It meets twice per year, at around the same dates. Agendas for meetings will be published 6-8 weeks in advance and will be made available to Partners. Further information topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. O. Tasman, in the Land Armaments Section, Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, Ext Partnership Goals: G2865, L2810. STD Jun 2000

18 STD - 18 IS/DS1126 CNAD IS/DS NAAG-LG.2 Meeting 02 Mar Mar 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: NATO Army Armaments Group (NAAG) - Land Group 2 on Close Combat - Meeting 06 Oct Oct 1999 BE - Brussels Armour. Remarks: This committee is open to the participation of Partners. It meets twice per year, at around the same dates. Agendas for meetings will be published 6-8 weeks in advance and will be made available to Partners. Further information topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. H Briche, in the Land Armaments Section, Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, Ext Partnership Goals: G4250, L0940. IS/DS1127 CNAD IS/DS NAAG-LG.3 Meeting 04 Mar Mar 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: NATO Army Armaments Group (NAAG) - Land Group 3 on Close Combat - Meeting 16 Sept Sept 1999 BE - Brussels Infantry. Remarks: This committee is open to the participation of Partners. It meets twice per year, at around the same dates. Agendas for meetings will be published 6-8 weeks in advance and will be made available to Partners. Further information topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. H. Briche, in the Land Armaments Section, Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, Ext Partnershp Goals, G4250. IS/DS1128 CNAD IS/DS NAAG-LG.3-SG.1 Meeting 02 Mar Mar 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: NATO Army Armaments Group (NAAG) - Land Group 3 - Sub-Group 1 on Meeting 13 Sept Sept 1999 BE - Brussels Standard Small Arms Ammunition Remarks: This committee is open to the participation of Partners. It meets twice per year, at around the same dates. Agendas for meetings will be published 6-8 weeks in advance and will be made available to Partners. Further information topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. H. Briche, in the Land Armaments Section, Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, Ext STD Jun 2000

19 STD - 19 IS/DS1129 CNAD IS/DS NAAG-LG.4 Meeting 25 Mar Mar 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: NATO Army Armaments Group (NAAG) - Land Group 4 on Surface to Surface Meeting 21 Oct Oct 1999 BE - Brussels Artillery Remarks: This committee is open to the participation of Partners. It meets twice per year, at around the same dates. Agendas for meetings will be published 6-8 weeks in advance and will be made available to Partners. Further information topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. O. Tasman, in the Land Armaments Section, Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, Ext Partnership Goals: G4250, L0965. IS/DS1130 CNAD IS/DS NAAG-LG.4-SG.2 Meeting 22 Mar Mar 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: NATO Army Armaments Group (NAAG) - Land Group 4 - Sub-Group 2 on Meeting 18 Oct Oct 1999 BE - Brussels Accuracy Ballistics Explosives. Remarks: This committee is open to the participation of Partners. It meets twice per year, at around the same dates. Agendas for meetings will be published 6-8 weeks in advance and will be made available to Partners. Further information topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr O. Tasman, in the Land Armaments Section, Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, Ext IS/DS1131 CNAD IS/DS NAAG-LG.5 Workshop TBD 1999 TBD 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: NATO Army Armaments Group (NAAG) - Land Group 5 on Army Air Defence. Remarks: This committee is open to the participation of Partners. It meets twice per year, at around the same dates. Agendas for meetings will be published 6-8 weeks in advance and will be made available to Partners. Further information topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. O. Tasman, in the Land Armaments Section, Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, Ext Partnership Goals: G4250, L1410, A0081. STD Jun 2000

20 STD - 20 IS/DS1132 CNAD IS/DS Workshop TBD 1999 TBD 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: NATO Army Armaments Group (NAAG) - Land Group 6 on Battlefield Surveillance Target Acquisition, Night Observation, Countersurveillance and Electronic Warfare (STANOC-EW). Remarks: Workshop on sniper detection and use of surveillance devices during peacekeeping operation. IS/DS1133 CNAD IS/DS Workshop TBD 1999 TBD 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: NATO Army Armaments Group (NAAG) - Land Group 6 - Sub-Group 5 on Electronic Warfare. Remarks: Workshop on Electronic Warfare in peacekeeping operation. IS/DS1134 CNAD IS/DS NAAG-LG.2-WG.1 Meeting 26 Jan Jan 1999 UK Topic: NATO Army Armaments Group (NAAG) - Land Group 2 - Working Group 1 on Meeting TBD 1999 TBD 1999 TBD Vetronics Remarks: This committee is open to the participation of Partners. Agendas for meetings will be published 6-8 weeks in advance and will be made available to Partners. Further information concerning forecast dates for future meetings and details on the range of topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. H. Briche, in the Land Armaments Section, Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, Ext IS/DS1135 CNAD IS/DS NAAG-LG.7 Meeting 17 Mar Mar 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: NATO Army Armaments Group (NAAG) - Land Group 7 on NBC Defence Meeting 22 Sept Sept 1999 BE - Brussels Remarks: This committee is open to the participation of Partners. It meets twice per year, at around the same dates. Agendas for meetings will be published 6-8 weeks in advance and will be made available to Partners. Further information topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. O. Tasman, in the Land Armaments Section, Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, Ext Partnership Goals: G4424, G4490. STD Jun 2000

21 STD - 21 IS/DS1136 CNAD IS/DS Meeting 15 Mar Mar 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: NATO Army Armaments Group (NAAG) - Land Group 7 Air-Sub-Group on Air Meeting 20 Sept Sept 1999 BE - Brussels Aspects of NBC Defence Remarks: This committee is open in part to the participation of Partners. It meets twice per year. Agendas for meetings will be published 6-8 weeks in advance and will be made available to Partners. Further information concerning forecast dates for future meetings and details on the range of topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group adviser, Mr. D. Dunn, in the Air Armaments Section, Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, Ext. IS/DS1137 CNAD IS/DS NAAG-LG.7-NSG Meeting 15 Mar Mar 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: NATO Army Armaments Group (NAAG) - Land Group 7 - Naval Sub-Group on Meeting 20 Sept Sept 1999 TBD Naval Aspects of NBC Defence Remarks: This committee is open in part to the participation of Partners. It meets twice per year. Agendas for meetings will be published 6-8 weeks in advance and will be made available to Partners. Further information concerning forecast dates for future meetings and details on the range of topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group adviser, Mr. R. Archer, in the Naval Armaments Section, Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, Ext. IS/DS1138 CNAD IS/DS NAAG-LG.7-NPSG Meeting 09 Jun Jun 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: NATO Army Armaments Group (NAAG) - Land Group 7 - Nuclear Protection Meeting 01 Dec Dec 1999 BE - Brussels Sub-Group Remarks: This committee is open to the participation of Parterns. It meets twice per year, at around the same dates. Agendas for meetings will be published 6-8 weeks in advance and will be made available to Partners. Further information topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. O. Tasman, in the Land Armaments Section, Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, Ext Partnership Goals: G4424, G4490. STD Jun 2000

22 STD - 22 IS/DS1139 CNAD IS/DS AC/225-LG.7-SIBCA Meeting 31 May Jun 1999 NO Topic: NATO Army Armaments Group (NAAG) - Land Group 7 - Sampling and Identification of BW and CW Agents Sub-Group Remarks: This committee is open to the participation of Partners. Agendas for meetings will be published 6-8 weeks in advance and will be made available to Partners. Further information concerning forecast dates for future meetings and details on the range of topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. O. Tasman, in the Land Armaments Section, Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, Ext Partnership Goals: G4424. IS/DS1140 CNAD IS/DS NAAG-LG.7-WG.2 Meeting 23 Feb Feb 1999 NL Topic: NATO Army Armaments Group (NAAG) - Land Group 7 - Working Group 2 on Meeting TBD 1999 TBD 1999 TBD Low Level Radiation. Remarks: This committee is open to the participation of Parterns. It meets twice per year. Agendas for meetings will be published 6-8 weeks in advance and will be made available to Partners. Further information concerning forecast dates for future meetings and details on the range of topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. O. Tasman, in the Land Armaments Section, Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, Ext IS/DS1141 CNAD IS/DS NAAG-LG.8 Meeting 19 Apr Apr 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: NATO Army Armaments Group (NAAG) - Land Group 8 on Training Simulation Meeting 03 Nov Nov 1999 BE - Brussels Interoperability. Remarks: This committee is open to the participation of Parterns. It meets twice per year. Agendas for meetings will be published 6-8 weeks in advance and will be made available to Partners. Further information concerning forecast dates for future meetings and details on the range of topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. O. Tasman, in the Land Armaments Section, Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, Ext STD Jun 2000

23 STD - 23 IS/DS1142 CNAD IS/DS NAAG-LG.9 Meeting 23 Mar Mar 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: NATO Army Armaments Group (NAAG) - Land Group 9 on Battlefield Meeting 26 Oct Oct 1999 BE - Brussels Engineering. Remarks: This committee is open to the participation of Parterns. It meets twice per year. Agendas for meetings will be published 6-8 weeks in advance and will be made available to Partners. Further information concerning forecast dates for future meetings and details on the range of topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. H. Briche, in the Land Armaments Section, Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, Ext Partnership Goals: G4250, L1030, L1033, L1036. IS/DS1143 CNAD IS/DS NAAG-LG.10 Meeting 09 Mar Mar 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: NATO Army Armaments Group (NAAG) - Land Group 10 on Battlefield Meeting 28 Sept Sept 1999 BE - Brussels Helicopters. Remarks: This committee is open to the participation of Parterns. It meets twice per year. Agendas for meetings will be published 6-8 weeks in advance and will be made available to Partners. Further information concerning forecast dates for future meetings and details on the range of topics covered by the committee can be obtained from the group secretary, Mr. H. Briche, in the Land Armaments Section, Defence Support Division, NATO Headquarters, Ext Partnership Goals: G4250, A0041, A0870, A1100, A1108, A1459, A3021, A3114. IS/DS1153 IS/DS CNAD Meeting 25 Nov Nov 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: Meeting of AC/225-Land Group 6- Sub-Group 7 on Counter-surveillance IS/DS1154 IS/DS CNAD Meeting TBD 1999 TBD 1999 BE - Brussels Topic: Meeting of AC/225-LG/3-WG/3 on Soldier Modernisation LAT2708 FR Naval support Project TBD 1997 TBD 1997 LAT Topic: Naval support STD Jun 2000

24 STD - 24 MAS73 MAS MAS MTWG Working party 13 Jan Jan 1997 BE - Brussels Topic: Maritime tactical Working Group Working party 12 Jan Jan 1998 BE - Brussels Develops standardization in doctrine, tactics and tactical instructions and Working party 11 Jan Jan 1999 BE - Brussels procedures in maritime warfare to improve the effectiveness of NATO forces. The MTWG is the largest MAS Working Group and is responsible for a wide range of tactical publications. National Maritime Tactical Schools are strongly represented - mainly at the Naval Captain level. The MTWG operates with four Panels: Heads of Delegation, Panel 1 - Under Water Warfare, Panel 2 - Above Water Warfare and Electronic Warfare, and Panel 3 - Tactical Communications. Together their focus is standardizing Maritime Warfare by NATO Forces to include, but not be limited to Submarine Warfare, Anti-Submarine Warfare, Above Water Warfare, Tactical Communications, and maritime Electronic and Acoustic Warfare. MAS76 MAS MAS ENGRWG Working party 18 Feb 1997 TBD 1997 BE - Brussels Topic: Combat Engineer Working Group (ENGRWG) Working party Feb 1998 TBD 1998 BE - Brussels Contributes to the effectiveness of NATO forces through standardization in the Working party 25 Jan Jan 1999 BE - Brussels combat engineer field. It deals with mobility, counter-mobility and more general combat engineer issues, such as Anti-Personnel Mine Replacement. The Working Group develops doctrine and tactics covering mine warfare and countermine operations, and also is involved in infrastructure engineering, which is essential for current NATO operations. MAS78 MAS MAS AMMOWG Working party 30 Mar Apr 1998 BE - Brussels Topic: Land Forces Ammunition Interchangeability Working Group (AMMOWG) Working party 29 Mar Apr 1999 BE - Brussels The WG establishes doctrine and procedures that allows ammunition interchange to operate smoothly among NATO nations. The WG thus produces the "NATO Land Forces Ammunition Interchangeability Catalogue (AOP-6)." This catalogue forms a significant portion of the NATO Ammunition Standardization Database, published by NAMSA, that is currently being used by nations to facilitate the sharing of ammunition interchangeability information. This WG also manages the color coding of NATO land forces STD Jun 2000

25 STD - 25 MAS79 MAS MAS UDWG Working party 24 Feb Feb 1997 BE - Brussels Topic: Underwater Diving Working Group (UDWG) Working party 23 Feb Feb 1998 BE - Brussels Staffs proposals for military standardization in all aspects of Underwater Diving. Working party 22 Feb Feb 1999 BE - Brussels The UDWG has a Medical Panel of naval and civilian medical officers charged with examining the specialized field of diving medicine. The UDWG standardizes Diving Techniques, Clearance Diving Operations, Amphibious Warfare Operations, Ship s Diver Operations, Salvage Operations, Underwater Construction Operations, Equipment and Table Validation Procedures, Medical Guidance for Diving Operations, and Diving and Seabed Operations below 50 metres MAS80 MAS MAS NBCWG Working party 13 Mar 1997 TBD 1997 BE - Brussels Topic: Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defence Operations Interservice (NBCWG) Working party Mar 1998 TBD 1998 BE - Brussels Staffs doctrine and procedures such as NBC Warning and Reporting, NBC Working party 08 Mar Mar 1999 BE - Brussels Emergency Alarms, NBC Warning Signs, Contamination Control and Decontamination. The standardization of the required techniques, NBC Defence organization, standards of Proficiency for NBC Defence and the related training, reports and forms, and to enhance the interoperability of existing equipment for NATO forces by means of improved procedures. MAS81 MAS MAS HISWG Working party 02 Mar Mar 1998 BE - Brussels Topic: Helicopter Interservice Working Group (HISWG) Working party 01 Mar Mar 1999 BE - Brussels Develops doctrine and procedures for tri-service and multinational helicopter operations. The HIS WG addresses multiple helicoper issues such as: pilot training, joint anti-armour operations, airmobile operations, search and rescue and helicopter logistic support. MAS82 MAS MAS HOSTAC Working party 19 Mar Mar 1997 BE - Brussels Topic: Helicopter Operations from Ships Other Than Aircraft Carriers Working Group Working party 23 Mar Mar 1998 BE - Brussels (HOSTACWG) Working party 20 Apr Apr 1999 BE - Brussels Develops and staffs proposals in all safety and procedural aspects of helicopter operations from ships other than aircraft carriers in order to obtain interchangeability and standardization of related procedures and interface equipment between Alliance helicopters and ships. This Working Group is the primary NATO body dealing with maritime aviation safety and procedures STD Jun 2000

26 STD - 26 MAS83 MAS MAS LOGWG Working party 27 Apr Apr 1998 BE - Brussels Topic: Land Forces Logistic Doctrine Working Group (LOGWG) Working party 10 May May 1999 BE - Brussels This working group is responsible for the development of land forces logistics doctrine within NATO that facilitates the interoperability of combat service support troops in a multinational environment. It also produces Standardization Agreements that facilitates the exchange of logistics and supplies between NATO nations ground forces. MAS84 MAS MAS ATWG Working party 22 Apr 1997 TBD 1997 BE - Brussels ATWG Working party Apr 1998 TBD 1998 BE - Brussels Topic: Air Transport Working Group (ATWG) Working party 22 Nov Nov 1999 BE - Brussels Develops standards of air transport operations, air delivery and air movements. Broad areas of concern include air drop operations, air landing operations, passenger/cargo handling, and air transport terms and definitions. MAS85 MAS MAS SMERWG Working party 07 Apr Apr 1997 BE - Brussels Topic: Submarine Escape and Rescue Working Group (SMERWG) Working party 02 Jun Jun 1998 BE - Brussels Develops and staffs proposals for military standardization in all aspects of Working party 07 Jun Jun 1999 BE - Brussels Submarine Escape and Rescue. It also promotes active participation in the SORBET ROYAL/PHOENIX exercises. A large number of SMER delegates also participate in PG/38 (A NATO Submarine Rescue System). The SMERWG has a Medical Sub Panel of Doctors specialising in the submarine and diving medicine subjects unique to a SMER operation. Open to PfP and other non-nato submarine operating nations who wish to develop a SMER MAS86 MAS MAS BMWG Working party 26 May 1997 TBD 1997 BE - Brussels Topic: Land Forces Battlefield Maintenance Working Group (BMWG) Working party 18 May May 1998 BE - Brussels Staffs battlefield recovery and maintenance issues in NATO land forces. This Working party 25 May May 1999 BE - Brussels WG focuses on identifying recovery vehicle procedures that will allow one nation s recovery vehicle to render assistance to a stranded vehicle from another nation. The NATO Battlefield Recovery Handbook is a direct result of this group s efforts. The WG also considers development of Battle Damage Repair (BDR) kits that can be used by nations in a wartime environment that allows the vehicle to continue to operate even though the repairs that were made are non-standard. STD Jun 2000

27 STD - 27 MAS87 MAS MAS INTWG Working party 15 May 1997 TBD 1997 BE - Brussels Topic: Intelligence Interservice Working Group (INTWG) Working party May 1998 TBD 1998 BE - Brussels Staffs intelligence, counter intelligence and security issues in all services. Its Working party 12 Apr Apr 1999 BE - Brussels main tasks concern intelligence and security doctrine and procedures and the development of an intelligence information exchange concept. The Working Group develops common intelligence message formats and participates in the harmonization of a number of intelligence database models. MAS90 MAS MAS TOPWG Working party Jun 1998 TBD 1998 BE - Brussels Topic: Land Forces Tactical Doctrine and Operational Procedures Working Group Working party 14 Jun Jun 1999 BE - Brussels (TOPWG) Develops doctrine and tactics for NATO land forces. Operational capabilities are enhanced through the development of standard doctrine and tactical procedures relating to command and control, staff duties including orders and reports, as well as tactics covering all phases of land combat operations. MAS91 MAS MAS FSWG Working party 05 Jul 1997 TBD 1997 BE - Brussels Topic: Flight Safety Working Group (FSWG) Working party 12 Jun 1998 TBD 1998 BE - Brussels Develops standards of flight safety matters. The WG includes aircraft flight Working party Dec 1999 TBD 1999 BE - Brussels safety, aviation related ground safety, air weapons/range safety, aircraft accident/incident investigation and prevention; and safety requirements for flying and static displays. MAS92 MAS MAS SARWG Working party 24 Jun Jun 1997 BE - Brussels Topic: Search and Rescue Working Group (SARWG) Working party Jun 1998 TBD 1998 BE - Brussels Develops standards of SAR/CSAR tactics, techniques and procedures. This Working party 11 Oct Oct 1999 BE - Brussels includes and essential operational characteristics of survival and life support equipment. It promotes effective employment of search, rescue and location equipment, as well as common operational and communication procedures. STD Jun 2000