Invitation. CSDP Orientation Course (14-15/3/7) Vienna, March 2015

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1 Invitation to the CSDP Orientation Course (14-15/3/7) Vienna, March 2015 Since 2003, the European Union has been playing a crucial role in crisis management through its Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). With about 30 missions and operations worldwide, the EU has proved its readiness to respond effectively and in timely fashion to emerging challenges. Effective crisis management requires a combination of adequate capabilities and welltrained personnel. In response, one of the key tasks of the European Security and Defence College (ESDC) is to contribute towards human capital development and build a pool of knowledgeable crisis managers. The College provides basic-to-advanced courses ranging from orientation to specialised training for civil-military purposes specially designed to facilitate a comprehensive approach and to contribute to the establishment of a European Security Culture. The CSDP Orientation Course is a major component of EU training activities in the field of the Common Security and Defence Policy with the aim to develop and promote a better understanding of CSDP as an integral part of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) of the European Union. The major aim of this course is to provide you with a general overview on the civilian and military aspects of European Security and Defence Policy getting more into detail as the course unfolds. On behalf of the Austrian Ministry of Defence and Sports, the Austrian National Defence Academy is therefore very pleased to invite you to this ESDC training activity, which is an excellent opportunity to gain a good understanding of the CSDP in the global security environment and to contribute to the further development of a European security culture as well as cooperation between the EU and non-eu partners. LTG Erich Csitkovits Commandant of the Austrian National Defence Academy

2 CSDP Orientation Course (14-15/3/7) Vienna, March 2015 Fact Sheet Participation: The course is open to both civilian and military personnel, who are either involved in or designated to work on Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) matters. EU Member States, EU Institutions/Agencies, candidate countries, third countries and international organizations may nominate up to two participants. Language: The language regime of the CSDP will apply (English and French without translation), this Orientation Course will be held in English. Internet-based Distance Learning: The course will be preceded by a mandatory Internet-based Distance Learning (IDL) preparatory module, which needs to be finalised by 12 March The details for the IDL-course will be provided by the ESDC Secretariat via an to all participants. Attendance: The participants attendance at the course is mandatory on all days. A certificate will be awarded on the last day to those course participants who have completed the full course, including the IDL phase. Costs: There is no course-fee. All costs for travelling or accommodation shall be covered by the sending authorities. Application: EU Member States, EU Institutions/ Agencies are invited to identify their appropriate candidates via the ESDC secure internet system ENLIST ( by designated nominators. Other invited parties are expected to send the full name and the address of their candidates to the ESDC Secretariat (secretariatesdc@eeas.europa.eu). The registration period will end on 27 February The registration will not be final until confirmed by the ESDC Secretariat AND upon completion of the registration form by the nominated participant. Course Venue: The course venue for the entire course (Monday - Thursday) will be the Austrian National Defence Academy, Stiftgasse 2a, 1070 Vienna. Arrival/Departure: The course will start on Monday 09 March 2015 at 1230 hrs and end on Thursday 12 March 2015 at 1530 hrs.

3 National Defence Academy Stiftgasse 2a 1070 Vienna Underground 3 Station: Neubaugasse Hotel: Hotel reservations will need to be made individually, there are numerous hotels of all categories in the vicinity of the Austrian National Defence Academy (enter the postcodes 1070 or Stiftgasse into hotel search engines). Meals: All coffee and lunch breaks will be provided by the Austrian Defence Academy as indicated in the programme. The participants will be charged with 60 per person for the whole course (7 coffee breaks, 3 lunches). On the first evening, an ice breaker will be offered upon invitation by the Austrian National Defence Academy. Administrative Details and Agenda: Further detailed information will be forwarded via directly to the course participants by the course director, COL Mag. Ernst M. Felberbauer. Austrian National Defence Academy Research Management and Cooperation 1070 Vienna, Stiftgasse 2a Tel: conference@bmlvs.gv.at

4 European Security and Defence College (ESDC) CSDP Orientation Course (14-15/3/7) Draft PROGRAMME Vienna March 2015 Course Venue: National Defence Academy Sala Terrena Stiftgasse 2a 1070 Vienna Course Director: COL Ernst M Felberbauer

5 Monday, 09 March 2015 until Individual arrivals Registration, Welcome Coffee Administrative Remarks and Course Outline The European Security and Defence College An Introduction Keynote Address: The European Union New Challenges in Common Security and Defence Policy Coffee Break The European Security Strategy Short Break Overview of CSDP Missions and Operations Ice-breaker Reception Tuesday, 10 March EU Crisis Management Structures and Procedures Coffee Break Recent Developments in CMPD: : National Contributions to European Policies Lunch Break The European Union: Institutions and Goals Coffee Break The Role of the EUMS in CSDP Missions and Operations a View from a Central European EU Member State

6 Wednesday, 11 March Decision-Making and Decision-Shaping in CSDP Coffee Break CSDP Military and Civilian Capability Development Lunch Break Civilian Crisis Management in the EU: the Examples of EUMM Georgia (Monitoring), EULEX Kosovo (Rule of Law) and EUCAP NESTOR (Maritime Security) Coffee Break Introduction to Parallel Breakout Groups Parallel Breakout Group Exercise Thursday, 12 March Presentation of WG results Coffee Break Security Sector Reform in the European Union The Comprehensive Approach in the European Union Lunch Break Future Prospects for CSDP A Practioner s View - Interactive Debate Coffee Break Closing Remarks and Certificate Ceremony Individual departures Austrian National Defence Academy Research Management and Cooperation 1070 Vienna, Stiftgasse 2a Tel: conference@bmlvs.gv.at ESDC Secretariat EEAS, 1046 Brussels Tel: website: Secretariat-ESDC@eeas.europa.eu