LANDPOWER MAGAZINE FALL 2020 | Page 59

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FALL 2020 the actions NSPA has conducted to support NATO Military Authorities ( NMA ), NATO Nations , and Partner Nations in the fight against the COVID-19 outbreak , an enormous undertaking which highlighted the support NATO and its partners were contributing to the fight against the COVID-19 spread . Representatives from SJLSG delivered presentations on Logistic C2 Concept of Operations , Implications on Recognised Logistic Picture , and Training and Exercises ( TREX ), including detailed planning details on LOGFAS Training Limitation and Mitigation Measures .
Presentations from NATO Rapid Deployable Corps ( NRDC ) Turkey , who gave their planning considerations and calculations was followed by an in-depth discussion on Exercises STEADFAST DEFENDER 21 and TRIDENT JUPITER 21 . As the pandemic has rendered long term planning as tentative , CONPLANS have been developed for the exercises to ensure flexibility .
demonstrating the fortitude and resourcefulness of the G4 Division in its planning and execution .
Colonel Moscoso summarised his gratitude and appreciation in his closing remarks . “ Although I had hoped that we could have all come together and met in person , I am pleased that this event was successfully conducted by VTC from our respective locations ,” he said . “ It has shown we can still operate in trying times , as your professionalism can overcome any challenge .” LC
LANDCOM G4 rounded off the two-day conference with a final presentation on a Land Standing Concept of Requirement ( COR ) for Graduated Response Plans ( GRP ). Italian Army Major Generoso Gravina presented the emerging requirement for a Land Standing COR for all GRPs in order to facilitate the planning of logistics in the Land Domain . This prolific idea garnered support from all participants and established criteria for further development .
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The two day NATO Land Logistic Conference was a remarkable success despite the difficult circumstances . With perseverance and enthusiasm , the conference was received well by all participants ,
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