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revisions to each facet of the DOTMLPFI , producing the following : revised doctrine , updates to policy changes to organization and structure , improved training criteria and processes , interoperable material / systems , enhanced collective and individual training , and the development of Joint Fires capability requirements that enable the NCS / NFS to address existing and emerging threats in the future .
Currently , we are in phase one of this three-phased plan . Over the next couple of months , several events will help inform the process including the SHAPE Joint Effects Conference in February 2019 and LANDCOM ’ s own Joint Fires and Targeting Seminar in March 2019 . The outcome will result in a roadmap of the way ahead and a Joint Fires Vision to drive future developments and requirements to meet the challenges of the future . Upcoming exercises in 2019 and 2020 , including DYNAMIC FRONT 2019 , RAMSTEIN AMBITION 2019 , and the TRIDENT JUPITER / LOYAL LEDA series will provide opportunities to incorporate one or more work strands to implement and test solutions .
In summary , the success of this initiative depends greatly on cooperation among the NCS , NFS and contributing nations – including NATO ’ s partners . Everything we do in the Alliance needs to be done in the context of interoperability from acquisition to sustainment , development of tactics , techniques and procedures ; standardization ; leader development , and training and exercises . Only through our combined efforts can we succeed in bettering our Joint Fires and Targeting discipline to improve NATO ’ s Joint Effects function to meet current and future challenges .
A Belgian artillery crew fires a LG Giat 105-mm gun during live fire training at the Rena Firing Range , Norway on Oct . 26 , 2018 . The unit is part of NATO ’ s Very High Readiness Joint Task Force , which is deployed to Norway for Trident Juncture 2018 . NATO ’ s Trident Juncture 2018 is the largest military exercise ever held in Norway . ( NATO photo by Belgian Army Cpl . Sedeyn Ritchie , Belgian Combat Camera .)
A Belgian artillery crew uses their firing procedures to fire a LG Giat 105-mm gun during live fire training at the Rena Firing Range , Norway on Oct . 26 , 2018 . During October and November , approximately 50,000 personnel , 10,000 vehicles , 250 aircraft and 65 vessels from 31 NATO and partner nations are in Norway for Exercise Trident Juncture 2018 . The exercise demonstrates NATO ’ s commitment to the collective defense of the Alliance . ( NATO photo by Belgian Army Cpl . Sedeyn Ritchie , Belgian Combat Camera .)
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