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“ This interaction is essential to learning the correct lessons from command post exercises such as these , and builds on this crucial affiliation for future success .” rhythm and refine it . Third , exercise decision making ,” he said while also outlining the remaining tasks which included maintaining situational understanding , execute the targeting and orders processes , and conduct team building .
For NRDC-ITA , Eagle Meteor was a test of the Italy-based Corps ’ role as a warfighting headquarters in a multi-domain Article V scenario . “ NRDC Italy was the only one of four Corps programmed as part of the exercise that was actively participating ,” said Wauer . “ All other Corps were simulated .”
Eagle Meteor 19 enabled the completion of the Light Command Post Concept for NRDC-ITA . The implementation of this innovative concept , designed and developed by the warfighting corps headquarters , allows a command element to be closer to the ground forces , helping to generate agile decision making while retaining a small physical presence .
affiliation for future success .” NRDC-ITA remains prepared to deploy under NATO , European Union , or coalition command , and has the ability to sustain missions throughout the operational spectrum . “ The support provided to NRDC-ITA from LANDCOM has been fundamental to the overall success of exercise Eagle Meteor 19 ,” said Major General Ristuccia . For LANDCOM , it was essential training for Exercise TRJU19- 2 , scheduled for March 2020 . “ There are three components of successful training ,” said Lieutenant General Thomson . “ To learn , to get better , and do it safely .”
LANDCOM conducted LOBO 20-1 from February 10-21 , 2020 , in preparation for TRJU 19-2 which will run from March 23 - April 2 and test LANDCOM ’ s role as MC-LCC . LC
“ In performing the vital HICON role , a realistic relationship was able to be generated between Corps Headquarters and the Land Component Command ,” said Italian Army Major General Angelo Michele Ristuccia , Chief of Staff for NRDC-ITA . “ This interaction is essential to learning the correct lessons from command post exercises such as these , and builds on this crucial
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U . S . Air Force Major Ben Wauer briefs during the Situation Awareness Brief