MAGAZINE
SPRING 2021
CSELs from Eurocorps , LANDCOM and NRDC-T
EURASIAN STAR 2019 ( EAST-19 ). EAST-19 was an excellent opportunity for the HQ to test its processes , functions and procedures as well as a new structure . This was also used as an opportunity to experiment with new structures and initiatives in the HQ . These included the STRATCOM Coordination Center ( SCC ), NATO Engagement Center ( NEC ) and the Joint Air Cell ( JAC ), all of which were found to significantly improve the operational effectiveness of NRDC-T . HQ LANDCOM also took part in Exercise EAST-19 as the Higher Command ( HICON ) role , as well as simultaneously providing Land domain coaching and mentoring to NRDC-T staff . The lessons learned from EAST-19 allowed HQ NRDC-T to realign and refine its transformation plan and shaped on-going preparations for the NRF LCC role . The process continued with various staff and branch level events , and then the communications and information systems interoperability evaluation which was successfully tested on Exercise STEADFAST COBALT 2020 ( STCO20 ) between September 14 and October 9 , 2020 .
In order to reduce the risk and protect the personnel , HQ NRDC-T successfully implemented several preventive measures in line with the NATO and national regulations during the STJU-JA 20 . We were able to manage to reduce the physical contact by providing virtual platforms for the meetings . Physically distanced tent layouts , increased ventilation in the tents , hygiene points , separate entry and exit points , and regular temperature checks were some examples of the other preventive measures implemented during the exercise . Broadcasting meetings over the closed channel TV system was assessed as a best practise during the exercise . This system was helpful for avoiding crowds and providing situational awareness among the staff .
Combat Readiness Evaluation The transformation and preparation processes culminated with the Combat Readiness Evaluation ( CREVAL ) which was conducted by LANDCOM during Exercise STEADFAST JUPITER-JACKAL 2020 ( STJU-JA20 ). NRDC-T ’ s CREVAL was one of the first CREVALs executed in accordance with the new evaluation system outlined in the latest version of the Allied Forces Standards ( AFS ) Volume VII . It created an opportunity to test and assess the effectiveness of the new methodology . STJU-JA20 aimed to train , evaluate and certify units in NRF force package for the 2021 rotation . STJU-JA20 was an excellent opportunity for NRDC-T to increase overall flexibility , agility and readiness and challenged our team by a realistic and challenging exercise scenario , coupled with the complexity of the COVID-19 environment .
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