Structure of the CCOE

The Civil-Military Co-operation Centre of Excellence (CCOE) consists of 4 branches and a Command Group including the Secretariat.

Structure of the CIMIC COE

  • * Directorate
  • *Staff Support Elements: Secretariat, Legal Advicer and Budget- and Finance Controller
  • ** P&C including Public Affairs Office and a liaison officer to ACT
  • *** SPT include Personnel & Organization Office, Communications & Information System Office and Logistic Office


  • The Planning and Coordination (P&C) Branch plans and coordinates all internal and external activities of the CCOE and is responsible for customer relations. The Concepts, Interoperability and Capabilities (CIC) Branch creates studies, analyses and advises in regard to NATO CIMIC, contributes to the further development of NATO CIMIC policy and delivers Subject Matter Expertise (SME).

    The Training and Education (T&E) Branch conducts courses and supports customers in the field of education and training

    Support (SPT) Branch enables the other Branches to deliver their products and gives internal support.