Training and Education

  • Training for a Complex World
    13 September 2023

    Training for a Complex World

    “Training for a Complex World” is the headline of this year’s NATO Training Technology Conference (NTTC) held in Athens, the Capital of Greece, from 12-14 September 2023.  The NTTC 2023 is organised by Allied Command Transformation (ACT) and g[...]

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  • "iCKLC 2023" ends successfully
    12 September 2023

    "iCKLC 2023" ends successfully

    During  04-07 September 2023 SHAPE J9 and the multinational-sponsored and NATO-accredited CIVIL MILITARY COOPERATION (CIMIC) Centre of Excellence (CCOE) hosted the INTEGRATED CIMIC KEY LEADER CONFERENCE AND CIMIC COMMUNITY OF INTEREST WORKSHOP (iCKL[...]

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  • Intensification of cooperation signed
    11 September 2023

    Intensification of cooperation signed

    On September 6, 2023, the Deputy Commandant of the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (SWCS), Colonel Charles Burnett and the Director of the Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence (CCOE), Colonel (GS) Andreas Eckel, signed an[...]

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  • CIMIC AWARD 2023 goes to Latvia
    09 September 2023

    CIMIC AWARD 2023 goes to Latvia

    Congratulations to Ms. Natalja Vecvagare for receiving the CIMIC Award of Excellence at this year's Integrated CIMIC Key Leader Conference held at the CIMIC Centre of Excellence in The Hague. This prestigious award is given annually to individuals wh[...]

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  • The Integrated CIMIC Key Leader Conference 2023 Begins!
    05 September 2023

    The Integrated CIMIC Key Leader Conference 2023 Begins!

    Yesterday, a total of 120 participants arrived at the CCOE (Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence). Following their in-processing for the conference, an icebreaker event was organized to facilitate introductions and connections among partic[...]

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  • FOGO Champion visits the CCOE
    01 September 2023

    FOGO Champion visits the CCOE

    On August 30th the Brigadier General Gauthier visited the CCOE. The brigadier general is from the Staff Element Europe of the NATO strategic level Headquarters Allied Command Transformation (ACT), collocated with the Allied Command Operations (ACO) i[...]

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  • German Federal University of Applied Administrative Sciences meets CCOE
    07 July 2023

    German Federal University of Applied Administrative Sciences meets CCOE

    For this reason, the CCOE recently organized a highly successful information event, bringing together participants from the German Federal University of Applied Administrative Sciences (Hochschule des Bundes für öffentliche Verwaltung) and the Civi[...]

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  • 16th CIMIC UNIT COMMANDERS’ CONFERENCE 2023
    05 July 2023

    16th CIMIC UNIT COMMANDERS’ CONFERENCE 2023

    Last week, the Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence (CCOE) participated in the 16th CIMIC UNIT COMMANDERS’ CONFERENCE (CUCC) hosted by the Multinational CIMIC Group in Oderzo, Italy. The event covered the topic of “Military Contributio[...]

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  • Exercise Joint Cooperation 2023
    04 July 2023

    Exercise Joint Cooperation 2023

    The Exercise Joint Cooperation 2023 took place from 19 – 30 June 2023 at the Multinational CIMIC Command in Nienburg (MNCCMD). This is one of the most valuable CIMIC exercises for Staff- and Fieldworkers. Therefore a highly dedicated and motivated [...]

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  • Human Security Conference Vicenza 2023
    27 June 2023

    Human Security Conference Vicenza 2023

    Last week, from June 19th to June 22nd, a Human Security Conference was held in the picturesque city of Vicenza, Italy. The conference was organized by the NATO Stability Policing Centre of Excellence. Throughout the event, numerous thought-provoking[...]

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  • Dutch Veterans Day 2023: Honoring and Celebrating the Nation's Heroes
    26 June 2023

    Dutch Veterans Day 2023: Honoring and Celebrating the Nation's Heroes

    The Dutch Veterans Day in The Hague is an annual event that pays tribute to the courage and sacrifice of Dutch veterans. This year, the event took place in the presence of King Willem-Alexander on Saturday 24 June. However, Veterans Day is not only a[...]

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  • The Co-Located Annual Discipline Conference 2023 in Helsinki, Finland
    21 June 2023

    The Co-Located Annual Discipline Conference 2023 in Helsinki, Finland

    From 13-16 June 2023, the CIMIC Centre of Excellence (CCOE) and FINCENT (www.fincent.fi) successfully executed the Annual Discipline Conference (ADC) in a co-located manner. This conference serves as a vital annual event where each of the 28 NATO Dis[...]

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  • A successful conclusion of the of NATO Tailored CIMIC Liaison Course in Liepaja!
    13 June 2023

    A successful conclusion of the of NATO Tailored CIMIC Liaison Course in Liepaja!

    Last week marked the successful conclusion of the second iteration of NATO Tailored Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Liaison Course for NATO Troops under Article 4 and 5. This training took place at the Navy Training Centre in Liepaja, Latvia. Guid[...]

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  • International cooperation: CCOE and the Netherlands Defence College
    07 June 2023

    International cooperation: CCOE and the Netherlands Defence College

    Last night, the Netherlands Defence College organised an international event to give the students of the Netherlands International Military Cooperation Course (IMC Course) the opportunity to meet their military colleagues working for the CCOE. The CC[...]

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  • Captain Oliver Dyka: An outstanding Performance as Course Director
    05 June 2023

    Captain Oliver Dyka: An outstanding Performance as Course Director

    The Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence (CCOE) conducts regularly courses at the CIMIC training institutions of the Sponsoring Nations (SN) to promote common standards and interoperability. From 20th  to 31st of March 2023 the NATO CIMIC[...]

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  • Preparations for the NATO tailored CIMIC Liaison Course in Latvia
    02 June 2023

    Preparations for the NATO tailored CIMIC Liaison Course in Latvia

    The preparation phase for NATO tailored CIMIC Liaison Course for NATO Troops in Article 4/5 has now concluded. This essential training is set to take place at the Navy Training Centre in Liepaja, Latvia, under the guidance of the CCOE Course Director[...]

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  • Job Well done !
    31 May 2023

    Job Well done !

    Major Ebbers (NLD) from the CCOE Training and Education (T&E) Branch received the US Army Achievement Medal from the commander of the 3rd Battalion 1st Special Warfare Training Group (Airborne) for exceptionally meritorious service while serving as a[...]

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  • New Commander Multinational CIMIC Command visits the CCOE
    24 May 2023

    New Commander Multinational CIMIC Command visits the CCOE

    On 23 and 24 May 2023, Colonel Armin Schaus, the recently appointed new Commander of the Multinational CIMIC Command (MN CIMIC Cmd) in Nienburg/ Germany since 24 March 2023, paid an introductory visit to the NATO Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of [...]

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  • Veritas et Libertas!
    24 May 2023

    Veritas et Libertas!

    As proof of the close cooperation between the NATO Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellenc (CCOE) and the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School in the USA, the CCOE's Training and Education Branch (in Person Major Rob Ebbers, NLD[...]

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  • Toast to the Queen
    17 May 2023

    Toast to the Queen

    Today, we joyfully celebrate the 52nd birthday of Queen Máxima of the Netherlands. Born on May 17, 1971, Máxima Zorreguieta entered the royal family when she married Prince Willem-Alexander on February 2, 2002. When Prince Willem-Alexander ascended[...]

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  • CCOE Staff Attend Exercise Combined Resolve 18
    10 May 2023

    CCOE Staff Attend Exercise Combined Resolve 18

    This week the CCOE supports the exercise Combined Resolve 18 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) in Hohenfels, Germany. Combined Resolve 18 promotes regional stability and security while increasing readiness and strengthening partner c[...]

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  • Proof of the Concept! The first NCAAC concludes
    02 May 2023

    Proof of the Concept! The first NCAAC concludes

    Last Friday 13 students representing seven NATO countries graduated from the first regular iteration of the NATO CIMIC Analysis and Assessment Course (NCAAC) held at the Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence (CCOE) in the Hague, The Netherl[...]

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  • Humanitarian Networks & Partnerships  Weeks
    02 May 2023

    Humanitarian Networks & Partnerships Weeks

    The CCOE Deputy Director, Colonel Henk Paape, accompanied by two staff officers from the cross-cutting topic team of the Concepts, Interoperability, Capabilities (CIC) Branch, attended the Humanitarian Networks Partnerships Week (HNPW) 2023 from 24 t[...]

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  • Happy Kings Day!
    26 April 2023

    Happy Kings Day!

    Tomorrow, the Netherlands celebrates the 56th birthday of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander, which is a national holiday. As part of the tradition in the Dutch Armed Forces, the highest-ranking officer present at a facility leads a toast. Since the C[...]

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  • Wing Commander Iain Warren Shares his thoughts on the NATO CIMIC Analysis and Assessment Course
    25 April 2023

    Wing Commander Iain Warren Shares his thoughts on the NATO CIMIC Analysis and Assessment Course

    To many people within the realms of academia, military and numerous civilian organisations, the civil environment and how the military instrument of power relates within it and in support of it, is a hugely complex subject and extremely challenging t[...]

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  • NATO CIMIC Field and Staff Worker Course Hungary
    24 April 2023

    NATO CIMIC Field and Staff Worker Course Hungary

    Thirty participants from seven nations began the NATO CIMIC Fieldworker and Staffworker Course on 17 April 2023 at the Centre for Cyber and Information Operations (HDF CIOC) in SZENTENDRE, Hungary. Participants also included the United Nations Office[...]

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  • Director CCOE visit CIMIC Personal in Hungary
    21 April 2023

    Director CCOE visit CIMIC Personal in Hungary

    The Director of the CCOE, Colonel (GS) Andreas Eckel, accompanied by the HUN Senior National Representative and Deputy Branch Chief Concepts, Interoperability, Capabilities (CIC) Lieutenant Colonel Janos Fekete, visited Hungary on the 19th and 20th [...]

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  • Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) meets OSINT and AI
    21 April 2023

    Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) meets OSINT and AI

    The NATO CIMIC Analysis and Assessment Course (NCAAC) currently held at the Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence (CCOE) in the Hague is progressing. Yesterday, while exploring the collection phase of the CIMIC A&A workflow, the students we[...]

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  • The First NATO CIMIC Analysis and Assessment Course begins!
    18 April 2023

    The First NATO CIMIC Analysis and Assessment Course begins!

    The New Kid On The Block! Yesterday the director of the Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence (CCOE), Colonel Andreas Eckel, welcomed the students of the very first NATO CIMIC Analysis and Assessment Course (NCAAC). From now on, this course[...]

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  • Finland joins NATO
    05 April 2023

    Finland joins NATO

    Tervetuloa Suomi — Welcome Finland! On April 4th 2023 Finland became a member state of NATO! Together, we will continue to strive towards a more peaceful, stable, and secure Euro Atlantic Area. The CCOE has a long standing and close relationship wi[...]

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  • Good-Bye Jan Gerrit
    03 April 2023

    Good-Bye Jan Gerrit

    The NATO Civil-military cooperation Centre of excellence (CCOE) said goodbye to LTC Jan Gerrit Brouwer on Thursday 30 March. LTC Brouwer has spent a distinguished career in the Dutch Armed Forces for more than 43 years and has made an invaluable [...]

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  • NATO CIMIC Liaison Course in 2023
    31 March 2023

    NATO CIMIC Liaison Course in 2023

    This week from March 27th to 31st the CCOE conducted the first interaction of NATO CIMIC LIAISON COURSE in 2023 under the direction of Maj. (ITA A ) Francesco D.G. Civilian and military participants from Czech Republic, France, Germany , Italy, Leba[...]

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  • NATO Lessons Learned Spring Week 2023
    30 March 2023

    NATO Lessons Learned Spring Week 2023

    This week the NATO Lessons Learned Spring Week 2023 took place in Sofia, Bulgaria with the participation of the CCOE. Major Jeffrey C. and Captain Dominik D. were present at the event organized by NATO Allied Command Transformation and the NATO's Lea[...]

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  • NATO CIMIC Field and Staff Worker Course in Kielce
    23 March 2023

    NATO CIMIC Field and Staff Worker Course in Kielce

    On 20 March 2023 the NATO CIMIC Field Worker Course  (NCFWC) and NATO CIMIC Staff Worker Course (NCSWC) started in front of 22 students from four nations (POL, ESP, USA, CZE) at the Military Training Centre for Foreign Operations (MTCFO) in Kielce,[...]

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  • CIMIC A&A TNA Workshop
    17 May 2022

    CIMIC A&A TNA Workshop

    From requirements to solutions On the 10th and 11th of May, the CCOE hosted an operational level Training Needs Analysis (TNA) Workshop in The Hague, welcoming participants from twelve organisations working on Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) and C[...]

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  • Euro-NATO CIMIC Familiarisation Course
    23 April 2021

    Euro-NATO CIMIC Familiarisation Course

    In April 2021, the second iteration of the Euro-NATO CIMIC Familiarisation Course as a virtual training for US Civil Affairs (CA) colleagues, was taking place in the CCOE. US CA personnel is given a basic understanding of NATO CIMIC procedures, doct[...]

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  • Wargaming-event by NATO Joint Warfare Centre
    16 February 2021

    Wargaming-event by NATO Joint Warfare Centre

    Our Polish National Senior Representative Lieutenant Colonel Sabiniarz about an intense and valuable week preparing and attending the wargaming-event hosted by NATO Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) beginning of February: "Everything begins with the idea.[...]

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  • NATO CIMIC & CMI Training Requirement Analysis
    12 January 2021

    NATO CIMIC & CMI Training Requirement Analysis

    LTC Rene Daalman, SHAPE ACOS J9In January 2021, under the lead of SHAPE ACOS J9 BG Lebrun and LTC Rene Daalman, the Director of the CCOE, COL van Boxmeer, and the CCOE’s Branch Chief Training & Education, LTC Jan Brouwer, hosted the NATO CIMIC & CM[...]

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  • NATO CIMIC Awareness Course
    01 June 2020

    NATO CIMIC Awareness Course

    Current measures to counter the COVID-19 pandemic have significantly impacted NATO’s Education & Individual Training, including the CIMIC & CMI (Civil-Military Cooperation & Civil-Military Interaction) training landscape. As a result, the CCOE i[...]

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  • The Hague meets Nienburg : Partners in Civil-Military Cooperation!
    11 May 2018

    The Hague meets Nienburg : Partners in Civil-Military Cooperation!

    CCOE supports Zentrum Zivil-Militärische Zusammenarbeit der Bundeswehr in Nienburg/Germany On Thursday May 3rd Major Etien Lavalette (NLD-A) had the opportunity to share knowledge and experiences about NATO CIMIC with 16 German CIMIC operators who [...]

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  • Baltic CIMIC Challenge Simulation
    02 March 2018

    Baltic CIMIC Challenge Simulation

    Eyes on the prize: why are we training? During our last NATO Field and Staff Worker Course, students have experienced the challenges of CIMIC work in the Baltic States. In the framework of NATO Eastern Flank, CCOE´s Training and Education Branch pro[...]

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  • NEW DUTCH LIEUTENANT COLONEL TAKES THE LEAD OF THE TRAINING & EDUCATION BRANCH
    16 January 2018

    NEW DUTCH LIEUTENANT COLONEL TAKES THE LEAD OF THE TRAINING & EDUCATION BRANCH

    Some weeks ago the CCOE said farewell to Rudolph Keijzer. The Dutch Lieutenant Colonel served for three years as Chief of the Training & Education Branch (T&E). It’s now time to say welcome to Jan Brouwer, the new Dutch officer, who has just replac[...]

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  • RIGA 2017: CIMIC & CMI ANNUAL DISCIPLINE CONFERENCE
    03 May 2017

    RIGA 2017: CIMIC & CMI ANNUAL DISCIPLINE CONFERENCE

    Over 50 representatives of the CIMIC & CMI community from across the NATO alliance will gather in Riga, Latvia, from May 15th through 16th, for the 2017 NATO CIMIC Annual Discipline Conference (ADC). Organised by the CCOE and hosted annually by chan[...]

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  • Designing new CIMIC training opportunities
    25 February 2016

    Designing new CIMIC training opportunities

    Picture: Captain Ralf Baur (standing) adressing the particpants of the workshop/ Source: CCOE/ Dube Moving forward could have been the motto applied for the workshop just recently hosted by the CIMIC Centre of Excellence (CCOE) in The Hague, The Neth[...]

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  • Improving teaching & coaching skills
    28 January 2016

    Improving teaching & coaching skills

    “Anyone who stops improving has stopped being good!” (Robert Bosch) We at the CCOE are proud that our courses are rated high in the course evaluations. Satisfied students make us satisfied too. The skills of the instructors have a big impact on [...]

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  • High American award for CCOE staff member
    12 January 2016

    High American award for CCOE staff member

    CCOE’s branch Chief Training and Education, Lieutenant Colonel Rudolf Keijzer, Royal Netherland Marine Corps, received the US Meritorious Service Medal. This award was handed out by the US Ambassador Timothy Boas at the US Embassy in The Hague on D[...]

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  • Identifying CIMIC & CMI training gaps – The Training Requirement Analysis Workshop
    01 October 2015

    Identifying CIMIC & CMI training gaps – The Training Requirement Analysis Workshop

    From 29 September to 01 October 2015 several experts from different NATO command levels met for a workshop at CCOE in The Hague. The conducted Training Requirement Analysis (TRA) Workshop (WS) is an integral part of NATO Global Programming and is the[...]

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  • NATO CIMIC Field and Staff Workers Course in Poland
    17 June 2015

    NATO CIMIC Field and Staff Workers Course in Poland

    On 15 June 2015 the NATO CIMIC Field Worker Course (NCFWC) and NATO CIMIC Staff Worker Course (NCSWC) started at the Military Training Centre for Foreign Operations (MTCFO) in Kielce, Poland. The courses were opened by the Deputy Commander of MTC[...]

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