Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer 1 Summary of Elaborations iMAF 2015 Sibiu/Romania Friday, 12 th of June, 2015 Scientific Commitee

Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer Contents General remarks Modules  overview Pre-conditions to participate Conclusions 2

Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer General remarks TRUST !!!! –We have to trust the hosting institution –We have to trust the course director(s) Level? –Some wanted to have an experienced BnStaff member / CoyCdr for the start –We have to take into consideration that BEING abroad increases competencies 3

Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer General remarks Year of Education? –We have 81 Basic Officer Education Institutions within the EU –The systems differ –If we describe the entrance level  it is up to the sending institution which year they send 4

Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer General remarks NATO standards? –The Initiative is a EU project! –Standards do not differ a lot (e.g. language levels  just other names) How to measure certain pre-conditions? –e.g.: “respect the culture”  the best way to find it out is the International Semester 5

Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer International Semester  Modules CM Basic Military English2 ECTS CM Comprehensive Approach4 ECTS CM LOAC2 ECTS CM Cultural Awareness & Cross Cultural Communication2+2 ECTS Cyber Security & Electronic Warfare2+2 ECTS Interoperability6 ECTS Military Leadership 4 ECTS Physical training4 ECTS 6

Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer International Semester  Preconditions English: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Level B1 (B2) or NATO STANAG 6001 SLP 2222 Medical Certificate according to national regulations Fulfilling respective national physical standards 7

Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer International Semester  Preconditions Basic communication and presentation competencies Awareness of respective national armed forces [organization, mission, C2 etc.] – this includes basic knowledge on roles and capabilities of national military equipment and weapon systems Basic instructor and leadership skills Awareness of his/her own culture and ability to explain his/her traditions and openness to intercultural dialogue 8

Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer International Semester  Preconditions Basic managerial and leadership competences, focused on basic tactical level [platoon or equivalent] Understanding platoon level tactics and knows national military decision making process Basic negotiation and problem solving skills Ability to plan, organise and accept responsibility 9

Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer International Semester  Preconditions ECDL (without Access) or equivalent knowledge Basic knowledge of Social Media Basic knowledge of military rules and regulations referring to e.g. voice procedure 10

Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer International Semester  Preconditions Summary English Physical condition Basic competencies in: –Leadership –Communication Basic knowledge of: –Computers (ECDL) –Social media –Military rules English Physical condition Basic competencies in: –Leadership –Communication Basic knowledge of: –Computers (ECDL) –Social media –Military rules 11 Awareness of: National armed forces Own culture Platoon level tactics and national MDMP Accept responsibility Awareness of: National armed forces Own culture Platoon level tactics and national MDMP Accept responsibility

Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer Conclusions YOU pushed the Initiative forward! It is now up to YOU to implement as fast as possible (after iMAF book 2015) because ……. 12

Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer Conclusions 13 we have to assure the best preparation for managing Cadets’ future challenges

Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer Conclusions 14