1 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June European Initiative for the exchange of young officers inspired by Erasmus

2 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Why & How it began (2003) The Basics  European Security Strategy (ESS) Terrorism State failure Organised crime Regional conflicts Proliferation

3 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Why & How it began (2008) The Basics  Report on the Implementation of ESS Terrorism State failure Energy Security Organised crime Climate change Cyber security Regional conflicts Proliferation

4 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June “No single country is able to tackle today’s complex problems on its own”. “Our security and prosperity increasingly depend on an effective multilateral system”. new European young officers exchange scheme, modeled on Erasmus“There is also scope to improve training, building on the European Security and Defence College and the new European young officers exchange scheme, modeled on Erasmus”. Why & How it began (2008) The Basics  Report on the Implementation of ESS Source: Report on the Implementation of the European Security Strategy, (2008). Providing Security in a Changing World. Brussels. Doc. S407/08. Page 9.

5 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Why & How it began (Nov. 2008) The Basics  Declaration of EU MoDs „European initiative for the exchange of young officers inspired by Erasmus“ Goals: Increase Interoperability & “Harmonize” EU Basic Officer Education Source: Council of the European Union, Council Conclusions on the ESDP, 2903 rd External Relations Council Meeting. Brussels. 10 th and 11 th November, 2008.

6 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Why & How it began (Feb. 2009) First Meeting of the Implementation Group In the meanwhile (May 2015): 26 th IG-Meeting IG-Meetings: Take place quarterly

7 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Areas to be covered by the Implementation Group “From the Quick Wins (QW) to the Lines of Development (LoDs)” 5 Quick Wins were defined: 1:Implementation of a common module on ESDP 2:Provision of internet access to raw data of detailed stocktaking 3:Creation of a dedicated forum for the exchange programme 4:Creation of a framework agreement for administrative and legal challenges linked to the Initiative 5:Development of other common training modules

8 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Areas to be covered From the 5 QW to the 8 LoDs LoD No. LoD Name Description/Purpose Solved/ Ongoing 1 System of Equivalences Facilitates recognitions between academic and non-academic education. The adopted document describes how to transfer a non-academic education into ECTS and vice-versa. 2 Development of Competences The adopted document describes which competences an Officer Cadet should have – using common descriptors. Focuses onto SQF. 3 Development of IDL Preparation for certain educations may be conducted via e-learning to be more efficient.

9 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Line of Development 1 Academic Education Military Training ECTS Hours, Days, ……. Overall Basic Officer Education (considered as “academic”)

10 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Line of Development 1 Result

11 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Areas to be covered From the 5 QW to the 8 LoDs LoD No. LoD Name Description/Purpose Solved/ Ongoing 1 System of Equivalences Facilitates recognitions between academic and non-academic education. The adopted document describes how to transfer a non-academic education into ECTS and vice-versa. 2 Development of Competences The adopted document describes which competences an Officer Cadet should have – using common descriptors. Focuses onto SQF. 3 Development of IDL Preparation for certain educations may be conducted via e-learning to be more efficient.

12 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Line of Development 2 Result

13 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Areas to be covered From the 5 QW to the 8 LoDs LoD No. LoD Name Description/Purpose Solved/ Ongoing 1 System of Equivalences Facilitates recognitions between academic and non-academic education. The adopted document describes how to transfer a non-academic education into ECTS and vice-versa. 2 Development of Competences The adopted document describes which competences an Officer Cadet should have – using common descriptors. Focuses onto SQF. 3 Development of IDL Preparation for certain educations may be conducted via e-learning to be more efficient.

14 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Line of Development 3 Intermediate Result

15 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Areas to be covered From the 5 QW to the 8 LoDs LoD No. LoD Name Description/Purpose Solved/ Ongoing 4 Create an IT- Platform Sharing all types of information of the Initiative. Re-launched in ( 5 Supporting Develop Mechanism/ (Legal) Framework How to deal with administrative and legal matters. Key: “Officer Cadets from abroad should be treated in the same way as the own ones”. 6 National Implemen- tation of the Programme Support of the Initiative by Superiors  information-flow (e.g. Wikipedia, Newsletter).

16 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Line of Development 4 Result

17 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Areas to be covered From the 5 QW to the 8 LoDs LoD No. LoD Name Description/Purpose Solved/ Ongoing 4 Create an IT- Platform Sharing all types of information of the Initiative. Re-launched in ( 5 Supporting Develop Mechanism/ (Legal) Framework How to deal with administrative and legal matters. Key: “Officer Cadets from abroad should be treated in the same way as the own ones”. 6 National Implemen- tation of the Programme Support of the Initiative by Superiors  information-flow (e.g. Wikipedia, Newsletter).

18 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Line of Development 5 Result

19 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Areas to be covered From the 5 QW to the 8 LoDs LoD No. LoD Name Description/Purpose Solved/ Ongoing 4 Create an IT- Platform Sharing all types of information of the Initiative. Re-launched in ( 5 Supporting Develop Mechanism/ (Legal) Framework How to deal with administrative and legal matters. Key: “Officer Cadets from abroad should be treated in the same way as the own ones”. 6 National Implemen- tation of the Programme Support of the Initiative by Superiors  information-flow (e.g. Wikipedia, Newsletter).

20 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Line of Development 6 Communication  e.g.: Homepages

21 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Line of Development 6 Communication  Information of Superiors European Air Force Academies (EUAFA)

22 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Line of Development 6 Communication  Information of Superiors European Naval Academies

23 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Line of Development 6 Communication  Information of Superiors European Military Academy Commandants’ Seminar (EMACS)

24 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Line of Development 6 Implementation “old” national curriculum “new” national curriculum re- accreditation phase Integration

25 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Areas to be covered From the 5 QW to the 8 LoDs LoD No. LoD Name Description/Purpose Solved/ Ongoing 7 Lifelong Learning Possibilities of support by existing exchange programmes – such as ERASMUS+ programme. 8 Common Modules A Common Module is seen as to be important for all European Officer Cadets – either all services or a single service. After being adopted by all representatives of the Implementation Group the Common Modules shall be integrated into the national curricula. In doing so – step by step – the European curricula will be harmonised.

26 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Line of Development 7

27 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Areas to be covered From the 5 QW to the 8 LoDs LoD No. LoD Name Description/Purpose Solved/ Ongoing 7 Lifelong Learning Possibilities of support by existing exchange programmes – such as ERASMUS+ programme. 8 Common Modules A Common Module is seen as to be important for all European Officer Cadets – either all services or a single service. After being adopted by all representatives of the Implementation Group the Common Modules shall be integrated into the national curricula. In doing so – step by step – the European curricula will be harmonised.

28 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Areas to be covered Lines of Development – Overview LoD No. LoDName Solved/ Ongoing 1System of Equivalences 2Development of Competences 3Development of IDL 4Create an IT-Platform 5Supporting Develop Mechanism/ (Legal) Framework 6National Implementation of the Programme 7Lifelong Learning 8Common Modules

29 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Common Modules “Elder“ Ones Common Module Law Of ArmedConflict Common Module Law Of ArmedConflict Common Module MediaAwareness MediaAwareness CSDP CSDP BasicMilitaryEnglish BasicMilitaryEnglish CMO/PSO4Sub-Modules CMO/PSO4Sub-Modules CSDP-Olympiad CSDP-Olympiad MaritimeLeadership MaritimeLeadershipModuleTraintheTrainerModuleTraintheTrainer

30 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Common Modules New Common Modules – iMAF 2014 in Austria CommonModuleCommonOperatingEnvironmentCommonModuleCommonOperatingEnvironmentCommonModuleCompre-hensiveApproachCommonModuleCompre-hensiveApproachCommonModuleCulturalAwarenessCommonModuleCulturalAwarenessCommonModuleDefenceandSecurityEconomicsCommonModuleDefenceandSecurityEconomicsCommonModuleIndividualPersonalDevelopment & Meta- CommunicationCommonModuleIndividualPersonalDevelopment Communication CommonModule Battle Physical, Mental & SurvivalTrainingCommonModule Battle Physical, Mental & SurvivalTrainingCommonModuleMilitaryInstructorTrainingCommonModuleMilitaryInstructorTrainingCommonModuleSmallUnitTacticsCommonModuleSmallUnitTacticsCommonModule Leadership & Agility in ComplexEnvironmentsCommonModule Leadership & Agility in ComplexEnvironments

31 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Common Modules Developing Phase (2015) (Common) Module CSDPTacticalLevelExercise CSDPTacticalLevelExercise ElectronicWarfare ElectronicWarfare CyberSecurity CyberSecurity

32 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Common Modules Overview – Counted in ECTS Name of the Common ModuleECTS Basic Military English (BME)2 Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP)2 Crisis Management/Peace Support Operation (4 Sub-Modules)12 CSDP-Olympiad2 How to meet the Media2 Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC)2 Maritime Leadership2 Train the Trainer (approved by the EAB – not the IG)1 Common Operating Environment3 Comprehensive Approach4 Cultural Awareness2 Defence and Security Economics4 Individual Personal Development and Meta-Communication2 Leadership & Agility in Complex Environments2 Battle Physical, Mental and Survival Training3 Military Instructor Training3 Small Unit Tactics4 CSDP Tactical Level Exercise2 Electronic Warfare2 Cyber Security2 Total58

33 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June iMAF Development in Austria –International conferences with international topics in general 2012 –In favour of the Initiative Common European Security & Defence Culture –Topic: Common European Security & Defence Culture

34 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June iMAF Development in Austria 2013 “5 years of the European initiative for the exchange of young officers inspired by Erasmus – challenges – experiences – way ahead ” –Topic: “5 years of the European initiative for the exchange of young officers inspired by Erasmus – challenges – experiences – way ahead ” iMAF book 2013 –Outcome: iMAF book 2013

35 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June iMAF Development based on LoD7-Meeting in Czech Republic 2014 –Decision by 5 institutions to conduct future iMAFs in cooperation (rotating system)

36 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June iMAF Development First iMAF in Cooperation 2014 “Creating Common Modules – expecting huge improvements” –Topic: “Creating Common Modules – expecting huge improvements” iMAF book 2014 & 9 new Common Modules –Outcome: iMAF book 2014 & 9 new Common Modules

37 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June iMAF Development Rotating System starting 2015 “Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer”2015 “Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer” “(Financial) Support to the Initiative…”2016 “(Financial) Support to the Initiative…”

38 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Summary The Initiative is based on –…. a reaction to the new threats –…. documents which all our countries agreed on The Initiative achieved a lot in just 6 years –Lines of Development –…. among them: Common Modules iMAF –since 2012 in favour of the Initiative

39 Contents How it began – the Basics Areas to be covered by IG Lines of Development Common Modules iMAF Development Summary EMILYO Development Col Dr. Gell June Thank you for your ATTENTION! Thank you for your ATTENTION!