1 (tentative) Conclusions of the Conference iMAF 2013, Reichenau (AT) Sylvain Paile University of Liège (BE)

2 Services’ fora Bilateral exchanges Multilateral exchanges other LLP exchanges Full curricula exchanges The European Initiative for the exchange of young officers, inspired by Erasmus The ground Languages Bologna Process Administration Etc.

1. A European commitment A military higher education area for preparing them for the unprepared! Mobility gains for cadets Mobility gains for personnel Mobility gains for the institutions 3

2. A reinforced conviction in the undertaken 2.1 The measures considered as key… Communication (and planning) Information Administrative aspects Encouragement 4

2. A reinforced conviction in the undertaken 2.2 But with need to implement further. Comprehensive communication Structured information Common definitions of outcomes Harmonisation, not standardisation Bologna implementation Supporting material 5

3. New ways to achieve a military higher education area 3.1 The new life of some ideas Symbols Use of English Vocational exchanges Flagship courses/modules Support in administration Funding 6

3. New ways to achieve a military higher education area 3.2 New directions Conference of cadets “Networked education” 7

Therefore… 8 Line of developmentConsidered as key/challenge LoD1 recognition system in vocational trainingV LoD2 definition of a SQF of officers education and trainingV LoD3 supporting material to IDLV LoD4 IT PlatformV LoD5 Encouragement to implementation/administrativeV LoD6 communication/informationV LoD7 Use of Erasmus mobilityV LoD8 Development of common modulesV

I wish us good luck, in full confidence! Sylvain Paile 9