1. Skopje, 7-8 June 2005 SEEC Southeastern Europe Clearinghouse ALBANIA DEFENCE OVERVIEW Presented by: Major Editson ZARKA, Defence Policy and Integration Directorate

2. Skopje, 7-8 June 2005 SEEC  National Defence Objectives  New Force Structure  Education and Training  Modernization Priorities  Logistics System  Excess Disposal  Contribution to PSO  SEEC Database Framework Agenda

3. Skopje, 7-8 June 2005 SEEC National Defence Objectives Goal 1: Transform and modernize the Armed Forces to achieve a smaller more capable force to better provide for the security of the country –Objective 1: New Force Structure –Objective 2: Personnel Management System –Objective 3: Training and Education –Objective 4: Revitalization of the Navy –Objective 5: Modernization –Objective 6: Improvements in the C4 architecture –Objective 7: Logistic System –Objective 8: PPBES –Objective 9: Disposal of Excess equipment and ammunition Goal 2: Integrate into Euro Atlantic collective security structures –Objective 10: Transform and Modernize in accordance with NATO Standards –Objective 11: Partnership Goals –Objective 12: OCC / PSO Contribution –Objective 13: HNS

4. Skopje, 7-8 June 2005 SEEC 16. 500 Peacetime: AUTONO M. UNITS ARMY NAVY TRADOC LOG. COM AIR FORCE MOD CHOD Staff GS Wartime: 36. 500 New Force Structure 2004 2005 2010 26% 15 % 59 % 19 % 49 % 32 %

5. Skopje, 7-8 June 2005 SEEC Defense Academy Military University NCO Academy Troop Schools Unit Training Basic Training Center/Brigade Basic Training Center/Brigade Officers Defense Academy/College Defense Academy/College Multinational Exercises Multinational Exercises Training Centers/Schools Training Centers/Schools Military Universit/Academy Military Universit/Academy Basic Training Center/Brigade Basic Training Center/Brigade Unit Training Troop Schools Multinational Exercises Multinational Exercises Training Centers/Schools Training Centers/Schools Multinational Exercises Multinational Exercises Training Centers/Schools Training Centers/Schools Multinational Exercises Multinational Exercises Conscripts Volunteers /Profession Volunteers /Profession NCOs Language Training (STANAG 6001)

6. Skopje, 7-8 June 2005 SEEC Modernization Priorities  Individual soldiers kits (mainly at priority units)  Command – Control – Communication - Computer and Information Systems (C4I)  SAR and transportation helicopters  Fast patrol boats and maritime SAR capabilities (Revitalization of NAVY)  Transportation support of the Armed Forces  Strengthening of maintenance organizations  National Integrated Surveillance Systems (NISS)

7. Skopje, 7-8 June 2005 SEEC  Implementation of a modern NATO compatible logistic system  Assistance for a full support of the NATO Logistics  Implementation of Logistics Partnership Goals: o Improvement of legal basis for logistics issues o Implementation of the ADAMS requirement o Logistics automation o Material Handling equipment o Tools and test equipment o Training aids  Equipment and technical support for Central Laboratories etc. LOGISTICS SYSTEM

8. Skopje, 7-8 June 2005 SEEC Ammunition located in 64 depots Disposal of Excess equipment and ammunition Ammunition Excess Equipment

9. Skopje, 7-8 June 2005 SEEC Units for NATO / PfP Operations

10. Skopje, 7-8 June 2005 SEEC ISAF Mission 1 SF. Plt IRAQI FREEDOM One Company ALTHEA, (Bi-H) One Company UN Mission (Georgia) 3 Observers SEEBRIG CONSTANCE, ROMANIA CONTRIBUTION TO PEACE & STABILITY

11. Skopje, 7-8 June 2005 SEEC 1.Structure, Policy and Personnel: a.Defence Strategy, Policy and Organization b.Personnel Management c.Training d.Capabilities e.Communication f.The Defence Estate 2. Tasks a.Homeland Defence b.International Operation c.Fighting Terrorism d.NBC e.Arms Control and Non proliferation f.Disarmament and De- mining g.Environment SEEC Database Framework

12. Skopje, 7-8 June 2005 SEEC QUESTION? Thank you!