1. NATO Unclassified Mr. Henrik DAM Chairman SWGI 10/12/2015 NATO Unclassified

2. 2 OUTLINE Aim of the briefing Basics Background – how did we get here? Status of the Interoperability Initiative Implementation of the Policy and Strategy Conclusions 10/12/2015

3. NATO Unclassified 3 Aim of the briefing Set up the scene - NATO efforts in interoperability Trigger the discussion on what can be done better Provide thoughts on where NATO should focus more 10/12/2015

4. NATO Unclassified 4 BASICS - Interoperability Definition:Interoperability is the ability to act together coherently, effectively and efficiently to achieve Allied tactical, operational and strategic objectives. 10/12/2015 Critical Steps: -Definition of interoperability requirements -Identification of interoperability solutions -Implementation of identified solutions -Test and validation of fielded solutions Lack of interoperability reduces effectiveness and efficiency of operations, wastes resources, and can cost lives

5. NATO Unclassified 5 Tools for achieving Interoperability: - Standardization - Training, Exercises, Education, Evaluation - Lessons learned - Cooperative programmes - Demonstrations, trials BASICS (cont) +/- 2,000 (active) STANAG = Standardization Agreement AP =Allied Publication

6. NATO Unclassified 6 Background new operational challenges Interoperability is not a new topic at NATO – new operational challenges Interoperability Initiative – Bucharest Summit 2008 Identified Shortfalls: (responses to Questionnaire) – Ability to communicate – Ability to operate – Ability to support – Ability to train and exercise Action Plan: – Tasking from Defence Ministers to EWG Establishment of SWGI (Staff Working Group on Interoperability) 10/12/2015

7. NATO Unclassified 7 Quick wins include: – Application of NATO agreed doctrine and procedures – Joint and multinational training – ISAF Pre-Deployment Training Programme – Improved language training and use of NATO terminology – FAC Interoperability Near-term (2 yrs.) concrete solutions through the Committee structure Long-term (integration of Interoperability in NATO defence and operations planning processes) – Policy ; Strategy ; Implementation of Policy & Strategy – Integration in NDPP and OPP (145 STANAGs) – NDPP Capability Survey (145 STANAGs) – Continuous review of STANAG implementation Status of the Interoperability Initiative – Action Plan deliverables 10/12/2015

8. NATO Unclassified 8 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE POLICY AND STRATEGY 10/12/2015 StandardizationStandardization Training, Exercises Lessons Learned Cooperative Programs Demos and Trials Integration in NDPP and OPP

9. NATO Unclassified 9 Conclusions Need for bilateral/multilateral language training initiatives Need to establish closer linkage between National operational certification of forces prior to deployment and interoperability testing Possible better use of NATO common funds (eg. Afghan Mission Network), multinational and civil-military approaches to enhance interoperability Need for strengthening national commitment to information sharing (particularly on deployed operations) and lessons learned process Need for National commitments for time and resources to improve interoperability, most importantly implementation of agreed STANAGs Use all the possible formats and opportunities to advocate interoperability 10/12/2015

10. NATO Unclassified 1010/12/2015 Mr. Henrik DAM Head Joint Armaments and Industry Section Chairman SWGI