1. NATO UNCLASSIFIED NATO SCHOOL Welcome to the NATO Wide Executive Development Programme Residential Module 3 Residential Module 3 “Knowing NATO” S5-42-A-13

2. NATO UNCLASSIFIED NATO SCHOOL Weather is a Host Nation responsibility ! Welcome to the NATO School

3. NATO UNCLASSIFIED NATO SCHOOL COSEC Department LTC Thomas Mergel DEU -A DIRECTOR COURSE DIRECTORS / INSTRUCTORS: 7 GERMANY (2) POLAND TURKEY COURSE ADMINISTRATORS 1: GREECE GERMANY FRANCE

4. NATO UNCLASSIFIED NATO SCHOOL Policy Department CDR BROADLEY GBR – N DIRECTOR COURSE DIRECTORS / INSTRUCTORS: 9 GERMANY (2) POLAND TURKEY NETHERLANDS UNITED STATES COURSE ADMINISTRATORS: 5 GREECE GERMANY (2) FRANCE SLOVENIA UNITED KINGDOM

5. NATO UNCLASSIFIED NATO SCHOOL Military Career

6. NATO UNCLASSIFIED NATO SCHOOL Military Career 1982German Army Airborne Battalion 1987Leader Airborne Platoon 1994Commander Airborne Company 1998Course Director Airborne Leadership Training 2000Deputy Commander (OPS Officer) Airborne Battalion 2004OPS Officer “Luftlande- und Lufttransportschule”, ALTENSTADT, DEU 2006Department Director, Airborne Leadership Training 2010NATO School, Policy Department

7. NATO UNCLASSIFIED NATO SCHOOL To obtain an enhanced knowledge of the NATO military & civilian structures, their roles, responsibilities and interaction, to appreciate the benefits of closer co-operation across the different NATO bodies, through the formation of a cadre of NATO civilian executives and understand the impact and influence of national authorities in the Organisation. S5-42: Course Purpose

8. NATO UNCLASSIFIED NATO SCHOOL The Course is conducted within a Policy of “NON-ATTRIBUTION” & “ACADEMIC FREEDOM” in order to encourage the open Presentation of Thoughts & Ideas. Principle

9. NATO UNCLASSIFIED NATO SCHOOL What? Why? Expectations  Ask Questions  Express different Opinions  Challenge Speakers  Help us to improve the course by providing Feedback

10. NATO UNCLASSIFIED NATO SCHOOL Questions - Comments Please use Microphone! Press Button Identify yourself Speak When finished: Press Button again OBERAMMERGAU

11. NATO UNCLASSIFIED NATO SCHOOL You will have access to the NATO School WEB Portal including all presentations and the Student POC list (Tuesday, 10 Jan 2012, 15’ introduction) You may leave your notes in the CR. Handouts: N/A

12. NATO UNCLASSIFIED NATO SCHOOL Supporting Speaker COL Rank or below Please So they will come back next Time School or Faculty Members Supporting Speaker COL Rank or below Please So they will come back next Time School or Faculty Members Speakers

13. NATO UNCLASSIFIED NATO SCHOOL CRITIQUE SHEETS Work on it all week long until the last lecture. Be honest and help us to improve the S5-42 TURN-IN: Thursday, 17 Jan 2013, 17:00 h Feedback

14. NATO UNCLASSIFIED NATO SCHOOL Schedule

15. NATO UNCLASSIFIED NATO SCHOOL Course Dinner When? Thursday, 17 Jan, 18:30 Where? Grieβbräu MURNAU What? Brewery Seminar

16. NATO UNCLASSIFIED NATO SCHOOL Brewery Seminar Casual Dress Food, 3 beersamples, liqueur sample, seminar, test, certificate and one extra beer is included in price (25.-€) Transportation both ways will be 5.-€ each Instead of beer 2 half liter softdrinks Extras, please pay extra Money will be collected by CA in advance

17. NATO UNCLASSIFIED NATO SCHOOL Enjoy your meal

18. NATO UNCLASSIFIED NATO SCHOOL Questions?