1. Testing Team MoD, The Republic of Serbia Monterey, October 16 - 21

2. The Government of the Republic of Serbia adopted the Presentation document, expressing its intention to actively participate in the PfP Programme, at its session 27 July 2007. The highest priority, among many fields of cooperation, was given to foreign language training. The Government of the Republic of Serbia adopted the Presentation document, expressing its intention to actively participate in the PfP Programme, at its session 27 July 2007. The highest priority, among many fields of cooperation, was given to foreign language training. Reaching the desired level of interoperability in view of the English language has been realized through PfP Programme and PARP (Planning and Review) Process, that is, partnership goal G-0355: English language requirements. Reaching the desired level of interoperability in view of the English language has been realized through PfP Programme and PARP (Planning and Review) Process, that is, partnership goal G-0355: English language requirements. Serbian MoD is responsible for G-0355 realization, with MoD Personnel Department and J-7 GS Department for Training and Doctrine put in charge. There has been general agreement that good English language command is a prerequisite for the realization of all other partnership goals and the cornerstone of interoperability. Serbian MoD is responsible for G-0355 realization, with MoD Personnel Department and J-7 GS Department for Training and Doctrine put in charge. There has been general agreement that good English language command is a prerequisite for the realization of all other partnership goals and the cornerstone of interoperability. The first overview of MoD and SAF positions with the English language requirement was adopted in 2007 (1,286 positions) and last revised in 2009 (1,693 positions). The first overview of MoD and SAF positions with the English language requirement was adopted in 2007 (1,286 positions) and last revised in 2009 (1,693 positions). 2

3. Aiming to do its best to achieve the goal, J-7 GS Department for Training and Doctrine organized four cycles of in-house Garrison English courses throughout Serbia, in the period 01 Nov 2007 – 30 June 2011 for the total of 2,070 candidates.Details 1 st cycle 2 nd cycle 3 rd cycle 4 th cycle period Nov 2007 – June 2008 Nov 2008 – June 2009 Nov 2009 – June 2010 Nov 2010 – June 2011 no. of teaching classes30435148 course level (CEF scale) elementary A1 + A2 elementary pre-intermediate & intermediate B1 + B2 B1 + B2 pre-intermediate & intermediate B1 + B2 B1 + B2 course type semi-intensive semi-intensive; intensive candidates total 365506632567 STANAG certified 250231209216 Teaching staff engaged 30373628 3

4. 1,332 SAF members and civilians have sat for STANAG test since the Programme for English Language Training and Testing was implemented in 2008. STANAG 6001 administration Number of SAF members and civilian staff who sat for STANAG test 2008372 2009301 2010389 2011270 Total1332 4

5. Distribution of acquired SLPs is as follows: Still, only 722 or 42.6% of SAF members have an SLP that entirely matches language requirements, out of 1,693 positions listed in the 2009 Overview and some of them might be due for revision. SLPPercentage With 0 or 0+ With 0 or 0+5.5 1111 flat or mixed (1-2) 54.6 2222 flat or mixed (2-3) 39.4 3333 flat 0.5 5

6. However, the current trend, as reflected in June 2011 testing results, is very promising. However, the current trend, as reflected in June 2011 testing results, is very promising.SLPPercentage With 0 or 0+ With 0 or 0+0 1111 flat or mixed (1+ /2) 53.5 2222 flat or mixed (2+ /3) 46.5 3333 flat 0 6

7. This improvement is largely due to certain adjustments that were made to the SAF Training Programme following the recommendations of BILC delegation - their first visit took place in May 2009 and a follow-up assessment visit in June 2010. J-7 and the managers of the Garrison English courses have rationalized the Programme and the changes have embraced the following: J-7 and the managers of the Garrison English courses have rationalized the Programme and the changes have embraced the following: standardization of the syllabus at various levels standardization of the syllabus at various levels development of prochievement end-of-course tests development of prochievement end-of-course tests organization of (mainly) intensive courses organization of (mainly) intensive courses increasing the number of class hours increasing the number of class hours decreasing the number of students per class decreasing the number of students per class proper placement of students in a class, proper placement of students in a class, avoiding mixed ability classes, etc. avoiding mixed ability classes, etc. Please, note that this analysis focuses only on SAF Garrison courses. Intensive courses at the Military Academy Centre for Foreign Languages (CFL), that normally train candidates for higher levels (L2, L2+,L3), are not taken into account due to relatively small number of students per year (around 70). 7

8. Language Training Programme: Stage I (2011 – 2012) Language Training Programme: Stage I (2011 – 2012) Five types of in-house Garrison English courses are planned in the coming period: General English – semi-intensive courses (aimed at reaching L2), for 250 candidates a year (8-12 students per class), three or four class hours a week, over the period of 9 months, total of 250 class hours. General English – semi-intensive courses (aimed at reaching L2), for 250 candidates a year (8-12 students per class), three or four class hours a week, over the period of 9 months, total of 250 class hours. General English –intensive courses (aimed at reaching L2 and L3), six class hours a day, over the period of 12 weeks, plus six hours of self-study a week in SACs (Self- Access Centres), total of 360 class hours. General English –intensive courses (aimed at reaching L2 and L3), six class hours a day, over the period of 12 weeks, plus six hours of self-study a week in SACs (Self- Access Centres), total of 360 class hours. General + Military English courses – semi-intensive and intensive language training, depending on need and urgency, for the key personnel of PSO and PfP declared units (peace support operations), total of 250-350 class hours. General + Military English courses – semi-intensive and intensive language training, depending on need and urgency, for the key personnel of PSO and PfP declared units (peace support operations), total of 250-350 class hours. General English – refresher courses, designed for retesting individual skills or STANAG recertification; semi-intensive or intensive courses, total of 60-120 class hours. General English – refresher courses, designed for retesting individual skills or STANAG recertification; semi-intensive or intensive courses, total of 60-120 class hours. ESP courses (English for specific purposes) and specialized courses for SAF and MoD members engaged in multinational staff commands, various PfP projects, international military exercises, training abroad, etc. Number of class hours and intensity will depend on need and speciality. ESP courses (English for specific purposes) and specialized courses for SAF and MoD members engaged in multinational staff commands, various PfP projects, international military exercises, training abroad, etc. Number of class hours and intensity will depend on need and speciality. 8

9. Language Training Programme: Stage II (2013 – 2015) Language Training Programme: Stage II (2013 – 2015)Objectives: Continuation of General English – intensive courses (aimed at reaching L2 and L3) Continuation of General English – intensive courses (aimed at reaching L2 and L3) Continuation of General + Military English courses – intensive language training for PSO and PfP declared units Continuation of General + Military English courses – intensive language training for PSO and PfP declared units Continuation of General English – refresher courses Continuation of General English – refresher courses Developing Tailor-made courses Developing Tailor-made courses Setting up 2-3 SACs in remote areas Setting up 2-3 SACs in remote areas Designing and developing a distance learning programme Designing and developing a distance learning programme 9

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