1. 1 1 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 Line of Development 1 (LoD1) Development of “Military-ECTS”

2. 2 2 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary

3. 3 3 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 Framework for „the Initiative“ (1) 10 & 11 Nov, 2008 Council of the European Union Council Conclusions on the ESDP Annex to Annex I, Art I, par 1 initial officer training “…. three components of initial officer training (academic education, ‘basic military training’ and professional training) 2 …. ” during their initial education and training 2 "The officer's training/education starts after recruitment and includes vocational training and academic training …. …(Stocktaking of existing exchanges and exchange programmes of national military officers during their initial education and training).”

4. 4 4 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 Framework for „the Initiative“ (2) 28 Jan, 2009 Implemen- tation Group Rules of Procedure Art 2, par 3 Art 4, par 1 during initial training and education “…. to facilitate further exchanges of officers during their initial training and education.” initial training of young officers “ …. members should be national representatives …. involved in the initial training of young officers ….”

5. 5 5 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 Framework for „the Initiative“ (3) 05 Feb, 2009 Council of the European Union The Secretary General / High Represen- tative Letter to PSC Ambassa- dors Sub- section 1 duringbasic military training “…. aimed at enhancing the exchange of young officers during their basic military training.”

6. 6 6 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 Framework for „the Initiative“ (4) 13 Feb, 2009 ESDC Executive Academic Board The Chairman Letter to the Implemen- tation Group Sub- section 2 during initial “…. encourage exchanges of young officers during their initial education and training.”

7. 7 7 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 MECTS Framework for „the Initiative“ (5)  MECTS 08 May, 2009 Work Plan of the Implemen- tation Group Description of the lines of development for the initiative Annex 1, LoD1, par 1 ECTS academic field Currently ECTS creates a framework to compare efforts done by students in the academic field. vocational ECVET A similar system is used in the vocational education system (ECVET). has not been developed military training So far, a similar system has not been developed to compare efforts done by students during military training.

8. 8 8 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 Framework for „the Initiative“ (6) initial (basic) initial (basic) education and training (up to Masters Degree if part of basic education) initial (basic) initial (basic) education and training (up to Masters Degree if part of basic education) Academic education Military Training Academic education Military Training advanced education and training STOP MECTS

9. 9 9 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 Timeline Jan 2009 Feb 2009 Mar 2009 Apr 2009 May 2009 Jun 2009 Jul 2009 Aug 2009 Sep 2009 Oct 2009 Nov 2009 Dec 2009 IG-Meeting: Intent for Development IG-Meeting: Volunteers for LoD1 IG- Meeting: ? IG- Meeting: Chair ? “Subgroup”-Meeting: Development of a “Draft” IG- Meeting: Final Paper ?

10. 10 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 Purpose of MECTS Better comparisonBetter comparison of workloads (outside of “academic systems” [ECTS]) tool for mutual recognitionFacilitate the use of a tool for mutual recognition Country „A“ Academic Education Military Training Country „B“ Academic Education Military Training

11. 11 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 Situation Academic Education Military Training ECTS Hours, Days, ……. Overall Basic Officer Education (considered as “academic”)

12. 12 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 Use of MECTS AnothernameAnother name than “ECTS” should be used  MECTS (avoid mixture) allbasic outsideMay be used for all basic education outside existing academic systems Examples: 1 st Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 2 nd Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 3 rd Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 4 th Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 5 th Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 6 th Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) “Other” education / training (MECTS are used) MECTS

13. 13 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 Use of MECTS Examples: 1 st Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 2 nd Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 3 rd Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 4 th Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 5 th Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 6 th Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 1 st Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 2 nd Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 3 rd Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 4 th Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 5 th Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 6 th Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) “Other” education / training MECTS are used “Other” education / training MECTS are used

14. 14 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 1 st Step (MECTS) 1 st Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 2 nd Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 3 rd Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 4 th Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 5 th Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 6 th Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) “Other” education / training (MECTS are used) MECTS those parts only calculate in MECTS those parts only, which are assigned for international participation (we should avoid oversized elaboration)

15. 15 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 1 st Step (MECTS) 1 st Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 2 nd Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 3 rd Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 4 th Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 5 th Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 6 th Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) “Other” education / training (MECTS are used) MECTS knowledge, skills and competences knowledge, skills and competences should be described (work is done  questionnaire) work of LoD2 should be included (2 nd step)

16. 16 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 MECTS 1 st Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 2 nd Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 3 rd Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 4 th Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 5 th Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) 6 th Semester Academic education (30 ECTS are used) “Other” education / training (MECTS are used) MECTS all national responsibility If a MS expresses all the “other training” in MECTS, it is national responsibility (not a must)

17. 17 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 Recognition national responsibility recognition (“academic” or “military”) will be national responsibility

18. 18 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 Calculation of MECTS equalall MSMust be equal in all MS “real” workflowCalculated with “real” workflow only principle ECTSShould follow the principle of ECTS-calculation ECTS-calculation (Bologna-process) …  

19. 19 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 Bologna Model ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) 1 ECTS = 25-30 working hours guided lecture 30 - 40 % 7,5 - 12 working- hours guided self- study 10 - 20 % 2,5 - 6 working- hours autonomous self- study 50 % 12,5 - 15 working- hours Exam (optional) ? working- hours for MECTSNOT calculated automatically

20. 20 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 Calculation of MECTS (Examples) Theoretical lecture(s) 10 WH Example 1 (Air Force – Flights) Example 1 (Air Force – Flights) Flight preparation 2 WH Real flight 1 WH Flight preparation 2 WH Real flight 1 WH Flight preparation 2 WH Real flight 1 WH De-briefing 5 WH Theoretical lecture / instructions 4 WH Example 2 (Army – Defence-Module) Example 2 (Army – Defence-Module) Defence in practice in the field 42 WH Self-studies 5 WH (estimated average) Exam ? WH NOT (NOT calculated) Total: 24 WH (working hours) Total: 51 WH (working hours) 1 MECTS = 30 WH (working hours) Calculation: 24 30 = 0,8 MECTS Calculation: 51 30 = 1,7 MECTS

21. 21 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 Calculation of MECTS (Factors) Not agreed so far (  discussion ?) Personal/Teamx 0,50 Squadx 0,75 Platoonx 1,00 Companyx 1,25 Level Native language x 1,00 Other languagex 1,25 Language As agreed ? Others 24 WH 30 = 0,8 MECTS Example  Module “Flights” (in English) x 1,25 = 1 MECTS

22. 22 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 Calculation of MECTS (Factors) Advantage: more detailed –MECTS are expressed more detailed encourage another language –might encourage MS to provide more education and training opportunities in another language (IG-workplan para II.d) favorsmobility dimension – favors the international and mobility dimension Disadvantage: complicate –It will complicate the system

23. 23 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 Final remarks to MECTS Could be implemented by –Military / Naval / Air Force Academies –Military Universities –Application Schools withoutaccreditation without any accreditation institution Because of that: mutual trust –need for mutual trust –serious –serious calculation notmuch workCreates not that much work

24. 24 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 ECVET EC VETECVET = European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training Recommendation (paper) of the European Parliament and Council (18 June, 2009) Ideas from EU-Commission-Expert (Mr. Aribaud; 20 November, 2009) Advantages / Disadvantages …  

25. 25 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 ECVET AdvantagesDisadvantages QualityQuality assurance (using EQF / NQF) bureaucratic obstaclesOversized bureaucratic & qualification obstacles cannot interactECVET & ECTS cannot interact (no academic recognition foreseen)

26. 26 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 ECVET AdvantagesDisadvantages ideasGive ideas for mutual recognition (what must be taken into consideration) not military specificityECVET does not take “military specificity” into consideration eventually financial supportCould eventually create a source for financial support (LEONARDO) 3 weeks or longerLimited to exchanges of 3 weeks or longer

27. 27 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 ECVET AdvantagesDisadvantages not workloadShall not take “workload” into account LONG TIMEMust be accredited  LONG TIME for implementation specific professionDescribe a specific profession (baker, cobbler, barber, ….) Notmilitary professionNot any military profession described (e.g. Tank Platoon Leader, ….)

28. 28 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 ECVET Main Difference ECVETMECTS (as ECTS) What is doneWhat should be done

29. 29 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 The way ahead Discussion on: –Feasibility –MECTS-Factors MS are invited to work out “1 st step” –Define what parts of own training should be offered for exchange –Calculate MECTS for that –Describe knowledge, skills, competences –By end of February 2010 ? POC will work out a paper (on basis of present discussion)

30. 30 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 Summary Focus on basic / initial officer education MECTS shall facilitate mutual recognition  encourage exchange MECTS shall be calculated equally  following Bologna Model MECTS could be implemented in a short period of time  does not create oversized elaboration ECVET is no option currently

31. 31 Contents Framework for „the Initiative“ Timeline Purpose & Use of MECTS Bologna Model & Calculation of MECTS ECVET The way ahead Summary Line of Development 1 (LoD 1) / Military-ECTS (MECTS) Stockholm, November 2009 Questions ?