On December 5th, 2018, the Deputy Minister of Defence of Greece, Ms Maria Kollia – Tsaroucha, escorted by the Chief of Hellenic Navy, Vice Admiral Nikolaos Tsounis GRC(N) visited the Centre. During the visit the Deputy Minister was informed about the mission, roles and training capabilities of the Centre.
From 24th to 26th of November 2018 in the context of the multinational exercise «MEDUSA 7 – ALEXANDROUPOLIS 2018», NMIOTC provided a tailored practical training package to 76 members of SOF teams from the participating Nations (Egypt, Greece, etc) focusing at improving their skills and performance in support of Maritime Security Operations and MIO in particular. On Monday 26th, the Commander of the Naval Base in Port Side, Rear Admiral Ehab Salah EGY (N), paid a visit to NMIOTC premises accompanied by COMHELFRIG, Rear Admiral I. Drymousis GRC (N). During the visit they were briefed on the mission, roles and
From 05th to 16th of November 2018, the Pilot Course “21000” (Medical Combat Care in Maritime Operations) was conducted at NMIOTC’s premises. The aim of the 1st week was to build evidence-based and life-saving Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) knowledge and practical skills in order to improve survivability on the battlefield, based upon the newest Co – TCCC Guidelines for medical personnel. The aim of the 2nd week was to integrate medical personnel skills and knowledge in performing necessary pre-hospital emergency medical assistance at the site, from the Point of Injury (POI) in the mission/theatre until the final transfer of
From 22nd to 26th of October 2018 the Resident Course “16000” was conducted at NMIOTC premises. This “NATO’s Approved” Course objective is to familiarize Staff Officers lacking a sufficient naval operational background, with maritime aspects of NATO Joint Operations. In total, 9 trainees coming from 4 countries (Bulgaria, Greece, Italy and Spain) attended the course.
From 22nd to 26th of October 2018 the Resident Course “12000” was conducted at NMIOTC premises. This “NATO Approved” Course fills an operational gap in capability and, most importantly, contributes to counter-threat operations conducted by Boarding Teams when searching for securing, exploiting evidence or gathering materials for analysis, which are fundamental to the counter-threat process. The aim was to educate and train international Boarding Team personnel in NATO TTPs (Tactics, Technics, Procedures) to undertake expedient weapons intelligence tasks on board vessels and other maritime infrastructure in support of C-IED operations, focusing on the Attack the Network (AtN) C-IED main line
From 7 to 11 October 2018, NMIOTC deployed a Mobile Education and Training Team (NMETT) to the NATO Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI) Regional Center in Kuwait (NIRC). NMIOTC instructors joined by Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) instructors, delivered a week-long course focusing on Maritime Security. Twenty one participants from ICI Partner and Regional Nations participated in the training. This was the first of several planned NMIOTC supported tailored trainings/courses to be held at the NATO-ICI Regional Centre, which was inaugurated in 2017 to support and enhance the cooperation between NATO and ICI partner nations Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab
