NATO Command and Control Centre of Excellence

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NATO Command and Control Centre of Excellence

NATO C2COE supports NATO, nations and international institutions/organisations with subject matter ex

We support NATO, nations and international institutions/organizations with subject matter expertise on Command and Control (C2). Our main level of interest is C2 at the Operational level with a focus on C2 Processes and Structures, Information and Knowledge Management, and Human Factors (including Leadership).

05/08/2025

Conference 2025: REGISTRATION IS OPEN. Seats are limited - register now!

More information and registration: c2coe.org/conference

Registration is now OPEN for the Annual Command and Control Conference 2025, co-organized with the Canadian Joint Warfare Centre! Join senior military leaders, civilian experts, and academia this November in Rotterdam.

18/12/2024

In the latest issue of NATO Joint Warfare Centre's Three Swords Magazine, Major Ralph Dekker (NLD AF) of the NATO Command and Control Centre of Excellence explores and reviews C2 capability lifecycle governance.

"C2 governance requires balancing multiple valid perspectives on C2, which can be challenging for disparate organizations to achieve. Therefore, we need an agreement on what C2 is and how best to govern it. C2 capability lifecycle governance must also promote continuous evaluation. Mechanisms should be in place to regularly assess C2 effectiveness and adapt as needed."

The key to success lies in continuous adaptation, the integration of new technologies and ideas, and a commitment to overcoming traditional service-specific mindsets.

The December edition of Three Swords Magazine is out now and available for download: https://www.jwc.nato.int/article/three-swords-dec-2024/

29/11/2024

On 28 November 2024, the NATO C2COE welcomed a delegation from the Czech Republic Centre for Security and Military Studies, led by Colonel Jan Mazal, to our offices in Utrecht.

While the Czech Republic is not a member of NATO C2COE, we are strengthening our cooperation with entities outside our current membership to strengthen collaboration. This visit is part of ongoing efforts to expand our (academic) network and to build partnerships that enhance NATO’s Operational level Command and Control.

During the meeting, both centres updated each other on their missions, visions, and recent developments. They also discussed how they can contribute to each others ongoing efforts. Agreement was reached on possible future collaboration, and follow-up actions are planned.

26/11/2024

NEW ONLINE COURSE: DEGREES OF AUTHORITY

The NATO C2COE is pleased to announce the launch of its first freely accessible online ADL-module, “ADL 389 – NATO C2COE: Degrees of Authority (DOA)”, now available on NATO’s Joint Advanced Distributed Learning (JADL, NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT)) platform.

This interactive course is designed to enhance understanding of NATO’s Command and Control relationships and authority structures. It targets three primary audiences:
- NATO staff officers and their counterparts, providing a foundation in NATO terminology and authority levels;
- Junior military students, introducing key concepts early in their careers;
- Students preparing for NATO courses, such as the Comprehensive Operational Planning Course ( ).

Access the course now at jadl.act.nato.int, under “CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE (COEs)” > NATO COMMAND AND CONTROL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE.

13/11/2024

During a Wednesday morning meeting, KPLAO Sam, Defensity College student and NATO Command and Control Centre of Excellence staff member, conducted an in-depth workshop on generative AI, covering its history, various types, technological impact, benefits, and potential challenges for military operations.

These knowledge sharing sessions play a crucial role at our Centre of Excellence by stimulating discussions and generating new perspectives and ideas. By collaborating with students from universities across the alliance, we not only pass on our knowledge to the next generation but also gain fresh viewpoints and opinions from the academic world.

11/11/2024

We recently added a video recording of the presentation of the paper “From Concept to Capability in the NATO’s C2 of Multi-Domain Operations: History, Evolution and Challenges” to our library.

This paper was presented by NATO C2COE Staff Oficer MAJ Ralph Dekker (NLD AF) at the 29th International Command and Control Research & Technology Symposium (ICCRTS), held in London from September 24–26, 2024. Authored by experts from multiple nations, the paper explores principles for C2 capability governance in the context of NATO operations.

In his presentation, MAJ Ralph Dekker analyzes the historical evolution of NATO’s capabilities, with a focus on the mechanisms that have driven these changes and the challenges has faced in maturing its Multi-Domain Operations ( ) and Strategic-Scale Integration (SSI) within doctrine and processes. By examining these issues, MAJ Dekker’s study provides a valuable case for C2 capability governance, contributing to the efforts of NATO-RTG-HFM-342.

05/11/2024

STEADFAST DUEL 2024, ’s largest computer-assisted command post exercise ( / ) of the year, concluded on October 31 at 11 locations across Europe. The NATO Command and Control Centre of Excellence participated in this exercise, with a staff officer serving as a trainer and advisor on all -related matters, while evaluating operations at the Joint Forces Command in Naples, Italy.

04/11/2024

On Thursday, October 31, 2024, Brigadier Mike Fayers (J6), along with a delegation from NATO Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (HQ ARRC), visited the NATO Command and Control Centre of Excellence (NATO C2COE).

The visit centered on a lively discussion about the digital transformation, the future of 'a' Command Post (related to our study) and the current operational requirements.

"To manage the increasing complexity of modern operations, strengthening the connection—and the speed—between Concept Development and Doctrine Development is essential." emphasized Brigadier Fayers.

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Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (HQ ARRC) provides NATO with a rapidly deployable, flexible headquarters capable of acting as a Joint, Land, or Corps HQ for operations and crisis response. Its multinational ethos, blend of cultures and innovation, strong professional reputation within NATO, and proven track record in interoperability set it apart among its High Readiness Force (Land) (HRF(L)) peers. ARRC is headquartered at Imjin Barracks in Gloucester, United Kingdom. Although the United Kingdom serves as the HQ ARRC’s ‘framework nation,’ contributing approximately sixty percent of the overall staff, the ARRC is fully multinational, with personnel from twenty-one NATO and Partner Nations.

01/11/2024

NATO C2COE and the European Union Military Staff (EUMS)

On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, the NATO NATO Command and Control Centre of Excellence and Control Centre of Excellence (NATO C2COE) had the privilege of visiting a delegation from the European Union Military Staff ( ) in Brussels. The Military Staff is the source of military expertise within the European External Action Service ( ) and has the role to provide early warning, situation assessment, strategic planning, Communications and Information Systems, concept development, training and education, as well as support of partnerships. By ensuring the EU to act militarily the EUMS strengthens diplomatic leverage.

This visit provided an opportunity to emphasize the importance of collaboration across organizations, as stated in the centres’ founding documents. In addition to its member nations, NATO C2COE actively collaborates with other military and non-military institutions to strengthen the collective expertise on Command and Control.

Joined by personnel from the Freie Universität Berlin and the German Armed Forces, discussions focused on Multi-Domain Operations ( ), shared NATO-EU military initiatives, and the challenges facing modern operations across both traditional and emerging domains.

The visit underscored the importance of collaboration and the sharing of knowledge across organizations outside the NATO structures.

22/10/2024

With a presentation titled "Investing in Innovation: Reframing IT Challenges to Operator-Focused Outcomes”, we can't deny our curiosity about what Mr. Nathan Pearce (S2IX) will share as a speaker during the Annual C2 Conference 2024.

Interested as well? Register now for the conference our website

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Nathan Pearce, originally from Brisbane, Australia and now based in Utrecht, Netherlands, leads dynamic development strategies to maximize the potential of technology. Combining his expertise, effective engagement, and creativity, he tackles complex challenges with a focus on delivering sustainable solutions across enterprise, government, and beyond. As the Chief Operating Officer in Europe for S2IX, the leading federated information management platform, Nathan is driving efforts to optimise operations. His work is centered on revolutionising how European organisations and NATO partners interact with their data.

About S2IX
Secure Search and Information Exchange (S2IX) is a platform designed for organisations requiring highly secure business process automation solutions. S2IX gives users the ability to safely collaborate and manage documents in an environment they can depend on, even in the most remote or challenging locations worldwide.

For more detailed information, see the website: www.s2ix.nl

22/10/2024

Towards Collaboration: NATO C2COE Hosts Japanese Delegation

On Friday, October 18, 2024, a delegation from the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) visited the NATO Command and Control Centre of Excellence (NATO C2COE). This visit marked the centre’s ongoing efforts to foster cooperation with partners outside the traditional NATO realm, either as sponsoring or contributing nations.

The delegation, consisting of the Japanese Military Attaché to the Netherlands and a high-ranking JSDF officer, visited the NATO C2COE to exchange experiences and learn about the centre’s roles, responsibilities, and relevance. The meeting stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation between the JSDF and the NATO C2COE in the area of command and control.

The meeting also served as an opportunity to hand over a physical copy of the first edition of the Annals of C2, a peer-reviewed military journal designed to publish scholarly papers on command and control in military operations and related (civilian) disciplines.

17/10/2024

We recently added a video recording of the presentation of the paper “Exploring Guiding Principles for C2 Capability Governance” to our library.

This paper was presented at the 29th International Command and Control Research & Technology Symposium (ICCRTS), held in London from September 24–26, 2024. Authored by experts from multiple nations, the paper explores principles for C2 capability governance in the context of NATO operations.

Authors: Magdalena Granåsen (presenter), Per Wikberg, David Bryant, Ralph Dekker, Marie-Eve Jobidon , Alexander Kalloniatis, Paul Gaertner, Jim Hill

About ICCRTS:
This year’s ICCRTS theme, Overcoming Barriers to Future C2, is designed to stimulate papers, presentations, and discussions that focus on what is required to realize C2 concepts and related technologies that will advance the state of the art and practice of C2 in the near and mid-term future. This theme builds upon discussions from the 28th ICCRTS, which focused on the Drivers of Future C2. The Research Task Group (RTG) 342, which includes Maj Ralph Dekker from NATO C2COE as part of the writing team, presented three papers: “From Concept to Capability in NATO’s C2 of Multi-Domain Operations: History, Evolution”, and “Challenges, Exploring Guiding Principles for C2 Capability Governance”, and “What is C2 Capability Life Cycle Governance?” RTG HFM-342 operates within NATO’s Human Factors and Medicine (HFM) Panel Program of Work. Its objective is to provide guidance to NATO and its partners to enhance C2 capabilities from a lifecycle perspective. Endorsed by four nations and one NATO Centre of Excellence (UK – DSTL, SWE – FOI, CAN – DRDC, AUS – DST Group, and NATO C2COE), the RTG-342 has been active since March 2021.

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