NATO TRAINING MISSION IRAQ

1. NATO TRAINING MISSION IRAQ BILC Seminar 2007 11 October 2007 Captain Meelis Vilippus NTM-I HQ Director of Staff

2. Agenda • The NATO Training Mission-Iraq • Current activities • Future activities • Iraqi DLI

3. The Mission To provide NATO training, assisting with equipping and technical assistance to the Iraqi Security Forces in order to help Iraq develop an effective, democratically-led, and enduring security sector. Method: • In-country training, advising and mentoring • Equipping • Out of country training Our #1 Priority remains in-country training as requested by Iraq

4. The Mission To provide NATO training, assisting with equipping and technical assistance to the Iraqi Security Forces in order to help Iraq develop an effective, democratically-led, and enduring security sector. Method: • In-country training, advising and mentoring • Equipping, through donations • Out of country training Our #1 Priority remains in-country training as requested by Iraq

5. Significant Dates • 2004 • 22Jun – Iraqi Interim Government requests NATO assistance • 14Aug – NATO Training Implementation Mission (NTIM) arrival in Iraq • 17 Nov – NAC approval for NATO Training Mission – Iraq (NTM-I) • 2005 • 18 Aug – start of training (IMoD & IMoI) • 2006 • Jan – Iraqi Training and Doctrine Command (ITDC) opens • Feb – DLI opens • 2007 • Jul – Major parts of ITDC declared FOC

6. Command and Control NATO Coalition Supreme Allied Command Transformation COM SACEUR CENTCOM COM COM Joint Forces Command (Naples) Multi National Force Iraq COM MNSTC-I NTM-I COM Multi National Corps Iraq Command Technical Authority Coordination MNSTC-I NTM-I

7. Bulgaria (1) Italy (25) Slovenia (2) +16 VNC Czech Rep (3) Lithuania (4) Turkey (2) Denmark (12) Netherlands (7) UK (13) Poland (2) Estonia (1) Ukraine (3) Hungary (6) Portugal (6) USA (19) + 15 MALT Romania (2) The Mission Strength: 108 persons (including 3x JFC Naples) + 31 as additional elements Flags and manning

8. National Operations Centre Iraqi Ground Forces Command HQ Ministry of Interior National Command Centre NTM-I HQ Camp Victory Ministry of Defence Joint Operations Centre International Zone Ar Rustamiyah Baghdad International Airport Camp Dublin Iraqi Military Academy Joint Staff College LNO to BIAP NTM-I locations

9. NTM-I Lines of Operation Phase III Transition Phase I Assessment & preparation Phase II Graduated approach Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage3 Phase IV Redeployment STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Assist the Iraqis in trainingthe ISF and coordinating equipment requirements needed to maintain security in its own country Assist to create a Command to manage and oversee training Iraqi Training and Doctrine Command National Defence University Assist to create a national centre of excellence Assist to develop a national C2 system Advise on Command and Control Harmonize Training and Equipment Coordinateoffers and requirements In country training (Carabinieri, Leadership, Train the Trainers) Conducting training of National Police and building training capacities in nucleus skills NAC DECISION MISSION ESTABLISHED ISF SELF-RELIANT ISF HAND-OVER

10. NTM-I Lines of Operation Phase III Transition Phase I Assessment & preparation Phase II Graduated approach Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage3 Phase IV Redeployment STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Assist the Iraqis in trainingthe ISF and coordinating equipment requirements needed to maintain security in its own country Assist to create a Command to manage and oversee training Iraqi Training and Doctrine Command National Defence University Assist to create a national centre of excellence NAC DECISION MISSION ESTABLISHED ISF SELF-RELIANT ISF HAND-OVER

11. Training and Doctrine Command M7/Iraqi Training & Doctrine Command Capacity expansion in progress Tactical Training Command National Defence University FOC FOC Autumn 07 FOC not yet stated Tactical Doctrine Centre Lessons Learned Centre National Defence College Defence Strategic Studies Institute Defence Language Institute IMAR Joint Staff College All the branch and specialist schools sit under this Command Ar Rustamiyah One of four OCdt academies

12. NTM-I Lines of Operation Phase III Transition Phase I Assessment & preparation Phase II Graduated approach Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage3 Phase IV Redeployment STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Assist the Iraqis in trainingthe ISF and coordinating equipment requirements needed to maintain security in its own country Assist to develop a national C2 system Advise on Command and Control NAC DECISION MISSION ESTABLISHED ISF SELF-RELIANT ISF HAND-OVER

13. National C2 Training MOD/JHQ JOC TRG OPS • Train, advise and mentor the Iraqi C2 structure (National command centres). • Provide classroom / individual instruction (mainly IT) • On request, assist and provide instruction in organisational functions and processes. • Requires coordination with MNF-I, MNC-I, MNSTC-I (CMATT, CPATT) and Iraqi organisations NOC AT MOD/JHQ AT IGFC AT NCC AT JPC AT Special TT

14. National C2 Training National Governance PM National Defense Overwatch Law Enforce-ment MoD MoI CG JPC NSA NOC CF IGFC JOC MNF-I SOC NCC NP LNO IA Provincial Governance x18 PJCC

15. National C2 Training • POL/MIL level • Cultural differences • Advising/Mentoring essential for success • NTM-I Teams OF-5 led • NATO Mentors to make a difference • Adjust concept for this mission

16. NTM-I Lines of Operation Phase III Transition Phase I Assessment & preparation Phase II Graduated approach Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage3 Phase IV Redeployment STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Assist the Iraqis in trainingthe ISF and coordinating equipment requirements needed to maintain security in its own country Harmonize Training and Equipment Coordinateoffers and requirements NAC DECISION MISSION ESTABLISHED ISF SELF-RELIANT ISF HAND-OVER

17. TESC process Iraqi MoD NATO NTECG TECC PfP TESC Others Iraqi MoI Iraqi Requirements Flow Out of Country Training, Equipment Requirements TECC Validated Requirements MOD • Around 1000 Iraqi officers trained in NATO schools • Around $145M of equipment donated Offers MOI Out of Country Training, Equipment Requirements TECC / TESC / NTECG Help develop a sustained, standardized equipment and training programme

18. NTM-I Lines of Operation Phase III Transition Phase I Assessment & preparation Phase II Graduated approach Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage3 Phase IV Redeployment STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Assist the Iraqis in trainingthe ISF and coordinating equipment requirements needed to maintain security in its own country In country training (Carabinieri, Leadership, Train the Trainers) Conducting training of National Police and building training capacities in nucleus skills NAC DECISION MISSION ESTABLISHED ISF SELF-RELIANT ISF HAND-OVER

19. Future Activities • The Periodic Mission Review – Fall 2007 • Smaller permanent presence • Higher ranks • Increased use of TESC and reach-back • sponsoring of course / school elements? • Focus on ITDC and C2

20. Defence Language Institute (DLI) • DLI in Baghdad is Fully Operation Capable • Capacity of 100 students/annum (non-intensive courses) • Iraqi requirement for 400 students/annum (intensive) • Air Force, Navy, pool for overseas training • Short term demand - contractors • NTM-I to develop DLI to meet future demand • Novel approach may be required in the medium term

21. DLI Mission • DLI is the top educational military organization committed to the pursuit of teaching languages to selected personnel both military and civilian within the MOD. It is the most important Institute to provide classes and keep-on-training to Interpreters who translate any kind of documents concerning international and Defencematters • DLI fulfills the overarching governance structure on teaching languages in the subordinate institution of the National Defence University and sets doctrines and standards

22. History of DLI • NTM-I Commander General D Petraws introduced the idea to build the DLI Jul 2005 • DLI established 26 Jan 2006 • Started in Feb 2006 • First course started 1 Feb 2006 • Till now 4 courses completed training in total 130 students

23. DLI tasks • Teach languages (not only English) to military and civilian personnel • Prepare military and civilian personal for developing language skills • Lead in language doctrine and standards development within the MOD and the Iraqi Armed Forces • Develop and maintain database of all personnel trained

24. DLI tasks • Provide follow on training for interpreters and teachers • Organize, control and evaluate language training in other military academies and abroad • Prepare candidates for the National Defence University

25. Current courses • Pre-intermediate • Intermediate • Post-intermediate • All courses duration of five months • Non intensive courses • Students have 4 hours of training per day • Sunday through Wednesday, Thursday for homework

26. English Language Training The requirement: - As many as possible to build a pool of candidates for various courses - Minimum of 815 per year in intensive training - Air Force - Pilot/Aviation Related Career Fields: 380 - Maintenance/Engineer: 120 - Intel Career Field: 135 - Others: 20 - 40 Naval officers and enlisted - 120 for various other requirements The standards: - Minimum of ECL score of 70 - Some higher requirements for special skills (i.e. pilots) How to achieve: - Must have combination of intensive and non-intensive training - One central hub at Iraqi DLI to manage entire program - Full-time intensive course at Iraqi DLI (minimum 20 hours per week plus homework) - Several part-time intensive courses at key locations (minimum 20 hours per week plus homework) - Several non-intensive courses at various other learning institutes

27. Iraqi DLI Baghdad IMAQ IMAR IMAZ Umm Qasr English Language TrainingFor Iraqi Armed Forces Rustamiya NAMAB NAMAB Taji Capacity for 370 in intensive courses - Less than ½ the requirement! 130 Students 40 Students 50 Students 50 Students 50 Students 50 Students Joint Staff College Intensive Course (Minimum 20 hours per week plus homework, students devoted only to language training) Intensive Course (20 hours per week, students have other training requirements) Non-Intensive Course

28. Iraqi Military Training and Schools teaching English Zahko Iraqi Military Academy at Zahko (IMAZ) Dahuk Military Academy at Qualachulon Al Kasik Bashur Dahuk Tigris R. Mosul Arbil Regional Training Center Irbil 1 Qualachulon 2 Iraqi Military Academy Rustimayah Ninawa Kirkuk Dayr az Zawr At Tamim As Sulaymaniyah Regional Training Center at Taji NCO Academy at KMTB Sergeants Major & Senior Warrant Officers Salah ad Din Euphrates R. IRAN Tikrit Joint Staff College SYRIA 5 Hamadan Service Support Institute at Taji 12 Samarra AlQaim Diyala Kirkush Balad Taji Baqubah Habbaniyah Baghdad Besmaya 1 Ar Rutbah Iraqi Training Bn at An Numaniyah 3d ITB with a 4th ITB planned Fallujah An Numaniyah 10 Rustamiyah Wasit Babil H3 H4 Al Hillah Karbala AlKut Al Anbar Regional Training Center Al Kut Al Kufa JORDAN AlAmarah AnNajaf Ad Diwaniyah Al Qadisiyah 22 Maysan AsSamawah 6 An Najaf Dhi Qar Iraqi Military Academy Nasiriyah Al Basrah AnNasiriyah Tallil 9 Al Basrah 1 Out of Country Army Training Center Officer School Army Branch School Air Force Center (4) Naval Center (1) Military Police at An Numaniyah Umm Qasr Az Zubayr Al Muthanna’ KuwaitCity Naval Training Center KUWAIT

29. Instructors/teachers • Train the Trainer concept chosen • Train up to 26 instructors/teachers in 2007 • US and UK instructor courses 10-12 weeks duration • Specific level of English Language Proficiency • DLI to recruit up to 40 candidates for test • Instructors from US and UK for in-country training • US DLI course commence 27 Sep 2007 • UK DLI course commence 07 Oct 2007

30. English Language Training - Obstacles • Billeting and life support for intensive course • Employment of a sufficient number of qualified teachers on DLI itself and subordinated satellites • Salary for teachers, has to be competitive with salaries on civilian schools • Additional classrooms on DLI Baghdad (130 students in total) • Modern English Language Training Material • Modern Management of DLI requires training of the Dean • Security situation in Iraqi

31. FUTURE ORGANIZATION

32. Implementation plan for an “expanded DLI-I” • Step 1 • Establishing 10 – 12 additional classrooms • DLIELC teachers attached together with Iraqi English teachers as a temporary solution • Temporary accommodation and DFAC for students to be arranged • Step 2 • training of sufficient number of Iraqi teachers for DLI HQ as well as for satellites • Step 3 – Timing • graduated teachers take over from DLIELC teachers • Step 4 • DLI HQ in new facilities which includes training facilities, research facilities, accommodation for students, DFAC for staff and students etc

33. NATO Training Mission – Iraq QUESTIONS?

34. NATO TRAINING MISSION IRAQ BILC Seminar 2007 11 October 2007 Captain Meelis Vilippus NTM-I HQ Director of Staff