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M4-159

NATO Logistics Introductory Course

Conducted by JPOD

Aim

Provide NATO Logistician with foundational knowledge of NATO logistics, policy, principles, concepts, and doctrine of theatre-level logistics in operations.

Details

Duration: 1 Week
Course Structure: Resident (1)
Language: English 3333 IAW STANAG 6001
Classification: NATO Unclassified
Discipline: LOG - Logistics
Area: LG - Logistics
Depth of Knowledge: 1 - Basic
ePrime No.: ACT.802
ETOC Code: LOG-LG-14422

Admin note

Please note that in order to mitigate current COVID-19 travel restrictions M4-159-B-21 will be delivered by DL/On Line to students

Course Iterations

Code Course Dates Open Seats
M4-159-C-21 01 - 05 Nov 21 (DL) Contact POC
M4-159-A-22 07 - 18 Feb 22 (DL) Contact POC
M4-159-B-22 09 - 20 May 22 (DL) Contact POC
M4-159-C-22 05 - 16 Sep 22 (DL) Contact POC
M4-159-D-22 24 Oct 22 - 04 Nov 22 (DL) Contact POC

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Learning Objectives

RECOGNIZE NATO LOGISTICS FUNDAMENTALS: Students will recall elements, details, structures or process and recognize or identify specific information related to the NATO Logistics Core Competencies.

RECOGNIZE THE SCOPE OF LOGISTICS AND ITS FUNCTIONS: Given references, students will be able to describe the logistics considerations and limitations for potential NATO operations in accordance with NATO logistics doctrine.

IDENTIFY KEY ASPECTS OF MULTINATIONAL(MN) LOGISTICS COOPERATION: Given references, students will be able to describe the main considerations of NATO logistics aspects (functions, modes of multinational logistics support etc)

IDENTIFY THE ROLE OF OF ENABLING PROCESSES AND SUPPORTING FUNCTIONS: Given references, students will be able to describe the main considerations of NATO logistics aspects (functions, modes of multinational logistics support etc)

RECOGNIZE NATO LOGISTICS OPERATIONS AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS: Given references, students will be able to describe the main considerations of NATO logistics aspects during NATO Operations

Course Participants

Military officers (OF-1 through OF-5) and NCOs (OR-7- through OR-9), or their civilian equivalents, who are assigned to NATO or national positions that involve logistics support in multinational joint operations or exercises.

Language Proficiency: English 3333 IAW STANAG 6001
Rank Requirements: NCO: OR-7 thru OR-9
Officer: OF-1 thru OF-5

Methodology

This one week course is comprised of lectures, syndicate work, and student presentations. Due to the huge amount of information, 80% of the course consists on central presentations/lectures held by a facilitating team (4-5 teachers/instructors). The syndicate work consists on analysis of the main logistic doctrines, discussions and back briefings having “understanding of the doctrine” as the main objective.

Further Information

Supported by subject matter experts, this is the entry level logistics course with the focus on achieving an overview and common understanding of NATO logistics, building on their (national) gained knowledge. The curriculum is comprised of multiple lectures, syndicate exercises and student presentations to explore and practise NATO logistic fundamentals. This course forms the basis for all students that will have to deal with logistics in NATO from either a multinational or national position. It will give the students the NATO LOGISTICS overview, building on their (National) gained knowledge. This course is a pre-requisite for the NATO Logistics Operational Course and highly recommended for the NATO Petroleum Course, NATO Host Nation Support Course and the NATO Movement & Transportation Course.


e-Learning

You are encouraged to complete the following ADL modules provided by the ACT LMS prior to attending the course.

ADL Modules

Code Name
ADL037 Introduction to NATO (V8-2018)