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Apr 25 2002

SPEAR HEAD 2002

The aim of the operation was to test MAIN CP's functionality, battle rhythm and procedures in accordance with TACSOPs/TACSOIs. HQ’s Staff held exercise Spear Head 02 during the period 16-25 April 2002 at the Warrior Preparation Center in Ramstein (Germany).

The aim of the Exercise was to test the following aspects:It was a CAX (Computer Assisted Exercise) where HQ NRDC-IT operated as Land Company Command (LCC) in a conventional war fighting and Peace Support Operation (PSO) scenarios in a regional conflict, conducting a non-Art.5 Crisis Response Operation (CRO).MAIN CP (MAIN Command Post): functionality, Battle Rhythm and procedures in accordance with TACSOPs/TACSOIs; HQ NRDC-IT Staff elements: in a war fighting and PSO situation playing 8 hours a day.

The exercise organization chart was: HQ NRDC-IT Staff deployed and manned the MAIN CP activating all its cells with essential personnel while elements of the Support Regiment (SPT REGT) provided the real life support.

Exercise Director: MG MONRO (DCOMNRDC-IT);

Training audience: NRDC-IT HQ Staff;

EXCON: Warrior Preparation Centre Staff;

HICON: NRDC-IT RSC Staff;

LOCON: NRDC-IT RSC Staff;

OPFOR: Warrior Preparation Centre

Observer & Controller team: HRF Core Planning Team

The overall number of participants was about 150 personnel.

Legend

TACSOP: Tactical Standard Operational Procedures

TACSOI: Tactical Standard Operational Instructions

EXCON: Exercise Control

HICON: Higher Formation Control

LOCON: Lower Formation Control

OPFOR: Opposite Forces.

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