NATO TRAINING MISSION IRAQ

BILC Seminar 2007

11 October 2007

Captain Meelis VilippusNTM-I HQ Director of Staff

Agenda

• The NATO Training Mission-Iraq– Current activities– Future activities

• Iraqi DLI

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 trainingas requested by Iraq

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 trainingas requested by Iraq

Significant Dates

2004

• 22 Jun – Iraqi Interim Government requests NATO assistance

• 14 Aug – 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

NATONATONATONATO CoalitionCoalitionCoalitionCoalitionSupreme Allied

Command Transformation

SACEUR

COMJoint Forces Command

(Naples)

COMMNSTC-I

NTM-I

NTM-I

Command

Technical Authority

Coordination

COM

Multi National CorpsIraq

MNSTC-I

COMCENTCOM

COMMulti National Force

Iraq

Command and Control

Flags and manning

Bulgaria (1)

Czech Rep (3)

Denmark (12)

Hungary (6)+ 15 MALT

Netherlands (7)

Poland (2)

Portugal (6)

Turkey (2)

USA (19)

Italy (25)+16 VNC

Romania (2)

UK (13)

Slovenia (2)

Ukraine (3)

Lithuania (4)

Estonia (1)

The Mission Strength: 108 persons (including 3x JFC Naples)+ 31 as additional elements

NTM-I locations

Ministry of InteriorNational Command Centre

Iraqi Military AcademyJoint Staff College

NTM-I HQ

National Operations CentreIraqi Ground Forces

Command HQ

LNO to BIAP

Ministry of DefenceJoint Operations Centre

Camp Victory

Baghdad International Airport

International Zone

Camp Dublin

Ar Rustamiyah

Phase IAssessment

&preparation

Phase IIITransition

Phase IVRedeployment

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

Assist the Iraqis

in trainingthe ISF andcoordinating equipment

requirements needed

to maintain security

in its own country

ISF HAND-OVER

ISF SELF-RELIANTNAC DECISION

Phase IIGraduated approach

Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage3Assist to create a

Command to manage and oversee training

Assist to create a

national centre

of excellence

Coordinate offers

and requirements

Assist to develop a national C2 system

Iraqi Training and Doctrine Command

National Defence University

Harmonize Training and Equipment

Advise on Command and Control

NTM-I Lines of Operation

In country training (Carabinieri, Leadership, Train the Trainers)

Conducting training of

National Police and building

training capacities in nucleus skillsMISSION

ESTABLISHED

Phase IAssessment

&preparation

Phase IIITransition

Phase IVRedeployment

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

Assist the Iraqis

in trainingthe ISF andcoordinating equipment

requirements needed

to maintain security

in its own country

ISF HAND-OVER

ISF SELF-RELIANTNAC DECISION

MISSION ESTABLISHED

Phase IIGraduated approach

Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage3Assist to create a

Command to manage and oversee training

Assist to create a

national centre

of excellence

Iraqi Training and Doctrine Command

National Defence University

NTM-I Lines of Operation

M7/Iraqi Training & Doctrine Command

Tactical TrainingCommand

Lessons LearnedCentre

Tactical DoctrineCentre

National Defence University

Defence StrategicStudies Institute

Joint Staff College

National Defence College

Defence Language Institute

Training and Doctrine Command

Capacity expansionin progress

One of four OCdt academies

All the branch and specialistschools sit under

this Command

IMAR

Ar Rustamiyah

FOC not yet stated

FOC Autumn 07

FOC

Phase IAssessment

&preparation

Phase IIITransition

Phase IVRedeployment

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

Assist the Iraqis

in trainingthe ISF andcoordinating equipment

requirements needed

to maintain security

in its own country

ISF HAND-OVER

ISF SELF-RELIANTNAC DECISION

MISSION ESTABLISHED

Phase IIGraduated approach

Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage3

Assist to develop a national C2 systemAdvise on Command and Control

NTM-I Lines of Operation

• Train, advise and mentor the Iraqi C2 structure (National command centres).

• Provide classroom / individual instruction (mainly IT)

• On request, assist and provide instructionin organisational functions and processes.

• Requires coordination with MNF-I, MNC-I, MNSTC-I (CMATT, CPATT) and Iraqi organisations

MOD/JHQ JOC

National C2 Training

NOC ATNOC AT

MOD/JHQ AT

MOD/JHQ AT

NCC ATNCC AT

Special TTSpecial TT

TRG OPSTRG OPS

IGFC ATIGFC AT

JPC ATJPC AT

PM

JOCNCC MNF-I SOC

MoI

NP

IA

CG

National Governance

National Defense

Law Enforce-ment

Provincial Governance

IGFC

Overwatch

CF

x18

NSA

PJCC

NOCLNO

MoDJPC

National C2 Training

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

Phase IAssessment

&preparation

Phase IIITransition

Phase IVRedeployment

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

Assist the Iraqis

in trainingthe ISF andcoordinating equipment

requirements needed

to maintain security

in its own country

ISF HAND-OVER

ISF SELF-RELIANTNAC DECISION

MISSION ESTABLISHED

Phase IIGraduated approach

Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage3

Coordinate offers

and requirementsHarmonize Training and Equipment

NTM-I Lines of Operation

TESC process

NATNATOO

OtherOtherss

PfPfPP

MoI

Iraqi

Iraqi Requirements FlowIraqi

MoD

TECC / TESC / NTECG

Help develop a sustained, standardized equipment and training programme

Out of Country Training, Equipment

Requirements

ValidatedRequirements

MOD

MOI

Offers

Out of Country Training, Equipment

Requirements

• Around 1000 Iraqi officers trained in NATO schools• Around $145M of equipment donated

Phase IAssessment

&preparation

Phase IIITransition

Phase IVRedeployment

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

Assist the Iraqis

in trainingthe ISF andcoordinating equipment

requirements needed

to maintain security

in its own country

ISF HAND-OVER

ISF SELF-RELIANTNAC DECISION

MISSION ESTABLISHED

Phase IIGraduated approach

Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage3

NTM-I Lines of Operation

In country training (Carabinieri, Leadership, Train the Trainers)

Conducting training of

National Police and building

training capacities in nucleus skills

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

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

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 Defence matters

• DLI fulfills the overarching governance structure on teaching languages in the subordinate institution of the National Defence University and sets doctrines and standards

DLI

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

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

• 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

DLI tasks

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

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

English Language TrainingFor Iraqi Armed Forces

Iraqi DLI

BaghdadUmmQasr

NAMAB Rustamiya TajiNAMAB

IMAR IMAQ IMAZJoint Staff

College

Intensive Course (20 hours per week, students have other training requirements)

Non-Intensive Course

Intensive Course (Minimum 20 hours per week plus homework, studentsdevoted only to language training)

40 Students 50 Students 50 Students 50 Students50 Students130 Students

Capacity for 370 inintensive courses -

Less than ½ the requirement!

Hamadan

Al BasrahAl Basrah

Kuwait City

Tigris R.

Euphrates R. IRANIRAN

H3

22

6

1

KUWAITKUWAIT

JORDANJORDAN

H4

SYRIASYRIA

Tallil

2

5 12

1

10

1

Mosul

Irbil

An Najaf

Al Kut

Al Amarah

Tikrit

Habbaniyah

As Samawah

An Nasiriyah

Baqubah

Ar Rutbah

Dayr az Zawr

Karbala

Al Qaim

Bashur

Al Hillah

Samarra

Fallujah

Al Kufa

Dahuk

Az Zubayr

Ad Diwaniyah

Al Muthanna’Al Muthanna’

Al BasrahAl Basrah

Dhi QarDhi Qar MaysanMaysan

WasitWasitBabilBabil

Al QadisiyahAl Qadisiyah

Al AnbarAl Anbar

DiyalaDiyala

Salah ad DinSalah ad Din

NinawaNinawa

At TamimAt TamimAs SulaymaniyahAs Sulaymaniyah

ArbilArbil

DahukDahuk

An NajafAn Najaf

9

An Numaniyah

Al Kasik

Kirkuk

TajiKirkush

Umm Qasr

Zahko

Qualachulon

Balad

Military Academy at Qualachulon

Iraqi Military Academy at

Zahko (IMAZ)

Service Support Institute at Taji

Iraqi Military Training and Schools teaching English

Military Police at An Numaniyah

Joint Staff College

Iraqi Military Academy Rustimayah

Iraqi Training Bn at

An Numaniyah

3d ITB with a 4th ITB planned

Naval Training Center

Baghdad

Out of Country

Army Training Center

Officer School

Army Branch School

Air Force Center (4)

Naval Center (1)

Besmaya

Rustamiyah

NCO Academy at KMTBSergeants Major & Senior

Warrant Officers

Iraqi Military Academy Nasiriyah

Regional Training

Center

Regional Training Center at Taji

Regional Training Center Al Kut

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

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

FUTURE ORGANIZATION

Dean

Technical and data Dept

Research & development

Dept English Dept

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

NATO Training Mission – IraqNATO Training Mission – Iraq

QUESTIONS?

NATO TRAINING MISSION IRAQ

BILC Seminar 2007

11 October 2007

Captain Meelis VilippusNTM-I HQ Director of Staff