National Defense Academy of Latvia
Study program for Company Commander course
Self-assessment Report
Riga
2002
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Content
Introduction
The Objectives and Tasks of Study program
Self-assessment Report of Study Program
Study Program
Organization of Studies and Evaluation of Knowledge
Information about Academic Personnel
Study Provision and Administration
Scientific Research Work
System of Quality Provision
Summary
Annexes
Annex No1 Comparison of Study program of Company
Commander course at NDA and other similar Study program of
European Union and NATO
Annex No2 Professional requirements of company commander’s
qualification
Annex No3 Provision of Academic Program with academic staff
Annex No4 Company Commander Course Study Plan year 2002
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Introduction
National Defense Academy (NDA) Company Commander Course
study program trains the specialists for service at National Armed Forces of Latvia
in the position of company commanders. After acquirement this program the
graduates receive the professional higher education on the Level 2 and necessary
amount of knowledge and practice, to be posted to position of captain.
In Company Commanders Course accepts NAF officers with the
qualifications of
- 3 year Platoon Commander Course,
- 2 year Platoon Commander Course (if the correction course of the
military education being acquired ).
Study program consists of the following parts:
1. Battle Preparation.
2. Military Leadership and Administration.
3. History and Political Sciences.
4. Foreign (English) Language.
5. Informatics and Data Processing.
6. Working out and defending of the Project Paper and passing of the State
exam of qualifications.
The content of Study program is stated in legislation of Latvia concerning
higher and professional education as well as necessity of acquirement of specialized
objects according to the requirements of company commander’s qualification
approved by the commander of National Armed Forces of Latvia.
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1. The Objectives and Tasks of Study Program
The main objectives of Company Commander course Study program:
1. To train military specialists in infantry company commander’s
speciality according to the stated company commander’s
qualification requirements.
2. To provide the company commanders professional level
according to the legislation of Latvia concerning the higher and
professional education.
To achieve the objectives of Study program the main tasks of Company
Commander course Study program (by giving cadets the chance) are:
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to gain the theoretical understanding and practical skills
of the combat main elements according to the
requirements of company commander’s qualification,
- to acquire the military-technical knowledge – combat
engineering, armament, [signals] communication and
combat equipment,
- on the basis of acquired theoretical knowledge and
practical skills in military management and legislation, to
develop the communicative skills, skills of
selfdependent and command work,
- to get knowledge and practical skills in organization of
Staff work,
- to practice the political intellect and culture, ability to
understand the political processes in the world and in
Latvia,
to acquire different skills in computer work, Informatics
and Data Processing,
to get understanding of Military Ethics and Civilian –
Military relationship,
to get ability in formulating and solving problems
concerning to State Security and Defense, both
strategically and analytically,
to get knowledge and skills in developing and
implementing projects,
- to acquire foreign language (English) including military
terminology,
- to insure conditions and surroundings for students
researches, necessary for State Defense purposes,
- to motivate for further education and professional career.
NDA insures the objectives achievement by providing the training and
administration, offering the cadets training of high quality in frames of Study
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program in general as well as individual work of instructors for continuous
improvement of teaching quality.
2. Self-assessment of Study Program
2.1. Study Program
2.1.1. Volume of Company Commander Course program is 70,5 credit points, and it
consists of:
Subject
Battle Preparation
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Credit points
Tactics
Weapon handling and firing
Map reading
Signals
Battle Engineering
War Equipment
NBC Weapons
Methodology of Staff work
Field Medicine
LR NAF Fire Support Weapons, their
Abilities and Application
Drills
Sports
Technical Sciences
Computers
Military Leadership and Administration
Management theory
Management & Military Psychology
Organization of NAF logistics
Military & Civil Law
Correspondence
Study process planning
History & Political Sciences
Political science
War Craft history
Geography of NATO countries
Foreign language
English
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Project development
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2.1.2. There is no practice in the frame of Study Program. In accordance with the
officers service scheme the two years service in NAF is mandatory to be accepted to
study program.
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2.2. Organization of Studies and Evaluation of Knowledge
Company Commander Course program includes studies of 23 subjects
during a year of full-time studies. 5 NDA departments organize studies. Tactics
Department is responsible for organization of studies of 5 subjects, Leadership and
Political Science Department - 10 subjects, Technical Sciences Department - 6
subjects, Department of Foreign Languages - 1 subject, Physical Training
Department - 1 subject. One instructor is appointed for each subject who is
responsible for conformity of the subject content with the study program as well as
for methodical level and quality of lectures on this subject, for improvement of
study aids and appliances, for interconnection with other subjects of the study
program.
Lectures, practical classes, seminars and self-education are employed in
order to achieve the objective of Company Commander Course. It is envisaged that
the amount of unassisted work shall be no less than 38% of the total amount of the
study course. 50-70% of the study program are realized as practical classes in study
rooms. In the frame of this Study program practical Field training are organized in
terrain [a shooting-range]. Interactive study methods are extensively used in
mastering the theoretical material involving students in a dialogue with an instructor
organizing work in small groups. Audiovisual aids are used in the study process.
Cadets take advantage of NDA reading-room, library, computer classes, Internet
during the process of self-education. Lectures are prepared, given and supervised by
instructors. In order to master commander-leader and pedagogue-educator skills,
each subject provides themes for students self-preparing and conducting, followed
by analysis. To develop the communicative skills, this program provides preparing
and presentation of two lectures for military persons as listeners, followed by
analysis of presentation.
Studies are organized 5 days a week. Lectures take 6 - 8 hours a day, the
total number of hours is 36 - 46 hours a week. During tactic classes when training
situation is close to real combat situation study load can amount to 72 hours a week.
Studies are organized 47 weeks a year.
Due to relatively little number of lectures and scarcity of teaching aids
cadets are given teaching aids. Teaching aids for 7 subjects are prepared and
multiplied at a printing house. Cadets master a course of informatics in 2 computer
classes of NDA. There is a possibility to work in a computer class independently,
i.e. working on reports, course (qualification) papers. Internet is available as well. A
computer class of the Department of Foreign languages is used for mastering
English.
In order to improve cadets' knowledge and professional qualification, they
are encouraged to work on their own in the library and use Internet, use Tactical
trainer. Computers are accessible in the NDA cadets’ accommodation, though
obsolete and not so many as needed. Internet is not available there, too.
Evaluation of students' knowledge is done by means of tests, examinations,
and defense of project (qualification) paper. In order to increase objectivity of
evaluation final examinations are carried out in writing. Tests are developed to
assess students' knowledge in 8 study subjects. Tests that were developed in USA
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are used for final evaluation of knowledge of a foreign language. Tables of norms
(standards) developed by Physical Training Department are used for evaluation of
physical fitness. Tactical tasks where concrete combat situation is played are
prepared for and included into exam papers and tests in study subjects related to
combat training. Students have to analyse the situation, make a decision, be ready to
give a combat order in oral, written or graphic form, answer additional questions
related with execution of the task. The same kind of tasks - concrete combat
situation - are used in state examinations. Experience shows that such practice
improves the level of knowledge and objectivity of evaluation.
It has to be admitted that provision with teaching aids and specialized study
literature in Latvian is insufficient. In order to improve study process it is necessary
to prepare and publish teaching aids. 28 teaching aids have been published so far.
They are used for mastering Company Commander Course.
For the time being computers and their quality leaves much to be desired. It
is necessary to upgrade computers in two existing computer classes, and it is being
planned to connect the second class to Internet this year. It is also planned to set up
the second computer class for mastering English language and computer simulation
center at Tactics department. 30 users at NDA have permanent connection with
Internet at present.
NDA Tactics Center is used for mastering headquarters procedures. Classes
in this modern laboratory are provided during the Tactic course.
While working on project (qualification) paper students are given possibility
to work on specific themes, which are related with particularities of their further
service duties.
Positive references were received on graduated specialists' qualification.
NDA graduates hold responsible positions in NAF and headquarters of terrestrial
forces as well as participate in international missions. Graduates' conferences are
held once a year in order to ensure a feedback. Interviews with graduates show that
sometimes knowledge obtained studying military subjects (especially technical
ones) cannot be utilized, because armament and material provision of NAF does not
always comply with the given requirements. It is suggested to pay attention to those
subjects, which encompass knowledge and skills of work with personnel. Interviews
with graduates show that NDA graduates consider their practical skills of combat
officers being insufficient, they need to master them after being posted. Graduates'
suggestions were taken into account in order to improve study programs.
For continuation of next stage studies on the higher level, Company
Commander Course graduates may continue studies undertaking Junior Staff
officers course, as well as Senior Staff officers course in Baltic Defense College.
Representatives of the Company Commander Course students may take part
in the yearly conferences of the Baltic See Military Academies, where it is possible
to compare academic and professional knowledge of students.
Information about studying at NDA can be found in booklets, NDA home
page, and publications in press and in the magazine "Tēvijas sargs".
There is no possibility for students to carry out systematic scientific research
within the framework of the study program.
Possible consolidation of scientific work and studies is considered to be
unsatisfactory.
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2.3. Information about Academic Personnel
The recruiting of NDA personnel was complicated process combined with
the formation of National Armed Forces where the officer training has been stopped
for 50 years by invasion. Academy staff consists of:
1.Graduates from military higher educational institutions of foreign
countries who have pedagogical and military experience and who after the
proclamation of independence joined the NAF of Latvia and NDA.
2.Graduates from NDA who continued education in military institutions of
NATO countries.
3.Graduates and staff from other universities of Latvia.
In this moment NDA provides studies just for company commanders level
that’s why the further education (also abroad) of academy staff is very important.
The graduates from such courses will be involved in teaching process starting from
2003 on for the Junior Staff officer course at NDA.
The Head of Tactic department is colonel J.Skrinda. Here works captain
V.Kovgers, one of the first graduate from Baltic Defense College, captain
V.Jurgelans continues studies in Check Republic at Brno Military Academy in PhD
program. At this moment first lieutenant V.Aboltins also continuous studies at
Baltic Defense College. From 2002 on two graduates from this military institution
will begin their service at NDA. Dr.sc.ing. J.Melderis also helps at work of this
department.
Lecturer of NDA J.Eihmanis is involved in the academic work at Baltic
Defense College and major A.Misins prepares the project of distance learning.
The Head of Technical Science department is major A.Kalnajs who acquired
the education at battalion level in Germany. Captain P.Lovcinovskis who acquired
the same education. Dr.chem. I.Skrastins is also involved in the academic work at
this department.
The Head of Physical Training department major A.Umbrasko and retired
captain A.Klavins master the PhD program at Sports Pedagogical Academy.
The Head of Foreign Language department R.Plavina master the PhD
program at University of Latvia. Dr.hab.philol. B.Reidzane is also involved in the
academic work at this department.
The Head of Leadership and Political Science department is major
A.Cakarnis. Mostly the academic courses are realized in this department. Dr.med.
L.Plavina and Dr.phil. O.Pavlovs and Dr.sc.ing. Col. K.Kreslins, Head of NAF
headquarters are involved in the academic work at this department.
The qualification of lecturers is sufficient for lower level Study programs,
for Company Commander Course Study program it is necessary to master the level
of academic personnel. This situation may be overcome by drawing in high
qualified specialists from NAF, such as Dr.sc.ing. Col. K.Kreslins, Head of NAF
headquarters.
Interviews with students show that professional level of academy military
staff is lower than that of civil lecturers.
The number of academic personnel is considered to be satisfied.
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2.4. Study Provision and Administration
The Tactic department of NDA is provided with four specialised classrooms
with stands and teaching aids. NDA Tactics Center is used for mastering
headquarters procedures. It is a modern laboratory, which is used for such purposes
in NATO countries. “Description of Tactic Center standard procedures” and
“Training “red” forces” are prepared for work with simulator.
NDA has the shooting range for firing guns and small arms from 25 meter
distance and has the shooting simulator with computerised control and information
program. Laser models are used to simulate the sound and rebound of the weapon.
In 2002, work on setting up up-to-dated Tactical Trainer Center in
accordance with NATO standards is started. This will ensure ability to organize
common multinational training for three Baltic countries and arrange international
video-conferences.
The NAF terrain is used for practical classes. NDA has sufficient logistics
for running classes in terrain: motor transport, radio-directed lifting target, wireless
station, weapons, equipment, imitation means and ammunition. The provision with
individual equipment still mismatches NATO standards and has to be improved.
The Leadership and Political Science department has three specialized
classrooms equipped with visual aids. To master the First Aid dummies are used.
Map Archive is formed where maps having supplement information for History of
War Craft and Military Environment studies are prepared and held. The minor video
library having video tapes concerning to profile subjects there is, too.
The Technical Science department is provided with 2 computer classes (15
places each), one of them has Internet; however computers are obsolete and
renewing of these rooms is planned: the computers will be changed and both rooms
will have Internet connections. The department has 5 specialized classrooms to
master the Battle Engineering (3), the NBC, Signals and the Artillery. There is
Motor Center having 3 drivers training classrooms.
The Foreign Language department is provided with an English language
computer class (6 places), German language room having 5 computers, language
laboratory, as well as video and audio materials.
Students are provided with study materials, laboratory activities and tapes.
In prospect, opening of one more English Computer laboratory (10 places) is
planned in 2002.
Physical Training department is provided with well-equipped sport halls
foreseen: playing games and tennis, boxing, wrestling, gymnastics, trainer, as well
as implements for skiing and close combat, at last there is up-to-date obstacle
course, made in accordance with NATO standards.
All departments are provided with audio and video aids.
NDA has a library with a stock of 31402 printed units. There are Reading
hall and two kinds of subscription – scientific and fiction literature and study
materials. Readers have the opportunity to use the CD-ROM data basis and video
library.
Due to scarcity of specialized military teaching aids in Latvian, academic
staff is preparing and publishing student textbooks. Books, prepared by NDA
lecturers, are used not only by NDA students, but also by NAF personnel. In
cooperation with Defense Research Centre, the stock of scientific works, defended
and published by lecturers and researchers of NDA is compiled. The scientific and
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specialized literature in foreign languages (mainly in English) is compiled, too. The
scarcity of military textbooks will be overcome due to opening of Distance Learning
Centre, planned in 2002. Further, students will get possibility to work with study
materials prepared by lecturers in Internet.
The NDA library cooperates with other libraries, so, using interlibrary
subscription, it is possible to get book one needs. Since 1994, library is member of
Association of Academic Libraries pf Latvia. Since 1999, card catalogues are
continued as electronic catalogue, based on data system ALISE basis. Soon it is
planned to put in Internet this electronic data system, and provide opportunity to use
Internet in library.
In common, study provision with technical aids is considered to be
sufficient.
2.5. Creative and Scientific Work
Creative and scientific activities in the Academy are coordinated by
Scientific Board but practical activities are directed by Defense Sciences Centre
(DSC) its main mission being organization of research in the field of military
education and solution of military problems in order to strengthen state defense
system.
Since 1998 DSC has organized and participated in over 20 research projects
ordered by Ministry of Defense and in 20 initiative research projects.
For example, Ministry of Defense ordered such research projects in 2001.
Academic staff that is involved in this program directed these projects:
1. Basic principles of formation of planning system of NAF during wartime
and crisis - research supervisor: Dr.sc.ing., Col. Karlis Kreslins, Head of NAF
headquarters;
2. Summary of unified military terminology to be used in LNAF in
accordance with its regulations - research supervisor: Dr.sc.ing., Col. Janis
Melderis, vice-principal of NDA responsible for scientific work;
3. Trends of development of military equipment and its role in NAF research supervisor Leut. Col. Arnis Kalnajs, Head of Technical Science
Department of NDA;
4. Enlistees' physical and psychological peculiarities and their changes
during service - research supervisor: Dr.med. Liana Plavina, Senior Instructor of
Leadership and Political Sciences Department.
Participation in research enables experienced lecturers (instructors) add to
improvement of study process, and young instructors are given possibility to gain
experience of carrying out research and obtain a master's degree. Three young
instructors' works (G.Smilgzdrivs, P.Rumps, A.Gulbis) were submitted to DSC for
participation in young scientists competition receiving recognition and prizes.
Seminars were organized within the framework of each research for
discussion and summarizing results. The project supervisor was responsible for
organization of these seminars. 5-6 seminars are organized every year for
presentation of research results as well as participation of academic staff in
international workshops and publication of respective papers. DSC employees
participated in 18 seminars, courses and conferences (including seven international
workshops and conferences) in 2001. The results of these seminars were taken into
account in carrying out further research work. Theses were included into paper
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collection of 3 international conferences and internationally recognized scientific
publications were obtained.
One habilitated doctor's dissertation and one doctor's dissertation has been
prepared and defended during the existence of DSC as well as one more doctor's
dissertation was prepared and submitted to Promotion Board of RPVIA. Academic
staff of NDA studying in different Latvian universities in 1998 defended 8
qualification papers obtaining master's degree.
Academic staff participates in seminars, courses and conferences organized
by NATO countries. Themes of these events are close to directions of pedagogic
work and research. Publications of academic staff have been published in DSC
annual miscellanea since 1999. All research projects, results of which were
summarized in respective reports, are assigned ISBN code after receipt of a
reviewer's positive evaluation. These reports are sent to Latvian National Library,
Ministry of Defense, NAF and headquarters of different types of forces and NDA
library.
Defense Sciences Centre concluded collaboration contract with Swiss
Security and Conflict Research Centre in Zurich in 2000 which provides possibility
of regular organization of an international seminar on use of Internet in international
security policy practice.
2.6. Quality Insurance System
Five 5 departments ensure the running of the program. Curriculum
Management Section is in charge of the organisation of studies, planning, progress
registration and control. All the mentioned units are controlled by Deputy
Commander in academic work.
The Control Commission of the Self-assessment Board controls the quality
of the Study Program, which is accepted by the NDA senate. All high school
personnel groups as well as learners are represented in The Control Commission.
Beside the Self-assessment Board’s planned actions the quality of the study
is also assessed at NDA Board meetings, Department meetings and methodological
conferences held at the Academy, as well as at regular Academy personnel meetings
in June and December and at common Academy and NAF conferences. To assess
the quality of the studies the following is done:
once a year application enquiries are conducted and
analysed at conferences of graduates
the learners are interviewed
the academic personnel is interviewed
NDA staff is interviewed
the graduates are asked to comment on the work of the
academic personnel
once a year NDA asks the Ministry of Defense or NAF to
assess its work
the results of work of the state verifying commissions are
analysed
the analysis is conducted on the basis of data received
from the Academic Personnel Department on academic personnel’s
qualifications
once in two years the NDA is analysed by the outer
specialists including representatives from foreign military academies.
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Education Board conducts regular control of the quality of the studies. Its meeting
happen once a month.
The Academic personnel should correspond to the following requirements:
Military personnel – military education in accordance with the post (military
post category) Master of Arts degree, Doctor’s degree or scientific rank and
experience in pedagogy;
Civilians - Master of Arts degree or Doctor’s degree in accordance with the
department’s specifics and experience in pedagogy;
For the senior teacher or head researcher (assistant professor, main researcher) post:
Military personnel – military education in accordance with the post Master of
Arts degree, Doctor’s degree and experience in pedagogical work;
Civilians - Master of Arts degree or Doctor’s degree in accordance with the
department’s specifics and experience in pedagogical work;
For the assistant post:
Military personnel – military education in accordance with the post,
Bachelor or Master of Arts degree, and experience in pedagogical work;
Civilians - Bachelor or Master of Arts degree and experience in pedagogical
work.
Up to this time it was impossible to follow these requirements, however the
situation has improved, because the academic personnel has been constantly
bringing up its qualifications.
The Senate of the Academy has accepted the developed “Regulations of
teaching workload” and the proportions of teaching load, methodological load,
scientific load are measured.
We believe that the graduates are educated according to the NAF set
requirements. There exists a good co-operation with the military people who serve
in the NAF units and they participate in the work of State Examination
Commission, provide degree work guidance and reviewing, this way providing the
feedback higher school – employer.
Taking into consideration Latvian outer politics and future NATO entrance,
one of the most important tasks is to ensure that the quality of education,
material and financial support and NDA graduates level of preparation
corresponds to the NATO standards.
2.7. Summary
Evaluations of separate items of two-year Platoon Commander Course
program are given in the self-appraisal report. Weak and strong aspects of the
program are assessed on the whole as well as a plan of development is adumbrated
in the summary.
2.7.1. Program is started in January 2000. 7 students were accepted for first
year studies, 5 of them graduated successfully. In 2001. 13 students were accepted,
graduated successfully 14. In 2002. 24 students entered NDA to take this program.
From academic and professional points of view, this program is
complicated, because a lot of dynamic and systematic studies and training are
demanded, caused by peculiarities of military service. Study program is a basis for
developing further military career, which envisages uninterrupted mastering of
education on every stage of military career.
This program is envisaged to be continued till 2007, it is considered that
graduates of Platoon Commanders course will continue their education in this
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program. When this program will be over, the captains level education will be
enabled in Captain Course, being provided according to Conception of NAF officers
education as a subsequent educational course when officers basic studies being
finished.
2.7.2. Average age of NDA staff is 40 years, the same of academic military
staff is even under 40, which can be explained by the fact that officer corps of NAF
consists of members of younger generation, because it was formed only after the
restoration of independence. Although given the present abilities of academic staff
the developed program can be considered as satisfactory, there is a lot to be done to
raise qualification of academic staff in academies of NATO countries, members of
academic staff to be promoted higher than company commander level and achieve
junior headquarters officer rank in 2003. Principles of obtaining master's and
doctor's degree in military fields are not defined (Course for obtaining master's
degree may be developed in 2005).
2.7.3. Material and technical basis of study program is considered as good.
Greater attention must be paid to implementation of information technologies,
purchase of up-to-date computers; possibilities to use Internet have to be extended.
Existing methodical support must be improved.
2.7.4. Due to the scarcity of military literature in Latvian preparation and
publishing of textbooks and study materials must be facilitated.
2.7.5. Scientific and research work of NDA academic staff is dedicated to
research in the field of defense. Participation of NDA academic staff in carrying out
research is satisfactory, because 5-6 research projects ordered by governmental
bodies are carried out every year. Academic staff activity in obtaining scientific
degrees is considered as unsatisfactory.
2.7.6. Students fulfil practical part of the study program during their service
in NAF units, which is regarded as very positive fact, because a feedback between
theory and practice is ensured. Responsibility and subordination that are
characteristic of military structures ensure successful execution of practical tasks.
2.7.7. It is planned to interrupt 2 year platoon commanders distance learning
study program in the end of 2002, because officers who unite distance learning and
military service in the army cannot satisfy the demands put by NATO. Day study
program is provided to young people, who want to continue studying at Technical
University or Marine Academy of Latvia.
Self-appraisal report was reviewed and accepted at NDA board meeting in January
2002.
Chairperson: HG major
G. Upītis
Secretary:
J.Laure
Captain
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Annex 1
Company Commander Course Study Program
Comparison with Similar Study Programs of other Educational Institutions
Latvian National Defense Academy (LNDA) is state military education
institution of the Republic of Latvia, and it is included into the structure of Ministry
of Defense. Its main mission is preparation of qualified officers for service in
National Armed Forces (NAF), as well as mastering qualification//requalifying
during their military career. At present NDA is the only educational institution in
the Republic of Latvia that prepares officers for service in National Armed Forces,
and there is no intention to establish any other higher military education institution
with similar mission in the nearest future. And so preparation of higher level
officers after getting basic military education is organized only in NAF. Therefore
there is no higher educational institution or a college in Latvia where studies could
be organized on the basis of analogous study programs.
Only study programs of military education employed abroad can be taken
for comparison. In accordance with models of military education that are employed
in most NATO countries as well as in other countries, the length of Company
Commander Course (Officers Advanced Training) is from some months to 1,5
years. Two internationally recognized military schools can be mentioned for
example: Officers Advanced Training course programs of the Danish Royal
Military Academy (17 months) and of Check Republic Brno Military Academy (1
year).
The study program of a Officers Advanced Training course of The Danish
Royal Military Academy Brno Military Academy is on the full-time basis, and is
developed for students (lower ranks officers) who are graduates of the
commissioning (basic) course in one of military educational institutions and have
served and got experience in the National Armed Forces as platoon commanders//
assistant company commanders or analogous position in Headquarters. During the
study process the students master mainly subjects of battle planning and leadership
fields, as well as to the planning of educational and study processes and methods of
organizational work.
After successful completion of the course graduates are posted to position of
company commanders or analogous position in Headquarters. A successful
completion of the Company Commander Course gives opportunity to be posted to
positions mentioned above and assigned the higher service rank ”captain”. The
most significant differences between these programs: NDA students acquire both
professional military and general higher education - study standard for bachelor's
degree is included in the program ( this program is started during the Platoon
Commander Course; therefore, after successful completion of the Company
Commander Course the student is given the qualifications of the company
commander and is awarded with the diploma of the professional higher education
on the Level 2.
The structure and objective of the curriculum of the Company Commander
Course is analogous to this of Danish Royal Military Academy. This model of
military education is employed in most NATO countries as well as in other
countries. The significant differences between these programs are those – the
number of hours in foreign languages, business and management is less than in
Academies being compared. The reason of these difference is: In NDA study
program of Platoon Commander Course is closely related to Company Commander
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Course program and is succession, so the subjects mentioned above have more
hours during the Platoon Commanders Course.
Chart of Comparison of the Study program of Company Commander Course
of NDA with Similar Study Programs Abroad - NDA and DRMA
Sports
Informatics And Data Processing
Technical Sciences
War Science and Political Sciences
Management and Leadership
Foreign Languages
Tactics
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Annex 2
Professional Requirements of Infantry Company Commander’s Qualification
1. Professional requirements of company commander’s qualification determine
the minimum knowledge and skill level of serviceman of NAF they are
supposed to get during the course, irrespective of place and duration of the
training process, for graduation with qualification of infantry company
commander.
2. Preliminary successful qualification demanded
- NDA Platoon Commander course or corresponding course of foreign
educational establishment.
3. Professional qualification requirements determine:
1) Tasks, the learner must be good at, graduating this course.
2) Level of demands – how qualitatively the task must be done.
Level 1. The broad outlined information must be acquired (lecture //
introducing).
Level 2. The theory has to be acquired, or learners do simple
practical actions.
Level 3. The task has to be done under direct commanders
supervision.
Level 4.
The task has to be done qualitatively. If necessary, it is
allowed to ask for advice.
Level 5. The task must be done qualitatively and independently.
Level 6. The task must be done qualitatively and independently,
also the direct subordinates are trained.
Level 7. The task must be done qualitatively and independently
while replacing the battalion commander.
Description of Professional qualification requirements
Nr.
Task
Required
level
Notes
INDIVIDUAL KNOWLEDGES AND SKILLS
1.
1.1.
1.1.1.
1.1.2.
1.1.3.
1.2.
1.3.
1.4.
WEAPON HANDLING
To act with current company’s armament weapons and
special equipment.
To dismount, put together and put in order the current
company’s armament weapons.
To explain principles of formation and handling of the
different pointing systems (optic, night vision, diopter
etc.) of the current company’s armament .
To shoot with the current company’s armament
weapons.
To explain the effective exploitation possibilities of
the current company’s armament weapons.
To explain the exploitation possibilities of the current
company’s armament weapons in the anti air defense.
To explain ranging fire principles of the current
company’s armament weapons.
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
16
1.5.
1.6.
1.7.
1.8.
1.9.
1.10.
1.11.
2.
2.1.
2.2.
2.3.
3.
3.1.
3.1.1.
3.1.2.
3.2.
3.2.1.
3.2.3.
3.3.
3.4.
3.5.
To explain the possibilities of effective exploitation of
the different explosives.
To fulfill requirements of the Accident Prevention
instructions acting with the company’s armament
weapons in the Company.
To give technical characteristics of amour and war
aircraft of the Armed Forces of neighboring countries,
their possibilities and restrictions.
To explain technical indices of the basic infantry
weapons of the Armed Forces of neighboring
countries.
To recognize military equipment, amour and war
aircraft of the Armed Forces of neighboring countries.
To recognize military equipment, amour and war
aircraft of the Armed Forces of the main NATO
countries.
To explain development tendencies and up-to-date
output of amour and war aircraft of the Armed Forces
of the NATO countries.
5
6
4
5
5
4
2
AREAL BATTLE SKILLS
To handle the satellite navigation systems being at
company’s disposal.
4
To control company’s moving route going by 5
aircraft or vehicles.
To explain the possibilities of effective exploitation
of the current company’s observation equipment.
6
MAP READING AND LAND NAVIGATION
To prepare and use templates and charts necessary
for giving orders on company//battalion level.
5
To use military symbols for matching tactical 5
situation on maps.
5
To recognize legends of military maps.
To characterize and estimate area:
6
using military maps,
4
using aerial photos,
6
taking in account reconnaissance patrols’ report
about changes in area.
6
To prepare commander’s work map.
5
To make company’s deployment plan in area using
military maps, terrain charts, aerial photos etc. 5
sources.
To make company’s moving route using military
maps, terrain charts, aerial photos etc. sources.
5
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4.
4.1.
4.1.1.
4.1.2.
4.2.
4.3.
5.
5.1.
5.2.
5.2.1.
5.3.
5.4.
5.5.
6.
6.1.
6.2.
6.3.
7.
7.1.
7.2.
7.3.
7.4.
8.
8.1.
8.1.1.
8.1.2.
FIRST AIDS AND HEALTH PROVISION
To fulfill basic principles of organization of field 6
sanitation.
To use basic principles of combat casualty 6
evacuation on company level.
To explain basic principles of combat casualty 5
evacuation on battalion level.
To explain external influence on the state of health 5
of the wounded.
To carry out avoiding enterprises from external
influence on the state of health of the wounded.
6
NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL WEAPONS (NBC)
To describe effect of nuclear, biological, chemical 6
weapons .
To direct radioactivity detection and chemical
reconnaissance on company level.
6
To exploit NBC warning systems.
4
To organize NBC individual protective enterprises
on company level.
6
To train company personnel for combat fighting 6
during NBC attack.
To do partly cleaning of equipment and vehicles
after getting radiation exposure.
6
SPORTS
To manage company personnel individual training 6
standards control.
To do regular workouts with company personnel for
keeping up good physical condition.
6
To organize competitions in company.
5
DRILLS
To fulfill demands of NAF Drills regulations.
To explain basic principles of the battalion drills
management.
To command company lines during the battalion
parade.
To lead company parades.
6
4
5
5
SIGNALS AND COMMUNICATIONS
To organize an information exchange inside 6
company.
5
To organize company communications according to 5
18
8.1.3.
8.1.4.
8.1.5.
8.2.
8.3.
8.4.
8.5.
8.6.
9.
9.1.
9.2.
9.3.
9.4.
9.5.
9.6.
9.7.
10.
10.1
10.2.
10.3.
10.4.
10.5.
10.8.
talk chart.
To collect, manage, disseminate an information.
To organize an information exchange security:
using technical communicative aids,
using courier.
To get ready for work technical communicative aids
of company.
To maintain communications with technical
communicative aids of company.
To explain the template of battalion signals
organization:
on permanent place of distribution,
on shooting-range.
To make report and activities reviews for superior
commanders.
To apply accessible equipment (computers, civil
communications).
To inform the mass media.
To apply designed
in
NATO countries
communications procedure, equipment and legends.
6
5
5
4
6
5
5
6
LAWS AND REGULATIONS
To explain some paragraphs of civil 4
According
to
law.
commander’s level.
To explain some paragraphs of 5
According
to
military law.
commander’s level.
To explain demands of LR [AS] 5
According
to
regulations.
commander’s level.
To explain paragraphs of War 6
According
to
Laws and Geneva Convention.
commander’s level.
To observe paragraphs of War
According
to
Laws and Geneva Convention 6
commander’s level
while fulfilling official duties.
To explain NAF regulations of 5
officers’ service scheme.
To explain the officers’ payment 5
system
company
company
battalion
company
company
STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF UNITS
To explain NAF Services and functions
4
To explain Infantry brigade structure
3
To explain Infantry brigade’s logistics system
4
To explain Infantry battalion structure
5
To explain structure of
Armed Forces of 6
neighbouring countries.
To explain battle tactics of Armed Forces of
19
10.9.
10.10.
10.11.
10.12.
10.13.
11.
11.1
11.2.
11.3.
11.4.
12.
12.1
12.1.1.
12.1.2.
12.1.3.
12.1.4.
12.1.5.
12.1.6.
12.2.
12.3.
12.4.
12.4.1.
12.4.2.
12.5.
12.5.1.
12.5.2.
12.6.
12.7.
neighbouring countries to the level of Infantry
battalion.
To explain structure and aims of NATO
To explain battle tactics of Armed Forces of
NATO countries to the level of Infantry battalion.
To recognize ranks and insignia of Armed Forces
of neighbouring countries.
To recognize ranks and insignia of officers of
Armed Forces of main NATO countries.
To explain main functions of Battle Engineering
units. Possibility to exploit.
6
5
4
6
6
6
THE HISTORY OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA AND
NATIONAL ARMED FORCES
To explain historical events regarding to
preconditions of foundation of the Republic of 6
Latvia.
To explain World War II breaking out history.
6
To explain preconditions of foundation of the 6
Latvian Army in 1918.
To explain main events regarding to conditions of
resuming of Armed Forces of the Republic of Latvia 6
in 1991.
TRAINING SKILLS
To plan company training
To draw up company study plan based on training
tasks indicated in battalion study plan.
To plan individual personnel training.
To plan joint personnel training (in groups and
platoons).
To plan company instructors training.
To plan company personnel training in conditions
near to battle conditions.
To plan logistics necessary for training.
To carry out company instructors training.
To organize correspondence of training logistics and
shooting-range to safety demands.
To lead and control training.
To match correspondence of training process to
study plans.
During the training process, to do changes necessary
in fulfilling of company training plan for
accomplishing tasks given to subunit.
To make analysis of training process.
To compare training results to training goals.
To find out training defects and choose the most
effective aids to eliminate them.
To explain organizing of NAF training system.
To draw up descriptions of joint training goals.
5
5
6
6
5
4
6
6
6
5
5
6
4
6
4
5
5
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13.
13.1.
13.1.1.
13.1.1.1.
13.1.1.2.
13.1.2.
13.1.3.
13.2.
13.2.1.
13.2.2.
13.2.3.
13.2.4.
13.2.5.
13.2.6.
13.2.7.
13.2.7.1.
13.2.7.2.
13.2.7.3.
13.2.8.
13.3.
13.3.1.
13.3.2.
13.3.3.
13.4.
13.4.1.
13.4.2.
13.4.3.
13.4.4.
13.4.5.
13.4.6.
13.4.7.
COMPANY ADMINISTRATION SKILLS
To fulfill everyday company managing procedures
in accordance to demands of the NAF regulations.
5
To define faculties and defects of trainees.
6
To use discipline practice in company.
5
To send trainees to advanced training course.
4
To draw up company work plan.
5
To carry out personnel briefing on safety 6
precautions.
To fulfill everyday company administration 5
procedures.
4
To control fulfillment of daily schedule and 5
company work plan.
To control fulfillment of safety precautions in 5
company.
To control keeping in order company living and 6
common rooms in accordance to demands of 5
regulations.
To control fulfillment of standards of health and 5
hygiene in barracks and camps.
To control company logistics.
5
To keep up company correspondence in accordance
to demands of regulations.
5
To explain demands of regulations regarding to 5
company armament, equipment etc. company
inventory .
5
To explain demands to use, store and take care
company armament, equipment etc. inventory.
5
To carry out inspection of armament, equipment etc.
inventory.
To explain safety precautions regarding to company
armament, equipment etc. company inventory.
To fulfill duty officer obligations in accordance to
demands of regulations.
To fulfill battle administration procedures.
5
To plan fulfillment of a task in accordance to battle
administration procedures.
5
To make reports and to report to higher 5
commanders.
5
To explain principles of company Headquarters
managing .
To command company in battle.
5
To command company in attack.
6
To command company defense.
6
To command company retirement.
6
To command company engaging in built up area.
5
To command company in battle patrolling.
6
To lead company reconnaissance actions.
6
To command company battle in forest.
6
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13.4.8.
13.3.5.
13.3.6.
13.3.6.1.
13.3.6.2.
13.3.6.3.
13.3.6.4.
13.3.6.5.
13.3.6.6.
13.4.
13.4.1.
13.4.2.
13.4.3.
To command actions for elimination of public
disorders.
To explain organizational activities regarding
wounded, killed in action, war prisoners, civil
persons and refugees.
To explain battle engineering provision.
To explain the effective exploitation possibilities of
mining and demining equipment, company has in
armament.
To lead forming of mine obstacles.
To lead forming of wire obstacles.
To find man made obstacles in area.
To organize blasting operations.
To explain company deployment while crossing
obstacles.
To control procedure of battle administration in
company.
To prepare requisition of provision.
To reorganize company when battle task is fulfilled.
To control the situation in which the company
personnel, as well as ammunition, armament etc. are
during the battle intervals.
14.
SUBUNIT ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURES
14.1.
14.2.
14.2.1.
To explain Staff administration general principles.
To explain Staff administration general demands.
To explain Staff administration demands constantly
be ready for action.
To
explain
administration
demands
for
promptitude.
To explain demands regarding to administrations
quality.
To explain demands regarding stability and
continuousness of administration.
To explain demands regarding security of
administration.
To explain administration procedure phases.
To explain demands regarding to stating and
estimating the situation.
To explain demands regarding to making decision
and planning fulfillment.
To explain demands regarding to giving commands.
To explain demands regarding to task fulfillment
control.
To use battalion battle documentation division.
To use different kinds of battle documentation and
to explain demands regarding their preparation.
To explain headquarters organizing structure.
To explain how main headquarters are divided in
groups according functions, their personnel and
14.2.2.
14.2.3.
14.2.4.
14.2.5.
14.3.
14.3.1.
14.3.2.
14.3.3.
14.3.4.
14.3.5.
14.3.6.
14.4.
4
4
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
5
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
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14.5.
14.6.
14.7.
14.8.
15.
15.1.
15.2.
15.3.
15.4
15.5.
15.6.
duties of them.
To explain how rear headquarters are divided in
groups according functions, their personnel and
duties of them.
To explain the determinant factor in headquarters
locating .
To explain sequence of setting up and arranging of
headquarters.
To explain tasks of groups setting up and arranging
headquarters.
To make documentation about setting up
headquarters.
4
4
4
4
4
BATTLE FIRE SUPPORT AND ITS MANAGEMENT
To explain main functions of artillery, 2
applications ability.
To explain structure of battery and 4
management principles on battery level. 4
To explain main functions of battery 2
staff.
2
To explain kinds and principles of
artillery ranging fire.
5
To make artillery firing data both
analytically and in graphic form.
To carry out observation with optic
devises artillery firing results and define
blast digressions.
Annex 3
Provision of Study Program with Academic Staff
Instructor’s name Position//
Post grade
Valērijs Kovgers
Jānis Melderis
Ainārs Strazdiņš
Gunārs Goba
Acad./
Scholar.
Degree
Deputy
Head
of
Department
V5
Load Full t. p./ Subject
Not f.t./
Pluralist
1,0
f.t.
Tactics
Dr.sc.ing.
Lecturer
(assoc.
prof.) V4
Lecturer
(assoc.
prof.) V4
1,0
Pluralist
f.t.
Weapon
handling
firing
1,0
f.t.
Map reading
and
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Jānis Dreimanis
Lecturer
(assoc.
prof.) V4
Lecturer
Mag.paed.
(assoc.
prof.) V4
Head
of
Department
V5
Lecturer
(assoc.
prof.) V4
Dr.chem..
Deputy
Head
of
Department
V5
Sen. lecturer Dr. med.
(prof.) V5
Lecturer V4 Mag.paed.
1,0
F.t.
Signals
1,0
F.t.
Battle
Engineering
1,0
F.t.
War Equipment
1,0
F.t.
NBC Weapons
1,0
1,0
Pluralist
F.t.
1,0
F.t.
Field Medicine
1,0
F.t.
Edijs Utmans
Junior
lecturer V3
1,0
Aivis Abakoks
Guntis
Smilgzdrivs
Lecturer V4
Lecturer
(assoc.
prof.) V4
Lecturer
(assoc.
prof.)
Lecturer
V4
LR NAF Fire
Support
Weapons, their
Application and
Abilities
Drills
Computers
Pēteris
Lovčinovskis
Arnis Kalnājs
Gunārs Opmanis
Indulis Skrastiņš
Valērijs Kovgers
Liāna Pļaviņa
Andris Gulbis
Ingrīda Vīgante
Pēteris Egle
Andris Čakārnis
Kārlis Krēsliņš
Edgars Strods
Inese Jurgena
Muntis Ģeibaks
Jānis Arājs
Baiba Saltupe
Methodology of
Staff work
Mag.paed.
Mag.paed.
1,0
1,0
F.t.
F.t.
Mag.paed.
1,0
F.t.
Management
theory
1,0
F.t.
Head
of Mag.paed.
Department
V5
Dr.sc.ing.
1,0
F.t.
Management &
Military
Psychology
Organization of
NAF logistics
Junior
Lecturer V3
Lecturer
(assoc.
prof.) V4
Sen. lecturer
(prof.) V5
Lecturer V4
Lecturer
(assoc.
prof.) V4
1,0
F.t.
Dr.paed.
1,0
F.t.
Study process
planning
Mag.polit.
1,0
F.t.
Political science
1,0
1,0
F.t.
n.f.t.
War Craft history
Geography of
NATO countries
Mag.
geogr.
Pluralist
Military & Civil
Law
Correspondence
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Arkādijs
Umbraško
Head
of
1,0
F.t.
Sports
Department
V5
Andris Kļaviņš
Lecturer
(assoc.
prof.) V4
Rudīte Pļaviņa
Head
of Mag.phil. 1,0
F.t.
English
Department
Language
V5
Gundars
Sen. lecturer
F.t.
Rezevskis
(prof.) V5
Skaidrīte Lāce
Junior
F.t.
lecturer V3
Post grade (V3 – V6) specifies military rank being provided for this position:
V3 – captain
V4 – major
V5 – lieutenant colonel
V6 - colonel
Annex 4
Company Commanders Course Study plan year 2002
Subject
Tactics
Weapon
handling
and
firing
Map reading
Signals
Battle
Engineering
War Equipment
NBC Weapons
Methodology of
Staff work
Drills
Field Medicine
Type
of
control
Exam
Exam
Progr. Credit I -V
Hours points
VVI
VII - XI
X
288
72
10
4,5
48
28
266
44
Test
Test
Exam
32
48
48
2
3
3
16
24
8
16
24
40
Test
Test
Test
32
24
24
2
1,5
1,5
16
32
8
24
Test
Test
16
16
1
1
XII
16
16
25
LR NAF Fire
Support
Weapons, their
Application and
Abilities
Computers
Management
theory
Management &
Military
Psychology
Organization of
NAF logistics
Military & Civil
Law
Political science
War Craft
history
Geography of
NATO countries
Correspondence
Study process
planning
Sports
English
Project
development
Total
Test
56
3,5
22
Exam
Exam
56
48
3,5
3
56
48
Test
32
2
32
Test
32
2
32
Test
16
1
16
Test
Exam
48
48
3
3
48
48
Test
16
1
16
Test
Test
16
16
1
1
16
Exam
Exam
Test
98
120
2
3
12
1202
70,5
52
68
Theme
selected
432
34
16
18
20
Work
on
216
28
32
Work Final State
on
exam
554
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name, Last name: Ineta Dabolina
Date and Place of Birht: 25 July, 1970, Aizkraukle, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: The Republic of Latvia
Home Address: 101-59 Ilukstes str., Rīga, LV-1082
Phone Number: 7 593 534
Educational Background:
2000 - 2002 University of Latvia, Faculty of Modern Languages, MA course in
Translation and Interpreting;
1991 – 1997 University of Latvia, Faculty of Foreign Languages, BA studies in
English Philology;
1986 - 1989 Koknese Secondary School, Aizkraukle’s Region.
Qualifications:
Interpreter
Additional Skills, Training:
08.-12.2001 - Canadian Forces Language School, MTAP Language Teacher
Training Course
Work experience:
National Defence Academy of Latvia, lecturer since 2000
Riga State Technical School, teacher 1998-2000
University of Latvia, Faculty of Foreign Languages, secretary 1998
“Janis Roze” Ltd., shop assistant 1997-1998
Rainis Museum of Literature and Art History, specialist 1992-1997
Aizkraukle’s book shop, shop assistant 1990-1992
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
English – fluent
Russian – basic
German – basic
27
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Janis Melderis
Date and Place of Birth: 09 September 1944, Eleja, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Adress: Pārslas street 10 –11, Riga, LV - 1002
Phone Number: 7541123, 9478341
Educational Background:
1979 – 1983 - Air Force Engineering Military Academy in Moscow
(Correspondent-student Doctoral aspirant Armament Faculty);
1969 – 1973 - Kiev Aviation High Engineering Military School;
1963 – 1966 - Riga Aviation Technical Military School;
1963 - Limbazi Secondary School.
Scientific Degree:
Doctor Engineering sciences (Dr.sc.ing) –Riga Technical University - 1992
Technical sciences doctoral candidate –State Aviation Research and Testing
Institute - 1986
Qualifications:
Engineer electric-mechanic
Radio technician
Additional Skills, Training:
22.01. – 16.02. 2001 - Canadian Forces and Universities Association course in
Civil-Military Relations;
02. – 19. 04. 2000 - Sweden NDC Senior Course on Conflict Management and
International Law;
19. – 24. 11. 2000 - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology ISN PfP training course
on the use the Internet for the International Security Policy Practitioner;
15. –18. 06. 1998 and 14. – 18. 09. 1998 - Denmark Defence Centre for Leadership
teachers course in Planning, preparation and validation of education
26.06. – 17.07. 1998 - Course on Democratic Control of Armed Forces, Geneva
Centre for Security Policy;
04. 08. – 12. 12. 1997 - The Defence and Security Studies Executive Course 97-2,
the George C. Marshall European Centre for Security Studies;
16. 01. – 08. 04. 1996 - Peacekeeping E-OPK Course, Hungarian PfP Military
Language Training Centre;
08. – 18. 06. 1993 - Sweden NDC Course on Democratic Control of Armed Forces.
Work Experience:
Prorector of the NDA, Chief of NDA Defence Research Centre since 1997;
Chief of the Armament and Logistic Department of NDA 1992 – 1997;
Senior Lecturer of the Daugavpils Aviation High Engineering Military School 1983
– 1991;
28
Senior Engineer of the State Aviation Research and Testing Institute, Armament
and Weapons testing 1973 – 1983;
Armament Equipment Repair Group Senor Technician of the Aviation Training
Centre Nr.4. 1966 – 1969.
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – mother tongue
Russian – fluently
English – spoken
Publications:
Research Work Account “Creation of a Unified, Approved Military Terminology
Glossary” 2001., NDA;
Article “Historical Aspects of the Operational Use of the Territory of Latvia During
Military Operations” mag., “Military Review” 2001-1 (112), “Junda”;
Article ”Defence Research Centre in 2001. ” mag. “Cadets” 2001-28, NDA;
Research Work Account “Development of methods to evaluate and compare the
combat capabilities of infantry weapons and ammunition” 2000., NDA;
Article ”Defence Research Centre in 2000. ” mag. “Cadets” 2001-27, NDA;
Article “Military Regulations and expert opinion in NAF”, mag. “Administrative
and criminal justice” 2000-3(12), LPA;
Research Work Account “The Development of Regulations and Documents
concerning the Storage, Transport and Use of Ammunition and Explosives in
Latvia” part 2., 1999., NDA;
Article “Military Aspects of Non-violent Resistance”, mag., “Military Review”
1999-2 (110), “Junda”;
Research Work Account “The Development of Regulations and Documents
concerning the Storage, Transport and Use of Ammunition and Explosives in
Latvia” part 1., 1998., NDA;
Article “Militia system of the Swiss Armed Forces as variation of the Total
Defence”, mag., “Military Review” 1998-2 (108), “Junda”;
Article “Results of the Cadets Tactical Summer Field Training”, mag. “Cadets”
1998-25, NDA;
Research Work Account “The regulations for composition of the information about
recessions of terrain and situation map of Latvia” part 3., 1997, NDA;
Research Work Account “The regulations for composition of the information about
recessions of terrain and situation map of Latvia” part 2., 1996, NDA;
Research Work Account “The regulations for composition of the information about
recessions of terrain and situation map of Latvia” part 1., 1995, NDA;
18 Publications in Russian language till 1992.
Awards:
“Acknowledgement Honour sign” MoD – 1998
“Acknowledgement sign” of the NDA - 1997
29
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal data:
Name, Last Name: Egils Helmanis
Date and Place of Birth: 30 December 1971, Ogre, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Address: Birzgales street 17, Ogre
Phone Number: 9547539
Educational Background:
Since 2001 studies at State University of Latvia
Since 2000 studies at Institute of Practical Psychology
1992 – 1994 Institute of Orient Close Combat
1986 – 1990 Ogre Agriculture School
Qualificatios:
Instructor of Close Combat
Additional Skills, Training:
1995 - 4 month instructor course at Internationale Close Combat Association
2001 - 3 month course “Kadoshnikov’s Close Combat system” at Krasnodara
Sport Institute
Work experience:
NDA, lecturer since 2000
Ogre Police School, instructor of close combat since 2000
Ogre Agriculture School, Sport’s teacher 1991 – 2000
Language Proficiency:
Latvian - native
Russian - fluently
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal data :
Name, Last name: Roberts Innus
Date and place of birth: 03.09.1978, Riga, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Repuplic of Latvia
Home address: 46 Mangaļu pr., Riga, Latvia
Phone Number: 7342468
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Educational backgraund :
Since 1999 studies at LSPA
1997 - 1999 National Defence Academy of Latvia
1996 - 1997 Secondary scool No.8 in Riga
Qualification:
Platoon commander
Additional Skills, training:
2000 - 2 weeks danish pedagogical course at NDA
1999 - 8 weeks tactical training course at Cesu KMC
Work experience :
Physical training instructor at NDA since 1999
Carpenter ‘Sonore’ Ltd. 1996-1997
Languages :
Latvian - native
English – fluently
Russian - fluently
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Personal data:
Name, Last name: Andris Vitauts Klavins
Date and place of birth: 05 February 1938, Riga
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home adress: Tukuma district, Zentene ”Valki”
Phone number: 9134367
Educational background:
Since 2001 studies for doctor degree at LSPA
1956-1960 The Latvian State Intitute of Physical Culture
1945-1956
Qualification:
Teacher of Sport
Additional Skills, Training:
1985 - The international course of coaches organised of France sports association in
Bamako
1983 - The Moscow Central institute of physical culture, the higher courses of
coaches
1970 - The Moscow Central institute of physical culture, the higher courses of
coaches
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Work experience:
The National Defence academy of Latvia, lecturer since 1998
The National Defence academy of Latvia, assistent professor 1996-1998
The National Defence academy of Latvia, chief of shooting – ground 1993-1995
The volleyball federation of Latvia, vicepresident and general secretary of
federation 1991-1992
The sport commitee of Latvia, chief coach of UDSSR in Latvia 1986-1990
The volleyball federation of Mali Republic, chief coach of National team 1984-1985
Sports association “Kalev”, Chief coach of sport club “Kalev” and Natioal team of
Estonia 1980-1983
The sport comitee of physical culture – chief coach of national team Latvia 19691979
The sport-school No.1 of Riga, chief coach 1960-1968
Language Proficiency:
Latvian - native
English - fluently
Russian - fluently
Publications:
“Battle of Freedom near Riga” – The Latvian Herald, 2001
“For my Hoor, Latvian Glory, Fatherland and Freedom” – The Latvian Herald,
2000.
The videofilm “Per Aspera Ad Astra”- screen writer and camera. 1999/2000
The videofilm “The National academy of Defence”- camera. 1997
The documental film “Serve” – screen-writer. 1990
The history of Latvian volleyball, co-author. 1989
“Sports”, The metodic and practic of volleyball. 1978
Awards:
1989 - The honoured coach of Latvia
1978 - The honour list of the Counsil of Ministers of education of high level
sportsman
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Personal data:
Name,surname: Ilona Kojalovica
Date and place of Birth: 24 July 1966, Ogre, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
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Residence: 56 Dzirciema Str. , flat 9, Riga
Educational Background:
1997-1999 National Defence Academy , coursis for comanders of the platoon
1984-1988 Latvian State Institute of physical culture
1973-1984 Dagda Secondary School
Qualification:
Trainer - teacher of physical culture
Additional Skills, Training:
2000 - 1 week Physical fitnes programme
1998 - 4 weeks Curative gymnastics in medical rehabilitation
1988 - 2 monthes Qualification of curative physical culture instructor
Work experience:
National Defence Academy, Teacher 2000
Teaching department’s sports trainer in Adazi MRTC 2000-2001
Military Medicine Centre of NAF 1998-2000
Chief of sports of National Guard 1995-1998
Sport instructor in military multiathlon, physical culture teacher in Krimulda school
1991-1992
Leader of sports life in collective farm “Zelta druva” 1988-1991
Languages:
Latvian- native
English- spoken
Russian- fluent
Awards:
1997 - Award sign of Commander of National Guard
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Personal data:
Name, Last Name: Arkadijs Umbrasko
Date and Place of Birth: 08.10.1954, Jurmala, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Adress: 22a-6 Nometnu str., Jurmala, Latvia
Phone Number: 9249553
Educational Background:
Since 2000 - Studies for doctor degree at LSPA
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1973 – 1977 - Latvian State Institute of the Physical Culture
1961 – 1973 - Jurmala Secondary Scool
Qualificatios:
Teacher of Sport
Additional Skills, Training:
2001 - 2 weeks Skills planning course at the NDA
2000 - 2 weeks coach courses (the highest level –“A”) at the Latvian Sport Pegogic
Academy.
1999 - 2 weeks Danish Pedagogic Courses at the NDA
1997 - 10 weeks English language courses at the NDA
1986 - 3 month Medical Massage courses at Riga Medical Officals Institute
1981 - 2 month Medical physical culture Refresher Courses at Tbilisi Medicine
Institute, Georgia
Work experience
Head of Sport Department at the NDA since 1997
Teacher at the NDA 1995 – 1997
Manager in the Writer’s House 1992 – 1995
Chairman of the Jurmala Culture Officals Trade Union 1989 – 1992
Doctor of the Medical physical culture at the Writers’ House 1985 – 1989
Instructor of the Medicinal physical culture at the sanatorium “Latvija” (later
“Daugava”) 1979 – 1985
Service at the Soviet Armed Forces 1977 – 1979
Teacher of physical culture at Riga Secondary School No.59 1977 - 1977
Language Proficiency:
Latvian - native
Russian - fluently
English - conversational
Publications:
“Physical activities and physical fitness of soldiers” – III International Sport
Medicine Congress. Riga, Latvia 2001.
“Physical preparedness of soldiers, estimation of the physical abilities and
psychological characteristics”- DSC - 1999. Riga, NDA 2000.
“Physical functional characteristics of cadets”- abstract of II International
conference on Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Tartu, 1999.
Awards:
2001 - NAF Commander’s Mark of Distinction
2000 - NDA sign of Recognition
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Personal data:
Name, Last Name: Rasma Cimdiņa
Date and Place of Birth: 16 August 1942., Riga region, Latvia
Nationality: latvian
Citizienship: Republic of Latvia
Home address: 1-9 Palangas str., Riga LV-1055 Latvia
Phone Number: 7 462 266
Educational Background:
1999 – 2000 - University of Latvia, MA course
1963 – 1968 - State University of Latvia, Faculty of Foreign Language
1957 - 1961 - Riga Secondary School No.1
Academic or Scientific Degree:
MA degree of Pedagogy
Qualifications:
German Lingquist
Additional Skills, Training:
02. - 06.10.2000; 29. - 31.01.2001; 19. - 20.04.2001 - Planners Course for dealing
with planning of education, Royal Danish Defence College, NDA of Latvia
11.03. - 25.04.1997; 05.11. - 20.12.1996; 17.01. – 24.02.1995; 06.04.1994 05.07.1994 - German Language and Methodology Courses, Germany
Work experience:
National Defence Academy of Latvia, assistant professor since 1998
National Defence Academy of Latvia, lecturer 1994 - 1998
The Pedagogical Research Institute, scientific adviser 1977 - 1994
The Secondary school of Smiltene, teacher of German 1968 - 1971
Publications:
Co-author of Latvian language textbooks for minorities “Riti raiti, valodiņa!”,
publishing – house “Zvaigzne ABC”. 1993-Book 1-2,1995-Book 3,1996-Book 4.
Workbooks for minorities “Riti raiti, valodiņa !”, publishing–house “Zvaigzne
ABC”. 1996-Workbook 1, 1998-Workbook 2, 1996-Workbook 3, 1996-Workbook
4.
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Language Proficiency:
Latvian-native
German – fluent
Russian-fluent
English – basic
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Personal Data:
Name, last name: Mareks Cirsis
Date and place of Birth: 5 May 1975, Riga, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home address: 6-17 Valguma Street, Tukums, LV-3100
Phone number: 9 419 015
Educational background:
1999 – 2001 University of Latvia, Institute of Pedagogy and Psychology MA
1995 - 1998 National Defense Academy of Latvia
1991 - 1994 Latvian Highschool Minster
Academic or Scientific Degree:
MA in Pedagogy
Qualifications:
Infantry Platoon Commander
Additional Skills, Training:
May – June 2001 Military French Language Course, France, Creil, Arms Control
Unit Base;
August - November 2000 English as a Foreign Language Military Training
Assistance Program at the Canadian Forces Language School, Ottawa;
April – May 2000 Planning, Preparation, Implementation and Validation of
Education Danish Education Development Branch in Latvia;
July - August 1999 Officers Instructor Training British Army Short Term Training
Team Ādaži Training Center, Latvia;
April - May 1999 Military French Language Course, France, Creil, Arms Control
Unit Base;
July – December 1997 French Language Proficiency Course at the Canadian
Forces Language School, Seant-Jean.
Work experience:
National Defence Academy of Latvia, lecturer of Foreign Language Departement
since 2001
NDA of Latvia, assistant of Foreign Language Departement, 1998 – 2001
NDA of Latvia, assistant of the Head of Research Group 04. – 05. 1998
NDA of Latvia, assistant – training instructor of Arm Fighting Application
Departement, 05.1997 – 04.1998
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Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
English – fluent
Russian – fluent
French – fluent
German – fluent
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Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Janis Mekshs
Date and Place of Birth: 20 September 1957, Riga, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Address: Ozolciema str 10/5 - 144, Riga, Latvia, LV-1048
Phone Number: 9108459
Educational Background:
Since 1999 Graduate School of Latvia University
1998-1999 - Riga Teacher Training and Educational Management Academy
1993-1997 - National Defense Academy of Latvia
1972-1976 - Riga Electromechanical Technical School
Academic Degree:
MA in pedagogic
Qualifications:
Manager of educational
Platoon leader
Additional Skills, Training:
06.1998 – 09.1998 – Military Teacher Course in Planning, Implementation And
Validation of Education (Danish RAF Defence Centre for Leadership)
10.2000 - 04.2001 – Planners Course for dealing with planning, preparation and
validation of education (Royal Danish Defence College) at NDA of Latvia
Work Experience:
NDA of Latvia, Director’s Deputy of Defense Research Center since 2000
NDA of Latvia, Senior Researcher – 1999-2000
NDA of Latvia, Chief of Editing and Printing Department – 1998-1999
NDA of Latvia, Teacher – 1997-1998
BALTBAT LATCOY personnel officer – 1996-1997
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – mother language
English – colloquial speech
Russian – fluently
Publications:
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Mekšs J. Self-regulation`s development of cadets personality during the time of the
proffessionalisation // LPA : Liepāja, 2001.
Mekšs J. War Influence to Personality and Society // Militārais Apskats. – 2001. –
Nr. 1. – P. 32.-40.
Mekšs J. Psychological problems of military academy cadets during the period of
transition from civil life to military (during the period of first six month of the
military service) // Theory and Practice of Conflicts in Multicultural Society :
International Conference : Proceeding : 2001.11.04. – RPIVA : Rīga, 2001. – P.
235.-242.
Mekšs J. Apportionment of Leader Potentional for Militaries and Paramilitaries //
Psychological Aspects of Maturity: International Conference : Proceeding : 2001.
9.-10.03. – RPIVA : Rīga, 2001. – P. 46.-50.
Mekšs J. Motivation in military pedagogic : Subjective theoretical insight in the
problem // LPA : Liepāja, 2001.
Melderis J., Mekšs J. The Conclusions of the Research about Conceptual Model of
the Officer of Latvia Republic // Cooperation and Competence in Education :
International Conference : Proceeding : 2000. 4.-6.05. – LLU Pedagoģijas katedra :
Jelgava, 2000. – P. 226.-230.
Awards:
“NATO Medal for Service with NATO on Operations in Relation to the Former
Yugoslavia During Period”
“Swedish Supreme Commander of Armed Forces Medal for Participation in
International Military Operation”
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Personal data:
Name, Last Name: Inta Vincāne
Date and Place of Birth: 23 April 1966, Riga, Latvia
Natinality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Address: 373-13 Brīvības street, Riga, LV-1024
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Pnone Number: 7-525672
Educational Background:
Since 1999 MA student at the University of Hagen, metyhodology of teaching
German and german literature;
1996 - 1997 MA student at the University of Latvia, Institute of Pedagogy and
Psychology;
1989 - 1993 BA student at the University of Latvia, Fakulty of History and
Philosophy;
1976 - 1984 Riga Secondary school No36
Academic or Scientific Degree:
MA in Pedagogy
Qualifications:
Teacher, philosopher
Additional Skills, Training:
3.09. -6.10.2001 - Teacher training courses in testing in the Bundeswehr Language
Center;
26.04. - 31.05.2000 - Teacher training courses of German Geography and History in
the Bundeswehr Language Center;
1.05. - 31.05.1999 - Acquired a certificate of completing German language courses
of higher level in Goethe Institute;
1.07. - 5.08.1998 - Teacher training courses of German Geography and History in
the Bundeswehr Language Center;
22.09. - 31.10.1996 - Teacher training courses in methodology of teaching German;
1.04. - 31.06.1995 - Teacher refresher courses in the Bundeswehr Language Center.
Work Experience:
Lecturer of the Foreign Languages Department at National Defense Academy, 1994
- 2001
Head of Library No22 in Rīga 1988 - 1989
Librarian in Library No22 in Rīga 1984 - 1988
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
German - fluent
Russian – fluent
English - basic
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Personal data
First name, Last name: Inga Kundziņa
Date and place of birth: 21 October 1960, Riga, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Address: 157, Brivibas Str., apt.32, Riga, LV-1012
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Phone Number: 7374148, 9177504
Education
Since 1999 - distance studies at International Institute of Practical Psychology
1979 – 1984 - Latvia University, Faculty of Philology, French Department
1968 – 1979 - Riga 11th Middle School named Henri Barbis
Qualification:
Teacher of French, philologist, translator
Courses:
6.08.2001 - 31.08.2001 - Roshfor School of Linguistics, France
3.07.2000 - 28.07.2000 - University of Amien, France
Work experience:
National Defence Academy of Latvia the Faculty of Linguistics, senior lecturer
since 1993
Latvia State University the Faculty of Philology, part-time teacher of French, 1990 1993
Latvia State University the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, secretary 1984 1990
Latvia State Library the Department of Letonics, librarian 01.1984 - 10.1984
Knowledge of languages:
Latvian - native
French - fluent
Russian - fluent
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Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Skaidrīte Lāce
Date and Place of Birth: 24 November 1955, Aizkraukles region, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Address: 53 Jaunciema ave., Riga, LV-1024
Phone Number: 7545095
Educational Background:
1984 - 1993 Graduate of University of Latvia
1971 - 1974 English grammar - school No. 50, Riga
Qualifications:
English Philologist
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Additional Skills, Training:
23 - 27 April and 14 - 18 May 2001 - Teachers course concerning planning,
preparation,
implementation and validation of education Royal Danish Defence College Center
for Distributed Learning
14. - 18 February 1995 Teaching English in Forms 6 – 9 Institute for Educational
Advancement United States Information Service, Riga, Latvia
17. – 19 May 1995 Intensive three - day course for specialist teachers of English
Foreign Language Center, Riga
Work Experience:
NDA of Latvia, Language Department assistant since 2001
Free Education Center school, teacher 1998 - 2000
Secondary school Adaži, English teacher 1998 - 1995
The Security Department of the Executive Committee in Riga controller 1979 1989
Russian Drama Theatre of Riga Lights operator 1976 - 1976
Radio and TV Center, Recorder operator 1974 - 1978
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
English - fluent
Russian - fluent
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Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Ginta Lauva-Treide
Date and Place of Birth: 24 October 1972, Riga, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: The Republic of Latvia
Home Address: Raunas 39-23, Riga, LV-1084
Phone Number: 7566890; 6433624
Educational Background:
Since 2001 MA student at Latvia University, Faculty of Modern Languages
1995 - 2001 BA student at Latvia University, Faculty of Modern Languages;ges;
1990 - 1995 BA student at Latvia University, Faculty of Biology
1979 - 1990 Riga Secondary School No 84
Qualifications:
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English Philologist
Additional Skills, Training:
December 2000 – April 2001 Advanced Language Instructors’ Course at the
Defence Language Institute, Texas, the USA
May 1998 – November 1998 Course of Methodology at the Canadian Forses Language
School
Work Experience:
Lecturer at National Defence Academy of Latvia since 1999
Assistant at the National defence Academy of Latvia 1997 - 1999
Assistant at SIA “Farmserviss” 1995 – 1997
Language Proficiency:
Latvian - native
English, Russian – fluent
German - basic
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Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Rudite Plavina
Date and Place of Birth: 16 October 1959, Ogre, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Address: 3, A.Kalnina Street 17, Riga, LV-1050
Phone Number: 9164899; 7229262
Educational background:
2000 – started the studies at Latvian University for PhD in management of
education
1996 – 1999 Latvia University, Faculty of Foreign Languages, MA student
1977 - 1982 BA student at Latvian University, Faculty of Foreign Languages
1974 - 1977 Riga Secondary School No 50
Academic or Scientific Degree:
MA in English philology
Qualifications:
English philologist
Additional Skills, Training:
15.08.2000 - 05.10.2000 Managing English Language Training Course USA Texas,
Defense Language Institute, Lackland Air Force Base;
21.02. - 17.03.2000 Refresher courses “Creating Multimedia Presentations” at the
Latvia Police Academy;
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30.12.1997 - 28.04.1998 AELIC USA Texas, Defense Language Institute, Lackland
Air Force Base;
01.07. - 01.08.1997 Refresher courses in methodology of teaching English
conducted by guest instructors from USA
Work experience:
National Defence Academy of Latvia, Chief of the Foreign Languages Department
since 1999
National Defence Academy of Latvia, acting Chief of the Foreign Languages
Department 01.1999 - 07.1999
National Defence Academy of Latvia, lecturer 03.1998 - 01.1999
National Defence Academy of Latvia, assistant professor 01.19996 - 06.1999
Riga College No 1, English teacher 09.1991 - 01.1996
Riga College No.84, English teacher 08.1998 - 08.1991
Vocational school No.7, English teacher 09.1987 - 08.1988
Riga College No. 73, English teacher 08.1982 - 08.1987
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
English – spoken
Russian – spoken
Publications:
“Management Changes in the System of Military Education in the 21st Century” in
the collection of scientific articles “Educational Sciences and Pedagogy in the
Changing World” volume No.635, Riga, 2001;
“Leadership at Problematic Situations of Youth Adaptation”in the volume of the
international conference “Social Pedagogy and Psychological Adaptation in
Changing Social Environment” Riga, Publishing House “Varti”, 2000.
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Personal Data
Name, last name: Beatrise Reidzane
Date and place of Birth: 18 January 1942, Jelgava, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home adress: 10/2 Vējavas str. 3, Riga, LV-1035
Phone number: 9546368
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Educational background:
1967-1970 PhD studies at the University of Latvia, Faculty of Philology
1959-1964 University of Latvia, Faculty of Philology
1960-1964 University of Latvia, Faculty of Foreign Languages – the second
speciality
1952-1959 Rekava Secondary School in the Balvi region
Scientific degree:
1999 - Dr. hab. Philol.
1971/1993 - Dr. Philol.
Qualifications:
Latvian philologist
English teacher at Elementary level
Additional Skills, Training:
05.01.2000-14.07.2000 Basic English Language Instructors’ Course at the Defense
Language Institute, Texas USA Lackland Air Force Base
01.07.1997-01.08.1997 refresher courses in methodology of teaching English
conducted by guest instructors from USA in Riga
Work experience:
Lecturer at the National Defense Academy since 1996
Leading researcher at ILFA since 1999
Head of the Archives of Folklore ILFA 1994 - 1999
Senior researcher of ILL Academy of Sciences 1991 - 1994
Junior researcher of ILL Academy of Sciences 1982 - 1991
Head of the Transcription group at Encyclopaedia publishing house 1980 - 1982
Junior researcher of ILL Academy of Sciences 1971 – 1979
English teacher at Zaļenieki Middle School 1964-1967
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
English – spoken
Russian – spoken
Lithuanian – weak
Publications:
Look at Annex No 1.
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Personal Data:
Name, last name: Gundars Rezevskis
Date and place of Birth: 27 February 1967, Tukums, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: The Republic of Latvia
Home address: 16-48 Gobas Str., Riga, LV-1016
Phone number: 6 543 267
Educational background:
Since 2001 study at the University of Latvia Faculty of Modern Languages MA
Program for Translation and Interpreting
1993-1994 National Defense Academy of Latvia
1988-1993 Latvian Academy of Sports Education
1983-1985 Secondary School No 2 Saldus.
Qualifications:
Infantry Platoon Commander
Sports Instructor
Sports Manager
Additional Skills, Training:
July 1999 - August 1999 - Officers Instructor Training British Army Short Term
Training Team at Adazi Training Center;
March 1999 - April 1999 - Planning, Preparation, Implementation and Validation of
Education Danish Education Development Branch at NDA of Latvia;
December 1998 - February 1999 Managing English Language Training, Lackland
AFB, Texas;
August 1998 - December 1998 - Advanced English Language Instructor Course
Lackland AFB, Texas;
May 1997 - October 1997 - English as a Foreign Language Military Training
Assistance Program Canadian Forces Language School, Ottawa;
May 1995 - August 1995 Basic Military Skills British Royal Marines Short Term
Training Team Adazi Training Center
Work experience:
NDA of Latvia Head of the English Language Section at Foreign Language
Department, since April 1998;
NDA of Latvia Sports Instructor (Assistant-Professor) Sports Department 11.1994 03.1998;
Physical Training Instructor, Jelgava City Border-Guard Battalion 08.1993 09.1993;
Bodybuilding Instructor in Jekabpils, 01.1993 - 08.1993;
Principal of the Children’s Sports School of Jekabpils district, 08.1989 - 01.1993;
Basketball coach at the Children’s Sports School of Saldus district, 01.1988 10.1988
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
English – fluent
Russian – fluent
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Personal Data:
Name, last name: Vladislav Serbzhinsky
Date and place of Birth:28 March 1978, Riga, Latvia
Nationality: Russian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home address: 51-78 Lokomotīves Street, Riga, LV-1057
Phone number: 371 9 890656
Educational background:
Since 2001 MA student at University of Latvia, Faculty of Modern Languages
1996 - 2001 BA student at University of Latvia, Faculty of Foreign Languages
1985 – 1996 Riga Secondary School No72
Academic or Scientific degree:
MA of Paedagogy
Qualifications:
English Philologist
Additional Skills, Training:
04.2001 – 05.2001 Planning, Preparation,Implementation and Validation of
Education Course of Danish Education Development Branch in Latvia
Work experience:
National Defence Academy of Latvia, lecturer of Foreign Language Department
since 2001
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – fluent
English – fluent
Russian – native
German – basic
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Personal Data
Name, Last name: Laila Vācere
Date and place of Birth: 10 December 1959, Liepaja, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
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Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home address: 6 Andromedas Street 34, Riga, LV-1084
Phone number: 7580994, 9631692
Educational background:
1999 - 2001 MA student at the University of Latvia, Faculty of Modern Languages;
1995 – 1986 BA student at the University of Latvia; Faculty of Modern Languages;
1977 - 1981 Riga College of Applied Arts;
1968 - 1977 Riga Secondary School No 3
Academic or Scientific Degree:
MA degree in English Philology
Qualifications:
English Philologist
Additional Skills, Training:
08.2000 – 10.2000 Advanced English Language Proficiency Course at the Defence
Language Institute, Texas, USA, Lackland Air Force Base;
12.1997 – 04.1998 Advanced English Language Instructors’ Course at the Defence
Language Institute, Texas USA Lackland Air Force Base;
01.07.1997 - 01.08.1997 Refresher courses in methodology of teaching English
conducted by guest instructors from USA in Riga;
1995 Teachers’ Seminar in the USA, Oshkosh
Work Experience:
National Defence Academy, assistant professor since 1996
Riga Secondary School No45, English teacher since 1996
English teacher at Riga Secondary School No85, 1995 - 1996
English Language Courses at the State Bank, English teacher 1994 - 1995
Editor at the “Estonian Reklamfilm” 1986 – 1992
Editor at the publishing house “Avots” 1984 – 1986
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
English - fluent
Russian – fluent
German - basic
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Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Rita Kramina
Date and Place of Birth: 27 January,1943, Riga
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Address: 27-4, Ezermalas Street, Riga
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Phone Number: 7 518206
Educational Background:
Since 2000 Latvia University, Faculty of Modern Languages, English Language
Department, Master Course in English Philology
1961 – 1966 Latvia State University, Faculty of Foreign Languages, English
Language Dept.
1958 – 1961 Riga Secondary School No11.
Qualifications:
English Philologist
Additional Skills, Training:
August 2001, English for NATO Peace Support Operations` Teacher Training
Seminar, Vienna, Austria
April - May 2000, Defence Centre of Leadership, Education Development Branch,
Denmark. Teachers Course `Planning, Preparation, Implementation and Validation
of Education`, NDA.
February - March 1999, Defense Language Institute, English Language Center,
Introduction to the American Language Course and Culture Seminar`, Texas, USA.
September 1993 – June 1994, The British Council, ELT Professional Development
Programme.
1967,1982, efficiency courses, ME of Latvia.
Work Experience:
National Defence Academy of Latvia, English language instructor since 1998
Children`s Centre `Laimite`, English language teacher 1995–1998
J. Medins Music College, English language teacher 1990–1995
Latvia State Academy of Music, assistant in Study Department and English
language teacher (part-time) 1988–1990
Riga Secondary School No 49, English language teacher 1985–1988
Pace 8-year School, Bauska region, English language teacher 1980–1985
Different jobs (librarian, inspector, secretary) not directly related to language
teaching 1971–1980
Skaistkalne Secondary School, English language teacher 1966–1971,
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
Russian – fluent
English – fluent
German – basic
Publications:
`Rising to the Challenge`, ELT NEWSLETTER LATVIA, The British Council and
LATE, No 15, January 2002.
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Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Peteris Rumps
Date and Place of Birth: 28 June 1975., Preili, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Adress: Saktas str. 8- 34 Riga, LV-1035
Phone Number: 9442009
Educational Background:
1998 - University of Latvia, Magistrate studies
1995–1998 – National Defence Academy of Latvia, Bachelor studies
1993–1995 – Vilani Electrician Trade School
Academic degree:
Master of paedagogy
Qualifications:
Platoon commander
Electrician
Additional Skills, Training:
2001. - English language course in NDA
07.2000 – 08.2000 - English language course, Canadian Foces Language School
06.1999 – 08.2000 - British Platoon commander course
02.1999 – 04.1999 - English language course in NDA
03.1998 – 04.1998 - Danish Military pedagogy course at NDA
Work Experience:
NDA, Instructor of Tactics department since 1998
NDA, Platoon commander 1998
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
Russian – fluent
English – basic
Publications:
Rifleman weapons text-book “Rifle M-14”, NDA, 1999
Awards:
2001 – Commander’s of NAF Mark of distintion
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Personal Data:
Name, Last Name: Edgars Eiduks
Date and Place of Birth: 18 September 1976,Varaklani, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home address: 6/8 Ezermalas street, flat 5, Riga, LV-1014
Mobile Phone Number: 9432702
Educational Background:
1994–1998 - National Defense Academy of Latvia, Bachelor of Pedagogies
1990–1994 - Daugavpils 1st Secondary school
Qualifications:
Platoon commander
Additional Skills, Training:
01.10.–17.12.2001 - English Language course at NDA of Latvia
01.06.–14.06.2000 – “Car aggregation components and document information”
at LR Department of the interior, Police force, Expertise center
Work Experience:
National Defense Academy of Latvia, Tactical Department – lector since 2001.
Latvia Republic Border guard Department of Daugavpils, Senior officer of Silene
first Category Border check point - 1999–2001
National Armed forces of Latvia, Staff battalion, platoon commander guard of
honor - 1998–1999
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
Russian –fluently
Awards:
NAF Commander’s Mark of Distinction
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Juris Eihmanis
Date and Place of Birth: 15 September 1954, Riga, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Address: C.R. Jakobsoni 20-12 Tartu, EE–51005, Estonia
Phone Number: 372 7314006, 371 9479445
Educational Background:
1998 - US Army War College, Carlisle, PA
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1994 - Defence Resources Management Institute course, Naval post Graduate
Scool, Miontery, CA;
1992 - Battalion Commanders course;
1984 - Riga Technical University as BSc. Radio engineering;
Qualifications:
Batalion commander
Work Experience
National Defence Academy of Latvia lecturer in Baltic Defence College, Chief of
Staff since 1999
Chief of Defence, retired, Jun–Nov 1998
Ministry of Defence Latvia, Acting Chief of Defence, 1995 – 1996
Commander of the National Guard, 1996 - 1998
Chief of Staff, headquarters NG, 1993 – 1995
Commander, 14 th battalion, 1992 – 1993
National Guard Latvia – Head of operations section, 14 th battalion, 1991 – 1992
Biochemical Research Institute, Riga – Electronics Engineer, 1984 – 1990
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
Russian – spoken
English – fluent
Awards:
Three Star Order III Class, Latvia
Kaitseliit Cross, Estonia
The Royal Cross III Cloass, Norway
Distinguished Service Medal MI, USA
CHOD medal, Latvia
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Gunars Goba
Date and Place of Birth: 30 June 1934, Riga, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Adress: 23 Madonas street flat 39, Riga, LV–1082
Phone Number: 586483
Educational Background:
1960–1965 The Academy of Combat Support, Moscow
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1953–1956 The War School of Military Navigation, Leningrad
Qualifications:
Engineer – geodesist with geodesy – astronomic specialty
Work Experience:
Senior instructor of Tactics department of NDA since 1998
Deputy Chief of Logistics and Support department of NDA, 1994–1998
Ministry of Defence, Instructor of Military Recruit Department, 1992–1994
Riga Highest School for War Engeneers, 1987-1992
Service in Soviet Army starting from Commander of platoon till Chief of
Department of Division in Strategically Missiles Forces, 1953–1982
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
Russian – fluently
English – basic
Publications:
Co writer for “Military Navigations, Area and navigations”, NDA, 1999
System and instruments of Navigation, Magazine “Military review”, 1997
Awards:
1997 -Memorial badge of 1991st Year Barricade member
1996 -Personally weapon – Ministry of Defense
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Aleksandrs Gulpe
Date and Place of Birth: 08 July 1977, Riga, Latvia
Nationality: Russian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Adress: 51. Zemgales str. flat 25, Olaine, LV–2114
Phone Number: 7965717
Educational Background:
1995 –1999 National Defense Academy of Latvia, bachelor
1992 –1995 Olaine Secondary school.
Qualifications:
Platoon commander of the National Armed Forces
Additional Skills, Training:
01.10.2001.-18.12.2001. English course at NDA of Latvia;
Work Experience:
Instructor of Tactical Department in NDA of Latvia since 2000
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Airborne Reconnaissance Battalion LatBat, platoon commander, 1999-2000
Language Proficiency:
Latvian - fluently
Russian - native
English - good
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data:
Name, Last Name: Valerijs Kovgers
Date and Place of Birth: 28 May, 1968, Aluksne, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Address: Madonas str. 21-73, Riga, Latvia, LV-1082
Phone Number: 7580538
Education:
1999 - 2000 Senior Staff Course at the Baltic Defence College
1993 - 1994 National Defence Academy of Latvia, Platoon commander course
1986 –1992 Riga Civil Aviation Engineer Institute, Master degree of
engineers science
1975 - 1986 Liepna Secondary school
Qualifications:
Staff Officer
Infantry Platoon Commander
Engineer of the Computer System
Work Experience:
The National Defence Academy of Latvia (NDA) Deputy chief of Tactical
department since 2000
NDA of Latvia, Tactical department, senior teacher, 1998 - 1999
NDA of Latvia, instructor course commander, 08.1996 - 12.1996
NDA of Latvia, Teacher of Tactical department, 1994 – 1998
“Vilkonda” (Vilnius), electrician 1992 - 1993
Additional Skills, Trainings:
20.01.1999 – 12.06.1999 - Canadian Forces English Course
02.1998 – 03.1998 - English Language Course at the NDA
21.06.1997 – 05.07.1997 - Cambridge University Officers Training Corps annual
training camp
18.05.1995 – 03.08.1995 - Instructor course, Kadaga
04.1994 – 05.1994 - Instructor course at the Cesis Instructor School.
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1986 – 1988 - Strategic Rocket Force military high school, engineer faculty. First,
second, third courses. Riga
Language Proficiency:
Latvian- native
Russian-fluently
English-fluently
Publications:
“LR NBS apakšvienību kaujas darbības pamatprincipu izpēte” 1.daļa, 1998., NAA
Awards:
Third grade Mark of distinction “Par Nopelniem”
“NDA Mark of distinction”
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Andis Landrats
Date and Place of Birth: 04 February 1968, Valmiera, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Address: Kadaga 5-83, Adazi, Riga, LV-2103
Phone Number: 6422388
Educational Background:
1997 – 2000 National Defence Academy of Latvia
1992 - Infantry platoon commanders course
1985 – 1988 Smiltene Technical school
Qualifications:
Infantry platoon commander
Veterinary doctor assistant
Additional Skills, Training:
1994 – ELT course, NDA of Latvia
1994 – 1995 UK Platoon commanders course, Adazi
1996 – Permission mech. platoon com. Training, Sweden
1997 – Permission mech. platoon com. Training, Denmark
1999 – Permission mech. Company com. Training, Denmark
Work Experience
NDA of Latvia, Tactic department, lecturer since 2000
NATO mission in Danish battalion, 1999–2000
BALTBAT Latvian company commander, 1998–2000
BALTBAT Latvian coy. Platoon commander, 1995–1998
Platoon com. at the Valmieras border guard battalion, 1992–1994
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Instructor at the Varves TC, 1991–1992
NATO mission in Swedish bat, 1996–1997
NATO mission in Danish bat, 1997- 1998
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
Russian – fluent
English – fluent
Awards:
1996 - Honor badge of NATO
1997, 1998, 2000 - Latvian Honor badge for service in international mission
1997 - Swedish Honor badge for service in international mission
2000 - Minister of defence Honor badge for good service
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Aivars Leicans
Date and Place of Birth: 05 July 1975, Karsava, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Adress: Jaunciema gatve 79-35, Riga, LV – 1054
Phone Number: 9155247
Educational Background:
2001 – University of Latvia, master degree
1994–1998 - National Defense Academy of Latvia, bachelor
1990–1994 - Ludzas secondary school
Academic or Scientific Degree:
Master of paedagogic
Qualifications:
Platoon commander of the National Armed Forces
Additional Skills, Training:
24.09.–14.12.2001 - BMATT CEE SNCO & Officers Training Course, Czech
Republic
25.– 28.04.2000 and 15.–19.05.2000 – Danish teachers course concerning planning,
preparation, implementation and validation of military education, Latvia
Work Experience:
Instructor of Tactical Department in NDA since 2000
Airborne Reconnaissance Battalion LatBat, platoon commander, 1998–2000
Language Proficiency:
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Latvian – native
Russian – fluently
English – conversational level
CURRICULUM VITAE
First name, Last Name: Ziedonis Mikis
Date and Place of birth: 20 May,1972, Limbazi, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Address: Salacgriva rural municipality “Jennas”
Phone Number: 6464203
Educational Background:
1999 - 2000 - National Defence Academy of Latvia, Company commanders course
1998 –1999 - University of Latvia, Institute of Psychology and Pedagogy,
magistrate
1995 – 1998 - National Defence Academy of Latvia, bachelor
1990 - 1993 - Fourth Vocatinal Secondary school of Cesis
Scietific degree:
Master’s degree of Sociology and Pedagogy
Qualification:
Company comander
Addittional Skills, Training:
May, 2001 – Course of Danish Royal Military Academy instructors “NATO
standarti militārās šķēršļu joslas pārvarēšanā”, NAA
Work experence:
NDA of Latvia, Tactics department, lecturer since 2001
2IC of cadet’s company 1998 - 2000
Language skills:
Latvian - native
Russian - fluent
English - spoken
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Aivis Mirbahs
Date and Place of Birth: 07.09.1978, Kuldiga, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Address: Ezermalas 6-8, Riga, LV-1014
Phone Number: 9156889
Educational Background:
1998 - 2001 Land Forces Officer School in Germany
1996 –1998 National Defence Academy of Latvia
1993 – 1996 Skrunda Secondary school No.1
Qualifications:
04. 2001 Land Forces platoon commander in Germany
06. 2000 Land Forces staff platoon commander in Germany
06.1999 Land Forces platoon sergeant in Germany
09.1998 Land Forces group commander in Germany
12.1996 NDA instructor
Additional Skills, Training:
11.2000 - 03.2001 Sport instructor in platoon level in Germany
04.2000 - 05.2000 Survival school part II in Germany
01.2000 - 02.2000 Survival school part I in Germany
03.1999 - 09.1999 Destroy course in Germany
09.1997 Multinational exercise Cooperative Best Effort – 97 of NATO
Work Experience:
NDA, Department of Tactics teacher assistant, since 2001
NDA, Basic officers course, staff commander 09.2001- 12.2001
NDA, II cadet course platoon commander
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
Russian – fluent
German - fluent
Awards:
Special mark of distinction
Survival school part II mark of distinction
Germany sport mark of distinction
CURRICULUM VITAE
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Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Andrejs Misiņš
Date and Place of Birth: 01.10.1952., Rīga, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Address: Rostokas 22, Rīga, Latvia
Phone Number: 9471592
Educational Background:
1971 – 1975 Riga Civil Aviation Engineers Institute, full educational course of
Military Department
1969 - 1975 – Riga Civil Aviation Engineers Institute, full educational course
Academic Degree:
Magister of technical sciences
Qualifications:
Engineer of technical sciences
Military engineer of Air Forces
Additional Skills, Training:
2001. Battalion commander course in Communications units and Signal school,
Germany
2000. German Language Course – level I and II - Ministry of Defence of Latvia
Republic,
2000. International Course for Communications Specialists – Rihimaaki Military
Base, Finland
2000. Microsoft Computers Educational Course – Level II (expert level)–
SOFTRONIC Educational Centre, Riga
1999. Microsoft Computers Educational Course – Level I (specialist level) –
SOFTRONIC Educational Centre, Riga
1999. British Instructors Practical Tactic Course - National Defence Academy,
Riga;
1998. Military Pedagogical Course – National Defence Academy, Riga
1994. UN Staff Officers Course –Almanaas Military Base, Sweden;
Work Experience:
NDA of Latvia, teacher of BaltDefCol since 2001;
NDA of Latvia, Senior instructor of Department of Technical Sciences, Riga 19952001;
Defence Forces of Latvia Republic, Chief of Communications Centre of Staff of
Defence Forces, Riga 1994– 1995;
Defence Forces of Latvia Republic, Military Engineers Battalion, The Commander
of Signal platoon, Chief of Staff of Battalion 1992– 1994;
“KOMUTATORS” in Riga, senior engineer 1975– 1992.
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
Russian – fluent
English – colloquial speech level
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German – colloquial speech level
Awards:
NAF of Latvia Republic Commander’s Sign of Honour
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Peteris Valdis Dzirne-Dzirnis
Date and Place of Birth: 02 December 1939, Riga, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Address: Salnas street 17- 43, Riga, LV–1021
Phone Number: 7182266
Educational Background:
1962–1971 - Riga Polytehnical institute
1966–1967 – Riga Military Airforce school
1954–1958 - Riga Polytehnical school
Qualifications:
Radio engineer
Additional Skills, Training:
01.10.-18.12.2001. - English course at NDA of Latvia
Work Experience:
Instructor of Tactical Department at NDA of Latvia since 1994
Leader of Training department in Latvia Border guard - 1992– 1994
Riga Highest Military Air force school 1987–1992
Military Air force Troops of USSR 1958–1987
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
Russian – fluently
English – basic
Awards:
Medal “Robežsardzes atzinības krusts” 2 th grade
Honor badge – Rector of NDA.
CURRICULUM VITAE
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Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Guntis Smilgzdrivs
Date and Place of Birth:10 March 1974, Livani, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Adress: 90/92 – 402 Čiekurkalna 1.gara linija, Riga, LV-1026
Phone Number: 9 104 454
Educational Background:
1998 - 1999 Univerity of Latvia, Institute of Pedagogy and Psychology MA
1993 –1995 National Defense Academy of Latvia, bachelor
1981 –1992 Līvāni Secondary School No 1
Academic or Scientific Degree:
Master degree in Pedagogy
Qualification:
Platoon Commander of The National Armed Forces
Additional Skills, Training:
4.01.2000 – 29.02.2000 IT Teachers Computer Basic Course, RSIC
22.-26.03. un 12.-16.04.1999 – Planning, Preparation, Implementation and
Validation of Education Danish Education Development Branch, NDA
Work Experience:
NDA, Technical Science Department, Computer teacher since 1998
NDA, Defense Research Center, Computer engineer 1996- 1998
Sigulda Radio Signal School, Platoon Commander 1995 - 1996
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
Russian – fluent
English - basic
Publications:
Exploration of The Problems of Computer Work Requirement Skills During The
Training Process at The National Defence Academy, 2000, NDA
NAF Integration Information Systems Development Basic Principles, Part II, 1997,
NDA
Awards:
Award of The Latvian Academy of Sciences to students of higher education
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
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Name, Last Name: Ainars Strazdins
Date and Place of Birth: 24 December 1967, Cesis, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Address: 2a Ezermalas str. flat 3, Riga, Latvia
Phone Number: 6532494
Educational :
1993-1994 National Defense Academy of Latvia
1988-1993 Sports Pedagogy Academy of Latvia
Qualifications:
Infantry Platoon Commander
Sport Teacher
Work Experience:
NDA of Latvia, Assistant Professor since 1998
Section Commander SFOR mission in Bosnia (Danish bat.) 1997– 1998
NDA of Latvia, Company Commander 1995– 1997
NDA of Latvia, Platoon Commander 1994– 1995
Straupe Elementary school, Sport Teacher 1991– 1993
Jaunpiebalga Secondary school, Sports Teacher 1989– 1991
Additional Skills:
01.02.2001 - 28.03.2001 International staff officers orientation course (ISOOC),
Netherlands
06.01.2001 - 01.02.2001 Intensive Language Course in English, Netherlands
01.07.1999 - 31.08.2001 Officer Instructor training course at NDA
15. - 18. 06.1998 and 14.-18. 09.1998 Teachers Course in planning, preparation,
implementation and validation of education at NDA
18.05.1995 -03.08.1995 Instructors course, Kadaga
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
Russian- fluent
English – colloquial speech level
Awards:
Medal - service of peace and freedom,
Medal - SFOR MARCH
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Maris Utinans
Date and Place of Birth: 20 August 1976, Daugavpils, Latvia
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Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Adress: 6/8 Ezermalas str. flat 4., Riga, LV–1014
Mobile phone Number: 9299912
Educational Background:
2001 – University of Latvia, master degree
1994 – 1998 National Defense Academy of Latvia, bachelor
1990 – 1994 Daugavpils Secondary school
Qualifications:
Platoon commander of the National Armed Forces
Additional Skills, Training:
01.10.2001.-18.12.2001. English course at NDA of Latvia
25.– 28.04. and 15.–19.05.2000. Teachers course concerning planning, preparation,
implementation and validation of education, NDA of Latvia
Work Experience:
Instructor of Tactical Department in NDA of Latvia since 2002
Staff battalion of Nationally Armed Forces, platoon commander, 1998–1999
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
Russian – fluently
English – basic
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Arnis Valters
Date and Place of Birth: 8 April, 1960, Riga
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Address: Palmu str.18-43, Riga
Phone Number: 9786434
Educational Background:
Since 2002 Company commanders course at the NDA of Latvia
1993-1994 Platoon commander course of the NDA of Latvia
1981-1988 Faculty of Radiotechnics at the Riga Politechnical Institute
1967-1978 Secondary school No 45, Riga
Qualifications:
Infantry Platoon Commander
Engineer of electric communication
Additional Skills:
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6.10.-8.12.2000 - “Leaders for the 21st Century” Training Course, Germany
22.-26.03 and 12.-16.04.1999 - Teachers Course in Planning, Preparation,
Implementation and Validation of Education, conducted by Danish Instructors in
NDA
18.05.-03.08.1995.UK Instructors course, Kadaga
Work Experience:
Senior Lecturer of NDA since 1998
Lecturer of Tactics Department, NDA 1994-1998
Operator, Ltd. “Taumani” (Bauska distr.) 1988-1993
Engineer-designer, “Komutators” (Riga) 1986-1988
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
Russian- fluent
English – basic
Publications:
Shooting principles, NDA, 2001
Snipping course, NDA, 2001
The bullets disperse and shooting electivity, NDA, 1999
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Vilnis Zvaigzne
Date and Place of Birth: 25 September 1933, Riga, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Address: 48 Purvciema str., flat 1, Riga, LV–1082
Phone Number: 7548104
Educational Background:
1963-1969 Academy of Combat Support, Moscow
1955-1958 War School of Military Navigation, Leningrad
1948-1952 Riga Communal Building School
Qualifications:
Engineer–geodesist with photogrammetrycal specialty
Additional Skills, Training:
1978 – Highest academically courses for commanders of navigational departments in
Moscow
1973 – Courses for commanders in Moscow
Work Experience:
NDA of Latvia, Department of Tactics, assistant professor since 1993
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Ministry of Defence of Latvia and Department in social security, main specialist
1991– 1993
Ministry of Agricultural resources, Land organization, department’s main specialist
1982-1986
Soviet Army, Engineer and commander of different levels 1954–1982
Main engineer of building office in Limbazi district 1952–1954
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
Russian – fluently
English – basic
Publications:
Military Navigations, Area and navigations, NDA, 1999
Military Navigations in battle conditions, NDA, 1998
Methods of education in the NAF of military navigations and as a main concept of
improvably of sciences, NDA, 1997
Digital map and necessity of it in the NAF, NDA, 1996
Co writer of “Rules of collection in information changes of the area and creation of
map of Latvia”, NDA, 1995
Awards:
2001. - Honor badge – Ministry of Defense
2001. - Medal “Robežsardzes atzinības krusts” 2 th grade
1997. - Memorial badge of 1991st Year Barricade member
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Aivis Abakoks
Date and Place of Birth: 25.07. 1973., Alūksne, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Address: Kr. Barona str. 2-10, Titurga, Baloži, Riga district, LV-2128
Phone Number: 2916318
Educational Background:
1999.–2000. University of Latvia, Institute of Pedagogy and Psychology, Master’s
study program
1997.–2000. National Defence Academy of Latvia, Bachelor degree in Pedagogy
1992.–1995. National Defence Academy of Latvia, Bachelor degree in Law and
platoon commander
1988.–1991. Apes Agriculture School
Scientific or Academic Degree:
Master’s degree in pedagogy
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Qualifications:
NDF Platoon commander
Builder
Additional Skills, Training:
22.-26.03.1999. Planning, Preperation, Implementation and Validation of Education
– Danish Education Development Branch in Latvia
12.04.-16.04.1999. Planning, Preperation, Implementation and Validation of
Education – Danish Education Development Branch in Latvia
05.-09.09.1997. Multinational Exercise “Cooperative best effort–97” of NATO/PfP
14.-17.05.1997. Multinational Exercise “Baltic Hope 97”
Work Experience:
NDA, Teacher of Department of Technical Science, 1999.NDA, Company commander, 1996. –1999.
Platoon commander, 1995.-1996.
Builder, 1991. –1992.
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
Russian – fluent
English – basic
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data:
Name, Last Name: Andris Gulbis
Date and Place of Birth: 06.09.1975., Minsk, Byelorussia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Adress: Dammes str. 11-95, Rīga
Phone number: 9550602
Educational Background:
1999.–2000. University of Latvia Institute of Pedagogy and Psychology, Master’s
study program
1994.–1997. National Defence Academy of Latvia
1992.–1993. 26th Secondary school in Riga
Scientific or Academic Degree:
Master’s degree in pedagogy
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Qualification:
07.11.1997. Battery commander in artillery
13.02.1997. Platoon commander in NDF
Work experience:
NDA, Department of Technical Science, Teacher, 1998NDA, Department of Department of Armament and Logistic, Teacher, 1997.- 1998.
Additional Skills, Training:
22.11.1999.-29.11.1999. Antitank warfare course, Latvia
01.07.1999. – 30.08.1999. British platoon commanders course, Latvia
22.03.1999.-26.03.1999. and 12.04.1999.-16.04.1999. Danish military pedagogic
course, NDA
09.11.1998. – 14.12.1998. Antitank warfare course, Sweden
27.06.1997. – 07.11.1997. Battery (company) commander course in Artillery units
and Artillery school in Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Languages:
Latvian – native
Russian – fluent
German – colloquial speech level
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Arnis Kalnājs
Date and Place of Birth: 18.07.1958., Ogre, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Address: Ozolu str. 4-17, Rīga
Phone Number: 9857564
Educational Background:
1976.-1981. Polytechnical Institute of Riga
1970.-1976. 1st Secondary school of Salaspils
Qualifications:
Engineer chemist-technologist, Dipl.Nr. 315639
Additional Skills, Training:
2.10.2000. – 31.01.2001. Educational planning course, Danish Defence College,
Riga, NDA;
25.04.2000.–19.05.2000. Danish military paedagogic course
6.09.–17.12.1999. Tactic/Logistic instructor course - Battalion commander level,
Germany, Army Officer school of Dresden, Tank’s unit school of Minster
Work Experience:
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Chief of Department of Technical Science of NDA since 1998.
Senior instructor of Department of Armament and Logistics of NDA 1995.-1998.
Chief of training cabinet of Department of Armament and Logistics of NDA 1993.1995.
“Biolar-Reagent”, Deputy of workshop’s chief to mechanical problems; 1991.1993.
Senior engineer of Microbiological Institute Science Academy 1981.-1990.
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
Russian – fluent
German - colloquial speech level
Publications:
Research work “Combat technics developmental tendency and role in NDF” 2001.
Defense Science Center of NDA, Riga
“Military Helicopters” 1999., NDA, Riga
Awards:
NDF Commander’s Sign of Honour Nr.782
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Pēteris Lovčinovskis
Date and Place of Birth: 02.02.1966., Rezekne, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia citizenry
Home Address: Dž.Dudajeva 11-16, Riga, LV-1084
Phone Number: 7579911
Educational Background:
1996.-1999. Latvian Academy of sports education, Master’s study program
1993.-1994. National Defence Academy of Latvia
1984.-1991. Latvian State Institute of Physical Culture
1981.-1984. Kraslava district, Ezernieki secondary school
Scientific or Academic Degree:
Master's Degree in pedagogy
Qualifications:
12.10.2001. Battalion commander of combat engineering
24.07.1998. Company commander of combat engineering
18.11.1994. NDF Platoon commander
18.06.1991. Teacher of physical training
Additional Skills, Training:
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31.07.2001.–12.10.2001. Battalion commander course in Combat Engineer units
and school in Germany
26.07.–06.08.1999. Participant Multinational Exercise “Baltic Hope 99”
22.03.-26.03.1999. and 12.04.-16.04.1999. Danish military pedagogic course
03.03.1998. – 24.07.1998. Company commander course in Combat Engineer units
and school in Germany
05.-09.09.1997. Participant Multinational Exercise “Cooperative Best Effort 97” of
NATO/PfP
14.-17.05.1997. Participant Multinational Exercise “Baltic Hope 97”
Work Experience:
NDA, Department of Technical Science, Teacher, 1998. NDA, Department of Arms Wises Use, Teacher, 1994. –1998.
District of Rezekne, Teacher of physical training of grade school Rezna, 1991.1993.
Navy of USSR, Squad commander, 1984. –1987.
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
Russian – fluent
German - colloquial speech level
Publications:
Research work “Combat shooting basic manual method” 1999. Defense Science
Center of NDA
Research work “Munition” as co-author, 1998., Defense Science Center of NDA
CURRICULUM
VITAE
Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Gunārs Vilnis Opmanis
Date and Place of Birth: 11.04.1943., Cēsis, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Address: Eizensteina st. 77-107, Riga, LV-1079
Phone Number: 7515473
Educational Background:
1971. Riga Tecnical University
Qualifications:
Chemist - engeneer
Additional Skills, Training:
1994. – 1995. NBC Defence Officers course, Germany
1999. April, Danish Military pedagogy course
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04.1997. – 05.1999. Cycle of courses “ Enviromental Awareness Course for the
Enviromental Training Officers”Germany, USA, Lithuania
2001. November, NBC Staffofficers course, Germany
Work Experience:
Lecturer of National defence of Latvia, 1993Teacher in secondory school, 1986. – 1991.
Researcher fellow in Faculty of Chemistry at Riga Technical University, 1971. –
1986.
Languages:
Latvian – native
German – fluent
Russian – fluent
English - basic
Publications:
Chemical Weapons. P. Pastors and G. Opmanis, NDA, Riga, 1994., 130 p.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Indulis Skrastins
Date and Place of Birth: 17 September 1959, Kuldiga, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Address: Riga, Lienes str. 9-25, LV-1009
Phone Number: 9114569
Education Background:
1982 Chemistry faculty of Riga Polytechnic Institute
Riga Secondary School Nr.6
Scientific Degree:
Dr. Chem.
Qualifications:
Chemistry engineer – technology of biologically active compounds
Attended and graduated from courses of reserve Officers
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Additional Skills. Training:
2000 – Denmark AF specialist school, brigade level staff officer course
1999 – Denmark AF specialist school, battalion level staff officer course
1998 – US government information analysis course
1996 – Canadian AF language school, English course
Work Experience:
Head of branch of NAF HQ department since 1995;
Head of group of the National Defense Academy 1993;
Latvian Science Academy, scientist position in the Institute of Organic Synthesis,
1982.
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
Russian – fluently
English- conversational level
Publications:
Handbook “Military Technology and Equipment of the Foreign Armed Forces”
Articles in military journals and chemical magazines
Awards:
MoD medal “Atzinības goda zīme”
MoD medal “Par ieguldījumu bruņoto spēku attīstība”
AF commander medal “Par centību militārā dienestā”
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Janis Skrinda
Date and Place of Birth: 07 June 1937, Daugavpils district, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Adress: Gaiļezera street 4-247, Riga, LV-1079
Phone Number: 7530089
Educational Background:
1975-1981 University of Latvia
1955-1958 Military School of Yaroslav, Ryazan – infantry course
1951- 1955 Vaboles Secondary school
Qualifications:
Lawyer
Infantry commander
Additional Skills, Training:
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01.10.2001-18.12.2001 - English course, NDA of Latvia
01.10.2000-20.10.2000 - Study planning course, NDA of Latvia
01.02.1997-01.04.1998 - English course with Instructor from USA
01.07.1974-01.12.1974 - General staff course of Saratoff
Work Experience
Chef of Tactical Department of NDA of Latvia since 1994
Senior instructor of Tactical Department of NDA of Latvia, 1992– 1994
History teacher of Riga 100 th Secondary school, 1990-1992
Rozentala artistic school, Legal and Military teacher, 1984-1990
Section chef of Military commissariat, 1972-1984
Platoon and company commander in Military School of Yaroslav, 1961-1972
Platoon commander and vice company commander in regiment unit of Moscow,
1958-1961
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
Russian – fluent
English – basic
Germany – basic
Publications:
Scientific work “Research of troops operations principles of war”, 1.part, 1998,
NDA
Scientific work “Research of troops operations principles of war”, 2.part, 1999,
NDA
Article magazine “Militārais apskats” 1994, Junda
Article magazine “Kadets” 1994, Junda
Article magazine “Kadets” 1993, Junda
Teaching aids for tactics lection course “Kareivis kaujā”, “Nodaļa kaujā”, Vads
kaujā”, Rota kaujā”, “Seno laiku karamākslas vēsture” 1992 – 1996, NDA of Latvia
Awards:
2001 - Honor badge – Ministry of Defense
1998 - Personally weapon – Ministry of Defense
1997 - Honor badge – Ministry of Defense
1997 - Honor badge – Rector of NDA
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Janis Smotrovs
Date and Place of Birth: 23 November 1947, Talsi district, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Address: Lielvarde str. 121-59, Riga, LV-1084
Phone Number: 7549322
Educational Background:
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1975-1978 post graduate studies at the University of Latvia, specialization
"Differential and integral equations"
1965-1970 studies at the University of Latvia, Faculty of Physics and
Mathematics
Academic or Scientific Degree:
Master's Degree in Mathematics
Qualifications:
Physicist
Mathematician
Additional Skills, Training:
1986- 1987 Faculty of Raising Qualification of the Moscow State University,
specialization mathematics
Work Experience:
NDA, Department of Technical Science, Teacher (as extra job) since 1998
University of Latvia, Department of Common Mathematics, lecturer since 1992
The Institute of Mathematics, research assistant 1978-1992
University of Latvia, Department of Common Mathematics, post graduate student 19751978
University of Latvia, Department of Electrodynamics engineer, later junior scientific
associate 1972-1975
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
Russian – fluent
German - colloquial speech level
Publications:
1. Я.Смотровс. Обращение преобразования Фурье методы асимптотического
расширения интервала. Рига, ЛГУ Межвузовский сборник научных трудов, 4,
вопросы электродинамики и механики сплошных сред. 1978, с.128-142
2. Я.Смотровс, Т.Цирулис. Применение асимптотических разложений для
обращения преобразования Фурье. Рига, Зинатне, Латвийский математический
ежегодник, вып.25, 1981, с.195-210
3. Я.Смотровс. Обратное преовразование Фурье с использованием
специальных разложений изображения. Рига, ЛГУ, В.сб.Топологические
пространства и их отображения. 1987, с.130-136
4. Я.Смотровс. Применение F-А метода для обращения интегрального
преобразования Фурье. Рига, ЛГУ, В.сб. Топологические пространства и их
отображения. 1987, с.117-127
5. Я.Смотровс. Оценка погрешности метода асимптотического расширения
интервала при обращении интегрального преобразования Фурье. Рига, ЛГУ,
В.сб. научных трудов ''Математика'' том 562, 1991., с.115-128
6. J.Smotrovs. The effektivity of interval asymptotic expansion method for the
inversion of the Fourier transformation. Proceeding of the Latvian Academy of
sciences. Section B, No 9/10 (566/567), 1994. Pp.90-95.
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7. M.Belovs, J.Smotrovs. Applications of bisingular problems for obtaining uniform
asymptotic expansions of integrals. Latvijas ZA Vēstis, B, No5 (598), 1998, Pp.213217.
8. M.Belovs, J.Smotrovs. Furjē asimptotiskā aproksimācija (angļu val.) LU
Zinātniskie raksti No612. Matemātiskās fizikas lietišķo problēmu modelēšana,
1998., 11-18 lpp.
9. M.Belovs, J.Smotrovs. Bisingulāro problēmu lietošana integrāļu vienmērīgu
asimptotisko attīstījumu iegūšanai (angļu val.)Starptautiskais matemātikas žurnāls
“Methods and Applications of Analysis”, 1998.jūlijs, 20lpp.
10. M.Belovs, J.Smotrovs. Furjē asimptotiskā aproksimācija un daži tās lietojumi
(angļu val.). Tēzes 3. Starptautiskajai konferencei matemātiskajā modelēšanā un
analīzē, Rīga-Jūrmala, 1998., 8.-9.lpp.
11. M.Belovs, J.Smotrovs. Furjē asimptotiskā aproksimācija un daži tās lietojumi
(angļu val.). Tēzes 3. Starptautiskajai konferencei matemātiskajā modelēšanā un
analīzē pārskats, Viļņa, 1998., 13 lpp.
Mācību literatūra:
12. Я.Полманис, Я.Смотровс, Я.Круминьш. Исследование зависимости
усредненного коефициента свободной теплоотдачи от силы на границе между
теплоприводом и воздухом. Рига, ЛГУ. 1980, 15 с
13. Э.Лепина, Я.Смотровс. Определители и матрицы. Задачи по высшей
математике для студентов химического факультета. Рига, ЛГУ. 1985, 16 с
14. Э.Лепина, Я.Смотровс. Элементы векторной алгебры. Задачи по высшей
математике для студентов химического факультета. Рига, ЛГУ. 1985, 20 с
15. Dz.Damberga, D.Taimiņa, J.Smotrovs. 1. Kontroldarbs augstākajā matemātikā
LVU Bioloģijas fakultātes neklātienes nodaļā. Rīga, LVU, 1984. 8 lpp.
16. Dz.Damberga, D.Taimiņa, J.Smotrovs. 2. Kontroldarbs augstākajā matemātikā
LVU Bioloģijas fakultātes neklātienes nodaļā. Rīga, LVU, 1984. 8 lpp.
17. J.Smotrovs. Varbūtības teorija un matemātiskā statistika. Rīga, Zvaigzne
“ABC”, 2002
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal data:
Name, Last name: Edijs Utmans
Date and Place of Birth: 17.08.1976., Jēkabpils, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Adress: Lāčplēša str. 7 – 14, Riga, Latvia
Phone Number: 9186863
Educational background:
1983.-1994. – Sala’s secondary school, Jekabpils district, Latvia
1994.-1995. –National Defence Academy of Latvia
1995.-1997. – Full time artillery officer course in Germany
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Qualification:
1995. Platoon comander
Additional Skills, Training:
1999. Military Danish pedagogy course, Latvia
1998. Anti tank course in Sweden (level of platoon)
1996. The Course for Artillery Safety Officers, Idar-Oberstein, Germany
1996. First Aid Course in Germany
02.06.1995.-22.12.1995. German Language Course in Germany
Work experience:
Assistant in Technical Since Department on National Defence Academy of Latvia
since 1997.
Language Profiency:
Latvian – native
Russian – fluently
German – fluently
English – basic
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Normunds Aizpurs
Date and Place of Birth: 25 January, 1966, Gulbene, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Address: 9 Lepju str. 15, Riga
Phone Number: 6532396, 7541126
Educational Background:
Since 2001 student of the Information System Management Institute
1998 – 1999 National Defence Academy of Latvia, BA
1985 – 1988 Kirov Aviation War School
Qualifications:
Manager of personel
War technician-mechanic
Additional Skills, Training:
12.02.2001 – 16.02.2001 – Course “Planning of Infrastructure”. Sweeden;
24.07.2000 – 15.12.2000 – English Language Course, Canada, Saint-Jean;
1997 – Battalion Commanders Course, Danish Royal Military Academy;
30.01.1995 – 03.02.1995 – International Course “Disciplinary penalty and
Administrative work”, Riga.
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Work Experience:
NDA of Latvia, Deputy Commandant in service and training work since
August,2001;
NAF, Adazi Training centre for Mobile Riflemen’s, commander 1999 – 2001;
NAF, Adazi Training centre for Mobile Riflemen’s, chief 1997 – 1999;
Defense Forces of Latvia, Commander of Hedquarters Battalion 1995 – 1997;
NDA of Latvia, Deputy Commander of Mobile Riflemen’s Department 1994 –
1995;
NDA of Latvia, Platoon commander of Mobile Riflemen’s Department 1992 –
1994;
Home Guard, 25th Battalion, Commander of Head Quarter 1991 – 1992.
Language Profiency:
Latvian – native
Russian – fluent
English – spoken
Awards:
Minister’s of Defence Mark of Distinction - 1999
NAF Commander’s Mark of Distinction – 1996
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data:
Name, Last Name: Juris Maklakovs
Date and Place of Birth: 27 October, 1964, Ludzas distr., Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Address: Slimnīcas str. 6-34, Riga, LV - 1016
Telephone Number: 7541120, 9478512
Educational Background:
1982 - 1985 Kaliningrad Air Force Military Technical School
1988 - 1992 Moscow Air Force Engineering Military Academy
1971 – 1982 Rezekne Secondary School
Academic Degree:
Master of Engeneering
Qualifications:
Radio Engeneer
Additional Skills, Training:
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2001. - 1 month Course of Civil-military relations, Canada;
1997. - 4 mounth English language Course, Canada Language school, Saint-Jean.
Work Experience:
NDA of Latvia, the Commandant since 2001;
NDA of Latvia, Deputy commandant in educational work, 1997 – 2001;
NDA of Latvia, Head of Engineer Science Department, 1995 – 1997;
NDA of Latvia, lecturer, Programmer of PC, 1992 – 1995;
Head of Air Force Radio Equipment Repair Group (Uzbekistan), 1986 - 1988;
Senior Technician of Air Force Radio Equipment Repair Group (Uzbekistan), 1985
- 1986.
Language Profiency:
Latvian – native
Russian – fluent
English – fluent
Awards:
Button of Minister of Defence
NDA of Latvia, Mark of Distinction
Ministers of Defence Mark of Distinction
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal data
Name, Last Name: Ivo Mogilnijs
Date and Place of Birth: 29 August 1968, Riga
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Address: 18–12 Skulte, Riga district, LV-1057, Latvia
Telephone number: 9427718
Educational background:
1985 – 1989 Logistics Highest Military School, Gorky, Russia
Qualifications:
Engineer - economist
Additional Skills, Training:
November,1997 – March,1998 - Refresher Logistics Course in Bundeswehr,
Germany;
May 1998 - Teacher’s course concerning planning, preparation, implementation and
validation of education Defence centre for leader ship, NDA of Latvia;
February 1999 – Executive Seminar for NDA instructors, US Defence Institute of
international legal studies;
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May 1999 – Military personnel management and administration;
March – May 2000 International Staff Officers Orientations Course, Netherlands
Defence College;
February 2001 - International Logistic Officers Course, Austria.
Work experience:
NDA of Latvia, Acting Deputy Commandant of Logistics since December, 2001;
NDA of Latvia, Leadership and Administration Department, senior lecture
10.1998 – 12.2001;
NDA of Latvia, Leadership and Administration Department, intructor
05.1998 – 10.1998;
NDA of Latvia, Clothing Section of Logistics branch, chief 1992 – 1998;
Service in Soviet Army at Gunboat Airbase as Chief of Logistics Department 1989
– 1991.
Languages:
Latvian – native
Russian – fluent
German - basic
English - basic
Publications:
Research work “NAF unit’s economic work, supply structure improvement away”,
January,2002.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Gunars Upitis
Date and Place of Birth: 13 March 1965
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Adress: Brivibas street 73, Tilza, Balvi district, Latvia, LV-4572
Phone Number: 4556161, 6465434
Educational Background:
2000 - 2001 – Baltic Defence College
1991 – 1993 – Daugavpils Pedagogical University
1983 – 1988 – Kaliningradas Higher Military Engineering School
1972 – 1983 – Tilza Secondary School
Qualifications:
Mathematics teacher
Military engineer
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Additional Skills, Training:
13.03. – 18.06.1999 – English language course at 3 Homeguard brigade in Rezekne
03.11. – 11.12.1998 – Antitank warfare, 84 mm antitank gun Carl Gustav in Sweden
Work Experience:
National Defence Academy, Deputy commandant in academic work since 2001
Baltic Defence College, student - 2000 – 2001
3 Homeguard brigade, acting brigade commander – 2000
3 Homeguard brigade headquarters, chief of Operations department – 1999 – 2000
31 Homeguard battalion, company commander - 1992 – 1999
31 Homeguard battalion, chief of Operations section – 1991 – 1992
Tilza Secondary School, mathematics teacher – 1990 – 1991
Lvov military district, Nuclear Mines Platoon commander - 1988 – 1990
Kaliningradas Higher Military Engineering School, cadet – 1983 – 1988
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
Russian – fluent
English - spoken
Awards:
1996 – Sign ’Term of Service, grade 4’ – Homeguard commander
1999 – Mark of distinction - National Armed Forces commander
1999 – Honor badge ’United for Latvia’ - 3 brigade commander
2001 – Sign ’Term of Service, grade 3’ – Homeguard commander
2001 – Honor badge - Ministry of Defence
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name, Last Name:
Date and Place of Birth:
Nationality:
Citizenship:
Home Address:
Phone Number:
Janis Arajs
05.11.1978. Riga, Latvia
Latvian
Latvian
3 Marijas street, flat 12a, Riga
7217635, mob.6545997
Educational Background:
2000. University of Latvia, master program of history
1996.-2000. . University of Latvia, bachelor program of history
1993.-1996. Jurmalas Pumpura Secondary School
Qualifications:
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B.A. (history)
Additional Skills, Trainings:
06.06.2001.-15.06.2001. informatics (Excel 2000, Internet); NDA, Latvia
23.04.2001.-27.04.2001., 14.05.2001.-18.05.2001. Teacher Cource concerning
planning, preparation, implementation and validation of education; NDA, Latvia
11.12.2000.-13.12.2000. Ministry of Defence Structures working civil employees
military preparation course; NDA, Latvia
Work Experience:
NDA, Department of Management and Political Science, lecturer
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native,
Russian – fluently,
German – basic,
English – basic
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Maris Buikis
Date and Place of Birth: 20 July 1942, Jelgava, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvian
Home Adress: Salnas str. 1-12, Riga, LV-1021
Phone Number: 7182289
Educational Background:
1968 – 1972 The University of Latvia, doctor study (differential equation)
1960 – 1965 The University of Latvia, Faculty of Physic and Mathematics
1956 – 1960 Tukums Secondary school No.1
Scientific Degree:
Doctor of mathemtics
Qualifications:
Mathematician
Additional Skills, Training:
1998 - Vilnius Advanced Actuarial Diploma Course organized by UK Know-How
Fund (Institute of Actuaries), Oxford
1996 - Vilnius Post–Graduate Actuarial Diploma Course– organized by UK KnowHow Fund (Institute of Actuaries), Oxford
Work Experience:
Riga Technical University (RTU), docent since 1984
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RTU senior lecturer - 1978 – 1984
The University of Latvia, research associate - 1965 – 1978
Language Proficiency:
Latvian - native
Russian - fluent
German – intermediate level
Publications:
M.Buikis, G.Burov “Forecasting of temporary series with use of informative
mapping and imitative simulation”. Scientific Proceedings of RTU. Thematic issue
“Information Technology and Management Science” Vol. 5, RTU, Rīga, 2001. 3342 pp.
M.Buikis, Y.Barsky “A Mathematical Model for Cascade Separation at
Identical Stages of the Separator.” Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical
Sciences, Riga, 2001, No. 5. 22-32 pp.
M.Buikis, G.Burov "Topological - Associative Analytical Model of Forecasting
of Dynamic Processes.” Scientific Proceedings of RTU. 42 Thematic issue
"Boundary Field Problems and Computer Simulation". RTU, Riga - 2000. 84–
93 pp.
M.Buikis, G.Burov, I.Iltins "Computing Instability of Identification and Forecasting
Associative Algorithms and Their Regularization". Second International Conference
"Simulation, Gaming, Training and Business Process Reengineering in Operations",
Riga Technical University. Riga, 8-9 September 2000. 145 – 150 pp.
M.Buikis, J.Carkovs, B.Siliņa "Elements of Probability Theory and Statistics". Rīga,
Zvaigzne ABC, 1997. 69 pp.
M.Buiķis, B.Siliņa "Mathematics. Definition, formulae, calculations algorithms".
Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 1997. 288 pp.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Andris Chakarnis
Date and Place of Birth: 28 June 1967, Valka, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Address: Birzes Str. 34-38, Riga, Latvia, LV-1016
Phone Number: 371 - 7438917
Educational Background:
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1997-1998 – University of Latvia, Magistrates
1985-1989 - Minsk High Military Common to All Arms School
1974-1985 - Ogre Secondary School, Latvia
Academic or scientific Degree:
Magistrate of Pedagogy
Qualifications:
Teacher of History, Pedagogue
Additional Skills, Training:
8.-19.2001 - “Environmental Protection of Military Forces Course”, the NATO
School SHAPE, Germany
11.02.-22.06.2000 - “Intensive Anglo-American Course of English Language”,
NDA, Latvia
01.07.-31.08.1999 - “British Army Short Term Training Term Officer Instructor
Training Course”, NDA, Latvia
29.01.-02.04.1996 - “IFOR Training Course” at Jydske Dragonregiment, Denmark
Work Experience:
1998 - Chief of Department of Leadership and Political Sciences, NDA, Latvia
1997-1998 - Deputy Chief of Faculty of NDA
1993-1997 - Cadet Company Commander of NDA
1992-1993 - Deputy Border Company Commander, Daugavpils Battalion
1989-1992 - Platoon Commander of Guard, USSR Armed Forces
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
Russian – fluent
English – fluent
Awards:
“Grate Full Cross of second degree of Borderguards” Nr.251, 19.11.2001
“Memorable Sign of NDA” Nr.40, 12.02.1999
Memorable Medal of NAF “For taking part in nternational operations” - 7.11.1997
“NATO Medal for service with NATO on Operations in Relation to the Former
Yugoslavia During the Period 03-04-1996 until 08-10-1996
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name, Last Name:
Date and Place of Birth:
Nationality:
Citizenship:
Home Adress:
Peteris Egle
15 July 1960, Aluksne, Latvia
latvian
Latvian
Murnieku str. 8 Riga, LV 1009, Latvia
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Phone Number:
9689022
Educational Background:
2000 - Riga Latvian University,
1998 officer course NDA
1992 – 1996 Riga Latvian University,
1981 – 1985 Riga Latvian Institute of Physical Culture,
Qualifications:
pedagogical
Additional Skills, Training:
Leadership and Pedagogy Principles in Denmark Armed Forces, 1999.
Work Experience:
1998 – lecturer NDA.
1990 – 1998 lecturer Riga LU,
1985-1990 lecturer RMI,
Language Proficiency:
native Latvian,
fluent Russian,
basic English.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name, Last Name:
Date and Place of Birth:
Nationality:
Citizenship:
Home Address:
Phone Number:
Muntis Geibaks
27 December 1966, Riga, Latvia
Latvian
Latvian
In Lokomatives str. 48 Apt 10 Riga, LV –
1057, Latvia
7 258157
Educational Background:
From 1997 University of Daugavpils, candidate course for a doctor’s degree in
politology;
1993. – 1995. University of Latvia Mag. Politology;
1987. – 1993. University of Daugavpils, faculty of music pedagogy, bachelor’s
degree in music;
1982. – 1985. Riga, 3-rd boarding – school.
Academic Degree:
Mag. Politology science
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Qualifications:
Politology
Work Experience:
1996. – 2002. National Defence Academy of Latvia Leadership and political science
department lecturer
1989. – 1996. Riga, 3-rd boarding – school music teacher
Language Proficiency:
native Latvian,
fluent Russian,
basic German,
basic English
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal data:
Name, Last name:
Date and Place of Birth:
Home Adress:
Phone number:
Nationality:
Inese Jurgena
1949. , 19.november, Gulbenes distr.., Latvia
Rīga, Koperatīva street 6a dz. 9, LV-1068
7413378 (m.), 7808139 (d.)
Latvia
Educational background:
1992. – C – D Nr. 00054 Associate Professor,
1986. – Postgraduates course in Latvian University,
1973. – University of Latvia
Scientific Degree:
Dr.paed
Qualifications:
Associate professor
Additional Skills, Training:
 Planners Course for dealing with planning preperation and validation of
education 2000 – 2001 (sertif.)
 Leadership and pedagogy Principles in Denmark Armed Forces, 1998
sertif.
 Dollhouse University Baltic Economic Management Training Program, 1998
sertif.
 The course on training methodology (for the Performance in the course on
Training methodology for Trainers Attilated for civil servant candidate (sertif.)
in Latvia.
Work Experience:
 1998 – Management and Teacher Training Academy (Ass.Prof.),
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1992 – 1995 National Defence Academy (docent),
1986 –1992 Latvian Academy of Sport Education (docent),
1973 – 1986 Ministry of Education.
Language Proficiency:
 Native Latvian
 Fluent Russian
 Fair German
 English Basic
Publications:
 Jurgena I. Die Besonderheiten der berauflichen Tätigkeit des Lehrers im
weckselnden sozialen Kontext Lettlands. – Wroclaw: Dolnosladska Szkola
vyzsza Edukaciji, 2001., 263. – 269.lpp.
 Jurgena I. Vērtība – tā ir viņa pati // Krūze A., Poga L. Uzticība pedagoģijai. –
R.: RaKa, 2001., 170. – 172.lpp.
 Jurgena I. Pedagoga pofesionālā kompetence. Starptautiskā konference
“Normatīvisms – ētiskums – praktiskā pielietojamība”, Polija – Londeu Zdruj,
2001. 24. – 26.maijs
 Jurgena I. Profesionālo zināšanu loma skolotāja personības veidošanā. – R.:
Vārti, 2001. 15.– 22.lpp.
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Jurgena I. Teachers mission and professional; competence. Realaising
educational Problems, Klaipedos universitetas, 2001, 193. – 200.lpp.
Jurgena I. Vispārīgā pedagoģija. Mācību līdzeklis. – R.: Izglītības soļi, 2001.
131.lpp.
Jurgena I. Pretrunas starp zināšanaām un darbības prasmēm kā konflikta cēlonis
// Konflikta teorija un prakse multikulturālā sabiedrībā. – R.: SO “Izglītība
tautas attīstībai”, 2001. 89. – 99.lpp
Юргена И. Миссия педагогов в мультикульткрном обществе. Теория и
практика образования контексте отечественной культуры // Тезисы
докладов и сообщений Международной конференции “Ребенок в
современном мире. Отечество и дети”, Издательство СПБГТУ, 2001, с. 220
– 226
Jurgena I. Pedagoga misija un profesionālā kompetence // Dabszinātnes un
skolotāju izglītība. II Starptautiskās konferences materiāls. – R.: 2000, 17. –
18.lpp.
Jurgena I. V. Vīķes-Freibergas pedagoģiskās atziņas // Personība. Laiks.
Komunikācija: Starptautiskās zinātniski praktiskās konferences materiāli,
2001.gada 1.- 2. marts. – Rēzekne: 2001., 99. – 102.lpp.
Jurgena I.The Teacher in the Democratic Society, Competence, Missien and
Social Context.– Nove možnosti vzdelavani a pedagogicky vyzkum. Ostrava 27.
– 28.06.2001., 223. – 228.lpp.
Jurgena I. Trimdas latviešu personību pedagoģiskās atziņas: II Pasaules latviešu
zinātnieku kongress. – R.:2001. – 80.lpp/
Jurgena I. Миссия педагогов в демократическом обществе // Bērna
audzināšana demokrātiskai sabiedrībai, Starptautiskās konferences materiāli. R.:
Izglītības soļi, 2000., 302.- 307.lpp.
Jurgena I. Pusaudžu sociālās kometences vidošanās iespējas pedagoģoskajā
procesā // Sociālā pedagoģija un personības psiholoģoiskā adaptācija mainīgajā
84
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sociālajā vidē. Starptautiskās konferences materiāli. – R.: Vārti, 2000. 42. –
47.lpp.
Jurgena I. Radošas personības zināšanu un darbu vienotība // Radoša personība
I, zinātnisko rakstu krājums. – R.: Vārti, 1999.- 2000., 211. – 215.lpp.
Jurgena I. Topošo skolotāju profesionālās kompetences veidošanās iespējas
studiju procesā RPIVA // Baltijas reģiona valstu integrācijas problēmas ceļā uz
Eiropas savienību, Starptautiskās zinātniskās konferences materiāli, Rēzeknes
augstskola, 2000, 33.- 35.lpp.
Jurgena I., Tamisārs A. interaktīvo mācību metožu izmantošanas iespējas NBS
apakšavienību mācību procesā. Militārais apskats, MLAF, 2000, 31.- 34.lpp.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name, Last Name:
Date and Place of Birth:
Nationality:
Citizenship:
Home Address:
Phone Number:
Ingrīda Vīgante.
05.03.1943. Riga, Latvia.
latvian.
Latvia.
Kokneses prospekts 8 apt1 Riga, LV-1014
Latvia.
7518935.
Educational Background:
1995 - 1997 Institute of Pedagogy and Psychology University of Latvia. (Nr.
002576)
1970 – 1976 Leningrad State University, Faculty of philosofy, specialisation –
philosophical ethics. (Nr.288982).
1958 – 1961 Riga Secondary School Nr.7.
Academic Degree:
MA (Master s degree in pedagogy) 1997. University of Latvia.
Qualifications:
MA ( Master s degree in ethiks).
Additional Skills, Training:
American course of military management, 1999, MOD. (certificate)
Leadership and pedagogy Principlesin Denmark Armed Forces, 1998. (certificate).
Institute of Pedagogy and Psyhology 3 week course “ Innovation Projekts of
Educational Policy” University of Latvia 1997 – 1998. (certificate).
Commercial Educational Company 3 day course of Communicative psychology
1997 (certficate).
Centre of Adult Educational. Intensive Course of English. 1996.(certificate)
State School of Administration Training course: ethics, psyhology, theory of
management. 1995.
85
EU PHARE Administration Reform Programme. Latvian School of public
administration. Training course in ethics and teaching methodology.(certificate).
1995.
Work Experience:
1995 the present. Defence Academy of Latvia – professor s associate.
1988 – 1993 Riga Medical School Nr.4. – lecturer.
Riga Technical School of Industry – lecturer.
Language Proficiency: native Latvian, Fluent Russian, Basic English.
Publications:
”Problems of Military Education in the national Armed Forces”, Riga, 2000.
Socialetical problems at Military higher education establishments, 74 – 79, Riga,
Vārti, 2000.
Awards:
Honorary certificate and Honory Badge of the NDA, 08. 02.2000.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data:
Name, Last Name: Karlis Kreslins
Date and Place of Birth: 13 April, 1945, Aluksnes distr., Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Address: 4 Varaviksnes str. 25, Riga
Phone Number: 7220276, 9246570
Educational Background:
1992 - 1993 – Latvia Academy of Sciences, Engeneerind Doctorate
1977 – 1980 – Moscow State University, computering mathematics and cybernetics
faculty
1974 - 1977 – Moscow Air Force Engeneering Military Academy, Doctoral
Aspirant Radiotechnical Faculty
1970 - 1974 - Moscow Air Force Engeneering Military Academy
1963 - 1966 – Riga Aviation War School
1963 – Aluksne Secondary School No.1
Scientific Degree:
Dr.habil.sc.ing., 1993
Qualifications:
86
Radio engeneer
Additional Skills, Training:
22.11.2001 – 01.12.2001 – National Institute of Research , France;
22.10.2001 – 26.10.2001 – NATO Defence College, Italy;
18.06.1999. – G.Marshal College, Germany;
07.09.1988 – 18.12.1998 – Military English Course, Riga.
Work Experience:
NAF of Latvia, Chief of Staff since 2000;
NAF of Latvia, Chief of department J-5, 1999 – 2000;
NAF of Latvia, Deputy Chief of staff, 1997 – 1999;
NDA of latvia, Deputy Commandant of Training and Scientific work, Chief of
Defence research Center, 1992 – 1997;
Lecturer, Senior Lecturer (Professor) at Moscow Air Force Engeneering Military
Academy 1977 – 1992.
Language proficiency:
Latvian – native
Russian – fluent
English – fluent
German – fluent
Awards:
NAF Commanders Mark of Distinction 1st grade, 06.11.2001;
NAF Commanders Mark of Distinction, 14.11.2000;
Minister of Defence Mark of Distinction, 01.11.1999.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data:
Name, Last Name: Oksana Lentjushenkova
Date and Place of Birth: 04 June 1976, Donskoj, The Tulas Region, Russia
Nationality: Russion
Citizenship: Resident of Republic of Latvia
Home Address: 256/6 – 33 Maskavas Str., Riga, LV-1063
Phone Number: 371 7188634, 371 9185149
Educational Background:
Since 1999. Riga Technical University, Doctor’s studies
1994.-1999. Riga technical University, Master’s studies
1983. – 1994. Liepaja 2.Secondary School
Academic Degree:
Master of Economics
87
Qualifications:
The Economist
Additional Skills, Training:
10.01.-10.02.2000 – Educational center “Aveta”, accountancy
01.08.-01.09.1998 – RTU, computer skills
Work Experience:
Colledge “Gobest Baltija International”, teacher of Economics since 2001
Higher School of Social Technologies, teacher of economics since 2001
National Defence Academy of Latvia, teacher of economics since 2000
SIA “Partija – 1”, accountant - 1999-2001
Riga Technical University, teacher of economics - 1999-2000
SIA “RIMI Baltic Security”, accountant - 1998
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – fluent
Russian – native
English - colloquial
Publications:
Scientific articles:
“The problems of determination of domestic investments amount” Collection of
scientific articles of Rezekne Higher Education Institution, 2002.
“The role of the human resources ensuring the economic development”, Collection
of scientific articles of the Bank University, 2001.
“The complex of finance and investments of Latvia”, Collection of scientific articles
of the RTU, 2001.
“The problems of economic development of Latvia”, Collection of scientific articles
of the Business School Turiba, 2000.
“The problems of attraction of the foreign investments in Latvia” Collection of
scientific articles of the RTU, 1999.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data:
Name, last name:
Date and place of Birth:
Nationality:
Citizenship:
Home address:
Phone number:
Vitauts Ļūdēns
28 January 1937, Jelgava, Latvia
Latvian
The Republic of Latvia
8 - 8 Vestas Street, Riga, LV 1013
(371) 7 339 332
Educational background:
88
1995 - 1997 University of Latvia, Institute of Pedagogy and Psychology MA;
1958 - 1965 University of Latvia, Faculty of History and Arts correspondance
course;
1951 – 1955 Bauska Secondary Shcool No 1.
Academic Degree:
MA in Pedagogy.
Qualifications:
Pedagogue, journalist, writer.
Additional Skills, Training:
23.10.2001 - 25.10.2001 Team’s psychological climat survey course, provided by
USA Michigan Army National guards;
09.2000 – 06.2001 Computer course at NDA;
11.12.2000 – 13.12.2000 Military training course for civilians working in military
structure;
25.04.-28.04.2000, 15.05.-19.05.2000 Planning, Preparation, Implementation and
Validation of Education, Danish Education Development Branch in Latvia;
Work experience:
From 1995 Lecturer at the National Defence Academy;
1992-1995 Lecturer at Training Center of National Forces;
Professional writer, member of Writers’ Association from 1965;
1969-1972 The Head of Poetry Departement, newspaper „Literatūra un Māksla“;
1968-1969 Technical editor, magazine “Liesma”;
1961-1966 Head of Methodical Study of Ministry of Culture;
1955-1958 Machinist in MTS Mežotne.
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native;
German – conversational;
Russian – conversational;
Publications:
2001 “Zem debesu zeltainiem apiņiem”(poetry and poem about colonel V.Janums),
Riga;
1994 “Sudraba aplis”(poetry and poem about Latvian Army commander
O.Kalpaks), Riga;
1991 “Sudraba kalējs, tērauda kalējs”(book on Latvian history for children and
youth), Riga;
30 publications – books (6 translated in other languages);
Many publications around the world;
Latvian school textbooks, published in Latvia, Canada, USA.
Awards:
2001 Award of the Commander of National Forces – Badge of Honour “Par
nopelniem”, 3rd class;
2001 Award of State – Memorial Mark of Barricade Participants in 1991;
2000 Award of NDA – Mark of Distinction.
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data:
Name, Last Name: Karina Marinska
Date and Place of Birth: 25 June 1975., Riga, Latvia
Nationality: Russian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Address: Maza Stacijas str. 4 56, LV-1083
Phone Number: 9792270
Educational Background:
1997 - Riga Technical University, doctors studies
1995 – 1997 - Riga Technical University, magistrate studies
1992 – 1995 - Riga Technical University, bachelor studies
1982 – 1992 - Riga 68. Secondary school
Academic Degree:
Master of business economics
Additional Skills, Training:
22.01. – 21.02.1999 - Education center “Latvikom”
Work Experience:
NDA, Department of leadership and political science since 1999
RTU the professor group of business economics and production - 1997“Kodans” Ltd., 1995–1999
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – fluent
Russian – native
English - speaking level
Publications:
“Vadības grāmatvedības pamati”- R.:RAKA, 1999
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name, Last Name:
Olegs Pavlovs
90
Date and Place of Birth:
Nationality:
Citizenship:
Home Adress:
Phone Number:
30 October, 1931, Jaunlaicenes pag., distinct of
Aluksne, Latvia
latvian
Republic of Latvia
Kristapa Str. 23 - 28, Riga, Latvia, LV - 1046
7624037
Educational Background:
1968 - 1971 post graduate course by State University of Latvia,
1958 - 1962 State University of Latvia,
1955 - 1958 Music high school of Cesis.
1945 - 1951 Teatchers institute of Cesis.
Scientific Degree:
Dr. philosophie
Qualifications:
lecturer of philosophie, estetic; teatcher of latv. ling. and literature; precentor.
Additional Skills, Training:
23. - 27. 04. and 14. - 18. 05. 2001, Teatchers course
Defence College;
11. - 13.12. 2000, Course Civil service MOD of
Republic Latvia
of
Royal
Danish
Work Experience:
since 1993 NDA
1990 - 1993 University of Latvia
1973 - 1990 State Conservatory of Latvia
1971 - 1973 Agriculture Academy of Latvia
1961 - 1968 High school of Cesis
1954 - 1961 Culture house of Cesis
1951 - 1954 selective Service
Language Proficiency:
native Latvian,
fluent Russian
Publications:
Aestethic : with contributors.- 1987 and 1989, Riga (joint authors),
Patriotic education.- 2000, Riga.
Awards:
1999, Omen of Imprimatur, NDA
CURRICULUM VITAE
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Personal Data
Name, Last Name:
Date and Place of Birth:
Nationality:
Citizenship:
Home Adress:
Phone Number:
Liana Plavina
25 august ,1960, Daugavpils, Latvia.
latvian
citisen of latvian Republic
Vainodes str. 22-69, Riga, LV-1058
7621192
Educational Background:
1983-1986 Ist Moscow Medical Institute, postgraduated Course,
1977-1983 Riga Medical Institute , Faculty of General Medicine,
1977
Secondary school No 3 , Daugavpils
Scientific Degree:
1992 – Doctor of medicine,
1987- defence of thesis of candidate of medical Sciences in Moscow University
named Patrise Lumumba
Qualifications:
1996- First Aid Trainning Teacher
1983- Doctor in General Medicine
Additional Skills, Training:
2001
1. Einsatzmedizin //Sanitätsakademie der Bundeswehr, Deutschland {Emergency
Medicine} 04.12.2001 –07.12.2001.Munchen, Deutschland.
2. NATO/PFP Joint Medical Planners Course. //The NATO School (SHAPE)
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe 18.06.2001- 22.06.2001.
Oberamergau, Germany
2000
 Certificate of teacher course concerning planning, preparation, implementation
and validation of education //Defence Centre for Leadership .Education
development Branch(UUA){ Militārās pedagoģijas kurss}25.04 28.04.2000 and
15.05.19.05.2000.
 Certificate of Attendance JCTP briefing for Prevention and Treatment of
Substance Abuse. 25.01.2000-28.01.2000.Riga,Latvia
1999
 Certificate for outstanding participation in multinational medical exercise
MEDCEUR 99-2. 28.06.1999-09.07.1999.Riga.
 Certificate for completion of the Combined Humanitarian Assistance Response
Training(CHART) and Battlefield Care Course (BCC) 28.06.1999.
03.07.1999,Riga
1998
 Certificate for participation briefing “Disaster medicine 98-“Rīga 08.08.1998.
 Certificate for participation briefing – training course “Emergency medicine
98”- Rīga .07.08.-08.08.1998.
 Certificate for participation in Civil Defence training course (40h) 20.04.199824.04.1998.Rīga
92
1996
 Certificate of First Aid training teacher Nr.108 23.12.1996.
 Notfallmedizin
Sanitätsakademie
der
Bundeswehr,
Deutschland
Munchen,Deutschland {Neatliekamā palīdzība}11.11.1996.-29.11.1996
 Einsatzmedizin
Sanitätsakademie
der
Bundeswehr,
Deutschland
Munchen,Deutschland {Katastrofu medicīna}10.12.1996.-13.12.1996
Work Experience:
2000-nowadays Headmen teacher
in Leadership and Political science
department,NDA
1993-2000
docent , Leadership and Political science department,
1992-1993
docent in Latvian Medical Academy
1987-1992
assistant in Latvian Medical Academy
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native,
Russuian – fluent ,
English –fluent,
Germany- talking level
Publications:
Publications
2001
1. L.Pļaviņa A.Umbraško Significance of Sport and Physical training program for
cadets
of National Defence Academy of Latvian Republic.//International Congress on
Bridging Sport, Exercise and Lifestyle Activity for Health.13.-15.02.2001. Lahti
Finland. Abstract Book .P.57.
2. Liāna Pļaviņa Topošo Sporta un Bioloģijas skolotāju prasmju un iemaņu
veidošana Sporta medicīnas praktiskās nodarbībās . [Future Sport and Biology
teacher
skill
formation
in
Sport
medicine
practical
classes]
Personība.Laiks.Komunikācija. Starptautiskās zinātniski praktiskās konferences
materiāli 2001.gada 1.-2.marts.II sējums,lpp125-129.Rēzekne 2001.(ISBN 9984585-49-2)
3. Liāna Pļaviņa Kareivju fizisko darbaspēju novērtējums. II Pasaules Latviešu
zinātnieku kongress .Rīga,2001.gada 14.-15.augusts.Tēžu krājums, lpp 443.(ISBN
9984-9542 –0-X)
4. Liāna Pļaviņa Kareivju fiziskās attīstības un fiziskās sagatavotības raksturojums.
Pasaules latviešu ārstu 4.kongress.Rīga ,2001.gada 20-22.jūnijs.Tēzes,lpp.139-140.
5*. L.Pļaviņa ,A.Umbraško Changes in characteristic of general physical fitness
during special physical training program. Sport Kinetics 2001 "Human Movement
as a science in the New Millennium". 7-th international Scientific Conference of the
International Association of Sport Kinetics in Co-operation with the Faculty of
Exercise" and Sport Sciences, University of Tartu.Abstarcys .Tartu August 30September 2,2001.P.93-94.(ISBN 9985-4-0202-2)
6*. L.Pļaviņa ,A.Umbraško Changes in characteristic of general physical fitness
during special physical training program. Acta Kinesiologiae Universitatis
Tartuensis.Vol.6(supplement). Proceedings of the Sport Kinetics 2001
Conference.Tartu 2001.P.204-207.(ISSN 1406-9822).
93
7. L.Pļaviņa ,A.Umbraško Karavīru fiziskās aktivitātes un fiziskā sagatavotība .3-rd
International congress on Sports Medicine. October 19-20,2001,Riga,Latvia
Abstracts. P.24-25.
8. L.Plaviņa, A.Umbraško Analysis of Body constitution, fitness and physical
working capacity in Latvian Army cadets-officers.6-th Annual Congress of the
ECSS,15-th Congress of Germany society of Sport Science, Cologne,24-28
July.2001.Book of Abstracts. P.805.(ISBN 3-89001-235-3)
9. Liāna Pļaviņa.// Dabaszinātņu fundamentālo atziņu nozīme Pirmās palīdzības
kursa apmācībā skolotājiem. Dabaszinātnes un skolotāju izglītība. III-Starptautiskās
konferences materiāli Rīgā,2001.gada 23-25 marts.lpp 69-70.(UDK 502:378.6(063)
Da028)
10. Liāna Pļaviņa Nākamo sporta un bioloģijas skolotāju fiziskās attīstības un
fiziskās sagatavotības salīdzinošais novērtējums// Skolotājs 21.gadsimtā.
Konferences materiāli .257-260.Rīga ,izd."Vārti"2001.(ISBN 9984-638-37-5)
11. L.Pļaviņa,A.Umbraško, D.Jukmane Anthropometric characteristics of
bodyfunctional capacities and physical fitness of cadets.//Papers on
Anthropology.University of Tartu , Centre for physical Anthropology. Tartu
2001.P.238-248(ISSN 1406-0140.)
2000.g.
1. L.Pļaviņa Nākamo sporta un bioloģijas skolotāju psholoģisko raksturīpašību
novērtējums. //Starptaut. zin. konf. “ Dabaszinātnes un skolotāju
izglītība’.Daugavpils 27-28 apr. 2000. Rakstu krāj.2.daļa lpp. 27-29.(ISBN
9984-14-116-0)
2. L.Pļaviņa Karavīru fiziskās sagatavotības ,fizisko darbaspēju novērtējums un
psiholoģiskais raksturojums // NAA AZC Zin.rakstu krāj. R. 2000 lpp.110116.(ISBN 9984-625-85-0)
3. L.Pļaviņa .A.Umbraško Characteristic of anthropometric data and requirements
of physical fitness for NDA cadets. Scientific Conference Museum Anatomiae
Jacobi Primani - 80 . Latvia,Riga. February 2-3,2000 . P. 13.
4. G.Praulīte, L.Pļaviņa The physical condition of adolescents.// 5-th Annual
Congress of ECSS ,Jyväskylä, Finland 19-23 jul. 2000,P 592. ISBN 951-790156-9, ISSN 0357-2498.
5. *Uzstāšanās LU Med.Pēcdipl. Izglītības institūts(MPII), LU Anat.un histol.kat.
5 gd veltīta Zin.konf. 13 jūnijs 2000 .
L.Pļaviņa Latvijas karavīru fiziskās attīstības un sagatavotības raksturojums.
6. *Л.Плявиня Формирование специальных навыков и умений у студентов
во время занятий по специальности Спортивная медицина // 7-ая
Международная конф. Вильнюс 19-21 ноября 2000.
7. *Л.Плявиня, В.Кутузов К оценке психологических параметров личности
кадетов . С.-Петербург Ин-т им. Герцена 2000.
1999
1. L.Pļaviņa ,R.Lindberga J.Prīmaņa Museum anatomicum loma dabaszinību
mācīšanā .// Dabaszinātnes un skolotāju izglītība. Starptautiskā zinātniskā
konference .Rīga,1999,gada 4.-5. Februāris. II d.lpp 37-38 Rīga izd."Vārti"
1999.(ISBN 9984-638-30-8)
2. L.Pļaviņa Jaunsargu fizisko darbaspēju un psihofizioloģiskā stāvokļa
novērtējums.//4. ikgadējās un I. Starptautiskās zinātniski praktiskās konferences
94
3.
4.
5.
6.
tēzes 1999.gada 26-27 februāris.lpp.52-53.Rēzekne. 1999.(ISBN 9984-585-662)
L.Pļaviņa Karavīru fizisko darbaspēju novērtējums// Militārais apskats. 1999.
No 1, lpp39-43.(ISSN 1407-1746)
L.Pļaviņa Evaluation of physical development of next physical training teacher
// Education reform and teacher training. VI International scientific
conference,(VI Tarptautinė mokslinė konferencija,Pranešimai, Vilnius,1999
rugsėjo 23-25d.,P217-220.(UDK 37.014(474.5)(06) ŠV46 )
L.Pļavina ,A.Umbraško Physical functional characteristics of cadets.//Sport and
Health. II International conference on Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Tartu
october 22-23,1999.Abstracts.P.51.Tartu, Estonia 1999. (ISBN 9985-4-0105-0)
L.Pļaviņa Augstākās nervu sistēmas darbības īpatnības.//Militārās izglītības
problēmas Latvijas Nacionālajos bruņotajos spēkos. Latvijas NAA konferences
materiāli ,Rīgā 1999.lpp40-42.
1998
1. L.Pļaviņa, D.Jukmane Assessment physical training and functional capacities in
cadets.// Mechanisms of physiological adaptation. Meeting of Latvian
Physiological Society November 20,1998. Salaspils. Abstracts of scientific
conference in physiology.P.34.
2. L.Pļaviņa RPIVA studentu - nākamo fiziskās audzināšanas skolotāju fiziskās
attīstības un funkcionālo spēju raksturojums. //Pedagoģijas un skolvadības
fakultātes zinātniskās konferences materiāli ( 1998,g. 6. Maijs), Rīga izd."Vārti"
1998. Lpp.6-7.
1997
1. L.Pļaviņa, G.Praulīte, N.Jurka Elektrodu atrašanās vietas noteikšana olnīcā
asinsplūsmas pētījumos ar ūdeņraža klīrensa metodi 3.Pasaules latviešu ārstu
kongresa tēzes .lpp.82
Research projects
2001.g. Jaunkareivju fiziskās un psiholoģiskās īpatnības un to izmaiņas dienesta
laikā.
(AM pasūtījums darbs)
2000.g.Karavīru fiziskās attīstības un fiziskās sagatavotības raksturojums.
(NAA iniciatīvais darbs)
1999.g.Kadetu fizisko spēju raksturojums un psiholoģisko īpašību novērtējums .
AM pasūtījuma darbs)ISBN 9984-625-60-5.
1998.g. Kadetu fiziskās attīstības, fiziskās sagatavotības un darbaspēju
raksturojums.
(NAA iniciatīvais darbs).
Teaching aidsi
1. Izdales materiāli virsnieku pamatkursam Kara medicīna [ Military Medicine
(2001) – 45 lpp.
2. Izdales materiāli virsnieku speciālistu kursam [Organization of Medical
Service] Medicīnas dienesta organizācija
(2001) – 35 lpp.
3. Pirmās palīdzības nelaimes gadījumos (2000) –100 lpp
4. Instrukcija pirmās palīdzības sniegšanai nelaimes gadījumos (1998)- 73 lpp
95
5. Pirmā palīdzība ( īss kopsavilkums– 12 lpp.
6. Pirmā palīdzība kaujas laukā Battlefield First Aid]1997 (1997) –35 lpp.
7. .Izdzīvošanas medicīna.[Survive medicine]
Gūsta medicīna. [Captivity
Medicine](1997) – 33 lpp
8. Metodiskās rekomendācijas neklātienes klausītāju kursam(1996)- 71 lpp.
Apbalvojumi:
2001. NBS komandiera Goda zīmeNational Armed Force Commander Honour Sign
1999. Defence Minister award Honour sign ”For investment in Armed Forces
development”
1999. National Defence Academy “Recognition Sign”
Citi:
2001
1. Certificate of participation in 7-th International Scientific conference Sport
Kinetics 2001 “Human Movement as a Science in the New Millennium “ of the
International Association of Sport Kinetics in Co-operation with the faculty of
exercise and Sport Sciences, University of Tartu. 31.08-02.09.2001. Tartu. Estonia.
2. Certificate of participation in scientific program of 3-rd International Congress
of Sports Medicine . 19.10.2001-20.10.2001.Riga Latvia.
3.
Sertifikāts par piedalīšanos Pasaules latviešu ārstu 4.kongresā 20.06.22.06.2001. Riga
1999
1. Certificate of participation in Sports Medicine course in conference “Health and
Sport’22.10.-23.10.1999. Tartu, Estonia.
1997
2. 1.
Sertifikāts par piedalīšanos pasaules latviešu ārstu 3, kongresā 25.06.28.06.1997.Riga.
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Personal Data
Name, Last Name: Barbara Baiba Saltupe
Date and Place of Birth: 12 October, 1946, Riga, Latvia
Nationality: Latvian
Citizenship: Republic of Latvia
Home Address: Imantas Str.1/2-10, Riga, LV-1067
Phone Number: 371 9523857
Educational Background:
1964-1969 - University of Latvia
1960-1964 - Jurmala Secondary School No.3
Academic Degree:
Master of Science in Geography
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Qualifications:
Geographer, Lecturer of Geography
Additional Skills, Training:
25.-26.10.2001 - “Environmental Awareness Training” International Train the
Trainers Course. Vilnius, Lithuania
09.2000 – 06.2001 “Training Course in IT” at NDA
6.-17.11.2000 – “Training Course for Environmental Officers”, Nementshina,
Lithuania
03.-04.1999 - “Planning, Preparing, Implementation and Validation of Education”,
Defence Centre for Leadership, NDA
Work Experience:
NDA lecturer since 1993
University of Latvia Faculty of Geography and Earth Science, lecturer since 1993
University of Latvia Faculty of Geography senior teacher 1988-1993
All-Union Institute of Marine Geology and Geophysics, researcher, senior
researcher, engineer 1969-1988
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
Russian – fluent
English - conversational
Publications:
B.Saltupe, G.Eberhardfs “Latvijas upju jaunāko terašu un palieņu aluviālo
nogulumu datējumi.” 24-30 lpp., “Ģeoloģijas vēstis”, Nr 9., 2000. Rīga
B.Saltupe, G,Eberhards “Geological history, relief and deposits of the Lake Engures
(Engure) are along the Baltic sea.” Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Science,
No 5/6/, p.141-147. 2000.
B.Saltupe, G.Eberhards “Jūras krasta mūsdienu dinamiskā stāvokļa novērtēšanas
kritēriji Latvijā.” 2000. LU 58.zin. konferences referātu tēzes, 48.-49. lpp.
B.Saltupe, G.Eberhards “ Hidrotehnisko būvju celtniecība Daugavas grīvā un Rīgas
līča Dienvidu krasta joslas izmaiņas pēdējos gadsimtos”. 2000. LU 58. Zinātniskās
konferences referātu tēzes, 141.-144. lpp.
B.Saltupe, G.Eberhards “Ventspils osta un krasta procesi//Zeme. Daba. Cilvēks.”
1999. LU 57. LU Zinātniskā konference, Rīgā, 35.-36. lpp.
B.Saltupe, G.Eberhards “Patstāvīgais Latvijas jūras krasta procesu monitorings –
eksperiments un prakse” 1999. Rīga.
B.Saltupe, G.Eberhards “Priekškāpu un vaļnveida kāpu veidošanās apstākļi Latvijas
piekrastē.” 1997. LU 56. Zinātniskā konference, Rīgā
B.Saltupe, G.Eberhards “Tagadējie jūras krasta procesi un izmaiņas zemūdens
nogāzes seklūdens josla.” 1996. LU 55. Zinātniskā konference, Rīgā
B. Saltupe, G.Eberhards “Ostas un to ietekme uz krastu izmaiņām Latvijas
piekrastē.” 1995. LU 54. Zinātniskā konference, Rīgā
B.Saltupe, G.Eberhards “Accelerated Coastal Erosion- Implication for Latvia.”
1995. Vilnius, BALTIA, vol.9. 16.-28.pp.
Awards:
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Award of Achievements issued by the Commander of National Guards -11.11.2001
Award of Achievement issued by the National Defence Academy of Latvia 13.02.1999
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Personal Data:
Name, Last Name:
Date and Place of Birth:
Nationality:
Citizenship:
Home Address:
Latvia
Phone Number:
Edgars Strods
23.09.1976., Riga, Latvia
Latvia
Latvia
Udeļu str. 26. room num. 208. Riga, LV 1064,
7532009.
Educational Background:
Since 2000 till present day study in Latvian University
1996 – 2000 National Defense Academy,
Qualifications: Certificate of the platoon commander.
Work experience:
1. National Defense Academy, lectors since 2000 till present day.
 Military history;
 Military and civil Law;
 Basics of the Law;
 Office work;
 NAF personal.
2. States Protection service 1994 – 1996.
 Additional education, training ( efficiency ) courses:
 Danish Military education planning courses for personnel of the National
Armed units and the National Defense Academy. 1part 2 – 6 October 2000.
NDA.;
 Baltic Sea Military Academy conference in Military Academy Karlberg.
Stockholm. 28 – 31 August 2000;
 Military Law problems in National Army. July 2000;
 Teachers course concerning planning, preparation, implementation and
validation of education. 25 – 28 April and 15 – 19 May 2000. NDA. Defense
center of leader ship;
 Course of logistic 02 – 05 May 2000. LA Headquarters;
 Conference of the military education problem in Latvian army. NDA 01 – 02
November 1999;
 Qualification courses in Polices academy ( Police Law ) 1995.
Language Proficiency:
Latvian – native
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Russian – free
English - free
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Personal Data
Name, surname /Last Name:
Date and Place of Birth:
Nationality:
Citizenship:
Home Address:
Phone Number:
Rihards Jānis Kalvans
9. 02. 1935., Daugavpils, Latvia
Latvian
“
Kr. Barona str. 24/26 – 4, Riga, LV–50
+371-7284425
Educational Background:
1990. – 1992., Teacher’s Institute of Imanta (Riga)
1978. – 1983., Latvian Conservatory,
1955. – 1962. Latvian State University
1954. External secondary school in Riga.
Qalifications:
pedagogue,
producer
Additional Skills, Training:
10. 2001. Briefing Command Climate Survey conducted by MIARNG,
04./05. 2001. Teachers cource concerning planning, preparation, implementation
and validation of education (Centre for Distributed Learning of Royal Danish
Defence College),
12. 2000. Elementary corses of Ministry of Defence for civil lectors
10. 2000. briefing Public Relations Plan conducted by USAREUR,
09. 2000. Seminar on Advanced Military - Media Relations
09.2000. Seminar on the Law, the Military, and the Media (USDI of
International Legal Studies),
11.1998. Billy Graham’s Shool of Evangelism (Riga),
1990. Courses of teachers of Religion and Etics in Theological faculty of
Latvian University
1978. – 1979. senior redactor courses in Latvian Radio & TV
Work Experience:
1994 – 2000 member of Civil service attestation commision,
1993 – by
this time Lector in Academy of Defence,
1990 – 2000 Lector in secondary and high schools of Riga,
1987 – 1990 Chairman of culture departaments,
1982 – 1986 Producer of Theatre Operetta (Riga),
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1962 – 1987
1961 – 1962
1960 – 1961
1958 – 1960
1954 – 1955
Speaker in Latvian Radio & TV ,
Secondary shool teacher,
Laboratory assistent in Academy of Science,
Reporter of newspaper “Rīgas Balss”,
Radio mecanic in Academy of Science
Language Proficiency:
Latvian - native,
Russian – fluent,
Esperanto – fair,
English – basic,
French – basic.
Publications:
(1958 – by this time) Various writtings and publicistic works for press, Radio
and TV
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