Scientific
Commitee
Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer
Summary of Elaborations
iMAF 2015
Sibiu/Romania
Friday, 12th of June, 2015
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Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer
Contents
• General remarks
• Modules  overview
• Pre-conditions to participate
• Conclusions
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Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer
General remarks
• TRUST !!!!
– We have to trust the hosting institution
– We have to trust the course director(s)
• Level?
– Some wanted to have an experienced BnStaff
member / CoyCdr for the start
– We have to take into consideration that BEING
abroad increases competencies
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Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer
General remarks
• Year of Education?
– We have 81 Basic Officer Education Institutions within
the EU
– The systems differ
– If we describe the entrance level  it is up to the
sending institution which year they send
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Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer
General remarks
• NATO standards?
– The Initiative is a EU project!
– Standards do not differ a lot (e.g. language levels 
just other names)
• How to measure certain pre-conditions?
– e.g.: “respect the culture”  the best way to find it out
is the International Semester
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Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer
International Semester  Modules
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CM Basic Military English
CM Comprehensive Approach
CM LOAC
CM Cultural Awareness &
Cross Cultural Communication
Cyber Security & Electronic Warfare
Interoperability
Military Leadership
Physical training
2 ECTS
4 ECTS
2 ECTS
2+2 ECTS
2+2 ECTS
6 ECTS
4 ECTS
4 ECTS
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Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer
International Semester  Preconditions
• English: Common European Framework of Reference
for Languages (CEFR) Level B1 (B2) or NATO STANAG
6001 SLP 2222
• Medical Certificate according to national regulations
• Fulfilling respective national physical standards
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Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer
International Semester  Preconditions
• Basic communication and presentation competencies
• Awareness of respective national armed forces
[organization, mission, C2 etc.] – this includes basic
knowledge on roles and capabilities of national military
equipment and weapon systems
• Basic instructor and leadership skills
• Awareness of his/her own culture and ability to explain
his/her traditions and openness to intercultural dialogue
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Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer
International Semester  Preconditions
• Basic managerial and leadership competences, focused
on basic tactical level [platoon or equivalent]
• Understanding platoon level tactics and knows national
military decision making process
• Basic negotiation and problem solving skills
• Ability to plan, organise and accept responsibility
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Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer
International Semester  Preconditions
• ECDL (without Access) or equivalent knowledge
• Basic knowledge of Social Media
• Basic knowledge of military rules and regulations
referring to e.g. voice procedure
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Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer
International Semester  Preconditions
Summary
• English
• Physical condition
• Basic competencies in:
– Leadership
– Communication
• Basic knowledge of:
• Awareness of:
• National armed forces
• Own culture
• Platoon level tactics
and national MDMP
• Accept responsibility
– Computers (ECDL)
– Social media
– Military rules
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Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer
Conclusions
• YOU pushed the Initiative forward!
YOU
• It is now up to
to implement as fast as
possible (after iMAF book 2015) because …….
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Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer
Conclusions
we have to assure the best
preparation for managing
Cadets’ future challenges
It is our
responsibility!
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Creating an International Semester – the next step in a Common Education for the European Officer
Conclusions
Thank you for YOUR
work
&
YOUR attention
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