Varna 2010 Aligning Training and Testing in Support

Varna 2010 Aligning Training and Testing in Support of Interoperability

What is BILC? Bureau for International Language Coordination “BILC is NATO’s consultative and advisory body concerned with language training matters” Est’d 1966

Outline • BILC • Interoperability • Terms of Reference

Vision To achieve levels of excellence where progress made by one is shared by all.

Mission To promote and foster interoperability among NATO and Pf. P nations by furthering standardization of language training and testing. To support the Alliance’s operations through the exchange of knowledge and best practices, in accordance with established procedures and agreements.

Goals • To disseminate to participating countries print and multimedia instructional materials, tests, and information on developments in the field of language training. • To review the work done in the co-ordination field and in the study of particular language topics through the convening of an annual conference and seminar for participating nations. • To act as a clearing house for the exchange of information between participating countries on developments in the field of language training. ENHANCE INTEROPERABILTY

Interoperability Report Analysis of Interoperability Shortfalls in Current NATO-led Operations Joint Analysis and Lessons Learned Centre June 2010 IMC Control |10003401

• “Interoperability is not complicated, but it is complex. ” • IO is increasingly, exponentially more complex as more nations are engaged. • Two main causes: due to inadequate harmonization of requirements and procedures, expectations not fully understood by Troop Contributing Nations; complexity of IO is often overwhelming.

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• Recommended COA generic (better coord of effort, clear articulation of expectations), • but standard English must be recognized as a goal by English-speaking nations.

National HQs Units Platoons Local Structures LRTs Staffing Operations International HQs Staff NGOs Ops Commands Tactical Operational Strategic Level Strategic Alliances International coordination Civilian and Military Nations Training and Education Complexity NATO IC/IMC ACT/ACO NTG Nations Ministries HR Mil/Civ Schools Managers Teachers Students Graduates Deployed/ Posted

Proposed Restructuring IC ? SCNTG EWGNTG

Presentations Topics and Themes – Interoperability issues – Assessment – Higher Levels – Curriculum and Teacher Development – Alignment of standards – National Programs

Cultural events You will be amazed and enchanted

BILC Photo Say “CHEESE”