South-Eastern Europe Brigade (SEEBRIG) - formation established by seven participating nations in order to contribute to the regional security and stability in the Euro-Atlantic area

Exercise SEVEN STARS-22, Final Coordination Conference, 1st September 2022, Skopje Na-5

According to the Ex. «SEVEN STARS-22» / Planning Process, the Final Coordination Conference (FCC) was conducted on 01st of Sep 22, at Skopje/Na-5 (Army House). Representatives from Na-1, Na-2, Na-3, Na-5, Na-6, Na-7, NRDC-GR, LITPOLUKR BDE, MPSOTC and Affiliated Units Commanders participated to this event providing their respective contribution.

COMSEEBRIG BG Evangelos MITROUTSIKOS welcomed all the participants for being present and he expressed his sincere appreciation to MoD/Na-5 for supporting the execution of this important milestone. Besides, he underlined that the Conference provided an ideal opportunity to discuss necessary aspects of the exercise and to collaborate for the success of this common endeavor. Moreover, COMSEEBRIG had the chance to provide Directive & Guidance for the Exercise Planning Process, to facilitate Team Building, and to establish a common benchmark-level understanding of selected topics in preparation for the Exercise. He concluded his opening remarks, mentioning that the Training is the basic pillar in order to achieve an appropriate standard of proficiency for SEEBRIG units and staffs, and the key function is the interoperability.

he main goals of the activity were the finalization of the Manning List and the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Furthermore, updates concerning EXPLAN, Scenario – MEL/MIL, Real Life Support, CIS, IKM and DV – Day Program were presented by SEEBRIG Nucleus Staff. Affiliated Units Commanders briefed concerning their respective OPORDER.

At the end of the aforementioned activity, COMSEEBRIG thanked all the participants, he underscored that was a fruitful and productive event and he expressed his confidence about the success of Exercise «SEVEN STARS-22».