DEFSTAND PC is proud to support the NATO APPROVED COURSE “DRAFTING, PRODUCTION and MAINTENANCE OF NATO STANDARDS” being held twice per year at NATO MARITIME INTERDICTION OPERATIONS TRAINING CENTRE (NMIOTC) premises in Crete, Greece.
The second iteration for 2026 was conducted from 5 to 9 October 2026, hosting thirty three (33) participants representing Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, United Kingdom and USA.
AIM OF THE COURSE
The aim of the course is to provide comprehensive knowledge of the procedures required for the development, production and maintenance of NATO standardization documents, including doctrines. It was delivered with the support of Hellenic National Defence General Staff (HNDGS), NATO Standardization Office (NSO), NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) and DEFSTAND.
The training covered practical examples with thorough contextual explanation.
In this context, a live demo on a case study of standardization procedures was carried out at the Hellenic Air Force (HAF) 115 Combat Wing in Souda Air Base.
TARGET AUDIENCE
The target audience is, first and foremost, candidates or already nominated custodians of NATO standards. Additionally, the course is also addressed to national representatives in NATO standardization bodies (Tasking Authorities/ Delegated Tasking Authorities/Working Groups), standards/custodial writing teams and national standardization personnel. Tasking Authorities staff and NATO bodies involved in the development of NATO standards are also invited to participate.
TRAINING STRATEGY
Small Group Training Activities (i.e. syndicate work, case studies, etc.) culminating in practical Task Assessments (syndicate work presentations) to formally assess candidates’ performance.
The next iteration will be held in June 2027.