DSA is proud to support an NMIOTC new training course in support of the NATO Standardization Community, namely the Course 24000 “STANDARDIZATION AS INTEGRAL PART OF CAPABILITY DELIVERY BY NATO ALLIES AND PARTNERS”.

The aim of the course 24000 is to facilitate understanding on the integration of NATO standardization in the various steps of the NATO Defence Planning Process (NDPP) and the Planning and Review Process (PARP), to enable relevant stakeholders to better identify standards required for the delivery of national capability targets.

What is the NATO Defence Planning Process? A brief explanation is provided in the following video:

The course curriculum is based on the provisions of the Allied Administrative Publication (AAP-52). It specifically focuses on improving implementation of Allied standards as integral part of capability delivery, will explain how to identify implementation guidance related to Allied standards and will cover multiple practical examples with thorough contextual explanation.

The course target audience includes candidates or already nominated National Defence Planners, Standardization Managers and National Representatives in NATO Standardization Tasking Authorities/ Delegated Tasking Authorities, Working Groups and Standards/Custodial Writing Teams).

NATO Senior Committees staff and NATO bodies involved in the NDPP and Standardization Processes are also invited to participate. Partners involved in the PARP and Standardization Processes are also invited to participate.

The course 24000 will be conducted through 01-05 Dec 2025 at NMIOTC Premises, Souda Bay, Chania, Crete – GREECE.

Registration and Administrative details for the Course 24000 are provided at the official NATO Standardization Office and NMIOTC websites.