In Retrospect Life at JFTC In Retrospect Life at JFTC In Retrospect Life at JFTC VISITS Transformation Through Training • Issue No: 10 • September 2017 • 51 National Liaison Representatives to HQ SACT in Bydgoszcz Fifteen National Liaison Representatives (NLR) to the Supreme Allied Commander Transformation Headquarters (HQ SACT) visited the Joint Force Training Centre (JFTC). On 17 May, the group met with Major General Wilhelm Grün, the Centre’s Commander, and his key staff. The guests, led by Danish NLR, Brigadier General Steen Hartov, arrived in Bydgoszcz to learn more about the Centre and also to see its expanding facilities. The development of JFTC capacity in support of NATO training was one of the main topics of discussions. JFTC leaders provided the NLRs with a broad overview of JFTC current priorities, future plans and ongoing efforts that aim at rising to evolving training requirements. The guests were especially interested in the Centre’s infrastructure expansion, optimization of the Peacetime Establishment, CIS capabilities development and their influence on the existing training potential. During a walk around the Centre they had a chance to see the progress of construction works throughout the compound. The discussions also touched upon JFTC’s ability to execute training in remote locations as well as cooperation with Centres of Excellence, NGOs and nations. As NLRs serve as links between their capitals and the HQ SACT, the JFTC Commander highlighted the key role of close and effective cooperation with nations as the basis of success of the Alliance and its respective headquarters. Commander of the Multinational Division Southeast Explores JFTC Possible ways of support and future cooperation dominated discussions between leaders of the Joint Force Training Centre (JFTC) and the Multinational Division Southeast (MND SE). Major General Wilhelm Grün, the JFTC Commander, met with Brigadier General Ovidiu Uifaleanu (ROU A), the MND SE Commander, on 16 May. The Romanian General’s visit took place during a scripting event for the Trident Joust Exercise 17. General Grün, supported by his key staff, introduced the guest to JFTC and presented its current shape and priorities. The talks also touched upon ongoing processes with the aim of increasing the Centre’s capacities in support of NATO training. In-depth information about infrastructure expansion, efforts related to optimization of the Centre’s Peacetime Establishment or CIS capabilities development, gave the MND SE Commander a broad picture of JFTC, its training capabilities and ambitions. This, combined with observation of the currently ongoing workshop focused on tailoring Exercise Trident Joust 17, laid foundation for discussions on future cooperation. MND SE is currently preparing for Dacian Lancer - a certification exercise planned for spring next year. The closer look at the scripting event and links established during the visit will let the Division take advantage of JFTC experience, know-how and work – including the development of the scenario that will be used during both Trident Joust 17 and Dacian Lancer 18 exercises. “Thank you for what you are doing for the soldiers” – General Uifaleanu addressed the JFTC Commander and his staff. “I cannot find a more important endeavor than keeping the institutional memory alive and passing all the military knowledge to new generations.”