- Analysis and Lessons Learned
Assessment, Coordination, and Engagement
The Assessment, Coordination and Engagement (ACE) Branch provides cross-functional capabilities and expertise in concept development, doctrine and vision in support of the JAPCC’s activities and projects. The Branch’s Subject Matter Experts (SME) coordinate support to training and exercises, provide information and assessments available in the NATO Lessons Learned Process, as well as focused analysis of INTEL products. Additionally, they make sure that the newest developments in capabilities and defence planning related to NATO’s warfare development agenda are considered in the JAPCC’s program of work. The branch also supports planning and organization of the JAPCC’s main engagement events (the annual Joint Air & Space Power Conference, the Think Tank Forum and the Joint Air & Space Power Network Meeting) and manages the process to draft, layout and distribute the JAPCC’s publications.
Colonel
Thomas
Schroll
Joint Air Power Competence Centre
Colonel Thomas Schroll started his military career in 1989 and was trained as a ground-based air defence officer. He went through general staff training at the German Armed Forces Command and Staff College and the UK’s Joint Services Command and Staff College, and has subsequently served in national and international positions at various levels of command, including in the German CHOD’s office and for the SACEUR. Thomas earned Master-level degrees in Economics and in Defence Studies. Currently, he is the Branch Head Assessment, Coordination and Engagement in the JAPCC. In this function, he also serves as the Conference Director for the annual Joint Air & Space Power Conference.
Information provided is current as of March 2022
Featured Publications
Introduction to the Resilient Basing Enhancement Workbook 2nd Edition
By Wg Cdr
Jez
Parkinson
By Lt Col
Frans
Van de Weerd
In order to better assess the current resilience level of Alliance members against a full range of threats, the JAPCC has published the Resilient Basing Enhancement Workbook in January 2023. This assessment takes a comprehensive [...]
Future Approaches to Red Air Delivery in NATO Air Forces in 5th Generation Fighter Training
By Lt Col
Rafael
Ichaso
Red Air is a significant part of the NATO fighters training. However, this function is increasingly tricky for NATO countries to carry out, especially individually, due to the associated costs and the lack of materiel [...]
National Military Space Operations Centres
Requirements on National Centres with Respect to NATO Needs
By Lt Col
Heiner
Grest
NATO does not have space-based resources of its own; however, the organization is heavily and increasingly dependent on space data, products and services to conduct military operations, missions and other activities, as well as executing [...]
Subject Matter Experts and Support Staff
Sergeant Major
Björn Aarts
Support Staff,
Publications, Promotions & Communications
Sergeant Major Aarts joined the forces in 2000 and, in July 2002, completed the Specialist Ground Defence Training and was assigned to Volkel Air Base as Group Commander within a Security Wing. In 2005, he became Training Sergeant of a Security Wing. In 2008, he was appointed as a Junior...
Lieutenant Colonel
Denis Dúbravčík
Subject Matter Expert
Plans, Concepts, Development and Vision
Lieutenant Colonel Denis Dúbravčík enlisted in the Czech Air Force in 1996. He graduated from the Brno Military Academy with a BSc in Military Rocket and Aircraft Systems and an MSc in Mechanical Engineering. He is a graduate of Squadron Offices School Maxwell Airbase US. He served, among other functions,...
Mr
Simon Ingram
Support Staff,
Publications, Promotions & Communications
For over 15 years, Mr Ingram has carried out the function as Chief Publications, Promotions and Communications and Section Head, informing and advising JAPCC staff and external authors on all aspects of publishing. Mr Ingram is principally responsible for developing and creating the organization’s Publications (covering promotion communications and engagement...
Lieutenant Colonel
Adam Olko
Subject Matter Expert
Plans, Concepts, Development and Vision
Lieutenant Colonel Olko joined the Polish Armed Forces in 1988 and after four years of study he graduated from Military Academy as a radar engineer. He served, among other functions, on various national positions as a radar engineer, Commander of Radar Company, Track Production Officer and Master Controller. Starting August...
Captain Commander
Daniel Teletin
Support Staff,
Assistant Editor and Public Affairs
Captain Commander Teletin joined the Romanian armed forces in 1996. He graduated from the Romanian Military Technical Academy in 2001 as an aircraft maintenance officer specialized on weapons, munitions and egress systems. Henceforth he served on various positions at the 95th Air Force Base, Bacau, Romania. Starting in Oct. 2008,...
Lieutenant Colonel
Jhon van den Hudding
Subject Matter Expert
Analysis and Lessons Learned, Exercise Support
Lt Col van den Hudding joined the Royal Netherlands Armed Force in Nov 1998. After graduation he was stationed at the Dutch CRC, callsign “Bandbox” where he served in different positions. In 2010 he was posted at the NAEW&C Component in Geilenkirchen Germany, where he became instructor and evaluator. In...
Lieutenant Colonel
Kim Vogt
Subject Matter Expert
Analysis and Lessons Learned, Education & Training
Lieutenant Colonel Vogt, joined the German Armed Forces in September 2001. After completion of his Officer Training, he studied Economic Studies at the University of the German Armed Forces in Munich from 2003 to 2007. Lieutenant Colonel Vogt is an Air Defence Officer by trade and worked in various positions...
Major
Dennis Wartenberg
Support Staff,
Research, Analysis & Intelligence Support
Major Wartenberg joined the German Armed Forces in 2005. He served last as a platoon leader in a Mechanised Infantry Battalion. After that he studied Political Science and International Relations at the University of the Federal Armed Forces in Hamburg from 2008 to 2012, graduating with a Master of Arts...
