- 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.
Featured Publications
Navigating the Realm of Artificial Intelligence in AirC2, Education, Training, Exercise, and Evaluation
By Lt Col
Mark
Meeuwissen
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not new in the military context. Often, however, AI is misunderstood as software able to create autonomous weapons systems (aircraft, robots, decision-making tools, etc.). Both the civilian and military realms have [...]
Ramstein Flag 2024
NATO’s First Flag Level Air Exercise
By Col
William
Barksdale
By Lt Col
Athanasios
Sdrakas
NATO conducted its first Ramstein Flag (RAFL) in Greece from 30 September to 11 October 2024. The exercise was spearheaded by NATO Allied Air Command, conducted across Greek airspace, and represents a transformative step in [...]
Challenged Air Superiority
Adapting to the Drone and Missile Age
By Lt Col
Andre
Haider
By Lt Col
Kim
Vogt
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has challenged current capabilities and military planner’s assumptions, highlighting the ever-evolving nature of warfare, where superiority is achieved by staying ‘one step ahead’ of the adversary. Observing the conduct of [...]
Subject Matter Experts and Support Staff
Sergeant Major
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...
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
Karel Kolisek
Subject Matter Expert
Plans, Concepts, Development and Vision
Lieutenant Colonel Karel Kolisek enlisted in the Czech Air Force in 1995. He graduated from the Brno Military Academy with an MSc in Mechanical Engineering. Among other functions, he served as an air traffic control instructor of the 234th Prerov command support battalion. He was deployed with task force Hippo...
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...
Lieutenant Colonel
Florin Sandu
Subject Matter Expert
Plans, Concepts, Development and Vision
Lieutenant Colonel Florin Sandu graduated from the Romanian Air Force Academy in 2001, earning a bachelor’s degree in organizational management. He has held various positions throughout his career, including being a Tactical and Air Traffic Controller at the 71st Air Base Operation Centre in Câmpia Turzii, an Intercept Controller, and...
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
Dennis Wartenberg
Support Staff,
Research, Analysis & Intelligence Support
Lieutenant Colonel Dennis Wartenberg has been appointed as a subject matter expert for Research, Analysis, and Intelligence Support in the Assessment, Coordination, and Engagement Branch of the JAPCC in October 2022. His primary responsibility is to provide intelligence to the expert team and contribute to the JAPCC’s products regarding intelligence...
