Welcome to the AIR OPERATIONS CoE

NATO exercise Ramstein Ambition 2019

Dealing with complex Command and Control structures is not something you can invent in a minute and teaching how to execute operations in real time scenarios is definitely a tough job.

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Air Ops CoE in BARKHANE operation / AOCC Communication Challenge

During three months, a NATO Air Operations Center of Excellence (AO CoE) officer was deployed at the BARKHANE’s Air Operations Coordination Center (AOCC) in Tchad, Africa.

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VAUBAN

The VAUBAN session took place in the beautiful and historic citadel of Lille city, France. It was organised by the Rapid Reaction Corps-France (RRC-Fr) in partnership with CEIS1.

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Welcome to the AIR OPERATIONS CoE

The Air Operations Center of Excellence (CASPOA - AO CoE) has been accredited by NATO since 2008.

Our Centre of Excellence is located in Lyon, France, and our main mission is to provide expertise in the field of Air Command and Control (Air C2).

Also a national entity belonging to the French Air Defence and Air Operations Command (CDAOA), the CASPOA – AO COE prepares military personnel to Air Operations Command and Control.

"Air Operations CoE provides NATO with primary tactical training and

expertise in the Air Operations domain, covering

the full-spectrum of Air C2 warfighters who control the battlespace now, and will shape the future of Air Operations."

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Academic Calendar 2019

2018-2019