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B-1110 Brussels, Belgium Internet site: http://nso.nato.int E-mail: [email protected] - Tel 32.2.707.5600 - Fax 32.2.707.5718

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MILITARY COMMITTEE MARITIME STANDARDIZATION BOARD (MCMSB) 9 July 2015 NSO(NAVAL)0933(2015)NMW(CO) RESPONSE REQUESTED BY 15 AUGUST 2015 MCMSB CONVENING ORDER FOR THE 2015 MEETING OF THE NAVAL MINE WARFARE WORKING GROUP (NMWWG) - 22-25 SEPTEMBER AT EGUERMIN (NAVAL MINE WARFARE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE), OSTEND, BELGIUM References: A. NSO(NAVAL)0498(2015)NMW(TOR) dated 14 April 2015 (TOR) B. NSO(JOINT)0996(2014)1/JSB dated 26 August 2014 (revised MC Standardization

Boards’ (MCSBs’) General Guidance to Working Groups) C. NSO(NAVAL)1327(2014)NMW dated 31 October 2014 (Report) D. NSO(NAVAL)1473(2014)NMW dated 4 December 2014 (Review) GENERAL 1. In accordance with the References, the following constitutes a convening order for the 2015 meeting of the Naval Mine Warfare Working Group (NMWWG). 2. The WG meeting is scheduled to commence at 1000 on Tuesday 22 September 2015 (delegate registration opens at 0900) and is expected to run until 1300 on Friday 25 September 2015. The meeting will be hosted by EGUERMIN (Naval Mine Warfare Centre of Excellence) (NMW COE) at the Bootsman Jonsen Naval Barracks in Ostend (local spelling ‘Oostende’), Belgium. 3. Attendees (which ideally comprises representatives from all NATO nations, including the Chairmen of the subordinate syndicates and panels, and key Custodians) should be specialists/experts in this field and prepared to discuss the larger issues involved with the WG’s subject matter. Dress for the meeting is civilian clothes (smart casual, i.e. jacket and tie or female equivalent).

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4. The overall security classification is NATO CONFIDENTIAL. The WG shall involve Partner nations for the discussions scheduled for the first few days of the meeting (two full days Tuesday 22 to Wednesday 23 September and initial morning session on Thursday 24 September). 5. The WG is encouraged to identify and involve any relevant NATO Military Bodies, NATO accredited Centres of Excellence (COE) and other NATO entities. The WG may involve Partner nations, and shall promote cooperation with civil Standards Developing Organizations (SDOs) and other interested parties in standardization activities within the guidance provided by the Council and in accordance with NATO documents, on a case-by-case basis, and subject to the approval of the Military Committee Maritime Standardization Board (MCMSB). If participation of a Partner nation has already been addressed in the Partner Cooperation Menu1, then no further approval is required. TASK AND AGENDA 6. The task of the WG will be governed by its Terms of Reference (TOR) (Reference A) and the MC Standardization Boards’ (MCSBs’) General Guidance (Reference B). MCMSB priorities for the NMWWG and the WG’s objectives for 2015 are at Annex A. 7. In accordance with a process aimed at improving the management of MCMSB Working Groups and Panels, a final agenda for the meeting will not be issued until two weeks prior to the meeting (i.e. early September 2015). A tentative agenda is at Annex B, detailing anticipated agenda items. The final agenda will be based on the tentative agenda and modified in response to information received from nations after review. The tentative agenda is therefore intended to stimulate pre-meeting dialogue between nations, the Acting Chairman and Chairman Designate, and Secretary. Nations are asked to notify the Secretary ([email protected]), copy to the Acting Chairman ([email protected]) and Chairman Designate ([email protected]), of additional items (or other changes) to the tentative list of agenda items no later than 15 August 2015. 8. The following will officiate: a. Acting Chairman: CDR Frits Groenendijk NLD(N) b. Chairman Designate: CDR Tom Blaess DEU(N) c. Chairman Operational CDR Manuel Dory BEL(N)

Syndicate: d. Chairman Technical Mr Wolfgang Maier DEU(Civ) Syndicate:

1 The PCM is a “living document”, and as such, additional Activities/Events are added through updates, on a

rolling basis, approved by the NAC.

mailto:[email protected]



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e. MCMSB Representative: TBC TBC f. Secretary: LT CDR Julie Mayell GBR(N) 9. The WG meeting agenda comprises plenary and syndicate sessions in accordance with the initial Schedule of Events at Annex C. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS 10. See Annex D. ACTION BY NATIONAL AND NATO STAFFS 11. Further information on the administrative and logistic arrangements for the meeting, including recommended hotels, messing arrangements and security requirements etc, may be found at Annex D and on the 2015 NMWWG meeting web page on the EGUERMIN (NMW COE) website at the link below. Participants are to register for the meeting using the registration form provided on the web page by 15 August 2015. http://www.eguermin.org/2015-nsonmwwg-meeting/ 12. By 31 July 2015, national and NATO staffs are requested to: a. Circulate required Custodian Reports and Liaison Reports using the format

provided in the TOR. Any delegate with responsibilities for liaison who has difficulty obtaining relevant reports for other Groups is requested to contact the Secretary for assistance.

b. Provide an update on the status of action items detailed in the 2014 Required

Action List (RAL) to the Secretary. 13. By 15 August 2015, national and NATO staffs are requested to: a. Register online for NMWWG 2015 using the following website address: http://www.eguermin.org/2015-nsonmwwg-meeting/ b. Advise the Secretary via email (copy to the Acting Chairman and Chairman

Designate) of any items they wish to see added to, or deleted from, the tentative agenda.

c. Provide the Secretary with an electronic copy, and summary, of any lengthy

statement to be made at the meeting. d. Post scheduled briefings and presentations on the NMWWG forum

(dependent on classification).

http://www.eguermin.org/2015-nsonmwwg-meeting/


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14. Prior to commencement of the WG meeting, delegates who intend to deliver a presentation/brief are requested to provide the Secretary with an electronic copy and a summary (50-100 words) for inclusion in the WG Report.

15. English speaking nations and commands sending English speaking delegates are requested to note the need for a drafting team during the meeting. As the meeting will be held outside the NATO HQ, it will be conducted in English. Interpreters will not be provided.

16. Information for Partner nations: The Partnership Real-time Information Management and Exchange (ePRIME) System Reference number for this activity is NS0.2727.18.

ADDRESSES FOR CORRESPONDENCE

Secretarv I NSO POC: L T CDR Julie Mayell, GBR(N) Tel: NATO Standardization Office (NSO) E-mail: Naval Branch Boulevard Leopold Ill B-111 0 Brussels

Belgium

Host Nation POC: Tel: CDR Stefan Rings, DEU(N) E-mail: EGUERMIN (NMW COE) Kazerne Bootsman Jonsen 3de & 23ste Linieregimentsplein 8400 Oostende Belgium

Host Nation Admin POC: Tel: L T CDR Ben Lucas, BEL(A) E-mail: EGUERMIN (NMW COE) Kazerne Bootsman Jonsen 3de & 23ste Linieregimentsplein 8400 Oostende Belgium

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+32 (0)2 707 5600 may:ell.julie((Unso.nato.int

+32 (0)59 56 33 68 [email protected]

+32 (0)59 56 34 03 [email protected]

Edward PALMER CAPT, USA(N) Chairman, MCMSB

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ANNEXES: A. MCMSB Priorities for the NMWWG and WG Objectives for 2015 B. Tentative Agenda C. Schedule of Events D. General Administrative Details Action Officer: LT CDR Julie Mayell, GBR(N)

Tel +32 (0)2 707 5600 / E-mail: [email protected]


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ANNEX A to NSO(NAVAL)0933(2015)NMW(CO)

MCMSB PRIORITIES FOR THE NMWWG AND WG OBJECTIVES FOR 2015

MCMSB REVISED PRIORTIES FOR THE NMWWG FOR CY 2015 AND BEYOND 1. Continue to develop concept of operations for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Side Scan Sonar (SSS) to include Planning and Evaluation (P&E) software. 2. Inclusion of targeted NMWWG standards into live exercises/validation of publications. 3. Focus on potential implications of the NATO Defence Planning Process (NDPP) in standardization, tactics doctrine and concept issues related to NMW. NMWWG OBJECTIVES FOR 2015 1. (#1 2014) Ongoing. Submission to the NSO for ratification the WG-agreed FDs of ATP-06 Vol I and MTP-06 Vol I, ATP-06 Vol II and MTP-06 Vol II, ATP-06 Vol II (SUPP), ATP-24 Vol I and MTP-24 Vol I and ATP-24 Vol II.

Note: Custodians of the aforementioned APs to submit the AAP-03(J) compliant Edition D FDs to the NSO for the ratification process by end Jan 15.

2. (# 1 2014) Ongoing. Completion of review and update of AMP-16.

Notes:

(i) Continue to progress review of AMP-16 with a view to completion in 2016.

(ii) Lead nation responsibility for organising workshops to transfer from NLD to GBR.

(iii) Publication of the structure of the new AMP-16 on the forum page as soon as

possible.

(iv) GBR to agree to resume custodianship of AMP-16 and convene an experts meeting as soon as possible in order to keep it on track.

(v) EGUERMIN (NMW COE) offered to facilitate workshops if required.

3. (# 2 2014) Ongoing. Monitor progress EDA UMS project.

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4. (# 3 2014) Ongoing. Progress and status of Project TRITON Increment 2 phase (NMW requirements) to be monitored.

Notes: Following actions still to be arranged in close cooperation with the NCI-Agency:

(i) MARCOM and/or EGUERMIN (NMW COE) to consider providing an

observer to attend the forthcoming Maritime Information Systems Conference (MISC) in La Spezia (ITA) 19-21 Nov 14 in order to ascertain whether or not there is a longer-term user interaction requirement with the NMWWG.

(ii) MARCOM and/or EGUERMIN (NMW COE) to provide an observer to attend

the forthcoming Project TRITON User Group meeting in The Hague (NLD) 25-26 Nov 14 in order to ascertain whether or not there is a longer-term user interaction requirement with the NMWWG.

5. New. Development of P&E algorithms for future MCM Capability.

Notes:

(i) MARCOM to liaise with the NCI-Agency in order to arrange and coordinate activities on interim development of P&E products.

(ii) MARCOM to liaise with the NCI-Agency in order to monitor activities on

maintenance of current P&E products.

(iii) NMWWG to form a P&E sub group that will support development of P&E TDA (algorithms) in CMRE JRP P&E if required.

6. (# 4 2014) Ongoing. NMWWG 2014 to contribute to the new capability requirements review (CRR 16 / NDPP 17), in particular, the capability codes and capability statements (CC&CS) and capability assignment logic (CAL).

Notes:

(i) ACT SEE to convene a specialist workshop in Jan 15 to assist the preparation of NDPP Step 2 with regard to NMW capability codes and capability statements (CC&CS) and NATO National and Collective Targets.

(ii) ACT SEE to investigate the possibility of convening a workshop or meeting

with relevant NMW SMEs to discuss the current or new Scenarios with respect to Mine Threat and required MCM-effort.

(iii) ACT SEE to convene a specialist workshop in 2015 to review the capability

assignment logic (CAL). 7. (# 5 2014) Ongoing. Continue development of concept of operations for AUVs and SSS / SAS, including new terminology, algorithms and P&E software.

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Notes:

(i) Further development of terminology, algorithms and P&E software is required

[see also objective 4 (# 3 2014)].

(ii) Extensive use of EXTAC 873 in exercises and CD&E to be encouraged [see also objective 10. (# 8 2014)].

8. (# 6 2014) Ongoing. Continue to foster closer integration between the NMWWG and/or NMW VSW Panel and the COE CSW, MILENG COE, AMPHIBOPSWG, EODWG, C-IEDWG and UDWG.

Notes:

(i) NMW VSW Panel to continue active liaison with the AMPHIBOPSWG by inviting representatives and participating in 2015 WG-meetings.

(ii) EGUERMIN (NMW COE) to coordinate with other COEs enhancing

information exchange between the listed entities. 9. (# 7 2014) Ongoing. Continue to progress development of AAP-03(J) compliant RDs as follows:

(i) AMP-13 Vols I & III, AMP-14, AMP-15 CONF SUPP, AMP-17 and MMP-17, and AXP-05 MW SUPP will be made AAP-03(J) compliant in 2015.

(ii) AHP-07 Vols I-VI, AMP-12 and AMP-16 will be made AAP-03(J) compliant at

a later stage (TBD). 10. (# 8 2014) Ongoing. Continue to include the following targeted NMWWG standards / EXTACs into operational exercises / validation of publications:

(i) Draft EXTAC 873 - Tactical Use of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) in MCM Operations.

(ii) EXTAC 871 - Naval Mine Warfare (NMW) OPTASK and OPREP NMW

Message Text Formats (MTF).

(iii) EXTAC 864(A) - Naval Mine Warfare (NMW) Risk Management. 11. New. Support the maritime terminology task in respect of NMW terms and definitions in accordance with direction from the MCMSB and guidance of the ad hoc terminology panel.

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Notes:

(i) Terminology Coordinator (TC) to participate in the coordination meeting of the ad hoc panel and to provide feedback on the forum as to the way forward with regard to supporting the TC.

(ii) Nations to investigate contribution (operational and scientific) in the event that a terminology subgroup is established.

12. New. Initiate development of SRD User Manual MPP in support of ATP-24 Vol II.

Notes:

(i) Secretary to seek MCMSB approval for development of a new SRD supporting ATP-24 Vol II, covered by STANAG 1400, as a Minefield Planning Programme User Guide.

(ii) USA to assume responsibility for custodianship of the new proposed SRD

supporting ATP-24 Vol II as required.

(iii) Nations with representation on the NMW TTEP to consider supporting a new workshop formed to draft a MPP User Guide.

(iv) DEU to lead the MPP User Guide workshop.

(v) EGUERMIN (NMW COE) to provide procedural guidance to DEU concerning

the workshop as required.

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ANNEX B to NSO(NAVAL)0933(2015)NMW(CO)

TENTATIVE AGENDA - NMWWG 2015

NOTE: Delegates are expected to come to the meeting fully prepared to present and vote National/SC positions. Delegates must also have copies of agenda references, as appropriate.

ITEM SUBJECT ACTION

PLENARY SESSION: ALL

1. INTRODUCTION a. Welcome address by CDR Nico Vasseur, NLD(N),

Director EGUERMIN Host

b. Host Nation administrative briefing Host c. Acting Chairman’s opening remarks A/Chairman d. MCMSB representative’s opening remarks, including MCMSB

priorities for the NMWWG MCMSB Rep

e. Introduction of delegates HODs f. Nomination of drafting committee A/Chairman /

WG g. Secretary administrative briefing Sec

2. REVIEW 2015 AGENDA a. Review agenda and amend as required A/Chairman /

Sec b. Approve agenda / amended agenda WG

3. REVIEW STATUS OF 2014 REQUIRED ACTION LIST a. Review status of required actions from NMWWG 2014 Sec b. Re-assign outstanding serials to HODs and Syndicates as

appropriate A/Chairman

4. REVIEW STATUS OF 2015 OBJECTIVES Review status of NMWWG objectives for 2015 A/Chairman /

WG

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ITEM SUBJECT ACTION

5. EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION Liaison Reports should be submitted in accordance with the NMWWG

TOR. They should be circulated/distributed (using the forum if non-classified or the Mailing List/AIG 6062 if classified) by 31 July 2015 to enable delegates to prepare for any subsequent discussions.

During review of LRs in plenary the whole report does not need to be

read out - only highlights and additional information since the report was written (and posted on the forum) and the reiteration of any recommendations/actions for the WG is necessary.

Review each report and propose recommendations, as appropriate.

Assign actions arising from the reports to HODs and Syndicates.

a. Maritime Operations Working Group (MAROPSWG) DNK b. Amphibious Operations Working Group (AMPHIBOPSWG) GBR c. NATO Naval Mine Warfare Conference (NNMWC) EGUERMIN

(NMW COE) d. NATO Shipping Working Group (NSWG) GBR e. Underwater Diving Working Group (UDWG) BEL f. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Interservice Working Group

(EODWG) USA

g. Geospatial Maritime Working Group (GMWG) BEL h. AC/141 Under Water Warfare Capability Group (UWWCG) EGUERMIN

(NMW COE) i. AC/224 Joint Capability Group on Command and Control (JCGC2) USA j. NMW Tactics and Tools Evaluation Panel (NMW TTEP), including

Lessons Learned Chair

NMW TTEP k. NMW Very Shallow Water (VSW) Panel Chair NMW

VSW Panel l. Determine way ahead for establishment of a formal liaison between

the NMWWG and the Military Oceanographic (MILOC) Panel (MCWG METOC Working Group) (liaison responsibility formerly undertaken by the NMW VSW Panel)

A/Chairman

6. TERMINOLOGY: AAP-06 Edition 2014 - NATO GLOSSARY OF TERMS

AND DEFINITIONS (ENGLISH AND FRENCH) (CU: NSO)

a. Status report NMW TC

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ITEM SUBJECT ACTION

b. Update on progress of the ad hoc terminology panel established mid-2014 to progress the MCMSB maritime terminology tasking (focus to be restricted to NMW terms and definitions)

NMW TC

c. Update on review/actions EOD Glossary of Terms (AAP-41) NMW TC

PLENARY SESSION: NATO ONLY

7. MARITIME SECURITY OPERATIONS CONCEPT Brief on the implications of the new MSO concept for the Standing MCM

Groups ACO

PLENARY SESSION: ALL

8. PRESENTATIONS / BRIEFS 15 minutes + 5 minutes questions each

Delegates giving presentations are to provide a copy of their report to the Secretary (and interpreters as appropriate) and also a summary (50-100 words) of their presentation for inclusion in the minutes.

a. Non-NATO Nations are invited to give a brief / presentation on the

following theme subjects: Non-NATO

Nations (1) TBD (2) TBD b. NATO Nations, Commands and NATO bodies are invited to give a

brief / presentation on the following theme subjects: NATO Nations / Commands &

Bodies (1) Update on Portuguese-led NATO Specialist Team on Harbour

Protection (ST-HP) PRT

(2) Project TRITON update NCI-A (3) MW Algorithms update NCI-A (4) Update on CMRE JRP NMW P&E CMRE (5) Update on Study MO2035 CMRE (6) Update EGUERMIN (NMW COE) Director

EGUERMIN (7) Brief on NMW Vision Director

EGUERMIN

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ITEM SUBJECT ACTION

9. NMW LESSONS LEARNED PROCESS Update on LL process within the NMW community, including functionality

of the NATO Lessons Learned Portal (NLLP) MWC dept

NMW

10. INTERFACE BETWEEN THE NMWWG AND OTHER WORKING GROUPS DEALING WITH EOD, IED AND C-IED MATTERS

a. General update on interface between the NMWWG and other WGs

dealing with EOD, IED and C-IED matters, e.g. AMPHIBOPSWG, EODWG, C-IEDWG, UDWG and MILENGWG

EGUERMIN (NMW COE)

b. Update on MEOC 2014 A/Chairman c. Update on AMPHIBOPSWG 2015 A/Chairman

11. ASSIGN REQUIRED ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION TO SYNDICATE SESSIONS

Assign the following new items identified during the initial plenary session

to Operational and/or Technical Syndicate sessions (or Combined Syndicate sessions) for discussion and provision of recommendations for consideration of HODs in the final plenary session as required:

Chairman

a. TBD b. TBD


12. PRESENTATIONS / BRIEFS 15 minutes + 5 minutes questions each Delegates giving presentations are to provide a copy of their report to the Secretary (and interpreters as appropriate) and also a summary (50-100 words) of their presentation for inclusion in the minutes.

a. NATO ONLY theme subjects: (1) TBD (2) TBD

OPERATIONAL SYNDICATE

13. PRESENTATIONS / BRIEFS

a. Update on diving trials concerning safety distance from explosions

for divers CAN

b. Update on development of new SRD, supporting ATP-24 Vol II, to

incorporate the Minefield Planning Programme User Guide (MPP UG)

DEU (Workshop

lead)

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ITEM SUBJECT ACTION

14. REVIEW RECOMMENDATIONS FROM NMW VSW PANEL 2015 AND

DISCUSS RELEVANT ITEMS

Review recommendations from NMW VSW Panel 2015 notified at Item

5.k. and discuss relevant items Syn

15. REVIEW RECOMMENDATIONS FROM NMW TTEP 2015 AND

DISCUSS RELEVANT ITEMS

Review recommendations from NMW TTEP 2015 notified at Item 5.j. and

discuss relevant items Syn

16. REVIEW LESSONS LEARNED

Discuss operational aspects of lessons learned notified at Item 5.j. as

required Syn

17. AMP-03 VOL I - NATO MINE COUNTERMEASURES VEHICLES AND

EQUIPMENT - STANAG 1202 NMW (CU: FRA) (NC) (NATO only)

a. Status report FRA b. Review change proposals and prepare agreed contents of change

as appropriate Syn

18. AMP-03 VOL II - NATO MINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS - STANAG 1257

NMW (CU: DEU) (NC) (NATO only)

a. Status report DEU b. Review change proposals and prepare agreed contents of change

as appropriate Syn

19. APP-11 - NATO MESSAGE CATALOGUE (NMC) - STANAG 7149 IERH

(CU: GBR) (NU)

a. Status report GBR b. NMW IER Panel Chairman’s Report Chair NMW

IER Panel c. Review NMW sponsored MTFs, discuss change proposals and

prepare agreed contents of change as appropriate (to be forwarded to the SMIER Panel)

Syn

20. MTP-06 VOL I - NAVAL MINE WARFARE PRINCIPLES - STANAG

1242 NMW (CU: GBR) (NU)

a. Status report GBR

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ITEM SUBJECT ACTION

Note: AAP-03(J) compliant STANAG 1242(19) RD1 / ATP-06(D)(1) Vol I and MTP-06(D)(1) Vol I distributed to Nations with a request for ratification on 16 Mar 15 (ratification RDD 16 Jul 15).

b. Review change proposals and prepare agreed contents of change

as appropriate Syn

21. ATP-06 VOL I - NAVAL MINE WARFARE PRINCIPLES - STANAG 1242

NMW (CU: GBR) (NC) (NATO only)

a. Status report GBR Note: AAP-03(J) compliant STANAG 1242(19) RD1 / ATP-06(D)(1) Vol I

and MTP-06(D)(1) Vol I distributed to Nations with a request for ratification on 16 Mar 15 (ratification RDD 16 Jul 15).


as appropriate Syn

22. MTP-06 VOL II - NAVAL MINE WARFARE COUNTERMEASURES

OPERATIONS, PLANNING AND EVALUATION - STANAG 1243 NMW (CU: GBR) (NU)

a. Status report GBR Note: AAP-03(J) compliant STANAG 1243(20) RD1 / ATP-06(D)(1) Vol II

and MTP-06(D)(1) Vol II distributed to Nations with a request for ratification on 16 Mar 15 (ratification RDD 16 Jul 15).


as appropriate Syn

23. ATP-06 VOL II - NAVAL MINE WARFARE COUNTERMEASURES

OPERATIONS, PLANNING AND EVALUATION - STANAG 1243 NMW (CU: GBR) (NC) (NATO only)

a. Status report GBR Note: AAP-03(J) compliant STANAG 1243(20) RD1 / ATP-06(D)(1) Vol II

and MTP-06(D)(1) Vol II distributed to Nations with a request for ratification on 16 Mar 15 (ratification RDD 16 Jul 15).


as appropriate Syn

c. Update on progress towards achievement of NMWWG 2012

recommendation regarding the development of a SUP as a ratifiable standard, covered by STANAG 1243 (see above)

GBR

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ITEM SUBJECT ACTION

Notes: 1. At the 1st 2013 MCMSB meeting, the Board approved the 2012 WG recommendation that a SUP (containing MCM EXPERT and DARE User Guides and other User Guides for future NMW software tools)(short title to be determined) be developed as a ratifiable standard, covered by STANAG 1243. Further, that responsibility for custodianship of this SUP be assumed by the GBR custodian of ATP-06 Vol II. 2. AAP-03(J) compliant SRD ATP-06.1(A)(1) Vol II distributed to Nations with a request for approval for promulgation under a silence procedure to coincide with the ratification RDD (16 Jul 15) of the covering STANAG (STANAG 1243(20) RD1) and associated standards (ATP-06(D)(1) Vol II and MTP-06(D)(1) Vol II).

24. MTP-24 VOL I - NAVAL MINE COUNTERMEASURES TACTICS AND

EXECUTION - STANAG 1132 NMW (CU: FRA) (NU)


as appropriate Syn

25. ATP-24 VOL I - NAVAL MINE COUNTERMEASURES TACTICS AND

EXECUTION - STANAG 1132 NMW (CU: FRA) (NC) (NATO only)


as appropriate Syn

26. ATP-24 VOL II - NAVAL MINING AND MINELAYING - PLANNING AND

EVALUATION, TACTICS AND EXECUTION - STANAG 1400 NMW (CU: USA) (NC) (NATO only)

a. Status report USA Note: AAP-03(J) compliant STANAG 1400(6) RD1 / ATP-24(D)(1) Vol II

submitted for MCMSB approval to initiate ratification process on 18 Jun 15. Silence expires on 2 Jul 15.

b. Provide feedback on MPP UG consistency check with ATP-24

Vol II DEU

(Workshop lead)

c. Review change proposals and prepare agreed contents of change

as appropriate Syn

27. AXP-05 - NATO EXPERIMENTAL TACTICS AND AMPLIFYING

TACTICAL INSTRUCTION - STANAG 1125 MAROPS (CU: CAN) (NC) (NATO only)

Review of NMW-related EXTACs Syn

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ITEM SUBJECT ACTION

Note: Reference required to the following documents in AXP-05(C)(14):

- Chapter 6, EXTAC 635 - Maritime Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices (IED)

- Chapter 7, EXTAC 783(C) - Force Anti-Asymmetric Warfare Operations, specifically Annex E - Force Protection for NNMCM Operations in Confined or Shallow Waters

- Annexes A and B to AXP-05(C)(14) - MAROPSWG MTD List and EXTAC Disposal Recommendations

a. Status report EXTAC 419(B) - Guidance on Provision of Air

Defence to MMs Operating in Inshore Waters (GBR) GBR

Note: NMWWG 2014 noted the MAROPSWG 2014 recommendation that

EXTAC 419(B) be incorporated into ATP-31. EXTAC 419(B) incorporated into Chapter 9 of ATP-31(D)(1) (Articles 9217-9221). See ITEM 30.

b. Status report EXTAC 635 - Maritime Counter-Improvised Explosive

Devices (IED) NLD

Note: To be reviewed at 2015 NMW VSW Panel meeting and

recommendations made.

c. Status report EXTAC 783(C) - Force Anti-Asymmetric Warfare

Operations (PRT) PRT

28. AXP-05 MW SUPP - THE MINE WARFARE SUPPLEMENT TO NATO

EXPERIMENTAL TACTICS AND AMPLIFYING TACTICAL INSTRUCTIONS - STANAG 1316 NMW (CU: CAN) (NC) (NATO only)

a. Status report (AXP-05 MW SUPP and STANAG 1316 NMW) (CAN) CAN b. Status report EXTAC 860 - Concept for the Conduct of Route

Survey Operations (DEU) DEU

Note: NMWWG 2014 noted that EXTAC 860 had been incorporated into

the FD of ATP-24(D)(1) Vol I, and that it should be retained until ATP-24 (D)(1) Vol I is promulgated.

c. Status report EXTAC 861 - MCM Risk Directive Matrix (GBR) GBR Note: NMWWG 2014 noted that EXTAC 861 had been incorporated into

the FDs of ATP-06(D)(1) Vol I and ATP-24(D)(1) Vol I, and that it should be retained until ATP-06(D)(1) Vol I and ATP-24 (D)(1) Vol I are promulgated.

d. Status report EXTAC 862 - MCM Operations in Ports and Harbours

(NLD) NLD


the FD of ATP-06. NLD to forward the EXTAC to the ST-HP and to the MAROPSWG for information.

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ITEM SUBJECT ACTION

e. Status report EXTAC 863 - Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and

Tactical Considerations for Very Shallow Water (VSW) Naval Mine Countermeasures (NMCM) (USA)

USA


the FD of ATP-06(D)(1) Vol II, and that it should be retained until ATP-06(D)(1) Vol II is promulgated.

f. Status report EXTAC 864 - Naval Mine Warfare (NMW) Risk

Management (CAN) CAN

Note: NMWWG 2014 noted that EXTAC 864 should be retained and is to

be revised.

g. Status report EXTAC 865 - Naval Mine Warfare (NMW) OPSTAT

MCM Format (EGUERMIN (NMW COE)) EGUERMIN (NMW COE)

Note: NMWWG 2014 noted the requirement to retain EXTAC 865 until

incorporated into APP-11(D).

h. Status report EXTAC 868 - Target Simulation Mode (TSM) Sweep

(NOR) NOR


the FD of ATP-06(D)(1) Vol II, and that it should be retained until ATP-06(D)(1) Vol II is promulgated.

i. Status report EXTAC 869 - Mine Danger Area Management (GBR) GBR Note: NMWWG 2014 noted that EXTAC 869 had been incorporated into

the FDs of ATP-06(D)(1) Vols I and II, and AHP-01(D)(1), and that it should be retained until ATP-06(D)(1) Vols I and II are promulgated.

j. Status report EXTAC 870 - Use of Autonomous Underwater

Vehicles (AUVs) in MCM and REA Operations (NOR) NOR

Note: NMWWG 2014 noted that the MCM elements of EXTAC 870 had

been incorporated into EXTAC 873, and that the originator: NOR had agreed to pass the REA elements to the MAROPSWG for consideration for inclusion in EXTAC 777.

k. Status report EXTAC 871 - Naval Mine Warfare (NMW) OPTASK

and OPREP Message Text Format (USA) USA

Note: NMWWG 2014 noted that Change 2 to EXTAC 871 was in

preparation, and that the EXTAC should be retained until promulgation of ATP-06(D) and pending the promulgation of APP-11(D).

l. Status report EXTAC 873 - Tactical Use of Autonomous

Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) in MCM Operations (EGUERMIN (NMW COE))

EGUERMIN (NMW COE)

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m. Review status of EXTACs and recommend changes, as appropriate (to be forwarded to the Originator)

CAN

29. AXP-05 SE SUPP - SECRET EXTACS SUPPLEMENT TO NATO

EXPERIMENTAL TACTICS AND AMPLIFYING INSTRUCTIONS - STANAG 1315 MAROPS (CU: CAN) (NS) (NATO only)

Review of NMW-related EXTACs as required Syn Note: There were no NMW-related EXTACs in AXP-05 SE SUPP for

review at NMWWG 2014.

30. ATP-31 - NATO ABOVE WATER WARFARE MANUAL - STANAG 1167

MAROPS (CU: DEU) (NC) (NATO only)

a. Status report DEU b. Review Chapter 9 Articles 9217-9221 - Provision of Air Defence to

Mine Counter Measures Vessels (MMs) in Inshore Waters (former EXTAC 419(B)) and propose amendments as appropriate

Syn

31. ATP-74 - ALLIED MARITIME FORCE PROTECTION AGAINST ASYMMETRIC THREATS IN HARBOUR AND ANCHORAGE - STANAG 1468 MAROPS (CU: PRT) (NC) (NATO only)

a. Status report PRT b. Review and propose amendments as appropriate Syn

32. ADivP-01 - ALLIED GUIDE TO DIVING OPERATIONS - STANAG 1372 UD (CU: GBR) (NU)

a. Status report GBR b. Review and propose amendments as appropriate Syn

33. THE NATO EOD PUBLICATIONS SET (NEPS) - IDENTIFICATION AND DISPOSAL OF SURFACE, AIR AND UNDERWATER MUNITIONS - STANAG 2369 EOD (CU: USA) (NR / NC) (NATO only)

a. Status report USA b. Review and propose amendments as appropriate Syn

34. AHP-01 - ALLIED WORLD WIDE NAVIGATIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (AWNIS) - STANAG 1104 NS (CU: GBR) (NC) (NATO only)

a. Status report GBR Note: STANAG 1104(13) RD1 / AHP-01(E)(1) ratification RDD is

15 Jun 15 (the new edition of the standard is NU)

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ITEM SUBJECT ACTION

b. Review change proposals and prepare agreed contents of change as appropriate for Chapter 4 (Q-Routes, Searched Channels and Anchorages), Chapter 5 (Types of Classified Messages), Annex 3B (Management of Mine Danger Areas) and Annex 5A (Examples of Classified Messages)

Syn

35. AHP-01.1 ALLIED WORLD WIDE NAVIGATIONAL INFORMATION

SYSTEM (AWNIS) CLASSIFIED SUPPLEMENT - STANAG 1490 NS (CU: GBR) (NR) (NATO only)

a. Status report GBR Note: STANAG 1490(1) RD1 / AHP-01.1(A)(1) ratification RDD is

13 Aug 15

b. Review and propose amendments as appropriate Syn

36. AJP-01 - ALLIED JOINT DOCTRINE - STANAG 2437 AJOD (CU: GBR) (Non-classified)

a. Status report GBR b. Review and propose amendments as appropriate Syn

37. AJP-03 - ALLIED JOINT DOCTRINE FOR THE CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS - STANAG 2490 AJOD (CU: NLD) (Non-classified)

a. Status report NLD b. Review and propose amendments as appropriate Syn

38. AJP-3.1 - ALLIED JOINT MARITIME OPERATIONS - STANAG 1459 MAROPS (CU: USA) (NU)


39. APP-06 - NATO JOINT MILITARY SYMBOLOGY - STANAG 2019 IERH (CU: USA) (NU)


40. ATP-08 VOL I - DOCTRINE FOR AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS - STANAG 1149 AMPHIBOPS (CU: USA) (NU)


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41. ATP-08 VOL II - TACTICS, TECHNIQUES AND PROCEDURES FOR AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS - STANAG 1465 AMPHIBOPS (CU: USA) (NU)


42. STANAG 1454 NMW - MCM EXPERT ALGORITHMS (CU: GBR) (NR) (NATO only)

a. Status report GBR

(MARCOM) Note: At the 1st 2013 MCMSB meeting, the Board approved the

NMWWG 2012 recommendation that the algorithms contained in stand-alone STANAG 1454 and the NURC Report be incorporated into a revised AMP-18, covered by STANAG 1467, which would be named ‘PLANNING, EVALUATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT ALGORITHMS FOR NAVAL MINE WARFARE’.

b. Update on progress towards achievement of NMWWG 2012

recommendation regarding the incorporation of the MCM DARE and EXPERT algorithms into AMP-18, noting that this work was reported as ongoing at NMWWG 2014.

DEU (CU: AMP-18)

c. Review change proposals and prepare agreed contents of change

as appropriate Syn

43. DETERMINE WAY AHEAD FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF AMP-11

STANDARDS - STANAG 1116 NMW VERSUS ELECTRONIC MINE WARFARE PILOTS (EMWP)

Syn

Note: At the 1st 2013 MCMSB meeting, the Board approved the

NMWWG 2012 recommendation that AMP-11 volumes (1, 3-8 and 11-13) be withdrawn as required when nations replace their paper pilots with electronic versions. The revised STANAG 1116 will list all NMW pilots, indicating where an electronic pilot has replaced the hard copy volume(s) of AMP-11. The STANAG will also indicate that requests for copies of the electronic pilots should be made direct to the appropriate MWDC.

44. NEW NMW STANDARDIZATION PROPOSALS AND ONGOING

STUDIES

a. Proposals Syn b. Discuss new NMW standardization proposals, agree custodianship

and timeline for their development to present the initial study draft at the next NMWWG

Syn

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45. DISCUSS OPTIONS FOR RATIONALIZATION OF STANDARDIZATION DOCUMENTS FOR REVIEW BY OPERATIONAL SYNDICATE (NATO only) Ref: NSO(NAVAL)0498(2015)NMW(TOR) dated 14 Apr 15 (Part III to Annex A)

Determine scope for rationalization of standardization documents for

review by the Operational Syndicate at NMWWG meetings, to include consideration of review cycle, AAP-03(J) compliance status and releasability of publications to Partners

Chair Op Syn

46. DISCUSS ANY ADDITIONAL ITEMS REFERRED FROM PLENARY

Discuss any items referred from plenary as required Syn

47. OPERATIONAL SYNDICATE - TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) Ref: NSO(NAVAL)0498(2015)NMW(TOR) dated 14 Apr 15

Review and propose amendments to TOR as appropriate Syn

48. NMWWG OBJECTIVES 2015 AND 2016 Identify achievements for 2015 and recommend key objectives for 2016,

to include the determination of priorities for operational evaluation of NMWWG standards or EXTACs. For final approval by HODs in plenary

Syn

49. OPERATIONAL SYNDICATE - NEXT YEAR’S AGENDA

Review and propose amendments as appropriate Syn

50. OPERATIONAL SYNDICATE - ANY OTHER BUSINESS Syn

TECHNICAL SYNDICATE

51. PRESENTATIONS / BRIEFS

a. Review of current shipping track-keeping procedures USA b. TBD

52. REVIEW RECOMMENDATIONS FROM NMW TTEP 2015 AND DISCUSS RELEVANT ITEMS

Review recommendations from NMW TTEP 2015 notified at Item 5.j. and

discuss relevant items Syn

53. REVIEW LESSONS LEARNED

Discuss technical aspects of lessons learned notified at Item 5.j. as

required Syn

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54. UPDATE REPORTS a. Update on EDA UMS Project STANDIN DEU b. Update on EDA UMS Project SARUMS DEU c. Update on EDA Project SIRAMIS CSSM (DEU) d. Review of SETT-166 Final Report to identify material of use in

updating AMP-14 and AMP-15 CSSM (DEU)

e. Update on transformation of JANUS protocol into a STANAG CMRE f. Update on incorporation of Minefield Planning Programme (MPP)

software into the NCI-Agency Programme MARCOM

55. NMW PLANNING AND EVALUATION REPORTS

a. P&E factors for side scan sonar (SSS) and other new MH sensors (1) Report on development of a Bottom Classification translation

software tool. DEU

b. P&E of autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) operations (1) Review (NU) Annex C ‘Planning and Evaluation of AUV

Operations’ to EXTAC 873 - Tactical Use of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) in MCM Operations

Syn

56. MMP-17 - MINE HUNTING SONAR, FACTORS AFFECTING

PERFORMANCE, MEASUREMENT AND RECORDING - STANAG 1420 NMW (CU: GBR) (NU)

a. Status report GBR b. Update on progress of development of AAP-03(J) compliant RD of

AMP-17/MMP-17 to achieve 2nd 2013 MCMSB tasking requirement notified at NMWWG 2013

GBR

Note: AAP-03(J) compliant STANAG 1420(4) / AMP-17(B)(1) and MMP-

17(B)(1) promulgated without ratification on 2 Mar 15 (non-ratifiable edition - AAP-03(J) format and minor change (amendment)).

c. Review any change proposals and prepare agreed contents of

change as appropriate Syn

57. AMP-15 - STANDARDS FOR NAVAL MINE WARFARE ACOUSTIC

MEASUREMENTS - STANAG 1418 NMW (CU: USA) (NU)

a. Status report USA b. Report on Custodians’ meeting (post-issue of the SET-166

(RIMPASSE) Final Report) to identify input to update AMP-15 USA

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58. AMP-15 - CONF SUPP TO STANDARDS FOR MINE WARFARE

ACOUSTIC MEASUREMENTS - STANAG 1431 NMW (CU: USA) (NC) (NATO only)

a. Status report USA b. Update on progress of development of AAP-03(J) compliant RD of

AMP-15 CONF SUPP to achieve 2nd 2013 MCMSB tasking requirement notified at NMWWG 2013

USA

Note: AAP-03(J) compliant STANAG 1431(3) RD1 / AMP-15(A)(1) CONF

SUPP distributed to Nations with a request for ratification on 9 Jan 15 (ratification RDD 11 May 15 / extended to 5 Jun 15 at the request of one Nation / subsequently extended until 5 Oct 15 and approved for immediate promulgation once 12 positive ratification responses are received.



d. Discuss releasability of the publication to Partners Syn

59. AMP-17 - MINE HUNTING SONAR, FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE, MEASUREMENT AND RECORDING - STANAG 1420 NMW (CU: GBR) (NR) (NATO only)

a. Status report GBR Note: AAP-03(J) compliant STANAG 1420(4) / AMP-17(B)(1) and MMP-

17(B)(1) promulgated without ratification on 2 Mar 15 (non-ratifiable edition - AAP-03(J) format and minor change (amendment)).

b. Update on progress of development of AAP-03(J) compliant RD of

AMP-17/MMP-17 to achieve 2nd 2013 MCMSB tasking requirement notified at NMWWG 2013

GBR




60. AMP-12 - CATALOGUE OF MINE WARFARE COMPUTER PROGRAMS - STANAG 1164 NMW (CU: DEU) (NR) (NATO only)

a. Status report DEU b. Update on progress of development of AAP-03(J) compliant RD of

AMP-12 to achieve 2nd 2013 MCMSB tasking requirement notified at NMWWG 2013

DEU

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Note: AAP-03(J) compliant AMP-12(A)(2) submitted to the NSO,

however CU: DEU requested to make a number of editorial changes (formatting issues) prior to NSO submission to the MCMSB for approval under silence for promulgation of this new version.




61. AMP-13 VOL I - INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITION OF TERMS FOR NATO SEA MINES - STANAG 1161 NMW (CU: USA) (NC) (NATO only)


AMP-13 Vol I to achieve 2nd 2013 MCMSB tasking requirement notified at NMWWG 2013

USA

Note: AAP-03(J) compliant STANAG 1161(3) RD1 / AMP-13(A)(1) Vol I

distributed to Nations with a request for ratification on 4 Feb 15 (ratification RDD 4 Jun 15 / subsequently extended until 4 Oct 15 and approved for immediate promulgation once 12 positive ratification responses are received.




62. AMP-13 VOL II - CHARACTERISTICS OF NATO SEA MINES STANAG 1312 NMW (CU: USA) (NC) (NATO only)

a. Status report USA Note: AAP-03(J) compliant STANAG 1312(4) RD1 / AMP-13(A)(1) Vol II


b. Review any change proposals and prepare agreed contents of


c. Discuss releasability of the publication to Partners Syn

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63. AMP-13 VOL III - CHARACTERISTICS OF NATO EXERCISE AND TRAINING MINES - STANAG 1314 NMW (CU: USA) (NC) (NATO only)


AMP-13 Vol III to achieve 2nd 2013 MCMSB tasking requirement notified at NMWWG 2013

USA

Note: AAP-03(J) compliant STANAG 1314(2) RD1 / AMP-13(A)(1) Vol III





64. AMP-14 - PROTECTION OF VESSELS FROM ELECTROMAGNETIC MINES - STANAG 1333 NMW (CU: USA) (NC) (NATO only)

a. Status report USA b. Report on progress of NMWWG 2014 recommendation to the

MCMSB to lower the classification of the main body of AMP-14 by converting the current classified standard into an unclassified AP and a classified supplement

USA

c. Report on Custodians’ meeting (post-issue of the SET-166

(RIMPASSE) Final Report) to identify input to update AMP-14, and to commence development of a new unclassified version of AMP-14 and a classified supplement (should the recommendation be approved by the MCMSB)

USA

d. Update on progress of development of AAP-03(J) compliant RD of


USA

e. Review any change proposals and prepare agreed contents of


f. Discuss releasability of the publication to Partners Syn

65. AMP-14.1/AMP-15.1 SRD - UNDERWATER SIGNATURE RANGE INFORMATION FOR NATO MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (CU: GBR) (NR) (NATO only)

a. Status report GBR Note: AAP-03(J) compliant SRD AMP-14.1(A)(1)/AMP-15.1(A)(1)

promulgated on 8 May 14.

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as appropriate Syn

66. AMP-16 - MINE ACTUATION AND CUTTING PARAMETERS -

STANAG 1419 NMW (CU: GBR) (NC) (NATO only)

a. Status report GBR b. Report on AMP-16 Workshop 2015 to resume the update of

AMP-16 GBR

Note: See AMP-16 Review message posted on the forum by CU: GBR

on 17 Jun 15. Workshop to be held 14-18 Sep 15 in the UK. Administrative details to be issued early Jul 15.

c. Update on progress of development of AAP-03(J) compliant RD of


GBR

d. Review any change proposals and prepare agreed contents of


e. Discuss releasability of the publication to Partners Syn

67. AMP-18 - RISK IN NAVAL MINE COUNTERMEASURES - DEFINITIONS AND CALCULATION TOOLS - STANAG 1467 NMW (CU: DEU) (NC) (NATO only)

a. Status report DEU Note: At the 1st 2013 MCMSB meeting, the Board approved the 2012

WG recommendation that the algorithms contained in stand-alone STANAG 1454 and the NURC Report be incorporated into a revised AMP-18, covered by STANAG 1467, which would be named ‘PLANNING, EVALUATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT ALGORITHMS FOR NAVAL MINE WARFARE’.


recommendation regarding revision of AMP-18 (see above) DEU

c. Update on AMP-18 with regard to E-BAR software DEU d. Review any change proposals and prepare agreed contents of


e. Discuss releasability of the publication to Partners Syn

68. AEODP-7 - EOD EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS AND EQUIPMENT STANAG 2897 EOD (CU: USA) (NR) (NATO only)

a. Status report USA

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ITEM SUBJECT ACTION

b. Review and propose amendments as appropriate Syn

69. STANAG 1364 NMW - STANDARD MAGNETIC AND ACOUSTIC CRITERIA FOR REUSABLE MCM UNDERWATER VEHICLES (CU: FRA) (NC) (NATO only)

a. Status report FRA Note: At the 1st 2013 MCMSB meeting, the Board approved the 2012

WG recommendation that stand-alone STANAG 1364 be converted into a STANAG covering a standard (short title to be determined).


recommendation regarding conversion of stand-alone STANG 1364 into a STANAG covering a standard (see above)

FRA




70. DISCUSS OPTIONS FOR RATIONALIZATION OF STANDARDIZATION DOCUMENTS FOR REVIEW BY TECHNICAL SYNDICATE Ref: NSO(NAVAL)0498(2015)NMW(TOR) dated 14 Apr 15 (Part III to Annex A)

Determine scope for rationalization of standardization documents for

review by the Technical Syndicate at NMWWG meetings, to include consideration of review cycle and AAP-03(J) compliance status

Chair Tech Syn

Note: The issue of releasability of publications to Partners is addressed

separately in the review of each standardization document as set out in the Technical Syndicate agenda

71. DISCUSS ANY ADDITIONAL ITEMS REFERRED FROM PLENARY

Discuss items referred from plenary as required Syn

72. TECHNICAL SYNDICATE - TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) Ref: NSO(NAVAL)0498(2015)NMW(TOR) dated 14 Apr 15

Review and propose amendments to TORs as appropriate Syn

73. NMWWG OBJECTIVES 2015 AND 2016 Identify achievements for 2015 and recommend key objectives for 2016,

to include the determination of priorities for operational evaluation of NMWWG standards or EXTACs. For final approval by HODs in plenary

Syn

74. TECHNICAL SYNDICATE - NEXT YEAR’S AGENDA

Review and propose amendments as appropriate Syn

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ITEM SUBJECT ACTION

75. TECHNICAL SYNDICATE - ANY OTHER BUSINESS Syn TBD

COMBINED SESSION (SYNDICATES): NATO ONLY

76. NMW PLANNING AND TACTICAL DECISION AIDS (P&E TDA)

DEVELOPMENT

a. Update on NMW P&E TDA development, to include reference to: MARCOM /

EGUERMIN (NMW COE)

(1) Operational maintenance of MCM EXPERT and DARE (2) Modernization of MCM EXPERT and DARE (3) Support to CMRE JRP NMW P&E b. Discuss formation of subgroup in support of NMW P&E Op Syn /

Tech Syn

77. UPDATE ON EFFECT BASED APPLICATION OF RISK (E-BAR) CONCEPT (DRAFT EXTAC 874)

USA

78. UPDATE ON DRAFT EXTAC UNDER DEVELOPMENT BY GBR (TBC) Chair NMW

VSW Panel

79. NDPP NMW SCENARIOS, NMW-RELATED NATIONAL AND COLLECTIVE TARGETS, NMW-RELATED CAPABILITY CODES AND CAPABILITY STATEMENTS AND THE CAPABILITY ASSIGNMENT LOGIC

a. Update on NDPP NMW scenarios, NMW-related National and

Collective Targets, NMW-related capability codes and capability statements (CC and CS) and the capability assignment logic (CAL)

ACT SEE

b. Discuss 2015 NMW VSW Panel review of the text and

terminology used in the following NMW-related National and Collective Target for compliance with NMW doctrinal publications as requested at NMWWG 2014:

(1) Naval Mine Warfare for Very Shallow Water and Port

Clearance (2008 Force Goal - M2403 and M 2406 / 2013 Target No - M 6205N/C)

NMW VSW Panel Chair

c. Discuss proposals regarding capability codes for new solutions to

NMCM requirements and the application of new doctrine and concepts in NMW in the determination of these requirements

Op Syn / Tech Syn

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80. REVIEW NMW MARITIME TACTICAL DEVELOPMENT (MTD) LIST a. Review NMW MTD List incorporated in AXP-05 MW SUPP

Edition C Version 10, and make recommendations as required Op Syn / Tech Syn

Note: Chapter 8 to AXP-05(C)(14) contains the Table of Contents to

AXP-05(C)(10) MW SUPP. The NMW MTD List is contained only in AXP-05(C)(10) MW SUPP.

- Chapter 7, EXTAC 783(C) - Force Anti-Asymmetric Warfare Operations, specifically Annex E - Force Protection for NNMCM Operations in Confined or Shallow Waters

- Annex A to AXP-05(C)(14) - Maritime Tactical Development (MTD) Lists, and MAROPSWG MTD List Recommendations

- Annex B to AXP-05(C)(14) - MAROPSWG EXTAC Disposal Recommendations

- Annex A to AXP-05(C)(10) MW SUPP - Maritime Tactical Development Lists, and Naval Mine Warfare MTD List

- Annex B to AXP-05(C)(10) - NMWWG EXTAC Disposal Recommendations

- EXTAC 419(B) - Guidance on Provision of Air Defence to

MMs Operating in Inshore Waters (GBR) removed from AXP-05(C)(14) (May 2015) and incorporated into Chapter 9 of ATP-31(D)(1) (Articles 9217-9221) (to be reviewed by Operational Syndicate at ITEM 30).

b. Determine way ahead (lead/action) for the following NMW MTD

serials: Op Syn / Tech Syn

(1) (NR)NMW 012/14 (2) (NR)NMW 013/14 (3) (NC)NMW 014/14 (4) (NC)NMW 001/01 (5) (NR)NMW 015/14 (6) (NC)NMW 016/14 (7) (NR)NMW 017/14


81. SYNDICATE CHAIRMEN’S REPORTS

Review and approve syndicates’ recommendations (including on those

additional items referred from plenary) Syndicate

Chairmen / WG

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82. REVIEW TERMS OF REFERENCE Ref: NSO(NAVAL)0498(2015)NMW(TOR) dated 14 Apr 15

Review and update TOR for MCMSB approval WG

83. DISCUSS ACHIEVEMENTS FOR 2015 AND KEY OBJECTIVES FOR 2016, INCLUDING DETERMINATION OF PRIORITIES FOR OPERATIONAL EVALUATION OF NMWWG STANDARDS OR EXTACs

Review achievements for 2015 and agree key objectives for 2016, to

include the determination of priorities for operational evaluation of NMWWG standards or EXTACs for MCMSB consideration

WG

84. TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR NMWWG 2016 WG

85. CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE WORKING GROUP

Requirement for recommendation to be made on chairmanship of the

NMWWG for MCMSB consideration WG

86. ANY OTHER BUSINESS WG

87. DATES AND VENUE(S) FOR NEXT MEETING(S) WG

Note: Proposal for scheduling of NMWWG 2016 week of 26-30 Sep.

Venue TBD.

88. CLOSING REMARKS Chairman

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ANNEX C to NSO(NAVAL)0933(2015)NMW(CO)

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - NMWWG 2015

Tuesday 22 September Wednesday 23 September Thursday 24 September Friday 25 September

AM

Coffee

1030-1045

0900-1000

Registration (includes payment of

Conference Fee in cash)

1000 PLENARY: All

Welcome address by Director EGUERMIN

o/c PLENARY: All

Items: 1-6 & 8-11

0900-1230

PLENARY: All

Review Day One Minutes Items 1-6 & 8-11 (cont)

o/c SYNDICATE SESSIONS: All

Op Items: 13-16/19-20/22/24/32/36-41/43-44/46-50

Tech Items:

51-57 & 70-75

0900-1230

PLENARY: All

Review Day 2 Minutes (end PCM)

PLENARY: NATO only

Items: 7 & 12 o/c SYNDICATE SESSIONS: NATO

only

Op Items: 17-18/21/23/25-31/33-35/42/45

Tech Items:

58-69

0830-1300

PLENARY: NATO only

Review Day 3 Minutes

SYNDICATE SESSIONS: NATO only

Op Items: 17-18/21/23/25-31/33-35/42/45

(cont)

Tech Items: 58-69 (cont)

COMBINED SESSIONS (Syndicates)

Items: 76-80

PLENARY: NATO only

Items: 81-88

LUNCH 1230-1330 1300 (AS REQD)

PM

Coffee

1530-1545

1330-1700

PLENARY: All

Items: 1-6 & 8-11 (cont)

1330-1700

All

Op Items:

13-16/19-20/22/24/32/36-41/43-44/46-50 (cont)

Tech Items:

51-57 & 70-75 (cont)

1330-1700 NATO only

Op Items:

17-18/21/23/25-31/33-35/42/45 (cont)

Tech Items: 58-69 (cont)

EVE

1730-1900 Icebreaker Event

Mess EGUERMIN

1900-2100 Hosted Dinner

Mess EGUERMIN

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ANNEX D to NSO(NAVAL)0933(2015)NMW(CO)

GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

1. EGUERMIN (NMW COE) will host the 2015 meeting of the NMWWG at the Bootsman Jonsen Naval Barracks and will coordinate the administrative and logistic arrangements. The WG meeting will run from Tuesday 22 through to Friday 25 September. 2. The address of the naval barracks is: Kazerne Bootsman Jonsen, 3de & 23ste Linieregimentsplein, 8400 Oostende, Belgium. Directions may be found at: http://www.eguermin.org/welcome/misc/directions-nmw-coe/ 3. EGUERMIN (NMW COE) has established a web page for registration for the 2015 NMWWG meeting. Detailed information on registering for the meeting, recommended hotels within the local vicinity, messing arrangements and security requirements etc, may be found at the link below: http://www.eguermin.org/2015-nsonmwwg-meeting/ 4. Transportation between the recommended hotels and meeting venue will not be provided as they are within easy walking distance. 5. As EGUERMIN (NMW COE) is a military establishment, delegates should ensure that they bring their identity card/passport to support their identification on entry to the site each day. Delegates should hold a Certificate of Security Clearance valid for the meeting period which should be presented during the registration period on the first day. Belgium has no requirement for a Request for Visit (RFV) form to be completed in respect of the grant of access to the naval barracks. (Please note that a RFV should not be confused with a visa, which may or may not be required dependent upon an individual’s national requirements). 6. The meeting will open in plenary and break into syndicate sessions as required. Plenary, Operational Syndicate and Combined Syndicate sessions will be held in Building G (Blue Room), whilst Technical Syndicate sessions will be held in Building H (Room 2.26).

7. Delegate registration will take place in the plenary meeting room between 0900-1000 on Tuesday 22 September. A conference fee of 60 EUR per delegate, payable in cash, will be required for participation; a receipt will be provided on payment. The conference fee covers the cost of facilities, coffee during the meeting, the icebreaker event and the hosted dinner.

http://www.eguermin.org/welcome/misc/directions-nmw-coe/


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8. Refreshments during morning and afternoon meeting intervals will be provided adjacent to the meeting rooms to reduce the amount of time required for breaks. Lunch may be taken, at own cost (i.e. not included in the conference fee), in the Mess Building. 9. There will be an icebreaker event in the EGUERMIN Mess Building between 1730-1900 on Tuesday 22 September. In addition, a hosted diner will be organised in the EGUERMIN Mess Building between 1900-2100 on Wednesday 23 September. Again, transportation between the recommended hotels and function venue will not be provided as they are within easy walking distance. USE OF COMPUTERS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT 10. The use of portable computing devices at this meeting is authorized if the information to be discussed is classified no higher than NATO CONFIDENTIAL, with no special categories. In meeting rooms, portable computers may be operated and a limited number of power supplies will be available around the table, however delegates should also be prepared to operate their computers on batteries. Wireless internet access is not available. Mobile phones are to be switched off in the meeting rooms. 11. Conference facilities support Microsoft Office and LCD projectors for Microsoft PowerPoint briefs will be available in the meeting rooms. A computer will be provided to consolidate the briefs. The computer will support transferable means of data in the form of CD ROM and USB (memory stick) technology. There is no facility to produce a CD of presentations for delegates on conclusion of the meeting, however non-classified2 presentations will be made available on the NSO Protected Website following the meeting. DOCUMENTS 12. Delegates should bring their own copies of the necessary documents such as TOR, Convening Order, handouts or other documents they will need during the meeting. Papers may be left in the meeting rooms during breaks, however at the end of each day, all notes, documents, briefcases and personal items must be removed. Each delegation is responsible for transporting any required classified material to the meeting venue. If delegates can anticipate the full breadth of their requirements, particularly references, and arrive with them in hand, it would greatly assist WG discussion and progress. Hand carrying of classified materials may require a courier letter from a delegate’s national command. Electronic transfer of classified information should be coordinated in advance with the Host Nation POC (NSWAN/CRONOS3 E-mail address: [email protected], thereby allowing such information to be uploaded to the dedicated stand-alone computer available for the meeting as and when required for designated agenda items, as should prospective requirements to store/secure classified material at the meeting venue. 13. Delegates can obtain non-classified STANAGs, Allied Publications (APs) and other relevant documents through the NSO Protected Website (internet) at https://nso.nato.int.

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14. NATO delegates can obtain classified STANAGs, APs and other relevant documents through the NSO Intranet Website on MINERVA (accessible through the NATO Secret Wide Area Network (NSWAN)) at http://nso.hq.nato.int or through national organizations following national procedures. 15. Partner nations’ delegates may request classified documents through the Military Partnership Directorate (MPD), B-7010 Mons, Belgium, Tel: +32 6 544 7644 / 45 / E-mail [email protected]. TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS 16. Visa requirements (if appropriate), hotel reservations and travel arrangements are a national or NATO staffs’ responsibility, and should be coordinated well in advance. 17. Transportation will not be provided for delegates’ travel from/to the airport/rail station and hotel accommodation. The main international airports are Ostend-Bruges airport (in Ostend), and Brussels national airport (in Zaventem). Brussels national airport is located approximately 120 km (or 1hr 30 minutes by car or a 2 hour journey by rail) from Ostend. The Bootsman Jonsen Naval Barracks is a 10 minute walk from the railway station. 18. If travelling by car, enter Ostend via the A10 highway on the ‘President Kennedy plein’ roundabout. Go straight ahead via the Verenigde Natiënlaan to the Vuurkruisenplein roundabout. Go straight ahead into the Leopold III laan. Turn right at the first traffic lights into the Graaf De Smet De Naeyerlaan. After 300 metres, you will find EGUERMIN and the Bootsman Jonsen Naval Barracks on your right. If using GPS, input ‘Graaf De Smet De Naeyerlaan’ to locate EGUERMIN. HOST NATION POC 19. The Host Nation administration POC is: LT CDR Ben Lucas, BEL(A) EGUERMIN (NMW COE) Kazerne Bootsman Jonsen 3de & 23ste Linieregimentsplein 8400 Oostende Belgium Tel: +32 (0)59 56 34 03 E-mail: [email protected]



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