The NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence was visited by ERASMUS students

On 11^th of May ERASMUS students from Lithuanian Military Academy visited the NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence. The delegation was welcomed by the Centre’s director Colonel Darius Užkuraitis.

At the start of the meeting COL Darius Užkuraitis introduced the NATO ENSEC COE structure, mission and priorities.

During the meeting LTC Videt Norng, the Head of Education, Training and Exercise Division, overviewed exercises and training. The Head of Doctrine and Concept Development Division, LTC Massimo Dacchille presented the concept on the “Operational Energy” and Energy Management Handbook. Inga Puikevica-Puikevska, the Subject Matter Expert from Strategic Analysis Division, presented studies. Lukas Trakimavičius, the Subject Matter Expert from Research and Lessons Learned Division, presented the NATO “Green Defence” framework.

The NATO ENSEC COE was established on 10^th of July and accredited on 12^th of October, 2012. Currently it operates as a widely recognized international military organization with the aim of providing qualified and appropriate experts advices on questions related to operational energy security.

The mission of the NATO ENSEC COE is to assist Strategic Commands, other NATO bodies, nations, partners, and other civil and military entities by supporting NATO’s capability development process, mission effectiveness, and interoperability in the near, mid and long terms by providing comprehensive and timely subject matter expertise on all aspects of energy security. The mission includes cost effective solutions to support military requirements, energy efficiency in the operational field, and interaction with academia and industry.