The proceedings of the 6th Annual International Conference of Airborne Forces Commanders took place from Monday 26 to Thursday 29 November 2018.

The Conference was organised by the “EL ALAMEIN” 1st Raiders – Paratroopers Brigade, under the aegis of the 1st Infantry Division “SMYRNA”, at the premises of C’ Army Corps “ALEXANDER THE GREAT”, in Thessaloniki.

Delegations from NATO member-states, such as the USA, the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland and Spain participated in the Conference’s proceedings.

The Greek delegation consisted of the Commanders of the Inter-service Special Operations Command from HNDGS, the 1st Infantry Division, the 1st Raiders – Paratroopers Brigade, the 13th Special Operations Command, the 71st Airmobile Brigade, the Special Paratroopers Detachment and representatives from HAGS, HAFGS, the 1st Army Aviation Brigade and the 865th Air Supply Battalion.

The Value of Command and Control in Airborne Operations, the need for the widest possible standardisation of actions, as well as the most productive integration of the individual national forces in a multinational operation, were some of the elements which were particularly stressed.

Finally, issues of Airborne Operations and capabilities of participating Formations were presented, while in the context of the Conference’s proceedings, the Basic Operational Instructions for Airborne Operations were processed and they will be submitted to NATO for any further actions.

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