EXERCISES
LOYAL LEDA 2025
Loyal Leda 2025 (LOLE25) was a Computer-Assisted / Command Post Exercise (CAX / CPX), planned and led by the Allied Land Command (LANDCOM) in Türkiye, through the Joint Forces Training Centre (JFTC) in Poland.
Conducted according to a fictional scenario, the main objective of the training event was the testing and refining of the processes of planning and conducting a land operation at the regional level.
Participation in LOLE25 was a key opportunity for HQ MNC-SE to strengthen its operational capabilities and improve its interoperability with Allied structures. At the same time, the exercise underlined HQ MNC-SE’s strategic role in NATO’s defence architecture on the eastern flank, demonstrating its continued commitment to collective security and operational effectiveness within the Alliance.
CARPATHIAN ARC 2024
Carpathian Arc 2024 (CAAR24) was a tactical-level Command Post Exercise/Computer Assisted Exercise developed to train Multinational Division South-East (MND-SE), the 2nd Romanian Infantry Division, NATO Battlegroup in Romania and their subordinate units as integrated in a multinational structure.
The exercise was scheduled and directed by MNC-SE to train the involved structures in a large-scale combat operations exercise against a peer adversary. One of the subsequent purposes was to prepare MND-SE for the 2026 iteration when it will be re-certified as a Warfighting Division.
The exercise was organized and conducted in several garrisons from Romania including Sibiu, Buzau and Cincu and was designated to simulate crisis situations, fostering interoperability and cooperation within the involved NATO structures.
STEADFAST JUPITER 2023
STJU23 is NATO’s largest and most complex CAX/CPX to date and ranges from small joint operation to major joint operation-plus scale, involving over 20 training audiences. HQ MNC-SE participated in STJU23 CAX/CPX with over 400 personnel as part of the NATO force structure.
The exercise represented the final stage of certification of HQ MNC-SE as an army corps-level combat structure able to ensure the command and control of NATO land operations at the regional level, in any situation, during crisis or conflict. During STJU23 exercise, MNC-SE demonstrated its readiness, responsiveness and capability.
The HQ MNC-SE Full Operational Capability certification was granted by a Combat Readiness Evaluation (CREVAL) Team from Allied Land Command, representing SACEUR’s operational instrument for assessing capabilities and readiness.
DEFENDER 23
DEFENDER23 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa led exercise that includes more than 24.000 multinational service members from more than 20 nations, focused on interoperability with NATO Allies and partners.
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The training venue tested the command and control capability and the level of interoperability of the structures involved, also building unit readiness in a complex joint, multi-national environment. The event benefited from the presence of distinguished guest from 1st GNC, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Italy and 208th Digital Liaison Detachment that attended briefings and planning meetings organised within the battle rhythm.
Defender Europe 2023 fully demonstrated headquarters’ command and control capability and represents a great opportunity for HQ MNC-SE to reconfirm the ability to achieve Full Operational Capability by the end of 2023.
