NMIOTC is to further develop the concept of NMIOTC as a hub for the maritime dimension of projecting stability. To this end, we are undertaking a series of mid and long-term initiatives, such as establishing new individual and collective training products that meet the emerging challenges in a proactive manner, promote innovation and excellence contributing to transformational efforts, while building an agile network of maritime understanding and cooperation.
In accordance with MCM-250-03, NMIOTC’s mission is: “To conduct the combined training necessary for NATO forces and Partners to better execute surface, sub-surface, aerial surveillance, and special operations activities in support of Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO)”.
MIOTC fulfils the following roles:
- Improves Allied Naval Units MIO expertise through specific training program
- Promotes skills, interoperability and cooperation among Naval Units through sea training and simulation
- Contributes support to ACT in the development of MIO tactical Maritime Doctrines, training directives and manuals as well
- ACT research, experimentation, modeling and simulation in support of MIO for the Alliance