C-IED COE

Our Mission: To provide subject matter expertise in order to support the International Community in the fight against the IED system and to co-operate to increase the security of Allied Nations and all troops deployed in theatres of operations by reducing or eliminating the threat posed by the use of improvised explosive devices by non-state actors, terrorists and/or insurgents networks. We train Leaders and specialist on C-IED (Counter Improvised Explosive Devices) This means we learn about the devices, but work before the explosion. We Provide subject matter expertise In order to support the Alliance, its Partners and the International Community in the fight against the IED System to increase the security of deployed troops, reducing or eliminating the IED threat, especially from terrorist and insurgent networks. NATO Centres of Excellence are nationally or multi-nationally funded institutions accredited by NATO. They train and educate leaders and specialists from NATO member and partner countries, assist in doctrine development, identify lessons learned, improve interoperability and capabilities, and test and validate concepts through experimentation. They offer recognized expertise and experience that is of benefit to the Alliance and support the transformation of NATO, while avoiding the duplication of assets, resources and capabilities already present within the NATO command structure. Although not part of the NATO command structure, they are part of a wider framework supporting NATO Command Arrangements. Designed to complement the Alliance’s current resources, Centres of Excellence cover a wide variety of areas, with each one focusing on a specific field of expertise to enhance NATO capabilities. The overall responsibility for Centres of Excellence coordination and utilization within NATO lies with Allied Command Transformation, in co-ordination with the Supreme Allied Commander Europe.