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Latvian-made medal to the International military exercise .

International military exercise Baltic Eagle 2003 begins [16 Sep 2003]

Today, 16 September, the international military exercise Baltic Eagle 2003 will commence at the Adazi Mobile Infantry Training Centre (MITC). Around 350 servicemen and women from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Denmark, Sweden, Poland and Great Britain will be taking part.

Representatives from NATO Multinational Corps North East Headquarters will be participating in the exercise as observers. Their reports, along with conclusions, will be passed on to NATO Central Command. Commander of Latvia's Land Forces, Colonel Juris Kiukucans, has been appointed to co-ordinate the exercise.

The aim of Baltic Eagle 2003 is to enhance co-operation between staff officers from a diverse range of countries within a multinational environment, to a level in conformity with NATO staff procedures and standards. Particular attention will be paid during the exercise to operational planning and co-ordination at headquarters.

Baltic Eagle has been held every year since 2000, previously also in Lithuania (2001) and Estonia (2002). With the BALTBAT (Baltic Battalion) project winding up, this is the last time Baltic Eagle will be held. Planning for this year's exercise began in October 2002.

Ministry of Defence

Edited July 28, 2007 by pluribus