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        Policy UpdatesNewsroomReoptimizationBIOGRAPHIESAF Senior Leaders      US air advisors strengthen Albanian partnershipPublished March 17, 2015
                    
                    By Tech. Sgt. Daylena S. Ricks
                    
                    
                    86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
            **RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFNS) --**The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing led a U.S. Air Forces in Europe command and control (C2) advisory mission at Rinas Air Base, Albania, March 3-5.The goal of this partnership event was to strengthen the Albanian air force's Control and Reporting Center (CRC) operations, create a greater connection with the NATO integrated air defense system and improve the relationships from both nations that foster trust and cooperation.A team of three Airmen, each having a significant expertise in air-battle management, communications and data links, led the three-day air advising mission."Every air advising mission presents its own challenges and dynamics. These can be technical, organizational or a need for internal training," said Maj. John C. Sherinian, the 435th AGOW's Contingency Response Group, Detachment 1, chief air advisor, air battle manager and regional affairs strategist. "Our work with Albania's C2 professionals provided both our countries with a more complete picture of our combined NATO interoperability and the challenges we face, together, as they develop their CRC operations."The C2 experts familiarized attendees with the CRC, which broke down organization and operations, explaining how a CRC serves and coordinates with the NATO Air Operations Center.  They also discussed the importance of providing data links to officers responsible for incorporating air pictures with NATO surveillance and fighter controllers. "Working with our Albanian partners is critical to what we do in USAFE and NATO," said Maj. Christopher D. Potter, the 603rd Air and Space Operations Center senior air defense officer. "We've been able to share tactics, techniques and procedures in air-defense execution; which will continue to strengthen the defensive partnerships between USAFE, Albania and all the NATO partners."During the visit the air advisor team also had the opportunity to assess the Albanian air force's current capabilities and advise on possible courses of action on data link requirements, potential training opportunities and assist with developing their own command structures."A new bridge of communication has been established -- a new bridge of sharing opinions and gathering valuable expertise," said Albanian air force Capt. Olgert Koroveshi, the C2 operations chief.  "The advice provided on air C2 and NATO integrated air defense system will be used to better organize and structure our CRC and to develop appropriate training programs tailored to our needs in accordance to U.S. Air Force and NATO standards."command and control advisory mission 



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