Article 1 
The Mission Plan and the Rules of Engagement concerning the EU military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali) are approved.
Article 2 
EUTM Mali shall be launched on 18 February 2013.
Article 3 
The Mission Commander of EUTM Mali is hereby authorised with immediate effect to start execution of EUTM Mali.
Article 4 
This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.