3-day NATO's doctrine working group meeting begins in Helsinki

The NATO defence alliance's joint operational doctrine working meeting has begun in Helsinki on Tuesday, said Finnish Defence Forces in a press release.

The purpose of the three-day long meeting is to enhance interoperability among NATO member countries by standardising common doctrines and the associated terminology.

All 32 NATO member countries, parts of NATO's command organisation, and representatives from NATO's Centres of Excellence have been invited to the event.

The Allied Joint Operational Doctrine Working Group (AJOD WG) meets twice a year. At these meetings, NATO doctrines are developed. These link military operations to NATO's strategy and political guidelines and create a reference framework for joint operational planning and command.

Through doctrinal work, NATO member countries' ability for coordinated operations is developed and a common terminology and working methods are ensured, meaning in practice that allies "speak the same language".

NATO integration is an ongoing and deepening process, in which Finland, as a full member of the alliance, participates at all levels.

In connection with the meeting, Finland's special expertise will also be highlighted, which strengthens the entire alliance.

Finland's model for total defence and crisis preparedness provides tangible added value to the development of NATO's collective resilience.

During the meeting, participants will visit the Merihaka civil defence shelter.

Finnish Defence Forces' Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategy, Major General Sami Nurmi is hosting of the meeting.

“Through the work of the task force, it is ensured that NATO's joint doctrines remain current, consistent and effective in a rapidly changing security environment,” said Nurmi.