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After the official introductions, the meeting took place in the CoESPU conference room at
the presence of CoESPU staff representatives.
During the briefing, the numerous CoESPU activities and the organizational and logistic
structures of our Centre were illustrated.

Meanwhile, it was underlined the
relevant role played by CoESPU,
that, as training center and doctrinal
hub, in partnership and thanks to the
support offered by EGF and NATO
SP-COE, aims to reinforce and
increase its strong commitment in
order to pursue a successful training

contribution in developing an
effective global capacity to conduct
Peace Support Operations (PSOs)
under the aegis of the United
Nations as well as other international
Organizations.

Modern PSOs require in fact an
increasingly multidimensional
approach, which provides for high-
qualified and professional training
for Police, Military and Civil forces,
as fundamental pillars of every
modern mission, aiming to empower
their capability as well as their

operating and tactical skills on the
ground.
In this context Admiral Howard appreciated the key role played by CoESPU in supporting
the global effort in Peace Support Operations through specific training courses and the
development of innovative operational techniques, tactics and procedures.
At the end of the conference Admiral Howard visited the training facilities of the

“Chinotto” compound. Great interest has been particularly shown for the counter-IED
room and for the indoor shooting range.
Concluding the visit, Admiral Michelle Howard expressed his personal appreciation for
the relevant effort supported by CoESPU at international level, stressing the importance of
this first meeting in anticipation of a future new cooperation, according to the consolidate
US-Italy partnership.

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