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November 13, 2020
Combined Air Operations Center Torrejon completes major exercise
Operations staff at work during Exercise Torrejon Alternate. Even in a COVID-19 environment NATO personnel still practice mission-essential training.
by Allied Air Command Public Affairs Office On Nov. 6, the Combined Air Operations Center — Torrejon completed a 10-day exercise involving NATO members from CAOC Torrejon and Allied partners from the Spanish Joint Force Air Component. The Ramstein Ambition 2020 — Torrejon Alternate Exercise was part of HQ Allied Air Command annual training portfolio to train the Crisis
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successful completion of major annual training objectives. “We have been able to adjust to the COVID environment with all available safety measures in place. This has allowed us to execute successfully all the exercises CAOC Torrejon has been involved this year, ensuring the qualification of all our personnel to fulfill our mission.” said Lieutenant General Fernando de la Cruz, Commander CAOC Torrejon. Following strict COVID-19 health protocols, CAOC-Torrejon and HQ Air Command adapted
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to the continued situation, while ensuring valuable training continues and preparing staff for a crisis situation. The exercise is important for the readiness of NATO, while also providing an opportunity for the Spanish JFAC to augment military members into several key JFAC positions. Overall, the Exercise demonstrated the ability of Air Command to successfully operate during a worldwide pandemic. At the end of the Exercise, several new JFAC members were certified as Mission Ready for their Crisis Establishment roles.
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