Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 2/2015: 117-130

Host Nation Support (HNS) in the Context of International Air Forces Exercises in the Czech RepublicNonreviewed - Other

nadporučík Ing. Martin Škvařil

The article analyses the Host Nation Support (HNS) planning process in five separate phases according to the NATO procedures. The author emphasizes the importance, purpose and result of every planning stage. The main objective of the article is to apply general rules to the concrete examples of international air forces exercises. The author further identifies his comprehension of HNS formed in the specific conditions of the 22th Helicopter Base. The logistic planning process analysis is based on the experience from exercises Ramstein Rover and Ample Strike held in the period of 2012-2014. The paper is focused on exercises preparatory stages that create the basis for a successful accomplishment of the executive part. The results of the article present the trend of planning responsibility delegation to the tactical level and define the specifics of adapted planning process. The author's contribution may be used as a lead for the future application of the HNS concept.

Keywords: Host Nation Support (HNS), logistic support planning, Ramstein Rover, Ample Strike, Technical Arrangement (TA), Statement of Requirements (SOR).

Published: June 15, 2015  Show citation