NATO SFA COE is to be an internationally recognized focal point to expand capabilities of NATO, Nations and other partners by providing comprehensive expertise and support in the area of SFA.
The mission is:
- to improve effectiveness of the Alliance in promoting stability and reconstruction efforts for conflict and post-conflict scenarios;
- to provide an unique capability to Alliance, NATO Nations and NATO Partners in the field of SFA.
The establishment of NATO SFA COE will serve Alliance, NATO Nations and NATO Partners long-term interests by combining efforts, increasing interoperability, standardization and effectiveness in support of capability development in the field of SFA.
In order to perform those functions, NATO SFA COE will plan, organize and conduct activities including workshops and conferences for Alliance, NATO Nations and NATO Partners on policy, standards and other related topics; education and training; exercises and experimentation; participate in SFA related committees, boards and working groups; lessons learned evaluations and analysis; academic research and projects; produce SFA related publications.