HQ NRDC-ESP

A03_Historical military museum of Valencia

A03 Throne room (Santo Domingo Barracks, Valencia)

A03_Family picture at the HQ NRDC-ESP

 The 4^th NATO Force Structure (NFS) Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) Conference takes place in Valencia from 21 to 23 June 2021. Jaime I military base in Bétera (Valencia, Spain), site of the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Headquarters (HQ NRDC-ESP), hosts the 4th edition of the Conference of Senior NCOs of the Land Forces of the Atlantic Alliance.

 This event was a great opportunity to strengthen the Graduated Land Forces CSEL Network, discuss NCO initiatives and align efforts with regard to Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development (NCOPD) training.  

The conference was designed to strengthen the ties of NATO Senior NCOs in the NATO Force Structure, aligning efforts and sharing concerns and initiatives aimed at reinforcing the important role of NCOs in these Headquarters.

Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) of NATO´s Allied Land Command (LANDCOM) Kevin Mathers was the sponsor, whilst Command Sergeant Major José J. Ríos from NATO Rapid Deployable Corps- Spain (NRDC-ESP) hosted the 4^th CSEL Conference.        

Most of the Command Senior Enlisted Leaders deployed in Europe attended the conference. Around 17 CSEL.s from the NATO Force Structure (NFS) and other NATO Headquarters and entities were present. Command Sergeant Major Slim Saliste, Allied Command Operations (ACO) at NATO Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) also attended the conference.

During the visit, they had the opportunity to visit the military historical museum of Valencia.