HQ NRDC-ESP

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HQ NRDC-ESP capabilities

General José Nunes da Fonseca, Chief of the Portuguese Army, has visited the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Spain Headquarters (HQ NRDC-ESP its acronym) in Bétera (Spain) this morning.

During the visit he was briefed on the HQ NRDC-ESP’s composition, organization and capabilities as NATO Warfighting Corps 2022, followed by a tour of the Operations Centre (OPSCEN) and the planning room, which have the means and capabilities to conduct and plan a real operation.

The party then moved to the deployed HQ NRDC-ESP tactical command post on collective tents, where General Nunes had the opportunity to know about this new concept of command post managed with fewer personnel and with innovative technology, ending with the signing at the Book of Honour.

In addition, he met the components of the Portuguese contingent. Four military men are currently serving at the NRDC-ESP, among them the Deputy Commander of the Headquarters.