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Chief of Defence of Lithuania took part in guests day of multinational special operations forces training

An international Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) for Special Operations Forces from Lithuania, the USA, and Latvia has been proceeding in Lithuania for three weeks now. Lithuania is represented in the exercise by two SOF squadrons „Aitvaras", one of them is undergoing training before mission in Afghanistan, the other one takes part in JCET together with special operations troops of Latvia and the United States.

Patrol of Lithuanian-led PRT-10 delivered aid and instructions on mine hazard in Sufak village, Ghowr, played football with locals

February 2, peacekeepers of the Lithuanian-led Chaghcharan PRT-10 conducted patrol in Sufak village, Ghowr province, delivered humanitarian relief for the most vulnerable families of local community. Assistance for Ghowr citizens is distributed under the preparation for winter plan drafted by Provincial Emergency Response Committee.

Chief of Defence of Lithuania will address joint training and mission in Afghanistan during the visit in USA

On February 7-11 Chief of Defence of Lithuania Maj. Gen. Arvydas Pocius will pay a work visit to USA where he and military authorities of the country will discuss NATO operation in Afghanistan, joint multinational training, US support to strengthening of Lithuania's defence capabilities, and other points of importance for both countries.

CHOD of Lithuania Maj. Gen. A. Pocius is planned to meet Chair of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike G. Mullen, US Assistant Secretary of Defence for International Security Affairs Alexander Vershbow, Adjutant General of the Pennsylvania National Guard Maj. Gen. Jessica Wright, and representatives of Lithuanian community.

Troops on pre-mission preparation learned from their counterparts

January 29, a week-long exercise ended in Tauragė: members of the ninth rotation of Chaghcharan Provincial Reconstruction Team shared experience with counterparts readying for mission as 11th shift.

PRT-9 shared experience and „lessons learned" of maintaining good relations with locals by providing assistance, conducting patrols in the province, and completing other tasks.

Host nation support to countries conducting NATO Baltic Air-policing mission increased

From the beginning of 2010 the Baltic States are increasing host nation support for participants of NATO Baltic Air-policing mission for up to six flights of LAF transport aircraft C-27J „Spartan" to airlift troops on mission and loads. Expenses of additional flights „Spartan" will be paid in even parts by all the three Baltic States.

The first state to use the new opportunity was France currently in charge of NATO Baltic Air-policing mission. On February 2-3 transport aircraft C-27J „Spartan" of Lithuanian Air Force flew to and back from France changing shifts of personnel and load of the French Armed Forces.

Arms control experts of the Lithuanian Armed Forces will visit military divisions of Georgia

On February 3-5 two arms control experts of the Lithuanian Armed Forces and counterparts from Hungary and Italy will be conducting area inspection in Georgia. The visit will be conducted under the Vienna Document 1999 signed among OSCE countries.

On the basis of the Vienna Document 1999 every member of OSCE has the right to arrange inspections in territory of any other OSCE member. Initiator of and inspection is required to indicate the area of the intended revision. Particular area refers to a location were military activities requiring advance notification are staged. The country that organises inspection may invite other OSCE members to join the activity.

New patrol ship of Lithuanian Naval Force piered in Klaipėda

January 29, the new patrol ship of Lithuanian Naval Force P14 with crew of 25 led by Lt.(N) Jonas Vyšniauskas, piered in Klaipėda, Cruiser and Warships Terminal.

The ship and the crew were met by LNF Commander-in-Chief Capt.(N) Olegas Mariničius and Commander of Naval Flotilla Cdr. Artūras Andriušaitis.

P14 is the third ship of that type acquired by Lithuanian navy. It will take up ship patrolling, search and rescue, and other tasks. Inauguration and naming ceremony is planned for the 12th of March when the new ship will be given the name of „Aukštaitis".

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