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The MOD in the 21st Century

This day, for all those working in defence related roles in the MOD, armed forces and business, will look at likely policy developments post 2010, the possible outcomes of a strategic defence review, what the UK can afford in the 21st century and what it need to prioritise, lessons from recent conflicts, new technology, sustainability, how the relationship between government and the armed forces may evolve, and working with our international partners

Learning Objectives

• Understand the lessons learnt from the UK’s military strategies and engagements over the last 10 years
• Understand how policy, technology and the challenges of globalisation interact
• Understand the roles of the MOD and the armed services
• Understand the scale of spending commitments and efficient procurement
• Understand the broader roles of the MOD in counter-terrorism activities
• Understand how the MOD and the armed forces work with partners and international counterparts in a range of security related activities

Programme

9:00	Registration and Refreshments
9:45	Chairman’s Welcome and Introduction
10:00	Current Issues for the MOD and the Armed Forces Lessons from Iraq and Afghanistan Mission Creep and Definition Overstretch Lessons form Bosnia, Kosovo and Sierra Leone Logistics and Equipment Supply MOD’s Role in Supporting the Armed Forces Politics and Geopolitics Current Issues for the MOD Northern Ireland Nuclear Armed Rogue States and Failed States The Strategic Defence Review
11:00	Morning Coffee
11:15	The Armed Forces in the 21st Century Post Cold War Armed Force Structures The MOD’s Vision and Strategic Plans for the Next Ten Years The Changing Characteristics of Conflict Versatility and Effectiveness Counter-insurgency and New Technologies Satellites and Drones
12:15	Procurement in the MOD Problems and Best Practice in the MOD Project Management and Lessons from Trident Budgets and Spending Cycles Arms Sales and Contribution to GDP Arms Fairs and End User Certificates Trident Green Initiatives and Sustainability (Green Fuel and Convoy Casualty Rates) Financial Benefits of Innovation (Teflon, SatNav) The MOD Science and Technology Counter Terrorism Centre
13:15	Lunch
14:00	Security and Cross Agency Working for MOD Staff Other Responsibilities of MOD Staff Working as Part of the CONTEST strategy The MOD and Local Government Resilience and Emergency Planning Teams The MOD and the Police The MOD and Intelligence Agencies The Home Office and the MOD Military Assets Available in the UK and Terrorism
15:00	Afternoon Tea
15:15	Working with International Partners NATO in the 21st Century Implications of French Re-engagement The UN in the 21st Century Rules of Engagement and Chains of Command Peace Keeping, Nation Building and International Security The European Union Capacity Building and Training Specialist Support Services to FCO Staff and International Partners
16:15	Final Questions and Discussion
16:30	Close

Please note that the programme is subject to change without notice

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