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The EAG’s Role in LOGISTICS

Since its foundation, the EAG has been involved in countless projects promoting interoperability in all areas related to member air forces, including Logistics.
As this area covers a wide range of activities and initiatives, one of the main objectives has been to identify the most relevant shortfalls, from an Air perspective, and then to focus on specific studies and projects. One of the most relevant projects is undoubtedly the Deployable Multinational Air Wing study, later consolidated in the DMAW TA, which might be considered as the overarching study/project of many subsequent projects within the Logistics Area.

 

DMAW

The DMAW project was initiated at the request of the EAG nations to improve effectiveness and efficiency of deployed operations. In itself it does not establish a standing force or forces kept at high readiness. Its aim is to provide planning and support tools as well as framework arrangements to enable the establishment of a DMAW. It focuses on:

  • Simplifying the multinational planning process;
  • Minimizing the deployed footprint;
  • Minimizing the requirement for strategic transport;
  • Maximizing the utility of deployed resources in order to meet the operational task at lowest risk to personnel, equipment and cost.

The DMAW is an “Air” entity operating at the tactical level, composed of force contributions from two or more Nations, tailored to a specific mission/task, and consisting of up to three squadrons or equivalent units, dealing with single or multiple weapon platforms and including combat service support (CSS) and base support elements.
Within the DMAW sub areas, consequent CSS studies and projects are carried out by EAG LOGS Area with specific focus on:

  • Air Movement Operations;
  • Aviation Medicine;
  • Bulk Fuel Operations.

The aim is to reduce the national footprint when operating together, focusing on common procedures or equipment that might be shared in out–of-area operations, Force Integration Training opportunities, documents, standardisation amongst EAG Nations and with other relevant Organizations such as NATO, EUMS, MCCE, EATC etc.
The EAG Logs role is not limited to these, as other projects, as well as initiatives and contributions to other organizations are constantly delivered by its staff.