Calling Notice for Initial Movement Planning Conference

(IMovPC)

for Ex AURORA-26

from 21 October – 22 October 2025 in Eindhoven

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Background:

The Swedish Armed Forces (SweAF) are planning a major national exercise, AURORA in 2026 closely linked to the Exercise US DEFENDER-26 umbrella. In order to have a controlled deployment of forces into Sweden we are planning to use the LOGFAS tool for planning and execute the deployment. Sweden has previous received support with LOGFAS knowledge from MCCE for exercises in 2017, 2020 and 2023.

Aim and Scope for AURORA 26:

AURORA 26 will be a Swedish Armed Forces sponsored LIVEX to train, rehearse and validate national as well as bi- and multi-lateral plans for the reinforcement of Finland and the Baltic States in a pre-Article 5 response operation and in a realistic threat environment. AURORA 26 will contribute to the overall readiness and demonstrate the cohesion of the Nordic countries. AURORA 26 is a Swedish national exercise, closely linked to US exercises IMMEDIATE RESPONSE 26 (IR 26) and BALTOPS 26.

AURORA 26 is an INVITEX and will be a Key Strategic Activity (KSA), as part of a Consolidated Strategic Opportunity (CSO) lead by Germany.

AURORA 26 will focus on the maritime and air domains in the Baltic Sea region. Reinforcement and Sustainment Network (RSN) and Reception, Staging, and Onward Movement (RSOM) of allied forces through Sweden and by Sea Lines of Communication (SLOC) to Finland and/or the Baltic states will be key activities together with Integrated Air and Missile Defences (IAMD), targeting and joint fires.

The Island of Gotland will be included in the exercise, focusing on allied long-range weapon systems reinforcement. Furthermore, total defences activities will be conducted mainly on Gotland, focusing on layered resilience and civil preparedness.

The exercise will be conducted as a coherent and continuous campaign tailored towards the Swedish national operational plans.

Description:

Information is the key to any modern coalition operation. Therefore, there is a clear requirement to provide coherent, useful information to logistic planners on available logistic capability in a multi-national environment. Operators at NCS/NFS as well as in nations are required to be able to manage logistics information by using LOGFAS suite of tools.

Aim:

• To identify timings and locations for arrival and departure according to national planning & deployment according of exercise timeline.
• To identify required transport for the different units and contributing nations.
• To identify possibilities and requirements on the assembling areas.
• To strength the coherence between partner nations.
• The purpose of the conference is to set the M&T framework for the exercise and continue LOGFAS work for create a MNDDP using LOGFAS ADAMS as planning tool for strategic & operational movements. EVE & CORSOM for the execution.
• Data packages with instructions for LOGFAS operators will be distributed as soon as we have POC from the TCN.

Requirements:

LOGFAS operator for Detailed Deployment Plan (DDP) work. Accurate planning staff with mandate to set the M&T agenda for deploying to Sweden and Aurora-26.

Programme:

• Arrival day: 21^st OCT 2025.
• IMovPC: 21-23 OCT 2025: To set the M&T framework for the exercise and continue LOGFAS work for create a MNDDP using LOGFAS ADAMS as planning tool for strategic & operational movements. EVE & CORSOM for the execution.
• Departure day: 24^th OCT 2025.

Venue of the event:

The conference will be held at the following location:

Name:      Military Airbase Eindhoven – MCCE
Postcode: 5600 RA
Location:  Eindhoven
Country:   The Netherlands

Attendance:

You can sign up via Conference Manager using via the following: SIGN UP LINK

Please be kindly informed, that the registration must be completed no later than 20 September 2025.

In order for the host country to plan, you will need to provide certain information during the registration process to ensure entry into the barracks.

Accommodation:

The MCCE recommends the following accomodations for participants:

Sandton Eindhoven Centre,
Stratumsedijk 23D,
5611 NA Eindhoven
Tel.:     +31 40 212 13 30

3BE Back Packers Bed & Breakfast Eindhoven,
Stratumsedijk 31,
5611 NA Eindhoven
Tel.:     +31 40 212 04 16

Park Plaza Eindhoven,
Gelddropseweg 17,
5611 SC Eindhoven
Tel.:     +31 40 214 65 00

Winston Bistro Bar Bed & Breakfast Eindhoven,
Stratumseind 93,
5611 ER Eindhoven
Tel.:     +31 40 209 79 79

Transportation:

The PICK UP point will be at Sandton Eindhoven Centre parking lot. The MCCE will organise the transport for students to the Air Base and back. The bus will leave from the hotel parking lot 07:30 every morning and come back at the end of the day.

Transportation to and from Eindhoven, The Netherlands, as well as to and from the hotel to the airport is your individual responsibility.

Dress Code:

Participants are requested to attend the conference in normal military uniform (BDU), or smart casual for civilian participants.

Admin Instructions:

Admin instructions will be issued after the registration period and will cover all issues such as entry to the base, accommodation, transportation and in-processing.

Important

As there are limited seats available (20), send a registration form as soon as possible. Book your transportation and hotel only after having received the admin order and the confirmation of your participation.

Identification:

All attendees have to carry national passports or IDs.

Classification:

Overall classification is NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED.

Language:

English.

Point of Contact (POC):

Any questions regarding the administrative details described above should be directed to the Projects & Planning Cell of MCCE (E-mail: plans@mcce-mil.com , Tel +31402066037 or 6042).

 

Best Regards,

MCCE P&P Cell

Tel.:     +31 40 206 6073
Email: plans@mcce-mil.com

Eindhoven Airbase
P.O.Box  90102
5600 RA Eindhoven