US Armed Forces Confirmed to Speak at Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe

London, United Kingdom, December 14, 2018 --(PR.com)-- The US Armed Forces are confirmed to present at SMi’s 4th annual Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe conference, taking place in Prague, Czech Republic on the 5th and 6th March 2019.

The 2019 conference will bring together the key military logisticians from across the Central and Eastern European region and beyond, to discuss new trends and crucial developments in the field of Defence Logistics and to discuss how modern Armed Forces can increasingly pursue improved logistical efficiency.

There is just 1 week left to save £200 off the registration price, confirm your place at www.defence-logistics.eu/prcom (expires 14th Dec 2018)

This year SMi are delighted to host key strategic planners and decision makers from the US Armed Forces:

Rear Admiral John Palmer, Commander Land and Maritime, Defense Logistics Agency, US DoD will present: Examining the Role of the Defence Logistics Agency (DLA) as a Key Organisation in the Provision of Logistics Support Both Worldwide and on a Regional Basis.

His presentation will cover: Proactively integrating the DLA’s Global Readiness Solutions to ensure optimal EUCOM, AFRICOM and Service Component Warfighter Capability; Leveraging cohesion with the Joint Logistics Enterprise and promoting inter-agency capabilities and industry partnerships between allied nations; and Assessing the 2018-2026 Strategic Plan as a means of supporting US DoD priorities in building force capability and supporting allied forces.

Brigadier General Frederick Maiocco, Deputy Commanding General, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, CG, 7th Mission Support Command, US Army will present: Setting the Theatre / Military Mobility.

His presentation will cover: Ensuring supplies reach units spread on remote missions stretching from the Baltics to South Eastern Europe in a time of war; Successful implantation of training operations for Allied Nations across NATO’s Eastern flank; and How the 21st TSC logisticians are chartering the geographic terrain of the Baltics and Poland to better the Army’s understanding of possible logjams that can slow the movement of troops in a crisis.

Colonel Robert "Joe" Dixon, Deputy Chief of Staff, G4 Logistics, US Army Europe will present: Assessing the Logistical Operations of the US Army within Europe and Evaluating Strategies to Enhance Interoperability with Allied Forces.

His presentation will cover Operating across international borders to ensure the security of supply chains; Working with host nation support during operations; and Encouraging compliance with allies to realise the full potential of USAREUR’s logistical command in theatre.

For those who want to learn more from the US Armed Forces, and how they can help improve Logistical Efficiency within the Central and Eastern Europe region, register for the conference. There is just 1 week left to save £200 off the registration price, book online at www.defence-logistics.eu/prcom

The conference is proudly sponsored by: Ecolog, HIAB, International SOS, KH Inc, WEW and World Fuel Services.

Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe
5th-6th March 2019
Prague, Czech Republic

Media: Contact Natasha Boumediene on nboumediene@smi-online.co.uk

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