Generolo Jono Žemaičio Lietuvos karo akademija

This paper examines the role of training programme accreditation in enhancing interoperability within NATO. A case study of the Slovak JTAC programme supported by SWOT analysis and document review was applied. In this paper we have found that accreditation improves procedural standardisation, technological compatibility and operational performance, while revealing resource and organisational challenges. The study expands understanding of interoperability through a multi-layered framework as a research implication. Recommendations support optimisation of training, resource use and capability development which is a clear practical implication. Originality and value have been achieved by providing a unique empirical view of accreditation as a key tool for strengthening NATO's interoperability.

This paper presents a simulation-based decision support approach for artillery target engagement, focusing on the integration of stochastic modelling and reliability-based evaluation into fire planning. Traditional artillery methods rely on deterministic models and consumption norms, which provide limited insight into the variability of fire effectiveness. The proposed approach employs Monte Carlo simulation to model firing accuracy and munition effects, producing probabilistic distributions of target damage. These outputs are evaluated using reliability-based criteria, enabling comparison of firing methods in terms of effectiveness, probability of success, and ammunition consumption. Results demonstrate that optimized firing methods can achieve the required effect (≥30% target damage) with the desired reliability (84%) while significantly reducing ammunition expenditure and exposure time compared to traditional approaches. The study highlights the potential of simulation-based decision support to improve efficiency and decision-making in artillery fire planning.

Contemporary operational environments, particularly those characterized by the widespread use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), expose artillery units to persistent surveillance and rapid targeting, significantly increasing the risk to crews operating at or near the weapon [1,2]. Despite growing automation, a systematic approach to assessing the capability to conduct fire without physical crew presence is lacking. This paper proposes a reproducible evaluation framework for the technical capability of artillery systems to conduct remote-controlled fire from a protected position. The approach combines necessary conditions - unmanned firing cycle, automatic gun aiming, and absence of crew at the weapon - with a multi-criteria assessment and explicit consideration of data uncertainty. The method is applied to selected self-propelled howitzers and multiple launch rocket systems. The evaluation indicates that modern howitzers generally meet the required conditions, while rocket systems exhibit emerging capability, often supported by expert assessment rather than documented evidence.