Royal Air Force Reserves have joined UK Tri-service colleagues and NATO partners at this years Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers.
Commonly referred to by its French acronym CIOR (Confédération Interalliée des Officiers de Réserve); it is also the world’s largest and oldest military reserve’s organisation. It is committed to advise and support NATO on Reserve matters, promote Reserve Service and foster professional development of Reserves. The recent Summer Congress in Madrid, welcomed both commissioned and non-commissioned officers and forms just one part of CIOR’s annual events calendar.
“We’ve been given access to truly world class experts in their fields, who have openly shared their expertise with us. It’s been an incredible opportunity to have been given as a Reservist; to expand our thinking on relevant global topics and emerging threats.”
Cpl Pryke
600 Squadron
This year, the focus was on NATO’s recognition of the contribution that Reservists make to the Armed Forces capability, and provide insight to future force frameworks in a rapidly-changing global and political landscape.
“The congress has been a chance to network with a diverse range of personnel from our NATO partner nations and see their perspectives of our shared challenges.”
Cpl Li
600 Squadron
Delegates took part in workshops and seminars, and received briefings and insight into the shared challenges and benefits of Reservist life in a modern Armed Forces environment.
