Organization-Mission >> Operational level

EGF has a multinational, modular and projectable HQ (Headquarters) based in Vicenza (Italy). This permanent HQ is directed by the EUROGENDFOR Commander and consists of a multinational core that can be reinforced as needed and by agreement of the Party States. The EGF HQ deals with the operational planning and, on request, contributes to the strategic decision-making process. In the event of an operation the Party States will designate a Force Commander for an EGF mission. The permanent HQ of EGF will act as a Parent HQ for the Force Commanders’ HQ.

Click on the following link to see the organizational chart of the permanent HQ.

Key positions are those of: Commander, Deputy Commander, Chief of Staff (COS), Assistant of the Chief of Staff Operations (ACOS OPS), ACOS Plans and Policy (ACOS PLAN) and ACOS Logistics (ACOS LOG). The tour of duty for the "key positions" lasts two years, and three for the rest of the positions

Click on the following link to see the rotational criteria synoptic chart.