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Headquarters Multinational Division South East: HQ MNDSE Headquarters Multinational Division South–East (HQ MND-SE) is a NATO HQ from NATO force structure

Comandamentul Multinațional de Divizie Sud-Est (HQ MND-SE) este o structură NATO, activată de către Consiliul Nord Atlantic (NAC) și care se află sub comanda operațională (OPCOM) a Comandantului Suprem al Forțelor Aliate din Europa (SACEUR). Ca urmare a deciziei NAC, HQ MND-SE se bucură de statutul unui comandament militar internațional NATO în conformitate cu Protocolul de la Paris și acordurile suplimentare între țările NATO și Comandamentul Suprem al Forțelor Aliate din Europa (SHAPE). La data de 15 septembrie 2015, din ordinul Ministrului Apărării Naționale al României, domnul Mircea Dușa, a avut loc transformarea Diviziei 1 Infanterie „DACICA” în Comandamentul Multinațional de Divizie Sud-Est. La data de 1 decembrie 2015, a avut loc ceremonia de activare a comandamentului, eveniment care a reprezentat integrarea oficială a HQ MND-SE în Structura de Forțe NATO (NFS) pe baza implementării Planului de Acțiune pentru Ridicarea Capacității de Reacție a Alianței, stabilit în cadrul Summit-ului din Țara Galilor, 2014. La data de 1 Iulie 2016, la sediul comandamentului s-a desfășurat ceremonia de declarare a Capacității Inițiale a HQ MND-SE.

🇷🇴 Viseu și Caracal – O legătură consolidată prin cooperare și camaraderie   În perioada 12–13 octombrie 2026, am avut p...
02/11/2026

🇷🇴 Viseu și Caracal – O legătură consolidată prin cooperare și camaraderie

În perioada 12–13 octombrie 2026, am avut plăcerea de a primi, în garnizoanele Craiova și Caracal, vizita comandantului Regimentului 14 Infanterie (Regimento de Infantaria N.º 14), colonel Dias Afonso, și a primarului orașului Viseu din Portugalia, domnul João Azevedo.
Cu această ocazie, au fost organizate o serie de activități menite să consolideze relațiile de cooperare și să faciliteze schimbul de experiență, oferind totodată oportunitatea de a prezenta activitățile cotidiene ale militarilor portughezi dislocați în România, precum și rolul acestora în îndeplinirea angajamentelor Portugaliei în cadrul NATO.

Un aspect important al acestei vizite îl reprezintă legătura dintre orașul Viseu și municipiul Caracal, consolidată prin cooperarea militară. Regimentul 14 Infanterie, cu sediul în Viseu, are un rol esențial în pregătirea militarilor portughezi pentru misiunile desfășurate în România, la Caracal. Această legătură militară constituie, totodată, o punte de apropiere între cele două comunități, deschizând noi perspective de colaborare instituțională și culturală.
Atmosfera deschisă, dialogul constructiv și spiritul de camaraderie au caracterizat întreaga vizită, reafirmând relațiile de prietenie și parteneriat dintre Portugalia și România.

Vă mulțumim pentru vizită și pentru sprijinul acordat militarilor portughezi aflați în misiune ! 🇵🇹🤝🇷🇴

🇬🇧 Viseu and Caracal – A Bond Strengthened Through Cooperation and Camaraderie

Between 12–13 October 2026, we had the pleasure of welcoming Colonel Dias Afonso, Commander of the 14th Infantry Regiment (Regimento de Infantaria N.º 14), and Mr. João Azevedo, Mayor of Viseu, Portugal, to the military garrisons of Craiova and Caracal.
On this occasion, a series of activities were organized to strengthen cooperation and facilitate the exchange of experiences, while also providing an opportunity to showcase the daily activities of Portuguese military personnel deployed in Romania, as well as their role in fulfilling Portugal's commitments within NATO.

An important aspect of this visit was the connection between the city of Viseu and the municipality of Caracal, strengthened through military cooperation. The 14th Infantry Regiment, based in Viseu, plays an essential role in preparing Portuguese military personnel for missions conducted in Caracal, Romania.
This military connection also serves as a bridge between the two communities, opening up new opportunities for institutional and cultural cooperation.
The welcoming atmosphere, constructive dialogue, and spirit of camaraderie characterized the entire visit, reaffirming the ties of friendship and partnership between Portugal and Romania.

Thank you for your visit and for your continued support of the Portuguese military personnel deployed on mission ! 🇵🇹🤝🇷🇴

Foto: Cătălin DINU & Batalionul 22 Infanterie
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Best Sapper Competition Skill. Endurance. Precision. Interoperability.The Best Sapper Competition, organized and conduct...
01/11/2026

Best Sapper Competition Skill. Endurance. Precision. Interoperability.

The Best Sapper Competition, organized and conducted by the Multinational Battle Group Bulgaria bringing together thirty military engineers from 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇮🇹 Italy and 🇫🇷France.

Six teams faced a demanding series of physical and technical challenges designed to test their specialist skills, teamwork and operational readiness.
From fifteen km land navigation march, helicopter landing zone reconnaissance, Counter-IED tasks, pistol shooting, gr***de throwing and breaching obstacles made of wood, concrete and steel. Each event challenged the participants’ expertise, determination and ability to perform under pressure.

Beyond individual performance, the competition provided a valuable opportunity to exchange experience, strengthen mutual trust and enhance interoperability among Allied engineer units.



✍️: Michele Alessandro Veniti
📸: Luigi D’Auria

Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) Allied Joint Force Command Naples - JFCNP NATO Allied Land Command Headquarters Multinational Corps South-East NFIU Bulgaria / Щабен Елемент за Интегриране Силите на НАТО в България Esercito Italiano

01/11/2026

Composure, strength, and constant readiness. ️The KTO (Kołowy Transporter Opancerzony) Rosomak in all its glory on Romanian soil. Behold Polish steel, standing shoulder to shoulder with allies to guard NATO’s southeastern flank. Sometimes, it is precisely this composure that commands the greatest respect.

📽 Łukasz Hećman



Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) Allied Joint Force Command Naples - JFCNP NATO Allied Land Command Headquarters Multinational Corps South-East Polski Kontyngent Wojskowy Rumunia

ENDEX - Carpathian Arc 26: HQ MND-SE Successfully RecertifiedDeputy Commander of Headquarters Multinational Corps South-...
15/10/2026

ENDEX - Carpathian Arc 26: HQ MND-SE Successfully Recertified

Deputy Commander of Headquarters Multinational Corps South-East (HQ MNC-SE), Major General Ufuk Hilmi Orhan, signed the recertification documentation, marking the successful completion of Headquarters Multinational Division South-East's (HQ MND-SE) recertification.

Planned and conducted by HQ MNC-SE, Exercise Carpathian Arc 26 assessed the Division Headquarters' ability to plan, coordinate and exercise command and control in a demanding multinational operational environment.

The successful recertification confirms HQ MND-SE's operational readiness to fulfil its assigned mission and contribute to NATO's deterrence and defence posture on the eastern flank.



Headquarters Multinational Corps South-East Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) Allied Joint Force Command Naples - JFCNP Allied Joint Force Command Naples - JFCNP NATO Allied Land Command Armata României Ministerul Apararii Nationale, Romania - www.mapn.ro Forţele Terestre Române OBSERVATORUL MILITAR ProPatria MApN

15/10/2026

UAV Training: 🇵🇱 Polish & 🇵🇹 Portuguese Troops Team Up
Joint flights with unmanned aerial vehicles, aerial reconnaissance, and the refinement of procedures are key to building NATO interoperability and ensuring effective operations on the modern battlefield.
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🎥 Capt. Łukasz Hećman, Pvt. Rafał Baliszewski, Polski Kontyngent Wojskowy Rumunia
Dowództwo Generalne Rodzajów Sił Zbrojnych Sztab Generalny WP
Headquarters Multinational Brigade South East: HQ MN BDE SE
Headquarters Multinational Corps South-East
NATO Allied Land Command
Allied Joint Force Command Naples - JFCNP
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE)
Armata României OBSERVATORUL MILITAR

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧.   🇮🇹 Italian and 🇧🇬 Bulgarian troops train side by side, sharing expertise and strengthening NATO...
14/10/2026

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧.
🇮🇹 Italian and 🇧🇬 Bulgarian troops train side by side, sharing expertise and strengthening NATO interoperability.
Italian Company from NATO Multinational Battlegroup exchange valuable techniques and procedures with their Bulgarian brothers-in-arms from 38th Mechanized Battalion and 2nd Tundzha Mechanized Brigade. We are .
📷 Michele Alessandro VENITI, Italian Contingent

Esercito Italiano Stato Maggiore della Difesa - Italian Armed Forces
Ministero della Difesa Сухопътни войски\Land Forces
Съвместно командване на силите/Joint Forces Command Bulgaria
NFIU Bulgaria / Щабен Елемент за Интегриране Силите на НАТО в България
NATO Allied Land Command
Allied Joint Force Command Naples - JFCNP
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE)

𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗰 𝟮𝟲Romanian Chief of Defence, General Gheorghiță Vlad visited Exercise Carpathia...
14/10/2026

𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗰 𝟮𝟲

Romanian Chief of Defence, General Gheorghiță Vlad visited Exercise Carpathian Arc 26 during a Battlefield Circulation alongside senior military leaders and representatives from Romanian and Allied nations reflecting the multinational environment of the exercise and the Alliance’s commitment to collective defence.

They were welcomed by the Commander of Headquarters Multinational Corps South-East (HQ MNC-SE), Lieutenant General Cristian-Daniel Dan and by Commander of Headquarters Multinational Division South-East (HQ MND-SE) Major General Cornel Tonea-Bălan.

The visit highlighted the ongoing recertification of HQ MND-SE, assessing the exercise command and control capabilities in a multinational operational environment.

Planned and conducted by HQ MNC-SE, Exercise Carpathian Arc 26 strengthens coordination between corps, division and subordinates brigade headquarters, contributing to NATO’s deterrence and defence posture on the eastern flank.



📸 Maria-Magdalena Dascalescu

Headquarters Multinational Corps South-East Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) Allied Joint Force Command Naples - JFCNP NATO Allied Land Command NATO FLFBG Romania Armée de Terre Ministère des Armées Armata României Ministerul Apararii Nationale, Romania - www.mapn.ro Forţele Terestre Române OBSERVATORUL MILITAR ProPatria MApN

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐏𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐍 - 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐜 𝟐𝟔At OPSCEN (Operations Centre), HQ MND-SE staff monitor operational developments, mainta...
14/10/2026

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐏𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐍 - 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐜 𝟐𝟔

At OPSCEN (Operations Centre), HQ MND-SE staff monitor operational developments, maintain situational awareness and coordinate information to support command decisions.

As Exercise CAAR26 continues, OPSCEN remains at the center of the headquarters’ command and control activities.

Planned and conducted by HQ MNC-SE, the exercise assesses HQ MND-SE’s ability to command and control NATO operations as part of its recertification process.

Photo credit: Maria-Magdalena Dăscălescu, HQ MND-SE

Headquarters Multinational Corps South-East Armée de Terre Ministère des Armées Armée française - Opérations militaires
Esercito Italiano Stato Maggiore della Difesa - Italian Armed Forces
Allied Joint Force Command Naples - JFCNP
NATO FLFBG Romania NATO Allied Land Command
Belgian Army Estado Mayor de la Defensa. EMAD. España
Forţele Terestre Române Armata României
OBSERVATORUL MILITAR Revista Forţelor Terestre
ProPatria MApN Forţele Aeriene Române
Ministerul Apararii Nationale, Romania - www.mapn.ro
Polski Kontyngent Wojskowy Rumunia
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE)
NATO Force Integration Unit Romania

𝐂𝐀𝐀𝐑𝟐𝟔 - 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓Behind every NATO operation is a 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓 — where Allied subject-matter experts, information,...
13/10/2026

𝐂𝐀𝐀𝐑𝟐𝟔 - 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓
Behind every NATO operation is a 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓 — where Allied subject-matter experts, information, decisions and team endeavor come together to make things happen!

During CARPATHIAN ARC 2026 Media Day, journalists had the opportunity to see one of the command posts, where decisions are turned into action, and they got a better understanding of its vital role for multinational exercises and operations.

📷 NATO FLFBG Romania & Radu Lăncrănjan

Armée de Terre Ministère des Armées
Armée française - Opérations militaires
Headquarters Multinational Corps South-East
Allied Joint Force Command Naples - JFCNP NATO Allied Land Command
Estado Mayor de la Defensa. EMAD. España
Lëtzebuerger Arméi Defensie - La Défense - Belgian Defence
Belgian Army Armata României Forţele Terestre Române
Ministerul Apararii Nationale, Romania - www.mapn.ro
ProPatria MApN OBSERVATORUL MILITAR
Revista Forţelor Terestre NATO

13/10/2026

Let`s meet the officer of primary responsibility – 𝐎𝐏𝐑 – 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐀𝐀𝐑𝟐𝟔!
The 𝐎𝐏𝐑 is the person responsible for coordinating, planning and overseeing the successful ex*****on of an exercise. During 𝐂𝐀𝐀𝐑𝟐𝟔, the OPR plays a vital role in facilitating communication and ensuring that the exercise achieves its training objectives.

🎥 Maria-Magdalena Dăscălescu, HQ MND-SE

Headquarters Multinational Corps South-East
Forţele Terestre Române Armata României
NATO Allied Land Command Allied Joint Force Command Naples - JFCNP
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE)
Ministerul Apararii Nationale, Romania - www.mapn.ro
OBSERVATORUL MILITAR Revista Forţelor Terestre

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