Multinational Medical Coordination Centre-Europe

The Deputy Director for EUEuropean Union Affairs is responsible for coordinating EUEuropean Union-related tasks and work and is appointed by a representative of the French Armed Forces.

The Deputy Director for NATONorth Atlantic Treaty Organization Affairs is responsible for coordinating tasks and work related to NATONorth Atlantic Treaty Organization and is appointed by a representative of the Dutch Armed Forces.

The scope of tasks includes the conceptual development and ongoing advancement of the SITCEN, as well as the operation of its core elements such as ITInformation technology infrastructure and the personnel pool. In addition, the team conducts project-related work within the framework of the agreed annual work programme, including capability development in the GEO domain and the further improvement of Patient Flow Management.
 
The SITCEN also provides ad-hoc support in response to evolving situations, assisting nations as well as EUEuropean Union and NATONorth Atlantic Treaty Organization headquarters on demand. Further responsibilities include force generation for multinational modular medical task forces and medical facilities, as well as the development of operational documents for capability development, such as medical concepts for multinational medical task forces or medical facilities.

The scope of work for the Medical Situation Awareness/Civ-Mil Interface structural element primarily involves developing a network of civilian and military medical experts from the MMCCMultinational Medical Coordination Centre-E member nations, NATONorth Atlantic Treaty Organization (e.g., Joint Health Group (JHG), the EUEuropean Union (e.g. DG ECHO/SANTE/HERA), and other civilian and military contacts, and bringing these experts together as needed.

In this context, it is important to mention the support for promoting the expansion of civil-military medical cooperation and the medical resilience of the participating nations within the framework of the EUEuropean Union and NATONorth Atlantic Treaty Organization.

To create a medical picture as part of Medical Situational Awareness, contacts with other nations must be continuously maintained and expanded.

The necessary data and contact persons are researched both through open sources and classified communication channels. The MMCCMultinational Medical Coordination Centre-E has established a network that can provide information on specific issues.

MedSA/CivMil supports other areas within the scope of project work and regularly participates in exercise programs. Furthermore, MedSA/CivMil primarily provides personnel for the operation of the SITCEN, currently supporting MEDEVAC operations in Ukraine.

Our mission encompasses the comprehensive planning, preparation, and execution of the MMCCMultinational Medical Coordination Centre-E exercise series, which has been established as a recurring cycle of multinational training events. In addition, we carry out a broad range of support tasks, including contributions to multinational patient flow management to ensure smooth processes and effective coordination.

Another key focus lies in the design, preparation, and implementation of wargames aimed at reviewing and validating existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). These activities allow us to test and refine procedures in advance through Rehearsal of Concepts (ROC) drills, serving as an essential step in quality assurance and readiness for subsequent major exercises.

The responsibilities within the field of Medical Logistics include providing expertise on medical support rates as well as key aspects of medical supply management, such as storage and transport requirements for medical materials, compliance with the Geneva Conventions, and best practices in medical supply chain management. They also involve aligning logistical processes with the needs of Medical Supply Units and ensuring the interoperability of medical supplies through joint procurement initiatives and the exchange of information on available products.
 
Another essential task is to create transparency within the complex and often competing regulatory frameworks of NATONorth Atlantic Treaty Organization, the EUEuropean Union, and national legislation, while simultaneously promoting the harmonization and elevation of shared standards—for example, in the regulation of blood and blood products. Additionally, Medical Logistics supports the coordination and use of multinational training opportunities within NATONorth Atlantic Treaty Organization and EUEuropean Union logistics, thereby strengthening cooperation, preparedness, and overall effectiveness in multinational medical support.

The mission of the organization focuses on comprehensive monitoring of the CBRNchemical, biological, radiological, nuclear situation through the exclusive use of secure and classified information sources. It supports a wide range of projects and responds to inquiries from the EUEuropean Union, NATONorth Atlantic Treaty Organization, and the member nations of the MMCCMultinational Medical Coordination Centre-E in the fields of medical CBRNchemical, biological, radiological, nuclear protection, digital competence, and telemedicine as well as body-sensor technologies.

A key task includes securing funding from the European Defence Fund to strengthen innovative capabilities. In addition, the organization contributes to Federated Mission Networking (FMNFederated Mission Networking), enhancing command-and-control connectivity among currently 35 participating military organizations. Another central responsibility is the development of standardized data protocols that enable seamless, interoperable, and secure cross-border exchange of medical information, ensuring compatibility of future medical software and ITInformation technology systems across national and institutional boundaries.
dvance through Rehearsal of Concepts (ROC) drills, serving as an essential step in quality assurance and readiness for subsequent major exercises.