From Tuesday, 2 September to Thursday, 4 September 2025, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) hosted the 1st Commander’s Validation Meeting (CVM1) of the Multinational Logistics Coordination Centre (MLCC), in support of the development of the upcoming Exercise Connected Logisticians 2026 (COLO26).
CVM1 brought together senior representatives and subject matter experts from across NATO and partner nations, reinforcing the multinational spirit of cooperation in the field of logistics. Participants included representatives from NATO Command Structure (NCS), NATO Force Structure (NFS), and other Headquarters (HQs).
Over the three-day meeting, participants worked collaboratively to develop and agree on the COLO26 Exercise Specifications (EXSPEC), conduct the final deconfliction of the COLO26 Exercise Establishment (EE), and deconflict the COLO26 Training Schedule, thereby validating key concepts, coordinating planning efforts, and ensuring interoperability in preparation for COLO26.
