VIKING 22 Exercise Final Report, 2022 July 1

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Summary: The aim of this report, by the Director of EXEV AL to the Officer Scheduling the Exercise (OSE), is to provide conclusions and lessons identified about the planning and execution of the exercise, and to provide recommendations for future similar training events, including the next VIKING training and experimentation event. The latest in the series of VIKING exercises (the ninth since 1999) took place from Monday 28 March to Thursday 7 April 2022. VIKING 2022 was conducted in accordance with the OSE Exercise Specification (EXSPEC) and the exercise objectives were met. The overall planning and conduct of VIKING 22 was effective and was appreciated by most participants. It also facilitated impo 11 ant cooperation and networks between pa11icipating national, regional, and international actors. VIKING 22 was an excellent collective training event with a uniquely relevant scenario. It was supported by a well-developed technical infrastructure, which enabled the training audience to focus on operations and tactics in hybrid warfare involving direct engagement, and a comprehensive approach centred on civil-military cooperation. Therefore, it delivered exceptional results for participating organisations, and individual participants increased their personal skills, understanding and knowledge. Continued development of the VIKING concept is crucial for military and civilians in future operations.

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Preferred citation: VIKING 22 Exercise Final Report, 2022 July 1, https://n2t.net/ark:/54723/h3vt1h01h

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Game Play: Strategy/Crisis game; Military campaign game; Experimental game; Virtual interface; 100+ Players; Multi-sided

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Humanitarian

Defense/War Department

State Department/Foreign Ministry

Military (officers and civilians)

Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)

Cyber

Air

Naval

Land/Ground

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