*Welcome to/Velkommen tilThe Norwegian School of Winter Warfare/Forsvarets vinterskole

LtColonel Harald stbyeCommanding officer

Norwegian School of Winter Warfare/Forsvarets vinterskole

is part of

Norwegian Army Land Warfare CenterHrens Vpenskole (HVS)NSWW at camp TerningmoenCO at Rena

MISSIONWinter, land based, all servicesTo includeOps in mountains, not climbingAvalanchesSERE, Army

SURVIVAL/OVERLEVELSE

Survival - overlevelseEvasion and Escape - unnvikelse/fluktResistance motstandExtraction - uthentingNATO = SERE

What is the defenition of Cold Weather Operations ?The whole spectre of the Alliances possible operations at all levels. Temperatures from +8 C and below. Winter is defined from 0 C and below. Cold weather will also include winter.

Historical overviewThe School of Infantry and Winter Warfare1861 -School of Instruction in rifle range firing in Gardermoen campfor the Infantry. 30 days. This was the start of the School of Infantry. *

Photo of an officers course in 1871 *

1861 -School of Instruction in rifle range firing in Gardermoen camp1896 -School of Infantry established in Terningmoen camp, ElverumHistorical overview *

1861 -School of Instruction in rifle range firing in Gardermoen camp1896 -School of Infantry established in Terningmoen camp, Elverum1923 -The first winter warfare course conducted. Start of the School of Winter Warfare.Historical overview *

*1924 The first picture that we have from a winter course

General BethouartGeneraloberst DietlDistinguishedofficers of theSecond WorldWar who haveattended wintercourse at SVI inthe period betweenthe two world warsBethouart attended winter courseat SVI in 1927. In 1940 he was theCommanding Officer of the Frenchtroops in NarvikDietl attended winter course at SVIin 1931. In 1940 he was the CommandingOfficer of the German troops in Narvik *1927First year with international students2 FRA, 1 IT and 1 FIN

1861 -School of Instruction in rifle range firing i Gardermoen camp1896 -School of Infantry established in Terningmoen camp, Elverum1923 -The first winter warfare course conducted1933 -The School of Winter Warfare merged with the Schoolof Infantry. The School of Infantry and Winter Warfare established.

Historical overview *

Winter Course 1930 at Hardangervidda

1861 -School of Instruction in rifle range firing i Gardermoen camp1896 -School of Infantry established in Terningmoen camp, Elverum1923 -The first winter warfare course conducted1927 -Director of Infantry appointed as Commandant of the Schoolof Infantry1933 -The School of Winter Warfare merged with the Schoolof Infantry. The School of Infantry and Winter Warfare established.1947 -The first Allied Winter Warfare Course conductedHistorical overview *

The first Allied Winter Course lined upat Nordhue, Elverum in 1947 *1947: 26 students 13 NOR og 13 international (8 UK, 2 US, 2 FRA and 1 SWE)2010: 38 2011 (36). CAN: ?, ESP: ?, GER: ?, NED: ?, TUR: ?, UK: ?, US: ?

Motorized Infantry

Mechanized Infantry

HISTORYThe School of Infantry and Winter Warfare was closed down May 20041923-2004National and international Center for Winter Warfare training in Norway2004-2005Temporary organisation

JULY 2005Norwegian Minister of Defence and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (SACT) metResult:Center of Exellence Cold Weather Operations in Norway, MOU signedNetwork, Joint HQ in lead.The Norwegian School of Winter Warfare establishedACT inspection 29-30 Nov 06Norway sertified as COE-CWO summer 2007

COE-CWOs NETWORKCOE-CWO

ATTENTIONNSWW a correct decisionA lot of attention from military and civilian authorities in Norway and abroadCOE-CWO has given us a new roleCold war: Mission + Train under winter conditionsNow: Train under winter conditions and co-operationSome examples:USA, GER, SUI, NL, UK, DK, SLO, SWE, ESP, AUT, FIN, CAN .

CENTRE OF COMPETENCECO-OPERATIONUnits and Schools in Norway and abroadUSMC MWTCCAN LWCSweden (Bilateral + Finland)Norwegian Geotechnical InstituteNorwegian Defence Research EstablishmentJoint HQ/COE-CWO

Courses 2011-2???Some open to NATO- and PfPnations If not, application to Ministry of DefenceNo course fee

SERE AutumnAug/Sep 2010Norwegian and international students3 weeksPart 1STANAGINTOPS

Allied Officers Winter Warfare CourseAOWWCFirst time in 1947First international student in 192735-40 students International students only1001-180211, 6 weeksBasic winter course

Allied Officers Winter Warfare CourseAOWWCAimTo give the students the basic knowledge needed to serve as winter training instructors and advisersTo train the students in taking advantage of the conditions imposed by snow and cold weather on the battle fieldTo train survival, mobility and leadership under winter conditions.

Norsk VinterkursNVKFirst time in 192330 studentsNorwegians only (SWE)1001-040211, 4 weeksBasic course Grunnleggende (Litt om alt)

Avalanche WarningFirst time in 1987Max 32 studentsInternational and Norwegians (Mil and civilians)1602-250211, 2 weeks

Skredkurs VarslingAvalanche WarningAimThe main objective of the NATO Avalanche Warning Course 2010 is to give the students further knowledge and develop their skills concerning snow conditions and avalanche hazard.Be able to use metrological data and knowledge about snow together with avalanche theory to assess the avalanche hazardBe drilled in different snow stability test and understand their limitationsUnderstand how an avalanche team work, their mission and daily routinesUnderstand the importance of route planning in mountains concerning the avalanche threat.

Why? 90 % of all Avalanches that involve Humans, are triggered by humans.

SERE WinterFirst time in 200920 studentsNorwegian and international2802-110311, 2 weeksPart 2 of autumn course

Commanders Winter Warfare CourseCWWCFirst time 1992Max 30 studentsInternational and Norwegian students2010: 16 2604-060511, 2 weeks

Commanders Winter Warfare CourseCWWCAimThe main objective of the CWWC 2007 is to give the students further knowledge and understanding on how winter conditions influence planning, operations and logistics.Present and familiarize the students with Norwegian winter warfare training and techniquesTo present the possibilities of conducting winter warfare training in NorwayTo give the students further knowledge and understanding of the importance of leadership during winter operations.

Winter ops339 Skvadron

Naval Littoral Combat Training Center

Cold Weather Opsin the Littorals

Avalanche RescueFirst time in 2007Max 25 studentsNorwegians only2604-060511, 2 weeks

Exercise Cold Response Avalanche GroupProduce daily avalanche hazard warnings

SUI and SWE 2009

SUPPORT TO UNITS Training of personnel to AfghanistanSupport to French Battalion

IAMMSInternational Association of Military Mountain SchoolsNations with mountains and winterSUI in the lead

MITTENWALD, GER MARCH 2007

CORMAYEUR, ITA JULY 2008

PREDAL, ROM MARCH 2009

PREDAL, ROM MARCH 2009

BLED, SLO JUNE 2010

GSV 07 Jan 09Pasvik riverBorder patrol-30C Surface water covered by snowBuddy systemCorrect equipmentDrill

Inspections

ATTACHE FAMILIES

ATTACHE TRIP APRIL 2009

Channel 5 UK - Unbreakable

NORDIC CO-OPERATION

*The Norwegian School of Winter Warfare

Forsvarets vinterskole

The very first allied Winterwarfare course was carried out here at Terningmoen in 1947, more than 50 years ago.