NCS Course for Managers & Logisticians
25–29 August 2025
The course is designed for logisticians and NCB managers who should understand NSN data and the purpose of codification. It covers the establishment and operation of NCBs, ensuring participants grasp the principles of the NATO Codification System.
Scope
– NCS Introduction & Overview
– Codification Purpose & Benefits
– NCS Roles & Responsibilities
– NCS for Non-NATO Countries
– NCS in Czechia
– Value of Codification in Operations
– IT provider role
– Developing the NCB
– Data Quality & Data Cleansing
– Codification Publications & Tools
– NMCRL, ACodP-2
– International Operations in XML format
– Real Codification (Reference and Descriptive Identification)
– Provisioning & Export Contracts
– Codification – Future Challenges & Opportunities
– Visit to the Military Depot
Participation fee (for 1 person)
Government organisation – 790 EUR
Non-government organisation – 1670 EUR
The first student enrolled from an organisation pays the full price. Each additional student pays 10% off the full price.
A maximum of four people from one organisation can participate. Higher number of students must be discussed individually with the NCS College management by 15 July 2025.
The participation fee includes the provision of ICT equipment for training, services of instructors, online and printed study materials (available even after the course), a visit to the military logistics base, and an official certificate of course completion issued by the Rector-Commandant of the University of Defence.
It also covers refreshments during classes and full board participation in social and sporting events during the course.
The participation fee does not include transport to the College venue, public transport, accommodation, or meals.
NCS Course for Codifiers
1–12 September 2025
The course is designed for codifiers who need detailed knowledge of the NATO Codification System, including international data exchange (NDER). Participants will learn how to accurately create new NSNs on a real codification SW, understand the latest trends, and grasp the significance of codification in logistics. The course aims to enhance their expertise in maintaining high-quality codification standards.
Scope
– NCS Introduction & Overview
– Codification Purpose & Benefits
– Codification Publications & Tools
– Methods of Item Identification
– Item Codification in theory with practical exercises on real SW
– International Operations in XML format
– Quality Assurance in Codification
– Codification in the Logistical Channel
– Students Presentations
– Visit to the Military Depot
– Visit to the Czech NCB in Prague
Participation fee (for 1 person)
Government organisation – 1470 EUR
Non-government organisation – 2970 EUR
The first student enrolled from an organisation pays the full price. Each additional student pays 10% off the full price.
A maximum of four people from one organisation can participate. Higher number of students must be discussed individually with the NCS College management by 15 July 2025.
The participation fee includes the provision of ICT equipment for training, services of instructors, online and printed study materials (available even after the course), a visit to the military logistics base, a thematic excursion to Prague (the capital of the Czech Republic), and an official certificate of course completion issued by the Rector-Commandant of the University of Defence. It also covers refreshments during classes and full board participation in social and sporting events during the course.
The participation fee does not include transport to the College venue, public transport, accommodation, or meals.