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![[Flag of NATO]](../images/n/nato.gif)
image by Željko Heimer
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NATO has not only military structure, but some civilian organizations
and agencies support its activity, both military force and managing the organization itself.
Zoltan Horvath, 01 March 2010
![[NATO Support Agency]](../images/n/nat-nspa.gif)
image by Zoltan Horvath, 23 August 2013
The NATO Support Agency (NSPA) is NATO's Integrated Logistics and Services
Provider Agency, combining the former NATO Maintenance and
Supply Agency (NAMSA), the Central Europe Pipeline Management Agency (CEPMA)
and the NATO Airlift Management Agency (NAMA). The NSPA is a fully
customer-funded agency, operating on a "no profit - no loss" basis. It employs
some 1200 staff and is headquartered in Capellen (Luxembourg), with operational
centres in Luxembourg, France,
Hungary and Italy.
The NSPA is the executive body of the NATO Support Organisation (NSPO), of which
all 28 NATO nations are members. It was established on 01st July 2012.
The NSPA brings together in a single Organisation NATO's logistics and
procurement support activities, providing integrated multinational support
solutions for its stakeholders. Its creation falls within the framework of the
new NATO approach to defence spending during austere times called Smart Defence
of which Smart Support is a key element.
The mission of the NATO Support Agency is to provide responsive, effective and
cost-efficient logistics support services for systems and operations. This
support is provided - in times of peace, crisis and war, wherever required - to
the NATO Alliance nations, the NATO Military Authorities and partner nations,
both individually and collectively. The objective is to maximize the ability and
flexibility of armed forces, contingents, and other relevant organisations to
execute their core mission, in line with guidance provided by the North Atlantic
Council. These capabilities are delivered by three business segments: Airlift
Management Programme; Central Europe Pipeline Systém Programme; and Logistics
Operations.
Its flag is pale blue with its logo, which consists of a blue globe and blue
abbreviation of the agency. Last letter A is white with blue outline. Full name
is placed under the abbreviation.
Images of flag:
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS9ftE3QCbz9chTbV51xJRkp7NzwL1z2NkBIhY-8wvVZOCMtLA-
http://www.nspa.nato.int/images/news/NSPA020712-1.jpg
http://www.nspa.nato.int/images/news/NSPA-Ambassadors-1024.jpg
http://www.nspa.nato.int/images/news/NSPA-Capable-logistician-june13-1024.jpg
Zoltan Horvath, 23 August 2013
![[NATO Communications and Information Agency]](../images/n/nat-ncia.gif)
image by Zoltan Horvath, 23 August 2013
On 1 July 2012, the NATO Communications and Information Agency (or NCI
Agency) was established through the amalgamation of the NATO
Communication and Information Systems Services Agency (NCSA), NATO
Consultation, Command and Control Agency (NC3A), NATO Air
Command and Control System Management Agency (NACMA), and elements of the
NATO Headquarters Information and Communication Technology Service (ICTM). The
Agency acts as NATO's principal Consultation, Command and Control (C3) deliverer
and Communications and Information Systems (CIS) provider. It also provides
IT-support to NATO Headquarters, the NATO Command Structure and NATO Agencies.
The Headquarters for the NATO Communications and Information Agency is in
Brussels, Belgium; it also has major locations in The
Hague, Netherlands, and Mons, Belgium,
as well as locations with major customers and in Afghanistan,
in sum, over 30 offices.
Its flag is white with its logo, consists of abbreviation of the Agency together
with NATO emblem.
Images of flag:
http://www.ncia.nato.int/news/PublishingImages/130612%20-%20SLOVAK/L1020763_300.jpg
http://www.ncia.nato.int/news/PublishingImages/130715-AMNOC/130712-A-PP033-100.jpg
http://www.ncia.nato.int/news/PublishingImages/130528-Polish%20Undersecretary/L1020710_300.jpg
Zoltan Horvath, 23 August 2013
![[NATO Communication and Information Systems Services Agency]](../images/n/nat-ncsa.gif)
image by Zoltan Horvath, 01 March 2010
The NATO Communication and Information Systems Services Agency, (NCSA) is a service provider
to its NATO and national customers. Wherever NATO deploys on operations or exercises,
NCSA is there, providing communication and information systems (CIS) services in support
of the mission. Equally important, NCSA supports NATO's ten major headquarters in Europe,
North America, and Asia.
NCSA is part of the NATO Consultation, Command and Control Organization reporting to the
North Atlantic Council. NCSA works very closely with the NATO Consultation, Command and
Control Agency, whose mission is to provide NATO with scientific support and common funded
acquisition of Consultation, Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance
and Reconnaissance capabilities.
Its flag is lighter blue than NATO blue, and its logo is placed in the center of the flag.
Image of flag:
http://www.ncsa.nato.int/news/2009/20091211_DNCSA_Town_Hall_Speech_clip_image002.jpg
Zoltan Horvath, 01 March 2010
![[NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency]](../images/n/nat-namsa.gif)
image by Zoltan Horvath, 01 March 2010
NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency (NAMSA) is NATO's principal logistics support management agency.
It was established in 1958. NAMSA's main task is to assist NATO nations by organizing
common procurement and supply of spare parts and arranging maintenance and repair services
necessary for the support of various weapon systems in their inventories.
This assistance is available whenever two or more nations operate the same system and
have made a conscious decision to use NAMSA's support facilities.
Its flag can be seen at:
http://www.namsa.nato.int/news/47_e.htm
Zoltan Horvath, 01 March 2010
![[NATO Air Command and Control System Management Agency]](../images/n/nat-nacma.gif)
image by Zoltan Horvath, 24 June 2010
NATO Air Command and Control System Management Agency (NACMA) is an independent NATO Agency whose principal task is to conduct the central planning, system engineering, implementation and configuration management for the NATO Air Command and Control System (ACCS) Programme. The Programme is intended to replace the existing air defence systems in NATO Europe, with a single system which, at the tactical level, will provide the capability to plan, task and execute defensive, offensive and support air operations. The Agency employs upwards of 100 people from all NATO nations, the majority of whom have backgrounds in the following disciplines: software and systems engineering, operations, logistics, quality assurance, configuration management, communications, test and evaluation, information technology, information security, administration, human resources management and finance. NACMA currently occupies purpose-built accommodation close to NATO HQ.
Its flag is blue with its crest in the center of the flag. It is a yellow-bordered shield with
quartered field of darker and lighter parts, overlapping with NATO compass. Name of organization is written above. Proportion is 2:3.
Home page: http://www.nacma.nato.int/
Zoltan Horvath, 24 June 2010
![[NATO Programming Centre - NPC]](../images/n/nat-npc.gif)
image by Zoltan Horvath, 24 June 2010
NATO Programming Centre (NPC) is responsible for system support and maintenance of NATO's Air Command and Control Systems. Amongst these systems is also the NATO Air Command and Control System ACCS. Its mission is to provide efficient and effective system and advisory support to ensure maximum operational capability of the Air Command and Control (C2) assets entrusted to the NPC. Whilst in the past the NPC mission was limited to software maintenance of in-service NATO Air C2 systems, it was expanded in 2006 to permit provision of all activities required for system support for these systems. This includes the following areas: system engineering, obsolescence management, Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) software management and technical training.
The centre is located close to the city of Liege, Belgium. It employs nearly 200 people. It works closely
with the NATO ACCS Management Agency (NACMA) for the ACCS Programme and with
NATO Maintenance and Support Agency (NAMSA)
for the maintenance of various Air C2 buffer systems.
Its flag is blue with its emblem in the center of the flag.
Flag can bee seen on a picture in page 19 of this document.
Zoltan Horvath, 24 June 2010
