The Defence Attaché of the Federal Republic of Germany Lt Col Lars UKERWITZ visited Armed Forces Academy (AFA) on the 15th June 2012. Main aim of the visit was to get introduction to the AFA and International Staff Officers’ Course (ISOC).

    Armed Forces Academy with ISOC is recognized as one of the 23 Partnership for Peace Training and Education Centers (PfP PTEC) which organize courses and provide preparation for military personnel within NATO and PfP community.

    Lt Col UKERWITZ visited the ISOC on afternoon and he received brief information from the ISOC Commandant Lt Col Jozef Wesselényi about the ISOC education and training program and he spent some time with instructors and students during their practical training in their syndicates. He stressed the importance to have German Officers here within the NATO and PfP environment.

    The guest was welcomed by AFA Rector Brigadier General Assoc. Prof. Boris Ďurkech, Ph.D. and accompanied by Director of Lifelong Education Centre Mr. Michal Chlebec in ISOC area.