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Updated: 30-Oct-2003 Video Interviews

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13 June 2003

NATO's transformation command

Interview with Admiral Edmund P. Giambastiani, Jr., US Navy,
Supreme Allied Commander, Transformation

In this video interview, Admiral Giambastiani, recently appointed to be the first Allied Commander Transformation, explains his goals for the coming years. He talks about his view on military transformation, its principal elements and significance for the Alliance.

Interview
Questions:
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You have recently taken up your new post of Supreme Allied Commander Transformation. Can you explain what will you do in this function? 743Kb
What goals will you set for the new Command to accomplish in the coming years? 759Kb
How would you actually define transformation? 1001Kb
What would you say are the principal elements of transformation in NATO? 400Kb
One of the greatest changes to NATO's command structure has been the creation of Allied Command Transformation in place of the Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic. What would you say is the significance of this change and how will the new Command be actually structured? 914Kb
How do you see your role as Commander at U.S. Joint Forces Command interacting with your new role as Supreme Allied Commander Transformation? 613Kb
Transcript of the interview - Audio version: .MP3/2602Kb

Additional information:

  • Biography of Admiral Edmund P. Giambastiani