Annual Strategic Exercise 'Decision Making-13' Begins at Oman's National Defence College

The National Defence College (NDC) in Oman has launched its annual strategic exercise, 'Decision Making-13.' This exercise, running until July 7, brings together participants from the 13th course, representing diverse military, security, and civil units. Experts and advisors from governmental bodies and the NDC itself are also involved.

'Decision Making-13' is designed to be a practical application of the theoretical knowledge and intellectual output gained by participants during their course. It translates academic learning in strategic studies into actionable strategies, incorporating contemporary training techniques at national, regional, and international levels.

Rear Admiral Ali Abdullah Al Shidi, Commandant of the NDC and Exercise Director, welcomed the participants, stressing the importance of leveraging the exercise to optimally handle strategic issues and events. He emphasized applying the procedures and strategies learned during the 13th National Defence course.

The exercise's core objectives include enriching participants' strategic-level decision-making capabilities, analyzing prominent strategic issues within simulated events, and balancing the use of state power elements to achieve national interests. It also focuses on fostering harmony in employing international power instruments and developing strategic thinking through analytical tools.

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The “Decision Making-13” exercise represents the most critical practical phase in the course's academic program, as it translates the knowledge and skills acquired by the participants in the fields of strategic analysis and decision-making into practical applications within a training environment that simulates contemporary challenges and variables. The exercise also contributes to developing the capability to assess situations, anticipate repercussions, and coordinate efforts among various state institutions, thereby enhancing institutional integration and consolidating the foundations of sound strategic decision-making to serve national interests.