Nominations-HNS TTX in Armenia 4-9 October 2026
| Dokumendiregister | Päästeamet |
| Viit | 1.3-1/4957-1 |
| Registreeritud | 14.07.2026 |
| Sünkroonitud | 15.07.2026 |
| Liik | Sissetulev kiri |
| Funktsioon | 1.3 Väliskoostöö |
| Sari | 1.3-1 Rahvusvahelise koostööga seotud kirjavahetus |
| Toimik | 1.3-1 |
| Juurdepääsupiirang | Avalik |
| Adressaat | European Commission DG ECHO |
| Saabumis/saatmisviis | European Commission DG ECHO |
| Vastutaja | Toomas Kääparin (kriisivalmidus, Kriisiosakond, Elanikkonnakaitse talitus) |
| Originaal | Ava uues aknas |
| Taotle dokumendi eemaldamist või parandamist |
Failid
Commission européenne/Europese Commissie, 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel, BELGIQUE/BELGIË – Tel. +32 22991111
Office: L-86 01/011 – Tel. direct line +32 229-54441
EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR EUROPEAN CIVIL PROTECTION AND HUMANITARIAN AID
OPERATIONS (ECHO) Emergency Response Coordination Centre
Civil Protection Emergency Response Capabilities
Brussels ECHO.A.4/POS
CORRESPONDENCE SLIP
ADDRESSEES National Training Coordinators
National Contact Points for UCPM exercises (NCPE)
CC
Members of the Civil Protection Committee
Member States’ Permanent Representations and
Participating States Permanent Missions to the EU
SUBJECT
Nomination and registration of modules, other response
capacities, EUCPT experts and TAST for Host Nation
Support Tabletop Exercises outside EU and the UCPM
2025-2028.
Under the umbrella of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM), the European
Commission funds several projects under the UCPM exercises Programme. This includes
the Host-Nation Support Tabletop Exercises (HNS TTX) outside the EU and the UCPM
area.
The aim of the HNS TTX is to support national authorities in developing and refining
national HNS plans and procedures to ensure the smooth reception and integration of
UCPM assistance into the response operations of the disaster affected country. It also
offers an ideal opportunity for modules, other response capacities, EUCPT experts and
TAST to gain valuable mission experience in a truly international setting.
There will be three exercises in this project in Armenia (2026), Saint Martin (2027) and
Tunisia (2028).
For more information, please see the Info Sheet enclosed.
All EU Member States and UCPM Participating States are invited to nominate modules
and other response capacities as well as EUCPT experts and TAST for the first HNS
TTX that will be conducted on 4-9 October 2026 in Yerevan, Armenia.
2
The nomination and registration process is explained in the invitation letter and to
facilitate the nomination and selection procedure, dedicated registration forms shall be
used (see enclosure).
The nomination of EUCPT experts shall be done by the National Training Coordinators
(NTC).
The nomination of modules, other response capacities and TAST shall be done by the
National Contact Points for UCPM exercises (NCPE).
The deadline for registration is 13 July 2026.
Yours faithfully,
Electronically signed
Marco PANIGALLI
Head of Unit
Enclosure: Invitation Letter
Registration Forms
Info Sheet
Electronically signed on 28/04/2026 14:08 (UTC+02) in accordance with Article 11 of Commission Decision (EU) 2021/2121
Dear colleagues,
With reference to the mail sent on 28 April this year inviting you to nominate experts for the EUCPT, TAST and skeleton teams of modules and ORCs for the HNS Tabletop Exercise in Yerevan, Armenia, 4-9 October, we would like to send a reminder kindly asking you to consider nominations as referred to in the attached invitation letter. Although you are free to consider nominations for all three categories, we would especially appreciate nominations for skeleton teams of modules/ORCs. The attached info sheet gives necessary information about the exercise.
We have attached another set of registration forms in word that will facilitate the administrative process filling them out. The new deadline is set to 27 July COB.
Thank you in advance for your kind support in this matter.
Kind regards
Per-Oyvind Semb
Policy Officer ECHO.A.4
European Commission
Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations
(DG ECHO)
Unit A.4 – Civil Protection Emergency Response Capabilities
L-86, 01/42 B-1049 Brussels, Belgium
tel. +32 2 29 50991
e-mail:[email protected]
The Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network connects civil protection and disaster risk management communities,
sharing knowledge and growing collective strength in prevention of, preparedness for and response to disasters.
Commission européenne/Europese Commissie, 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel, BELGIQUE/BELGIË – Tel. +32 22991111
Office: L-86 01/011 – Tel. direct line +32 229-54441
EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR EUROPEAN CIVIL PROTECTION AND HUMANITARIAN AID
OPERATIONS (ECHO) Emergency Response Coordination Centre
Civil Protection Emergency Response Capabilities
Brussels ECHO.A.4/POS
CORRESPONDENCE SLIP
ADDRESSEES National Training Coordinators
National Contact Points for UCPM exercises (NCPE)
CC
Members of the Civil Protection Committee
Member States’ Permanent Representations and
Participating States Permanent Missions to the EU
SUBJECT
Nomination and registration of modules, other response
capacities, EUCPT experts and TAST for Host Nation
Support Tabletop Exercises outside EU and the UCPM
2025-2028.
Under the umbrella of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM), the European
Commission funds several projects under the UCPM exercises Programme. This includes
the Host-Nation Support Tabletop Exercises (HNS TTX) outside the EU and the UCPM
area.
The aim of the HNS TTX is to support national authorities in developing and refining
national HNS plans and procedures to ensure the smooth reception and integration of
UCPM assistance into the response operations of the disaster affected country. It also
offers an ideal opportunity for modules, other response capacities, EUCPT experts and
TAST to gain valuable mission experience in a truly international setting.
There will be three exercises in this project in Armenia (2026), Saint Martin (2027) and
Tunisia (2028).
For more information, please see the Info Sheet enclosed.
All EU Member States and UCPM Participating States are invited to nominate modules
and other response capacities as well as EUCPT experts and TAST for the first HNS
TTX that will be conducted on 4-9 October 2026 in Yerevan, Armenia.
2
The nomination and registration process is explained in the invitation letter and to
facilitate the nomination and selection procedure, dedicated registration forms shall be
used (see enclosure).
The nomination of EUCPT experts shall be done by the National Training Coordinators
(NTC).
The nomination of modules, other response capacities and TAST shall be done by the
National Contact Points for UCPM exercises (NCPE).
The deadline for registration is 13 July 2026.
Yours faithfully,
Electronically signed
Marco PANIGALLI
Head of Unit
Enclosure: Invitation Letter
Registration Forms
Info Sheet
Electronically signed on 28/04/2026 14:08 (UTC+02) in accordance with Article 11 of Commission Decision (EU) 2021/2121
Host Nation Support TableTop Exercise outside the EU/UCPM
04 – 09 October 2026
Yerevan, ARMENIA
Registration Form for
EUCPT Experts
Please return the registration form and Europass CV by
27 July 2026
To: [email protected]
and CC: [email protected]
Sending organisation
HQ representative contact
Nationality:
Name: Function:
Email: Phone:
National Training Coordinator (NTC)
NTC
The NTC hereby confirms that the following expert can participate in the exercise:
Signature:
Date:
Registration for EUCPT Function
Please tick the boxes for the roles you want to apply.
☐ Team Leader ☐ Deputy Team Leader
Coordination & Assessment expert on:
☐ Operations ☐ Logistics
☐ Information Management ☐ Safety & Security
☐ Technical Expert
Expert details
Name
Last:
First:
Gender
Female ☐
Male ☐
Nationality
Organisation
In which the participant serves
Contact Details
Phone: Of participant
Mobile: Of participant
E-mail: Of participant
Relevant courses
Current UCPM training programme:
☐ UMI, ☐ SEC, ☐ ODC, ☐ ODC-ADV, ☐ TLC, ☐ IMC Adv ☐ SEC Adv
☐ LRT
☐ Other EU courses (please specify)
Former UCPM training programme:
☐ CMI, ☐ OPM, ☐ AMC, ☐ SMC, ☐ CND, ☐ HLC, ☐ TEC
International trainings:
☐ other international courses (please specify)
Mission Experience:
(please indicate country and year)
Of participant
Exercises:
(year, country, exercise name)
Of participant
Travel Request
Airport in participant’s home country serving as point of departure:
Passport number:
Date of expiry:
Miscellaneous
Include here any other information that may be relevant, e.g. required special provisions, diets, allergies, medication etc.
Visa & entry
☐ By ticking the box, the participant confirms that he/she is eligible to enter the exercise area of: ARMENIA
Visa needed* (please enter information):
*If a visa is needed, it will be reimbursed by the consortium
Participant
☐ By ticking the box, the participant confirms that
- he/she has sufficient English language skills to adequately follow the exercise.
- he/she confirms that all the details completed in this form are correct.
Personal data protection
By signing the registration form, the participant consents for the processing of his/her personal data and declares that he/she agrees that photos/video taken during the exercise can be used for promoting activities related to the Union Civil Protection Mechanism in publications and media.
Signature:
Date:
HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM
04 – 09 October 2026
Yerevan, ARMENIA
Privacy Right Declaration
Privacy Right Declaration
I have been informed that during my participation in the HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM, photos and videos will be recorded. The camera team will obtain visual material which will solely be used for promoting activities related to the Union Civil Protection Mechanism.
For this purpose, I herewith give my informed consent to the unrestricted use and publication of any image in which I am displayed.
Please check the box below if you have read and understood the privacy rights declaration for the HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM, 04 – 09 October 2026.
Privacy Rights Declaration
Personal Details
Name: Nationality:
Date of Birth: Team:
With my signature, I declare that I understand and agree to the Privacy Right Declaration.
______________ ____________________
Date Signature
Host Nation Support TableTop Exercise outside the EU/UCPM
04 – 09 October 2026
Yerevan, ARMENIA
Registration Form for
MODULES and
OTHER RESPONSE CAPACITIES
Please return the registration form and Europass CV by
27 July 2026
To: [email protected]
and CC: [email protected]
Sending organisation
HQ representative contact
Nationality:
Name: Function:
Email: Phone:
National Contact Point for UCPM exercices (NCPE)
NCPE
The NCPE hereby confirms that the following module/other response capacity can participate in the exercise:
Signature:
Date:
Type for MODULE and OTHER RESPONSE CAPACITY
Type of Module and Other Response Capacity
Details for Team Leader / Deputy Team Leader / Liaison Officer (participant 1)
Name
Last:
First:
Gender
Female ☐
Male ☐
Function
Team Leader ☐ Deputy Team Leader ☐ Liaison Officer ☐
Organisation
In which the participant serves
Contact Details
Phone:
Mobile:
E-mail:
Relevant courses
Current UCPM training programme:
☐ UMI, ☐ SEC, ☐ ODC, ☐ ODC-ADV, ☐ TLC, ☐ DCC
☐ Other EU courses (please specify)
Former UCPM training programme:
☐ MBC, ☐ CMI, ☐ OPM, ☐ AMC, ☐ SMC, ☐ CND, ☐ TEC
International trainings:
☐ other international courses (please specify)
Mission Experience:
(please indicate country and year)
Of participant
Exercises:
(year, country, exercise name)
Of participant
Travel Request
Airport in participant’s home country serving as point of departure:
Passport number:
Date of expiry:
Miscellaneous
Include here any other information that may be relevant, e.g. required special provisions, diets, allergies, medication etc.
Visa & entry
☐ By ticking the box, the participant confirms that he/she is eligible to enter the exercise area of: ARMENIA
Visa needed* (please enter information):
*If a visa is needed, it will be reimbursed by the consortium
Participant
☐ By ticking the box, the participant confirms that
- he/she has sufficient English language skills to adequately follow the exercise.
- he/she confirms that all the details completed in this form are correct.
Personal data protection
By signing the registration form, the participant consents for the processing of his/her personal data and declares that he/she agrees that photos/video taken during the exercise can be used for promoting activities related to the Union Civil Protection Mechanism in publications and media.
Signature:
Date:
Details for Team Leader / Deputy Team Leader / Liaison Officer (participant 2)
Name
Last:
First:
Gender
Female ☐
Male ☐
Function
Team Leader ☐ Deputy Team Leader ☐ Liaison Officer ☐
Organisation
In which the participant serves:
Team Contact Details
Phone:
Mobile:
E-mail:
Experience in relevant courses
Current UCPM training programme:
☐ UMI, ☐ SEC, ☐ ODC, ☐ ODC-ADV, ☐ TLC, ☐ DCC
☐ Other EU courses (please specify)
Former UCPM training programme:
☐ MBC, ☐ CMI, ☐ OPM, ☐ AMC, ☐ SMC, ☐ CND, ☐ TEC
International trainings:
☐ other international courses (please specify)
Mission Experience:
(please indicate country and year)
Of participant
Exercises:
(year, country, exercise name)
Of participant
Travel Request
International airport in participant’s home country serving as point of departure:
Passport number:
Date of expiry:
Miscellaneous
Include here any other information that may be relevant, e.g. required special provisions, diets, allergies, medication etc.
Visa & entry
☐ By ticking the box, the participant confirms that he/she is eligible to enter the exercise area of: ARMENIA
Visa needed* (please enter information):
*If a visa is needed, it will be reimbursed by the consortium
Participant
☐ By ticking the box, the participant confirms that
- he/she has sufficient English language skills to adequately follow the exercise.
- he/she confirms that all the details completed in this form are correct.
Personal data protection
By signing the registration form, the participant consents for the processing of his/her personal data and declares that he/she agrees that photos/video taken during the exercise can be used for promoting activities related to the Union Civil Protection Mechanism in publications and media.
Signature:
Date:
HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM
04 – 09 October 2026
Yerevan, ARMENIA
Privacy Right Declaration
Privacy Right Declaration
I have been informed that during my participation in the HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM, photos and videos will be recorded. The camera team will obtain visual material which will solely be used for promoting activities related to the Union Civil Protection Mechanism.
For this purpose, I herewith give my informed consent to the unrestricted use and publication of any image in which I am displayed.
Please check the box below if you have read and understood the privacy rights declaration for the HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM, 04 – 09 October 2026.
Privacy Rights Declaration
Personal Details (Participant 1)
Name: Nationality:
Date of Birth: Team:
With my signature, I declare that I understand and agree to the Privacy Right Declaration.
______________ ____________________
Date Signature
HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM04 – 09 October 2026
Yerevan, ARMENIA
Privacy Right Declaration
Privacy Right Declaration
I have been informed that during my participation in the HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM, photos and videos will be recorded. The camera team will obtain visual material which will solely be used for promoting activities related to the Union Civil Protection Mechanism.
For this purpose, I herewith give my informed consent to the unrestricted use and publication of any image in which I am displayed.
Please check the box below if you have read and understood the privacy rights declaration for the HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM, 04 – 09 October 2026.
Privacy Rights Declaration
Personal Details (Participant 2)
Name: Nationality:
Date of Birth: Team:
With my signature, I declare that I understand and agree to the Privacy Right Declaration.
______________ ____________________
Date Signature
Host Nation Support TableTop Exercise outside the EU and UCPM area
04 – 09 October 2026
Yerevan, ARMENIA
Registration Form for
TAST
Please return the registration form and Europass CV by
27 July 2026
To: [email protected]
and CC: [email protected]
Sending organisation
HQ representative contact
Nationality:
Name: Function:
Email: Phone:
National Contact Point for UCPM exercises (NCPE)
NCPE
The NCPE hereby confirms that the following module/other response capacity can participate in the exercise:
Signature:
Date:
Details for TAST member (participant 1)
Name
Last:
First:
Gender
Female ☐
Male ☐
Function
Organisation
In which the participant serves
Contact Details
Phone:
Mobile:
E-mail:
Relevant courses
Current UCPM training programme:
☐ UMI, ☐ SEC, ☐ ODC, ☐ ODC-ADV, ☐ TLC, ☐ DCC
☐ Other EU courses (please specify)
Former UCPM training programme:
☐ MBC, ☐ CMI, ☐ OPM, ☐ AMC, ☐ SMC, ☐ CND, ☐ TEC
International trainings:
☐ other international courses (please specify)
Mission Experience:
(please indicate country and year)
Of participant
Exercises:
(year, country, exercise name)
Of participant
Travel Request
Airport in participant’s home country serving as point of departure:
Passport number:
Date of expiry:
Miscellaneous
Include here any other information that may be relevant, e.g. required special provisions, diets, allergies, medication etc.
Visa & entry
☐ By ticking the box, the participant confirms that he/she is eligible to enter the exercise area of: ARMENIA
Visa needed* (please enter information):
*If a visa is needed, it will be reimbursed by the consortium
Participant
☐ By ticking the box, the participant confirms that
- he/she has sufficient English language skills to adequately follow the exercise.
- he/she confirms that all the details completed in this form are correct.
Personal data protection
By signing the registration form, the participant consents for the processing of his/her personal data and declares that he/she agrees that photos/video taken during the exercise can be used for promoting activities related to the Union Civil Protection Mechanism in publications and media.
Signature:
Date:
Details for TAST member (participant 2)
Name
Last:
First:
Gender
Female ☐
Male ☐
Function
Organisation
In which the participant serves:
Team Contact Details
Phone:
Mobile:
E-mail:
Experience in relevant courses
Current UCPM training programme:
☐ UMI, ☐ SEC, ☐ ODC, ☐ ODC-ADV, ☐ TLC, ☐ DCC
☐ Other EU courses (please specify)
Former UCPM training programme:
☐ MBC, ☐ CMI, ☐ OPM, ☐ AMC, ☐ SMC, ☐ CND, ☐ TEC
International trainings:
☐ other international courses (please specify)
Mission Experience:
(please indicate country and year)
Of participant
Exercises:
(year, country, exercise name)
Of participant
Travel Request
International airport in participant’s home country serving as point of departure:
Passport number:
Date of expiry:
Miscellaneous
Include here any other information that may be relevant, e.g. required special provisions, diets, allergies, medication etc.
Visa & entry
☐ By ticking the box, the participant confirms that he/she is eligible to enter the exercise area of: ARMENIA
Visa needed* (please enter information):
*If a visa is needed, it will be reimbursed by the consortium
Participant
☐ By ticking the box, the participant confirms that
- he/she has sufficient English language skills to adequately follow the exercise.
- he/she confirms that all the details completed in this form are correct.
Personal data protection
By signing the registration form, the participant consents for the processing of his/her personal data and declares that he/she agrees that photos/video taken during the exercise can be used for promoting activities related to the Union Civil Protection Mechanism in publications and media.
Signature:
Date:
HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM
04 – 09 October 2026
Yerevan, ARMENIA
Privacy Right Declaration
Privacy Right Declaration
I have been informed that during my participation in the HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM, photos and videos will be recorded. The camera team will obtain visual material which will solely be used for promoting activities related to the Union Civil Protection Mechanism.
For this purpose, I herewith give my informed consent to the unrestricted use and publication of any image in which I am displayed.
Please check the box below if you have read and understood the privacy rights declaration for the HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM, 04 – 09 October 2026.
Privacy Rights Declaration
Personal Details (Participant 1)
Name: Nationality:
Date of Birth: Team:
With my signature, I declare that I understand and agree to the Privacy Right Declaration.
______________ ____________________
Date Signature
HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM
04 – 09 October 2026
Yerevan, ARMENIA
Privacy Right Declaration
Privacy Right Declaration
I have been informed that during my participation in the HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM, photos and videos will be recorded. The camera team will obtain visual material which will solely be used for promoting activities related to the Union Civil Protection Mechanism.
For this purpose, I herewith give my informed consent to the unrestricted use and publication of any image in which I am displayed.
Please check the box below if you have read and understood the privacy rights declaration for the HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM, 04 – 09 October 2026.
Privacy Rights Declaration
Personal Details (Participant 2)
Name: Nationality:
Date of Birth: Team:
With my signature, I declare that I understand and agree to the Privacy Right Declaration.
______________ ____________________
Date Signature
Contract ECHO/SER/2025/4500124833
Info sheet of Host Nation Support Tabletop Exercise
outside the EU and the UCPM areas
EU-RESPOND
GENERAL INFORMATION
The EU‑RESPOND project (2025–2028) is implemented under a service contract awarded by the European
Commission’s Directorate‑General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO)
following procurement procedure EC-ECHO/2025/OP/0002.
Through the design, planning, implementation and self‑evaluation of three Host Nation Support Tabletop
Exercises (HNS TTX) in Armenia, Saint‑Martin/Sint Maarten and Tunisia, the project supports national
authorities in developing and refining national HNS plans and procedures to ensure smooth deployment
and integration of European assistance during emergencies. Particular attention is given to legal,
administrative and coordination frameworks that may affect the rapid mobilisation and operational
effectiveness of assistance through the UCPM.
PROJECT PARTNERS
The project is implemented by a consortium of five experienced public and private institutions from four
different countries. They combine operational, institutional and training expertise in civil protection, Host
Nation Support systems and international disaster response:
● Talent Development Support (TDS‑Group) – France (Coordinator)
● Resilience Solutions Resch (RSR) – Austria
● Directorate‑General for Civil Protection and Crisis Management (DGSCGC) – France
● Directorate‑General for Civil Protection (DPCP- IBZ) – Belgium
● Educational Complex of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIAEC) – Armenia
EXERCISE OBJECTIVES
As defined under the Contract, six main exercise objectives are:
1. Identify areas for improvement and recommendations for host nation support procedures at
international, national and operational level to facilitate the reception and integration of UCPM
assistance into the response operations of a disaster-stricken country.
2. Identify synergies between EU HNS guidelines and the National HNS procedures and test the
national emergency response framework and cross-sectoral cooperation mechanisms at both
strategic and operational levels in the area of host nation support.
3. Test the deployment and operations of UCPM response capacities and raise awareness about their
needs in terms of host nation support.
4. Improve coordination, communication and reporting as well as to enhance operational cooperation
between the national authorities, local emergency management authorities, UCPM response
capacities, international organisations, humanitarian actors and other agencies with a role in
emergency response or host nation support activities.
5. Test and improve modules’, other response capacities’, TASTs’ and national response capabilities
SOPs in all phases of the mission cycle.
6. Provide a learning opportunity for all actors involved in UCPM interventions.
Contract ECHO/SER/2025/4500124833
EXERCISE SCENARIOS & TIMELINE
Each exercise will last for a minimum of four days and will simulate all phases of the mission cycle, including
mobilisation, arrival, operations, and handover. Each of them is based on a realistic disaster scenario
reflecting national risk contexts and past emergencies:
● Armenia (4-9 October 2026): Major earthquake affecting the Yerevan region, building on lessons
from the 1988 Spitak earthquake, requiring international assistance including Urban Search and
Rescue, Emergency Medical Teams, Water Purification, Emergency Shelter and Emergency Energy
Supply.
● Saint-Martin / Sint Maarten (30 March – 3 April 2027): Severe hurricane scenario, inspired by
Hurricane Irma (2017), including cross-border coordination challenges requiring a range of modules
and other response capacities, such as Urban Search and Rescue, Emergency Medical Teams,
Emergency Shelter, Emergency Energy Supply, Coastal and freshwater pollution response, as well
as transport and logistics.
● Tunisia (May 2028): Large-scale wildfire scenario, reflecting recent severe wildfire seasons (e.g.
2023), requiring the mobilisation of Aerial forest firefighting module using helicopters, Aerial forest
firefighting module using airplanes, Ground forest firefighting, Ground forest firefighting using
vehicles, as well as Emergency Medical Teams and Emergency Shelter.
TRAINING ACTIVITIES
To support effective participation and long-term capacity-building in the host country, the project includes
dedicated training activities tailored to the national context and institutional framework:
HNS Liaison Officer Training:
A targeted training for national stakeholders in the host country, focusing on roles, responsibilities, and
coordination mechanisms during international assistance operations, in line with national procedures and
the EU Host Nation Support Guidelines (2024).
Awareness Sessions on UCPM and HNS:
Introductory sessions for a broader range of national actors, providing an overview of the Union Civil
Protection Mechanism, Host Nation Support concepts, and relevant international coordination
mechanisms, with a focus on their application within the host country’s disaster management system.
TARGET AUDIENCE AND PARTICIPATION
Each Tabletop Exercise will bring together a broad range of national and international actors involved in
disaster response and Host Nation Support.
The expected participation per exercise includes:
● 6 EUCPT experts, including the ERCC Liaison Officer
● 2 TAST members
● 1 UNDAC expert associated to the EUCPT
● 20 key management personnel representing up to 10 modules and other response capacities
● At least 20 national participants from the host country
● Additional participants including observers, role players (e.g. NGOs, media, EU delegation,
international organisations)
For further information please contact [email protected]
HNS TTX ARMENIA Invitation Letter
Contract ECHO/SER/2025/4500124833
Invitation to Host Nation Support Tabletop Exercise
outside the EU and UCPM area
04 – 09 October 2026
Yerevan, Armenia
Dear colleague,
It is our pleasure to invite you to participate in the Host Nation Support Tabletop Exercise to be held in
Yerevan, Armenia, from 04 to 09 October 2026.
The exercise is implemented under the EU-RESPOND project, funded by the European Commission’s
Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) under
procurement procedure EC-ECHO/2025/OP/0002, and organised by the consortium composed of:
● Talent Development Support (TDS-Group) – France (Coordinator)
● Resilience Solutions Resch (RSR) – Austria
● Directorate-General for Civil Protection and Crisis Management (DGSCGC) – France
● Directorate-General for Civil Protection (DPCP-IBZ) – Belgium
● Educational Complex of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIAEC) – Armenia
The aim of the HNS TTX is to support national authorities in developing and refining national HNS plans and
procedures to ensure the smooth reception and integration of UCPM assistance into the response operations
of the disaster affected country.
The HNS TTX in Armenia will simulate a major earthquake affecting the Yerevan region in Armenia requiring
activation of the UCPM and the integration of international assistance, including modules, other response
capacities, EUCPT and TAST. The exercise will simulate the full mission cycle, from mobilisation and arrival to
operational coordination and handover, with a focus on testing and improving Host Nation Support
arrangements, inter-agency coordination, and the integration of international assistance into the national
response system.
Exercise Objectives
● Identify areas for improvement and recommendations for host nation support procedures at
international, national and operational level to facilitate the reception and integration of UCPM
assistance into the response operations of a disaster-stricken country.
● Identify synergies between EU HNS guidelines and the National HNS procedures and test the national
emergency response framework and cross-sectoral cooperation mechanisms at both strategic and
operational levels in the area of host nation support.
● Test the deployment and operations of UCPM response capacities and raise awareness about their
needs in terms of host nation support.
● Improve coordination, communication and reporting as well as to enhance operational cooperation
between national authorities, local emergency management authorities, UCPM response capacities,
international organisations, humanitarian actors and other agencies with a role in emergency
response or host nation support activities.
HNS TTX ARMENIA Invitation Letter
Contract ECHO/SER/2025/4500124833
● Test and improve modules’, other response capacities’, TASTs’ and national response capabilities
SOPs in all phases of the mission cycle.
● Provide a learning opportunity for all actors involved in UCPM interventions.
Exercise Participants
The exercise will bring together a wide range of national and international stakeholders, including:
● 6 EUCPT experts, including an ERCC Liaison Officer
● 2 TAST members
● 1 UNDAC expert associated to the EUCPT
● 20 key management personnel representing 10 modules and other response capacities such as Urban
Search and Rescue, Emergency Medical Teams, Water Purification, Emergency Shelter and
Emergency Energy Supply
● National authorities and relevant stakeholders from Armenia
EUCPT Composition
The EUCPT will be composed of 6 experts with the following possible profiles:
Team Leader
• Profile: disaster management, emergency planning
• Experience: knowledge of the region desirable, UCPM mission experience and UNDAC experience
would be an asset
• Training: New Training Programme: minimum ODC Adv + TLC
Old Training Programme: minimum CND and/or HLC + SEC online
• Exercise: Participation to at least one UCPM exercise (EU MODEX field exercise or UCPM FSX)
• Language: English language C1 as a minimum
Deputy Team Leader
• Profile: disaster management, emergency planning
• Experience: knowledge of the region desirable, UCPM mission experience and UNDAC experience
would be an asset
• Training: New Training Programme: minimum ODC Adv + TLC
Old Training Programme: minimum CND and/or HLC + SEC online
• Exercise: Participation to at least one UCPM exercise (EU MODEX field exercise or UCPM FSX)
• Language: English language C1 as a minimum
Coordination and assessment expert on Information management
• Profile: disaster management, emergency planning, information management
• Experience: regional knowledge and UCPM mission experience would be an asset
• Training: New Training Programme: minimum ODC Adv + IMC Adv
Old Training Programme: minimum OPM + AMC and/or SMC + SEC online
• Exercise: Participation to at least one UCPM exercise (EU MODEX field exercise or UCPM FSX)
• Language: English language B2 as a minimum
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Coordination and assessment expert on Operations
• Profile: disaster management, emergency planning, coordination of operations
• Experience: USAR and/or EMT experience would be an asset
• Training: New Training Programme: minimum ODC Adv
Old Training Programme: minimum OPM + SEC online
• Exercise: Participation to at least one UCPM exercise (EU MODEX field exercise or UCPM FSX)
• Language: English language B2 as a Minimum
Coordination and assessment expert on Logistics
• Profile: disaster management, emergency planning, coordination of operations
• Experience: regional knowledge and UCPM mission experience would be an asset
• Training: New Training Programme: minimum ODC Adv (LRT would be an asset)
Old Training Programme: minimum OPM + SEC online
• Exercise: Participation to at least one UCPM exercise (EU MODEX field exercise or UCPM FSX)
• Language: English language B2 as a Minimum
Coordination and assessment expert on safety and security
• Profile: disaster management, emergency planning, coordination of operations
• Experience: regional knowledge and UCPM mission experience would be an asset
• Training: New Training Programme: minimum ODC Adv + SEC Adv
Old Training Programme: minimum OPM + SEC online
• Exercise: Participation to at least one UCPM exercise (EU MODEX field exercise or UCPM FSX)
• Language: English language B2 as a Minimum
Technical Expert
• Profile: Cultural Heritage Expert, Transport and Logistic Expert, Structural Engineering Expert
• Training: TEC or CMI or UMI, SEC online, OPM-ODC preferable
• Language: English language B2 as a minimum
The team will include an ERCC Liaison Officer, an associated UNDAC expert supported by two TAST members.
Nomination Procedure
National Training Coordinators are kindly invited to nominate up to two EUCPT experts with different profiles.
National Contact Points for UCPM exercises are kindly invited to nominate two TAST members, and/or two
key management personnel of modules, other response capacities, such as Urban Search and Rescue,
Emergency Medical Teams, Water Purification, Emergency Shelter and Emergency Energy Supply. Each
module or other response capacity should be represented by a Team Leader and a Deputy Team Leader or a
Liaison Officer.
The dedicated registration form must be duly completed, signed and submitted together with an Europass
CVs by 13 July 2026, to:
and cc: [email protected]
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Practical Information
The HNS TTX will be conducted in English and will take place primarily indoors; however some outdoor
activities might be scheduled. It is a situation-driven exercise, without field deployment of assets. The exercise
will cover all phases of the mission cycle, including mobilisation, deployment, operations, and handover, with
intensive interaction between participants.
If you are selected for participation, you will receive a travel proposal for a pre-paid ticket via the e-mail
address provided in the registration form. The exercise will cover all costs related to meals and
accommodation during the exercise. Detailed logistical information, including travel, accommodation, and
preparatory arrangements, will be shared with selected participants in due course. In case of cancellation or
no-show without due reason, the incurred costs might need to be reimbursed by you or your organisation.
Any changes to an issued ticket need to be coordinated with the exercise organisers and will be at your own
expense.
Participants in the HNS TTX are responsible for their insurance coverage (e.g., health insurance, accident
insurance, liability insurance). In this regard, the participants must be in possession of an adequate health
insurance valid for the duration of the exercise, if they are not covered by the sending organisation and do
not possess a European Health Insurance Card.
Should you have any questions regarding the exercise, please do not hesitate to contact us at:
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Armenia!
Yours faithfully,
On behalf of the Exercise Organisation
Christian Resch
Exercise Director
EU-RESPOND HNS TTX
Host Nation Support TableTop Exercise outside the EU/UCPM
04 – 09 October 2026
Yerevan, ARMENIA
Registration Form for
EUCPT Experts
Please return the registration form and Europass CV by
27 July 2026
To: [email protected]
and CC: [email protected]
Sending organisation
HQ representative contact
Nationality:
Name: Function:
Email: Phone:
National Training Coordinator (NTC)
NTC
The NTC hereby confirms that the following expert can participate in the exercise:
Signature:
Date:
Registration for EUCPT Function
Please tick the boxes for the roles you want to apply.
☐ Team Leader ☐ Deputy Team Leader
Coordination & Assessment expert on:
☐ Operations ☐ Logistics
☐ Information Management ☐ Safety & Security
☐ Technical Expert
Expert details
Name
Last:
First:
Gender
Female ☐
Male ☐
Nationality
Organisation
In which the participant serves
Contact Details
Phone: Of participant
Mobile: Of participant
E-mail: Of participant
Relevant courses
Current UCPM training programme:
☐ UMI, ☐ SEC, ☐ ODC, ☐ ODC-ADV, ☐ TLC, ☐ IMC Adv ☐ SEC Adv
☐ LRT
☐ Other EU courses (please specify)
Former UCPM training programme:
☐ CMI, ☐ OPM, ☐ AMC, ☐ SMC, ☐ CND, ☐ HLC, ☐ TEC
International trainings:
☐ other international courses (please specify)
Mission Experience:
(please indicate country and year)
Of participant
Exercises:
(year, country, exercise name)
Of participant
Travel Request
Airport in participant’s home country serving as point of departure:
Passport number:
Date of expiry:
Miscellaneous
Include here any other information that may be relevant, e.g. required special provisions, diets, allergies, medication etc.
Visa & entry
☐ By ticking the box, the participant confirms that he/she is eligible to enter the exercise area of: ARMENIA
Visa needed* (please enter information):
*If a visa is needed, it will be reimbursed by the consortium
Participant
☐ By ticking the box, the participant confirms that
- he/she has sufficient English language skills to adequately follow the exercise.
- he/she confirms that all the details completed in this form are correct.
Personal data protection
By signing the registration form, the participant consents for the processing of his/her personal data and declares that he/she agrees that photos/video taken during the exercise can be used for promoting activities related to the Union Civil Protection Mechanism in publications and media.
Signature:
Date:
HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM
04 – 09 October 2026
Yerevan, ARMENIA
Privacy Right Declaration
Privacy Right Declaration
I have been informed that during my participation in the HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM, photos and videos will be recorded. The camera team will obtain visual material which will solely be used for promoting activities related to the Union Civil Protection Mechanism.
For this purpose, I herewith give my informed consent to the unrestricted use and publication of any image in which I am displayed.
Please check the box below if you have read and understood the privacy rights declaration for the HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM, 04 – 09 October 2026.
Privacy Rights Declaration
Personal Details
Name: Nationality:
Date of Birth: Team:
With my signature, I declare that I understand and agree to the Privacy Right Declaration.
______________ ____________________
Date Signature
Host Nation Support TableTop Exercise outside the EU/UCPM
04 – 09 October 2026
Yerevan, ARMENIA
Registration Form for
MODULES and
OTHER RESPONSE CAPACITIES
Please return the registration form and Europass CV by
27 July 2026
To: [email protected]
and CC: [email protected]
Sending organisation
HQ representative contact
Nationality:
Name: Function:
Email: Phone:
National Contact Point for UCPM exercices (NCPE)
NCPE
The NCPE hereby confirms that the following module/other response capacity can participate in the exercise:
Signature:
Date:
Type for MODULE and OTHER RESPONSE CAPACITY
Type of Module and Other Response Capacity
Details for Team Leader / Deputy Team Leader / Liaison Officer (participant 1)
Name
Last:
First:
Gender
Female ☐
Male ☐
Function
Team Leader ☐ Deputy Team Leader ☐ Liaison Officer ☐
Organisation
In which the participant serves
Contact Details
Phone:
Mobile:
E-mail:
Relevant courses
Current UCPM training programme:
☐ UMI, ☐ SEC, ☐ ODC, ☐ ODC-ADV, ☐ TLC, ☐ DCC
☐ Other EU courses (please specify)
Former UCPM training programme:
☐ MBC, ☐ CMI, ☐ OPM, ☐ AMC, ☐ SMC, ☐ CND, ☐ TEC
International trainings:
☐ other international courses (please specify)
Mission Experience:
(please indicate country and year)
Of participant
Exercises:
(year, country, exercise name)
Of participant
Travel Request
Airport in participant’s home country serving as point of departure:
Passport number:
Date of expiry:
Miscellaneous
Include here any other information that may be relevant, e.g. required special provisions, diets, allergies, medication etc.
Visa & entry
☐ By ticking the box, the participant confirms that he/she is eligible to enter the exercise area of: ARMENIA
Visa needed* (please enter information):
*If a visa is needed, it will be reimbursed by the consortium
Participant
☐ By ticking the box, the participant confirms that
- he/she has sufficient English language skills to adequately follow the exercise.
- he/she confirms that all the details completed in this form are correct.
Personal data protection
By signing the registration form, the participant consents for the processing of his/her personal data and declares that he/she agrees that photos/video taken during the exercise can be used for promoting activities related to the Union Civil Protection Mechanism in publications and media.
Signature:
Date:
Details for Team Leader / Deputy Team Leader / Liaison Officer (participant 2)
Name
Last:
First:
Gender
Female ☐
Male ☐
Function
Team Leader ☐ Deputy Team Leader ☐ Liaison Officer ☐
Organisation
In which the participant serves:
Team Contact Details
Phone:
Mobile:
E-mail:
Experience in relevant courses
Current UCPM training programme:
☐ UMI, ☐ SEC, ☐ ODC, ☐ ODC-ADV, ☐ TLC, ☐ DCC
☐ Other EU courses (please specify)
Former UCPM training programme:
☐ MBC, ☐ CMI, ☐ OPM, ☐ AMC, ☐ SMC, ☐ CND, ☐ TEC
International trainings:
☐ other international courses (please specify)
Mission Experience:
(please indicate country and year)
Of participant
Exercises:
(year, country, exercise name)
Of participant
Travel Request
International airport in participant’s home country serving as point of departure:
Passport number:
Date of expiry:
Miscellaneous
Include here any other information that may be relevant, e.g. required special provisions, diets, allergies, medication etc.
Visa & entry
☐ By ticking the box, the participant confirms that he/she is eligible to enter the exercise area of: ARMENIA
Visa needed* (please enter information):
*If a visa is needed, it will be reimbursed by the consortium
Participant
☐ By ticking the box, the participant confirms that
- he/she has sufficient English language skills to adequately follow the exercise.
- he/she confirms that all the details completed in this form are correct.
Personal data protection
By signing the registration form, the participant consents for the processing of his/her personal data and declares that he/she agrees that photos/video taken during the exercise can be used for promoting activities related to the Union Civil Protection Mechanism in publications and media.
Signature:
Date:
HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM
04 – 09 October 2026
Yerevan, ARMENIA
Privacy Right Declaration
Privacy Right Declaration
I have been informed that during my participation in the HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM, photos and videos will be recorded. The camera team will obtain visual material which will solely be used for promoting activities related to the Union Civil Protection Mechanism.
For this purpose, I herewith give my informed consent to the unrestricted use and publication of any image in which I am displayed.
Please check the box below if you have read and understood the privacy rights declaration for the HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM, 04 – 09 October 2026.
Privacy Rights Declaration
Personal Details (Participant 1)
Name: Nationality:
Date of Birth: Team:
With my signature, I declare that I understand and agree to the Privacy Right Declaration.
______________ ____________________
Date Signature
HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM04 – 09 October 2026
Yerevan, ARMENIA
Privacy Right Declaration
Privacy Right Declaration
I have been informed that during my participation in the HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM, photos and videos will be recorded. The camera team will obtain visual material which will solely be used for promoting activities related to the Union Civil Protection Mechanism.
For this purpose, I herewith give my informed consent to the unrestricted use and publication of any image in which I am displayed.
Please check the box below if you have read and understood the privacy rights declaration for the HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM, 04 – 09 October 2026.
Privacy Rights Declaration
Personal Details (Participant 2)
Name: Nationality:
Date of Birth: Team:
With my signature, I declare that I understand and agree to the Privacy Right Declaration.
______________ ____________________
Date Signature
Host Nation Support TableTop Exercise outside the EU and UCPM area
04 – 09 October 2026
Yerevan, ARMENIA
Registration Form for
TAST
Please return the registration form and Europass CV by
27 July 2026
To: [email protected]
and CC: [email protected]
Sending organisation
HQ representative contact
Nationality:
Name: Function:
Email: Phone:
National Contact Point for UCPM exercises (NCPE)
NCPE
The NCPE hereby confirms that the following module/other response capacity can participate in the exercise:
Signature:
Date:
Details for TAST member (participant 1)
Name
Last:
First:
Gender
Female ☐
Male ☐
Function
Organisation
In which the participant serves
Contact Details
Phone:
Mobile:
E-mail:
Relevant courses
Current UCPM training programme:
☐ UMI, ☐ SEC, ☐ ODC, ☐ ODC-ADV, ☐ TLC, ☐ DCC
☐ Other EU courses (please specify)
Former UCPM training programme:
☐ MBC, ☐ CMI, ☐ OPM, ☐ AMC, ☐ SMC, ☐ CND, ☐ TEC
International trainings:
☐ other international courses (please specify)
Mission Experience:
(please indicate country and year)
Of participant
Exercises:
(year, country, exercise name)
Of participant
Travel Request
Airport in participant’s home country serving as point of departure:
Passport number:
Date of expiry:
Miscellaneous
Include here any other information that may be relevant, e.g. required special provisions, diets, allergies, medication etc.
Visa & entry
☐ By ticking the box, the participant confirms that he/she is eligible to enter the exercise area of: ARMENIA
Visa needed* (please enter information):
*If a visa is needed, it will be reimbursed by the consortium
Participant
☐ By ticking the box, the participant confirms that
- he/she has sufficient English language skills to adequately follow the exercise.
- he/she confirms that all the details completed in this form are correct.
Personal data protection
By signing the registration form, the participant consents for the processing of his/her personal data and declares that he/she agrees that photos/video taken during the exercise can be used for promoting activities related to the Union Civil Protection Mechanism in publications and media.
Signature:
Date:
Details for TAST member (participant 2)
Name
Last:
First:
Gender
Female ☐
Male ☐
Function
Organisation
In which the participant serves:
Team Contact Details
Phone:
Mobile:
E-mail:
Experience in relevant courses
Current UCPM training programme:
☐ UMI, ☐ SEC, ☐ ODC, ☐ ODC-ADV, ☐ TLC, ☐ DCC
☐ Other EU courses (please specify)
Former UCPM training programme:
☐ MBC, ☐ CMI, ☐ OPM, ☐ AMC, ☐ SMC, ☐ CND, ☐ TEC
International trainings:
☐ other international courses (please specify)
Mission Experience:
(please indicate country and year)
Of participant
Exercises:
(year, country, exercise name)
Of participant
Travel Request
International airport in participant’s home country serving as point of departure:
Passport number:
Date of expiry:
Miscellaneous
Include here any other information that may be relevant, e.g. required special provisions, diets, allergies, medication etc.
Visa & entry
☐ By ticking the box, the participant confirms that he/she is eligible to enter the exercise area of: ARMENIA
Visa needed* (please enter information):
*If a visa is needed, it will be reimbursed by the consortium
Participant
☐ By ticking the box, the participant confirms that
- he/she has sufficient English language skills to adequately follow the exercise.
- he/she confirms that all the details completed in this form are correct.
Personal data protection
By signing the registration form, the participant consents for the processing of his/her personal data and declares that he/she agrees that photos/video taken during the exercise can be used for promoting activities related to the Union Civil Protection Mechanism in publications and media.
Signature:
Date:
HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM
04 – 09 October 2026
Yerevan, ARMENIA
Privacy Right Declaration
Privacy Right Declaration
I have been informed that during my participation in the HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM, photos and videos will be recorded. The camera team will obtain visual material which will solely be used for promoting activities related to the Union Civil Protection Mechanism.
For this purpose, I herewith give my informed consent to the unrestricted use and publication of any image in which I am displayed.
Please check the box below if you have read and understood the privacy rights declaration for the HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM, 04 – 09 October 2026.
Privacy Rights Declaration
Personal Details (Participant 1)
Name: Nationality:
Date of Birth: Team:
With my signature, I declare that I understand and agree to the Privacy Right Declaration.
______________ ____________________
Date Signature
HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM
04 – 09 October 2026
Yerevan, ARMENIA
Privacy Right Declaration
Privacy Right Declaration
I have been informed that during my participation in the HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM, photos and videos will be recorded. The camera team will obtain visual material which will solely be used for promoting activities related to the Union Civil Protection Mechanism.
For this purpose, I herewith give my informed consent to the unrestricted use and publication of any image in which I am displayed.
Please check the box below if you have read and understood the privacy rights declaration for the HNS TTX outside the EU/UCPM, 04 – 09 October 2026.
Privacy Rights Declaration
Personal Details (Participant 2)
Name: Nationality:
Date of Birth: Team:
With my signature, I declare that I understand and agree to the Privacy Right Declaration.
______________ ____________________
Date Signature
Contract ECHO/SER/2025/4500124833
Info sheet of Host Nation Support Tabletop Exercise
outside the EU and the UCPM areas
EU-RESPOND
GENERAL INFORMATION
The EU‑RESPOND project (2025–2028) is implemented under a service contract awarded by the European
Commission’s Directorate‑General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO)
following procurement procedure EC-ECHO/2025/OP/0002.
Through the design, planning, implementation and self‑evaluation of three Host Nation Support Tabletop
Exercises (HNS TTX) in Armenia, Saint‑Martin/Sint Maarten and Tunisia, the project supports national
authorities in developing and refining national HNS plans and procedures to ensure smooth deployment
and integration of European assistance during emergencies. Particular attention is given to legal,
administrative and coordination frameworks that may affect the rapid mobilisation and operational
effectiveness of assistance through the UCPM.
PROJECT PARTNERS
The project is implemented by a consortium of five experienced public and private institutions from four
different countries. They combine operational, institutional and training expertise in civil protection, Host
Nation Support systems and international disaster response:
● Talent Development Support (TDS‑Group) – France (Coordinator)
● Resilience Solutions Resch (RSR) – Austria
● Directorate‑General for Civil Protection and Crisis Management (DGSCGC) – France
● Directorate‑General for Civil Protection (DPCP- IBZ) – Belgium
● Educational Complex of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIAEC) – Armenia
EXERCISE OBJECTIVES
As defined under the Contract, six main exercise objectives are:
1. Identify areas for improvement and recommendations for host nation support procedures at
international, national and operational level to facilitate the reception and integration of UCPM
assistance into the response operations of a disaster-stricken country.
2. Identify synergies between EU HNS guidelines and the National HNS procedures and test the
national emergency response framework and cross-sectoral cooperation mechanisms at both
strategic and operational levels in the area of host nation support.
3. Test the deployment and operations of UCPM response capacities and raise awareness about their
needs in terms of host nation support.
4. Improve coordination, communication and reporting as well as to enhance operational cooperation
between the national authorities, local emergency management authorities, UCPM response
capacities, international organisations, humanitarian actors and other agencies with a role in
emergency response or host nation support activities.
5. Test and improve modules’, other response capacities’, TASTs’ and national response capabilities
SOPs in all phases of the mission cycle.
6. Provide a learning opportunity for all actors involved in UCPM interventions.
Contract ECHO/SER/2025/4500124833
EXERCISE SCENARIOS & TIMELINE
Each exercise will last for a minimum of four days and will simulate all phases of the mission cycle, including
mobilisation, arrival, operations, and handover. Each of them is based on a realistic disaster scenario
reflecting national risk contexts and past emergencies:
● Armenia (4-9 October 2026): Major earthquake affecting the Yerevan region, building on lessons
from the 1988 Spitak earthquake, requiring international assistance including Urban Search and
Rescue, Emergency Medical Teams, Water Purification, Emergency Shelter and Emergency Energy
Supply.
● Saint-Martin / Sint Maarten (30 March – 3 April 2027): Severe hurricane scenario, inspired by
Hurricane Irma (2017), including cross-border coordination challenges requiring a range of modules
and other response capacities, such as Urban Search and Rescue, Emergency Medical Teams,
Emergency Shelter, Emergency Energy Supply, Coastal and freshwater pollution response, as well
as transport and logistics.
● Tunisia (May 2028): Large-scale wildfire scenario, reflecting recent severe wildfire seasons (e.g.
2023), requiring the mobilisation of Aerial forest firefighting module using helicopters, Aerial forest
firefighting module using airplanes, Ground forest firefighting, Ground forest firefighting using
vehicles, as well as Emergency Medical Teams and Emergency Shelter.
TRAINING ACTIVITIES
To support effective participation and long-term capacity-building in the host country, the project includes
dedicated training activities tailored to the national context and institutional framework:
HNS Liaison Officer Training:
A targeted training for national stakeholders in the host country, focusing on roles, responsibilities, and
coordination mechanisms during international assistance operations, in line with national procedures and
the EU Host Nation Support Guidelines (2024).
Awareness Sessions on UCPM and HNS:
Introductory sessions for a broader range of national actors, providing an overview of the Union Civil
Protection Mechanism, Host Nation Support concepts, and relevant international coordination
mechanisms, with a focus on their application within the host country’s disaster management system.
TARGET AUDIENCE AND PARTICIPATION
Each Tabletop Exercise will bring together a broad range of national and international actors involved in
disaster response and Host Nation Support.
The expected participation per exercise includes:
● 6 EUCPT experts, including the ERCC Liaison Officer
● 2 TAST members
● 1 UNDAC expert associated to the EUCPT
● 20 key management personnel representing up to 10 modules and other response capacities
● At least 20 national participants from the host country
● Additional participants including observers, role players (e.g. NGOs, media, EU delegation,
international organisations)
For further information please contact [email protected]
HNS TTX ARMENIA Invitation Letter
Contract ECHO/SER/2025/4500124833
Invitation to Host Nation Support Tabletop Exercise
outside the EU and UCPM area
04 – 09 October 2026
Yerevan, Armenia
Dear colleague,
It is our pleasure to invite you to participate in the Host Nation Support Tabletop Exercise to be held in
Yerevan, Armenia, from 04 to 09 October 2026.
The exercise is implemented under the EU-RESPOND project, funded by the European Commission’s
Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) under
procurement procedure EC-ECHO/2025/OP/0002, and organised by the consortium composed of:
● Talent Development Support (TDS-Group) – France (Coordinator)
● Resilience Solutions Resch (RSR) – Austria
● Directorate-General for Civil Protection and Crisis Management (DGSCGC) – France
● Directorate-General for Civil Protection (DPCP-IBZ) – Belgium
● Educational Complex of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIAEC) – Armenia
The aim of the HNS TTX is to support national authorities in developing and refining national HNS plans and
procedures to ensure the smooth reception and integration of UCPM assistance into the response operations
of the disaster affected country.
The HNS TTX in Armenia will simulate a major earthquake affecting the Yerevan region in Armenia requiring
activation of the UCPM and the integration of international assistance, including modules, other response
capacities, EUCPT and TAST. The exercise will simulate the full mission cycle, from mobilisation and arrival to
operational coordination and handover, with a focus on testing and improving Host Nation Support
arrangements, inter-agency coordination, and the integration of international assistance into the national
response system.
Exercise Objectives
● Identify areas for improvement and recommendations for host nation support procedures at
international, national and operational level to facilitate the reception and integration of UCPM
assistance into the response operations of a disaster-stricken country.
● Identify synergies between EU HNS guidelines and the National HNS procedures and test the national
emergency response framework and cross-sectoral cooperation mechanisms at both strategic and
operational levels in the area of host nation support.
● Test the deployment and operations of UCPM response capacities and raise awareness about their
needs in terms of host nation support.
● Improve coordination, communication and reporting as well as to enhance operational cooperation
between national authorities, local emergency management authorities, UCPM response capacities,
international organisations, humanitarian actors and other agencies with a role in emergency
response or host nation support activities.
HNS TTX ARMENIA Invitation Letter
Contract ECHO/SER/2025/4500124833
● Test and improve modules’, other response capacities’, TASTs’ and national response capabilities
SOPs in all phases of the mission cycle.
● Provide a learning opportunity for all actors involved in UCPM interventions.
Exercise Participants
The exercise will bring together a wide range of national and international stakeholders, including:
● 6 EUCPT experts, including an ERCC Liaison Officer
● 2 TAST members
● 1 UNDAC expert associated to the EUCPT
● 20 key management personnel representing 10 modules and other response capacities such as Urban
Search and Rescue, Emergency Medical Teams, Water Purification, Emergency Shelter and
Emergency Energy Supply
● National authorities and relevant stakeholders from Armenia
EUCPT Composition
The EUCPT will be composed of 6 experts with the following possible profiles:
Team Leader
• Profile: disaster management, emergency planning
• Experience: knowledge of the region desirable, UCPM mission experience and UNDAC experience
would be an asset
• Training: New Training Programme: minimum ODC Adv + TLC
Old Training Programme: minimum CND and/or HLC + SEC online
• Exercise: Participation to at least one UCPM exercise (EU MODEX field exercise or UCPM FSX)
• Language: English language C1 as a minimum
Deputy Team Leader
• Profile: disaster management, emergency planning
• Experience: knowledge of the region desirable, UCPM mission experience and UNDAC experience
would be an asset
• Training: New Training Programme: minimum ODC Adv + TLC
Old Training Programme: minimum CND and/or HLC + SEC online
• Exercise: Participation to at least one UCPM exercise (EU MODEX field exercise or UCPM FSX)
• Language: English language C1 as a minimum
Coordination and assessment expert on Information management
• Profile: disaster management, emergency planning, information management
• Experience: regional knowledge and UCPM mission experience would be an asset
• Training: New Training Programme: minimum ODC Adv + IMC Adv
Old Training Programme: minimum OPM + AMC and/or SMC + SEC online
• Exercise: Participation to at least one UCPM exercise (EU MODEX field exercise or UCPM FSX)
• Language: English language B2 as a minimum
HNS TTX ARMENIA Invitation Letter
Contract ECHO/SER/2025/4500124833
Coordination and assessment expert on Operations
• Profile: disaster management, emergency planning, coordination of operations
• Experience: USAR and/or EMT experience would be an asset
• Training: New Training Programme: minimum ODC Adv
Old Training Programme: minimum OPM + SEC online
• Exercise: Participation to at least one UCPM exercise (EU MODEX field exercise or UCPM FSX)
• Language: English language B2 as a Minimum
Coordination and assessment expert on Logistics
• Profile: disaster management, emergency planning, coordination of operations
• Experience: regional knowledge and UCPM mission experience would be an asset
• Training: New Training Programme: minimum ODC Adv (LRT would be an asset)
Old Training Programme: minimum OPM + SEC online
• Exercise: Participation to at least one UCPM exercise (EU MODEX field exercise or UCPM FSX)
• Language: English language B2 as a Minimum
Coordination and assessment expert on safety and security
• Profile: disaster management, emergency planning, coordination of operations
• Experience: regional knowledge and UCPM mission experience would be an asset
• Training: New Training Programme: minimum ODC Adv + SEC Adv
Old Training Programme: minimum OPM + SEC online
• Exercise: Participation to at least one UCPM exercise (EU MODEX field exercise or UCPM FSX)
• Language: English language B2 as a Minimum
Technical Expert
• Profile: Cultural Heritage Expert, Transport and Logistic Expert, Structural Engineering Expert
• Training: TEC or CMI or UMI, SEC online, OPM-ODC preferable
• Language: English language B2 as a minimum
The team will include an ERCC Liaison Officer, an associated UNDAC expert supported by two TAST members.
Nomination Procedure
National Training Coordinators are kindly invited to nominate up to two EUCPT experts with different profiles.
National Contact Points for UCPM exercises are kindly invited to nominate two TAST members, and/or two
key management personnel of modules, other response capacities, such as Urban Search and Rescue,
Emergency Medical Teams, Water Purification, Emergency Shelter and Emergency Energy Supply. Each
module or other response capacity should be represented by a Team Leader and a Deputy Team Leader or a
Liaison Officer.
The dedicated registration form must be duly completed, signed and submitted together with an Europass
CVs by 13 July 2026, to:
and cc: [email protected]
HNS TTX ARMENIA Invitation Letter
Contract ECHO/SER/2025/4500124833
Practical Information
The HNS TTX will be conducted in English and will take place primarily indoors; however some outdoor
activities might be scheduled. It is a situation-driven exercise, without field deployment of assets. The exercise
will cover all phases of the mission cycle, including mobilisation, deployment, operations, and handover, with
intensive interaction between participants.
If you are selected for participation, you will receive a travel proposal for a pre-paid ticket via the e-mail
address provided in the registration form. The exercise will cover all costs related to meals and
accommodation during the exercise. Detailed logistical information, including travel, accommodation, and
preparatory arrangements, will be shared with selected participants in due course. In case of cancellation or
no-show without due reason, the incurred costs might need to be reimbursed by you or your organisation.
Any changes to an issued ticket need to be coordinated with the exercise organisers and will be at your own
expense.
Participants in the HNS TTX are responsible for their insurance coverage (e.g., health insurance, accident
insurance, liability insurance). In this regard, the participants must be in possession of an adequate health
insurance valid for the duration of the exercise, if they are not covered by the sending organisation and do
not possess a European Health Insurance Card.
Should you have any questions regarding the exercise, please do not hesitate to contact us at:
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Armenia!
Yours faithfully,
On behalf of the Exercise Organisation
Christian Resch
Exercise Director
EU-RESPOND HNS TTX
