WAT strengthens NATO logistics capabilities. Polish military university joins elite training network

The Military University of Technology (WAT) is reinforcing its position as one of NATO’s key logistics training hubs, following the achievement of the highest NATO Approved certification for all logistics courses delivered by its Faculty of Security, Logistics and Management.

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31 march 2026   |   15:16   |   Source: Gazeta Morska   |   Prepared by: Kamil Kusier   |   Print

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This distinction places the Polish military university among a highly selective group of just seven institutions worldwide authorized to provide fully certified NATO logistics training programs.

Top-level NATO certification

The accreditation, granted by Allied Command Transformation (ACT), represents the highest level of recognition within NATO’s education and training system. It confirms that WAT’s programs meet strict standards in interoperability, standardization, and multinational operational readiness.

NATO formally recommends that member states delegate personnel to NATO Approved courses, making such institutions critical nodes in the Alliance’s training architecture.

Strategic relevance for maritime and joint operations

From a maritime security perspective, advanced logistics capabilities are increasingly vital—particularly in the Baltic Sea region, where operational effectiveness depends on:

• secure and resilient military supply chains
• rapid deployment and mobility of forces
• seamless interoperability across allied forces

A cornerstone of WAT’s training portfolio is the use of the LOGFAS system—one of NATO’s primary tools for logistics planning and coordination. WAT is among only four institutions globally certified to deliver LOGFAS training, underscoring its strategic importance.

Operationally oriented training

WAT’s programs are designed to prepare military and civilian specialists for real-world operational environments, with a focus on:

• planning and execution of logistics operations
• coordination in multinational frameworks
• management of troop and equipment movements

A notable milestone is the LOGFAS Operational Movement Planning Course (CORSOM Operator), which received NATO Approved status in March 2026.

Expanding international footprint

To date, WAT experts have trained 891 specialists from 39 countries, including participants from NATO partner nations. Since obtaining ACT accreditation in 2024, the scale of training has accelerated significantly, with 170 participants completing courses in that period alone.

The university is also actively engaged in major NATO exercises, co-organizing initiatives such as:

• Capable Deployer 2025
• Connected Logisticians 2026

These exercises play a critical role in validating logistics capabilities under operational conditions.

Poland as a NATO logistics competence hub

Achieving full NATO Approved certification across all logistics courses confirms WAT’s role not only as a training provider but also as a contributor to the evolution of NATO’s logistics doctrine and education standards.

For Poland, this marks a significant step in strengthening its position as a regional hub for military logistics expertise—particularly in the context of maritime security and critical infrastructure protection in the Baltic Sea region.

As NATO continues to adapt to evolving security challenges, institutions like WAT will remain essential in building resilient, interoperable logistics systems capable of supporting complex multinational operations.

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