{"id":11404,"date":"2012-11-23T13:24:35","date_gmt":"2012-11-23T12:24:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ndc.nato.int\/visit-to-the-ndc-by-vice-admiral-charles-johnstone-burt-obe-chief-of-staff-allied-command-transformation\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T09:01:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T08:01:42","slug":"visit-to-the-ndc-by-vice-admiral-charles-johnstone-burt-obe-chief-of-staff-allied-command-transformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ndc.nato.int\/fr\/visit-to-the-ndc-by-vice-admiral-charles-johnstone-burt-obe-chief-of-staff-allied-command-transformation\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit to the NDC by Vice Admiral Charles Johnstone-Burt OBE, Chief of Staff Allied Command Transformation"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ndc.nato.int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/121ACT_COS_1_1.jpg\" alt=\"NDC Commandant LtGen Arne B&aring;rd DALHAUG gift exchange with ACT Chief of Staff Vadm Charles Johnstone-Burt.\" \/><figcaption>NDC Commandant LtGen Arne B&aring;rd DALHAUG gift exchange with ACT Chief of Staff Vadm Charles Johnstone-Burt.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">On 23rd November, the NATO Defense College (NDC) was honoured to receive a visit from Vice Admiral Charles Johnstone-Burt (GBR N), Chief of Staff Allied Command Transformation (COS ACT). To mark this important occasion, Vice Admiral Johnstone-Burt was escorted on arrival by a Guard of Honour from the Carabinieri Corps and cordially welcomed by Lieutenant General Arne B\u00e5rd Dalhaug (NOR A), NDC Commandant. <\/p>\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">During an <a class='photo' href='\/images\/121ACT_COS_2_2.jpg' rel='lightbox' title= 'Office call (From the left) ACT COS Vadm Johnstone-Burt, NDC Commandant LtGen Dalhaug and NDC Dean Dr Hooker'>office call<\/a> with the Commandant, Vice Admiral Johnstone-Burt had the opportunity to familiarize with the mission and fundamental values of the College. NDC Dean Dr Richard Hooker (USA C) provided introductory information on the College\u2019s courses and related activities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Vice Admiral Johnstone-Burt, the Commandant, the Dean and the leadership of the College afterwards took part in a detailed round-table discussion of the NDC\u2019s organization, as well as its educational and outreach activities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.act.nato.int\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"ACT web site\">Allied Command Transformation<\/a> (ACT), in Norfolk (Virginia), is the only NATO command in North America and the Alliance\u2019s only permanent headquarters outside Europe. At strategic command level, ACT is the leader of transformation in NATO\u2019s military structure, forces, capabilities and doctrine. In this context,  a sharp focus on the training of commanders and staff affords a vital contribution to encouraging and implementing the concept of interoperability among NATO member states.<\/p>\n<p><em>NDC Public Affairs Office<br \/>\n(Prepared by Ms Eleonora Fuser, ITA C)<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NDC Commandant LtGen Arne B&aring;rd DALHAUG gift exchange with ACT Chief of Staff Vadm Charles Johnstone-Burt. 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