Improving linguistic interoperability
In: NATO Review, S. 3p : il(s)
Argues that foreign language training, especially the learning of English, is vital to the effectiveness of North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO's) peace-support operations and the Alliance's enlargement and Partnership activities. Poor language skills can lead to mistakes in peace-support operations resulting in casualties and may reduce the influence of some nations and create unnecessary tension and frustration; and more must be done to train and retain soldiers with relevant skills for international assignments.