The first graduates from the Master’s of Science programme in Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Management graduated with distinction on the 10th of September.  Rob Murray (ex-Army, now working at NATO HQ) and Dave Womack (RAF) are the first of a large number of graduates from the RAF’s QWI ISR course to complete the MSc programme.  The programme is a two-year part time course delivered by the University of Lincoln in partnership with 54(R) Squadron at RAF Waddington.

Students examine and professionally evaluate operational and technical aspects of ISR management through reflection and the preparation of essays, presentations and research projects.  Analytical skills are developed by critically evaluating actions and structural factors in the area of ISR, including underlying assumptions, and identifying implications for wider systems that extend the area of practice.  The development of practical skills is progressive and is supported with mentor guidance and realistic scenarios.

 On Monday 8 Sep, we were joined by our latest group of NATO students from the JAPCC. Martin Menzel, Carlos Presa, Giuseppe Canfora, Josh Chambers and Andre Haider were with us for the first week of their nine week ‘Enhancing Research Skills’ short course. They have now returned to Germany and will continue their studies, via distance learning supported by Blackboard and Skype, for the next eight weeks.