THE MONTANA STATE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

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THE MONTANA STATE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

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• CW4 RIC BRIDWELL
• STATE PARTNERSHIP
• PROGRAM COORDINATOR

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MG Gene PrendergastThe Adjutant General of
Montana
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Command Relationship

• NATO Initiative 1993
• National Guard Bureau International Affairs
• STATE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
• United States Central Command
• PARTNERSHIP FOR PEACE
• Four US States
• Montana / Kyrgyzstan
• Arizona / Kazakhstan
• Louisiana / Uzbekistan
• Nevada / Turkmenistan

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Purpose

• To improve bilateral relations with the US.
• Promote regional stability and civil-military
  relationships in support of US Policy Objectives.
• Civilian Control of the Military.
• Democratic Institutions.
• Humanitarian Assistance.
• Free Market Economies.

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Programs

• Disaster and Emergency Services
• Nine events from Jan 99 to May 02.
• Infantry Exchanges
• Six events from Jun 99 to to Jun 01.
• Medical / Combat Lifesaver
• Six events from Nov 99 to Sep 02.
• Kyrgyz Cadets
• Three events from Mar 00 to Sep 02.

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Programs

• Farm-in-the-Dell
• Three events from Feb 02 to Jan 03.
• Veterans
• Two events from Aug 02 to Jan 03.
• Law Enforcement
• Two events, Sep 02 and Mar 03.

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Disaster and Emergency Services
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Infantry
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Medical - CLS
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Cadets
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Farm-in-the-Dell
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Veterans
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Law Enforcement - Naryn
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Benefits

• Mutual Understanding
• Breakdown of old myths
• Social and Economic similarities
• Personal Relationships
• Exchanging people, not missiles
• Military to Civilian Relationships
• Both in Montana and Kyrgyzstan
• Civil Society thru NGOs and Rule of Law