Baku is hosting an Operational Capability Concept Evaluation and Feedback Program (OCC E&F) Database Tool update workshop by NATO Partnership Directorate, Trendreports referring to Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.

The main purpose of the event is to discuss new proposals for updating and improving the OCC database tool used in the evaluation process of the units declared into the OCC Pool of Forces.

As many as 21 participants from 13 NATO and partner nations take part in the workshop to be held until July 11.

Azerbaijan joined the OCC E&F Program in 2004.

So far, Azerbaijan has declared a motorized battalion, a RECCE Company, two MI-17 helicopters, and a Maritime Interdiction Operations Boarding Party into the OCC Pool of Forces.