Europe

DATE-Europe Overview map

The purpose of the Decisive Action Training Environment (DATE)-Europe is to provide the training community with a detailed description of the conditions of a series of composite operational environments (OEs) in the European region. It presents trainers with a tool to assist in the construction of scenarios for specific training events but does not provide a complete scenario. DATE-Europe offers discussions of OE conditions through the political, military, economic, social, information, infrastructure, physical environment, and time (PMESII-PT) variables. This DATE applies to all US Army units (Active Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve) and partner nations that participate in DATE-compliant Army or joint training exercises.

The DATE-Europe fictionalized countries encompass over 290,000 square miles, a varied and complex region which encompasses much of Scandanvia. The region includes the fictional countries of Arnland, Bothnia, Framland, Lindsey, Otso, and Torrike. The region has a long history of instability and conflict; ethnic and religious factionalism; and general political, military, and civilian unrest. In addition to these internal regional divisions, outside actors have increasing strategic interests in the region. DATE-Europe thus represents a flashpoint where highly localized conflict can spill over into widespread unrest or general war.

(See also Using the DATE and TC 7-101 Exercise Design).

Key Points

• With the exception of Arnland, Bothnia, Framland, Lindsey, Otso, and Torrike, all other countries in DATE Europe are real-world.
• The DATE OEs of Donovia and Pirtuni can be used in conjunction with DATE Europe.
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Discussion of the OEs within the DATE-Europe Operational Environment

Arnland

Main article: Arnland

Arnland sits on the southern tip of the Torrikan peninsula; originally part of Skolkan, it gained independence in 1992 following the end of the Cold War. The Arnish try to maintain neutrality in the region whilst fostering diplomatic (and in some cases military) relations with their regional neighbors.

Bothnia

Main article: Bothnia

Bothnia is a nation with a deep regional history. Originally part of a larger Otsobothnia, it became an individual state following Otso's cessation following World War II. Up until recently it was an ally of Torrike to the West/North-West, but a dispute over the rights to Gotland has soured relations.

Framland

Main article: Framland

Framland was originally a semi‐independent duchy within the Skolkan Empire. It declared its independence in 1905 in conjunction with Norway. Since that time, Torrike and Bothnia have routinely attempted to influence Framish politics, but its independence has never been physically threatened.  Even after heavy pressure, Framland was able to remain neutral during both WWI and WWII. During the Cold War, Framland leaned westward but maintained both political and economic relations with Donovia.

Lindsey

Currently scheduled for development in the future.

Otso

Main article: Otso

Otso sits on the Eastern-most edge of the region. Previously part of a larger Otsobothnia, it has been an independent nation since the end of the Second World War. Originally Donovia utilized Otso as a buffer between itself and the wider alliance of Torrike and Bothnia, however since the relationship between Bothnia and Torrike has soured in recent times it has been seen as a stepping stone by the Donovians into the region.

Torrike

Main article: Torrike

Torrike represents the heartland and remnant core of a once considerably larger and more powerful political entity, the Skolkan Empire. In the first decades of the 20th century, the Empire slowly disintegrated as elements declared independence. This process was exacerbated by the First World War. Although neutral, the Empire did not escape the effects of the conflict and from 1917 was embroiled in a civil war. The independent countries of Arnland in the south and Otsobothnia in the east were recognized and the Empire was formally declared dissolved in 1920. The remaining territory renamed itself Torrike, with the last Emperor Anders Munch, declared as King.