teaching potentials concurrently develops the capability of implementation of the study programs, as well as the capability of conducting scientific-research activity, particularly in areas of special interest, such as military technology, strategy research and military history. In the other segment, Scientific and Research activities will enhance the development of the functions of articulating directions and the need for Research and Development, whereas implementation will be provided in cooperation with research potentials of the civilian sector. Cooperation will be established with scientific institutions within their scope of work and activities during implementation of Research and Development projects needed in Defense field. They will contribute to development of the studies and expert opinions. Research and development for defense requirements will be directed toward a specific purpose and in support of development of the core capabilities. military career through use of supportive Transition programs. Requirements for implementation of military education in support of professional development, particularly officer’s, are significantly greater than the present capacities. Therefore, the level of capabilities necessary to increase the level needed for enhancement of the present educational capacities will be continually developed. For requirements of manning Reserve units in the later planning period, education of Reserve officers and NCOs will be initiated. Learning foreign languages will be intensified, both within capacities of the Armed Forces (Foreign Language Centre, Foreign Languages Training in units), and through civilian capacities. Equipping units with multimedia language classrooms will also be continued. Validation of the Training efficiency in comparison to operational/working requirements will be carried out on regular basis. Lifelong Education and Military Vocational Training Acquiring competencies should be a continuous process, made relevant through activities of all forms of learning during life time and aimed to upgrade knowledge, skills, independence and responsibility for professional, social and personal requirements. Development of an individual during his/her working life in the Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces should be, not only in function of upgrading overall capabilities, but also in acquiring competence that can be used for the well-being of the entire society. It is possible that an individual acquires competencies and continues to develop at the end of his/her 57