# OSBiH and NATO military exercise in Bosnia and Herzegovina > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/osbih-and-nato-military-exercise-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina > Updated: 2026-10-21T11:52:48.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 4. The Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (OSBiH) scheduled a major military exercise titled ‘TRENUTNI ODGOVOR 26’ (Immediate Response 26) to take place from October 19 to 23, 2026, at the Manjača training ground. Coordinated by Brigadier General Jasmin Čajić and supported by NATO’s Allied Joint Force Command Naples, the drill involves over 1,200 personnel. The exercise aims to verify and improve the operational capabilities, training, and equipment of declared OSBiH units in accordance with NATO standards. The program utilizes computer-based simulations via the JCATS system and a field training exercise involving opposing forces. Military assets deployed include M113 A1 armored personnel carriers, medical vehicles, and helicopters from the OSBiH Air Force and Air Defense Brigade. The evaluation focuses on key areas such as preparation, planning, execution, sustainability, command, control, force protection, and information flow. As the exercise date approaches, the participant breakdown is specified as 881 members of declared OSBiH units and 330 personnel from the OSBiH directorate and NATO’s Allied Joint Force Command Naples. The evaluation process follows the NATO OCC E&F concept. On October 19, 2026, the exercise officially commenced at the Manjača training ground. Described as the largest and most complex military exercise conducted by the organization in 2026, the drill focuses on a NATO re-assessment (re-NEL 2) of specific units. These include a light infantry battalion group, a military police platoon, and an unexploded ordnance (EOD) removal platoon. NATO Allied Joint Force Command Naples teams are conducting the evaluation, led by chief monitoring officer Colonel Robert Marcijan. Brigadier General Jasmin Čajić stated that the participating units are prepared to meet “strict international criteria and NATO standards.” By October 21, 2026, Brigadier General James C. Fowler, Commander of NATO Headquarters Sarajevo, praised the professionalism and operational capabilities of the OSBiH during the exercise. ## Claims - The military exercise 'Immediate Response 26' will take place at the Manjača training ground from October 19 to 23. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The exercise involves 881 members of declared Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (OSBiH) units. (corroborated by 3 sources) - An additional 330 personnel from OSBiH and NATO Allied Joint Force Command Naples will participate in the directorate and evaluation structure. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The goal of the exercise is to assess and improve the operational capabilities and NATO standard interoperability of the units. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The exercise includes the use of M113 A1 armored personnel carriers and helicopters from the Air Force and Air Defense Brigade. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The ‘CURRENT RESPONSE 26’ exercise is being held from October 19 to 23 at the Manjača training ground. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Brigadier General James C. Fowler is the Commander of NATO Headquarters Sarajevo. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The OSBiH lacks sufficient funds for modernization, training, and improving personnel living standards. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The exercise aims to verify operational capabilities in accordance with NATO standards. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Fowler plans to work with the Minister of Defense and the Chief of the Joint Staff to secure a budget for the OSBiH. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The OSBiH is capable of supporting NATO peacekeeping missions and operations worldwide. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Brigadier General Jasmin Čajić will serve as the director of the exercise. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: NATO Commander praises Bosnia and Herzegovina Armed Forces NATO Commander James C. Fowler praised the professionalism of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Armed Forces during the ‘CURRENT RESPONSE 26’ exercise but warned of critical funding shortages. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nato-commander-praises-bosnia-and-herzegovina-armed-forces ### 2026-10-19: Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina begin NATO assessment exercise The Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina have launched ‘Trenutni odgovor 26’ at the Manjača training ground, a major military exercise involving 1,200 personnel for NATO capability assessment. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/armed-forces-of-bosnia-and-herzegovina-begin-nato-assessment-exercise ### 2026-10-17: Manjača training ground hosts major NATO-aligned military exercise The Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina and NATO are conducting the ‘Trenutni odgovor 26’ military exercise at Manjača to evaluate unit readiness and interoperability against NATO standards. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manjaa-training-ground-hosts-major-osbih-and-nato-military-exercise ### 2026-10-14: NATO and Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct major military exercise Over 1,200 personnel will participate in the ‘TRENUTNI ODGOVOR 26’ military exercise at the Manjača training ground to evaluate the operational readiness of Bosnia and Herzegovina's armed forces against NATO's. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nato-and-bosnia-and-herzegovina-to-conduct-major-military-exercise --- Cite as: OSBiH and NATO military exercise in Bosnia and Herzegovina. 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