NATO Committee for Standardization (NCS)
The NATO Committee for Standardization (NCS) is the senior NATO authority on overall standardisation matters and reports to the Council.
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It is supported by NCS Representatives (NCSREPs), who provide harmonisation and guidance at delegate level under the overall direction and management of the Committee. The focus of the work undertaken by the NCSREPs is the harmonisation of standardisation between NATO and national bodies and promoting interaction between them in the standardisation field.
The NCS is chaired by the Secretary General, normally represented by two permanent co-chairmen, namely the Assistant Secretary General for Defence Investment and the Director of the International Military Staff. Since September 2000, NATO’s Partner countries have been actively involved in NCS activities.
| Members | All member countries |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Secretary General |
| Permanent co-chairmen | Assistant Secretary General for Defence Investment and Director of the International Military Staff |
| Levels | Senior officials from capitals representing coordinated national positions on standardization |
| Principal subordinate committees | NCS Representatives (NCSREPs); NATO Standardization Staff Group (NSSG) |
| International Staff support | NATO Standardization Agency (NSA) |
This information has been drawn from the 2006 edition of the NATO Handbook (.pdf/~1500kb).
