Mission:
Provides communication and information support for command and control on a strategic and command level. The unit with its stationary and mobile part provides safe communication between the commands and the units. In case of natural distastes or other catastrophes it secures the work of the Communication and Information System (CIS).
Tasks:
- Plans and organises;
- Plans and implements;
- Plans and conducts training and exercises;
- Plans and performs personnel management;
- Intelligence, counter-intelligence and safety;
- Logistic support;
- CIS organization and training;
- Financial planning;
- Civilian military cooperation.
Lieutenant Colonel Ace Karajovanoski
Lieutenant Colonel Ace Karajovanoski was born on 6 March, 1980, in Ohrid. He finished primary and secondary school in his hometown. In 1998, he enrolled at the Military Academy “General Mihailo Apostolski” in Skopje, where he graduated in 2002 as a Signal Officer. He began his career at the “Chede Filipovski – Dame” barracks in Kichevo, serving as a Signals Platoon Commander in the Artillery Battalion of the 2nd Infantry Brigade. Throughout his career, he has held various command and staff posts in the Armored Battalion, the 3rd Mechanized Infantry Battalion, the Signal Battalion, and the Operations Command. In addition to his service within Army units and commands, Lieutenant Colonel Karajovanoski gained part of his professional experience in an international environment. From 2016 to 2020, he served as Chief of the S-6 Section in the Permanent Organization of the Balkan Medical Task Force.
Among the most significant courses he has completed are:
- NATO Medical Evaluation Course – Ulm, Germany;
- NATO C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) Course – Latina, Italy;
- Combat Readiness Evaluation Course (CREVAL) – Mali Lošinj, Croatia.
He has participated in the planning and execution of numerous national and international exercises, among which the most notable are:
- Combined Endeavor (2011-2014);
- Saber Guardian (2017);
- Vigorous Warrior (2019);
- Defender Europe (2023 and 2025).
For his professional achievements, he has received numerous awards and commendations, including:
- Letters of Commendation from the Minister of Defense;
- Silver Badge of the Army;
- Silver Badge for Partnership, Coordination, and Cooperation;
- Bronze Plaque awarded by the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Slovenia.
In 2022, he participated in the United Nations peacekeeping operation UNIFIL in Lebanon as part of the Italian contingent, for which he was awarded the UN Peacekeeping Medal.
Promotions:
- Second Lieutenant (2002-2004);
- Lieutenant (2004-2011);
- Captain (2011-2018);
- Major (2018-2023);
- Lieutenant Colonel (since 2023).
Lieutenant Colonel Karajovanoski is married and the father of two children.
