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 Dragan Sarafilovski
Lieutenant Colonel Dragan Sarafilovski was born on March 15, 1979, in Skopje, where he finished primary and secondary school. He began his military career in 2001 as a member of the third generation of graduates from the “General Mihailo Apostolski” Military Academy in Skopje, specializing as a signals officer.
Throughout his career, he has held various command and staff positions, including:
- Commander of Informatics Platoon at the Signals Training Center/Signal Regiment;
- Platoon Commander in the Signal Battalion/Signal Regiment;
- Commander of Independent Platoon at the SSC Battalion /Signal Regiment;
- CIS officer in the G-6 section of the Training and Doctrine Command;
- Chief of the Technical Support Department at the Simulation Center;
- Chief of the Scenario and Planning Department at the Simulation Center;
- Commander of the Signal Battalion since November 2024.
He has enhanced his military education by completing Command and Staff School at the Military Academy in Skopje.
Promotions:
- Second Lieutenant 2001-2002;
- Lieutenant 2002-2008;
- Captain 2008-2013;
- Major 2013-2021;
- Lieutenant Colonel 2021-present.
Throughout his career, he has participated in and completed various courses both in country and abroad, including:
- Instructor Course in Vyskov, The Czech Republic (2006)
- Signal Captain Career Course (SCCC), Fort Gordon, the USA (2008)
- Network Management Course, Fort Gordon, the USA (2014-2015)
He has actively participated in numerous exercises both in country and abroad, such as:
- “Combined Endeavor”, as command and staff personnel , Grafenwöhr, Germany (2009- 2014);
- “REGEX19” Veles, North Macedonia;
- “SEVEN STARS 22” organized by the South-Eastern Europe Brigade Command;
- “Cooperative Longbow/Lancer 12” at the Training Area Krivolak.
For his dedication and achievements in combat training, education, and the development of the Army, he has received numerous decorations and awards from the Minister of Defense, the Chief of the General Staff, and superior commanders.
Lieutenant Colonel Sarafiloski is married and a father of two daughters. He speaks English (STANAG 3, 3, 2+,2+) and is actively engaged in sports.
