WHO ARE WE

Colonel José Baltazar is a senior Army officer with a distinguished career in operations, intelligence, and security, bringing extensive experience in both national and international assignments, including deployments in conflict zones and participation in international missions.

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In the fields of Intelligence and Operations, he has served in key leadership roles, particularly within NATO’s permanent structure, where he was Team Leader for Planning at the Future Operations Division in the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC), United Kingdom. His experience spans intelligence analysis, operational planning, and force deployment, working closely with national forces and multinational headquarters in complex environments. He has also been actively involved in international missions in conflict areas, contributing to operational security and intelligence efforts in challenging theatres.

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In the security domain, he has held senior positions overseeing Intelligence, Operations, and Security across various Army units and higher command structures. He was also responsible for Security and Force Protection at Joint Force Command Lisbon, ensuring the safeguarding of personnel and infrastructure in a multinational operational setting. He is a Certified Security Director, accredited by the Ministry of Internal Administration and the Public Security Police (PSP), and is also a National Defence Auditor, certified by the National Defence Institute. Additionally, he has been granted EU and NATO security clearances by the National Security Office.

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Beyond his operational career, Colonel Baltazar has been a university professor and Head of the Scientific Department at the Portuguese Military Academy. Additionally, he played a critical role as Director of the Military Support Center for COVID-19, where he was responsible for coordinating a national-level military hospital during the pandemic, ensuring effective resource allocation, crisis management, and operational response.

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His academic and professional qualifications include a Specialization Course in Intelligence and Security at the Higher Institute of Social and Political Sciences (ISCSP) and a Specialization Course in Security Management. He has also completed multiple advanced courses at NATO School, including the NATO Security Course, NATO Force Protection Officer Course, NATO European Security Cooperation Course, and NATO Military Police Officer Course.

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With a career spanning multiple command and operational roles, Colonel Baltazar has cultivated an extensive professional network in intelligence, operations, and security, both at the national and international levels.

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Married with a son and a daughter, he enjoys spending his free time with his family, reading, taking care of his pets, and riding motorcycles.