NATO is an alliance of nations formed to deter Soviet and Warsaw Pact aggression, or defend against it should deterrence fail. As the NATO-Warsaw Pact military balance changes, NATO must respond by adjusting its force structure. In response to a significant increase in Soviet military power on the Kola Peninsula, which has raised the threat to Norway's security, NATO is restructuring the force to be committed to the reinforcement of north Norway in times of tension or conflict. Of the NATO forces realistically available, the U.S. Marine Amphibious Brigade will make the most significant contribution. Facilitated by a combination of prepositioning, host nation support, and strategic airlift, it will arrive quickly and with considerably support, and strategic airlift, it will arrive quickly and with considerably more combat power and sustainability than any other force. While the force structure changes have not all been completed, the combination of forces currently planned appears adequate to assist the Norwegians in countering Soviet aggression in north Norway. With an increased presence, joint training, some force improvements, and shorter closure times, the deterrent/defensive capabilities of the force will be significantly enhanced.


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    Title :

    Reinforcing North Norway: The Marine Amphibious Brigade's Contribution


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1984


    Size :

    34 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English