A Stronger NATO: The Allied Reaction Force (ARF) Takes Shape

A Stronger NATO: The Allied Reaction Force Takes Shape 🚀 💪 🛡

Today, we mark a significant milestone in enhancing our collective defence with the stand-up of the Allied Reaction Force (ARF). As part of the new NATO Force Model, the ARF will replace the NATO Response Force (NRF), providing a more robust and agile defence mechanism across land, maritime, air, and cyber domains. 💪

This development is crucial for the deterrence and defence of the Euro-Atlantic area, ensuring we are prepared to respond swiftly and effectively to any threat. The NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Italy (NRDC-ITA) 🇮🇹 will lead the ARF for the next three years, reinforcing our commitment to high-readiness forces and strategic preparedness. 🛡

#WeAreNATO | #ARF | #StrongerTogether | #NATO | #DeterAndDefend

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Allied Command Operations (ACO), NATO's headquarters for all military plans and operations, is the successor to two historic strategic commands for NATO – Allied Command Europe and Allied Command Atlantic.

ACO is one of The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation's (NATO) two strategic military commands. The other command being Allied Command Transformation ACT in Norfolk, Virginia.

ACO is commanded by the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) and is responsible for all Alliance military operations. The command headquarters, known as Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, or SHAPE, is located in Casteau near Mons, Belgium. The mission of ACO and the SACEUR is to contribute to preserving the peace, security and territorial integrity of NATO member nations in its area of responsibility.

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