The Norwegian Provincial Reconstruction Team Faryab Province
Abstract
Since 2005 Norway has been the lead nation for the NATO Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in the Faryab province. The Norwegian forces have had the responsibility for the security in the province, located in the northwestern part of Afghanistan. Norway has contributed with a large amountt of resources in Afghanistan, political, economical, and military. When such resources are victim for rick, wear or even consumed, a rationale expectation will be that what is achieved justifies the effort. Through the Norwegian model of running the PRT, it has been important for Norway to divide the military and civilian effort. Neither the Norwegian defence or the Norwegian model conducting foreign aid are designed to support a concentrated national mission, with Norway as the lead nation, with one area of responsibility. Both the military and the foreign aid are built so that they can contribute on different levels in a NATO lead operation. In the future Norwegian decision makers should consider carefully if Norway again should take on such responsibility in a conflict. Is Norway up yo the task, willing to contribute with the resources needed, and take the responsibility needed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 28, 2015
- Accession Number
- AD1175819
Entities
People
- Bjoernar Bragstad
Organizations
- Marine Corps University