A Guide for DOD Personnel Participating in NATO Standardization
Abstract
Since NATO's creation in 1949, its standardization efforts have played a significant role in the enhancement of NATO's military and political posture and in making more efficient use of available national defense resources committed to common defense. With the coming of the conventional Forces in Europe (CFE) treaty, there will come a need for new and increasing attention for more NATO standardization to provide increased harmonization among the NATO member nations. With a CFE treaty, it is obvious that the NATO member nations will be buying fewer types of weapon systems. Even with a reduced requirement for weapon systems, there still remains the need to maintain some type of coordinated base to support whatever the Alliance needs. In many ways we will be forced to be more cooperative. Making efficient use of resources and the need for multinational military interoperability will be more compelling than ever. Many of the Standardization Agreements (STANAGs) developed in NATO are serving as the foundation for the development of European Community (EC) 92 standardization efforts. Eleven of the twelve member nations of the EC are also member nations of NATO and are very active participants in NATO standardization. The Department of Defense, in cooperation with the military organizations in the other member nations of NATO, must work to ensure that all the NATO standardization achievements are given equitable consideration in the formation of EC standards.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA236595
Entities
Organizations
- Office Of The Under Secretary Of Defense