Restructuring NATO Forces--Northern Tier

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to determine the specific measures which should be undertaken to improve NATO with particular emphasis on restructuring NATO forces. This extensive study argues that NATO forces stationed in Europe are not deployed, organized, equipped and trained as the result of a rational examination of the capabilities of the Warsaw Pact. A candid appraisal of NATO members is offered with particular emphasis on degree of participation, readiness and combat effectiveness of forces and problem areas. Concluding that NATO has enough men and equipment, the study emphasizes the need for improvement in mobilization techniques and organization of reserves, reorganization of the defense, improved system of obstacles, extensive surveying of positions and standardization of tactics and equipment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 06, 1975
Accession Number
ADB006701

Entities

People

  • Michael J. Woodcock

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter WMD
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Artillery
  • Birds
  • Classification
  • Governments
  • Guns
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Jet Aircraft
  • Military Organizations
  • Mobilization
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Security
  • Standards
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design