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The author examines America's options regarding the basing of ground troops in Europe and considers three major options available to the United States--complete withdrawal, annual rotations, and restructuring the Alliance to accommodate a smaller U.S. presence. While weighing the advantages and disadvantages of each option, he does not lose sight of the ultimate objective of NATO--to provide credible land power for the full spectrum of operations. He introduces a NATO 3-3 Force Structure concept that rests on a smaller NATO ground force adaptive to the capabilities and wealth of member states; increases interoperability (technologically and procedurally); and supports the expeditionary force structure already in progress by the formal establishment of three standing combined joint task forces (CJTF). Additionally, he recommends the adoption of nine division-sized bases in Europe located at key geostrategic points for greater access to the Middle East and Africa.
ISBN
1668
Publication Date
2-1-2004
Keywords
NATO, Alliance, European Union, CJTF, Overseas Basing, Multinational Divisions, EUROPE, Millen
Recommended Citation
Raymond A. Millen LTC,
Reconfiguring the American Military Presence in Europe ( US Army War College Press, 2004),
https://press.armywarcollege.edu/monographs/775