NATO in Contemporary Times : Purpose, Relevance, Future / / by John Michael Weaver

• Autore: Weaver John Michael
• Pubblicazione: Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2021
• Edizione: 1st ed. 2021.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (199 pages)
• Disciplina: 341.2; 355.031091821
• Soggetto topico: International relations; International organization; Politics and war; International Relations Theory; International Organization; Military and Defence Studies
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Contents -- About the Author -- List of Tables -- Part I (Purpose): Background -- 1 NATO-A Brief History, and Discussion on the Methodology -- 1.1 Background -- 1.2 NATO: Its Origin and List of Current Member Nations -- 1.3 North Atlantic Treaty (Articles) -- 1.4 Methodology -- 1.4.1 Internal Variables -- 1.4.2 Part 1.4.2 External Variables -- 1.4.3 Value Added -- 1.4.4 Methodology Limitations -- Annex -- References -- Part II (Relevance): Political Structure -- 2 NATO Political Headquarters, Brussels Belgium -- 2.1 History -- 2.2 Vision -- 2.3 Mission -- 2.3.1 North Atlantic Council (NAC) -- 2.3.2 Nuclear Planning Group (NPG) -- 2.4 NATO Military Organization and Structure -- 2.5 NATO Activities -- 2.6 Funding -- 2.7 Approval Process -- 2.8 Practitioner's Perspective and Analysis -- References -- Part III (Relevance): Military Structure and Operations -- 3 Allied Command Operations/Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (ACO/SHAPE) -- 3.1 History of ACO -- 3.2 Overview -- 3.3 Vision -- 3.4 Mission -- 3.5 Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) -- 3.6 Operations and Missions -- 3.7 Support to Operations -- 3.8 Capabilities -- 3.9 NATO Response Force -- 3.10 Practitioner's Perspective and Analysis -- References -- 4 Allied Joint Force Commands Brunssum, and Naples -- 4.1 Operational-level commands: Brunssum, and Naples (an overview) -- 4.2 Headquarters Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum -- 4.2.1 Brief History -- 4.2.2 Missions -- 4.3 Headquarters Allied Joint Force Command Naples -- 4.3.1 Brief History -- 4.3.2 Missions -- 4.4 Practitioner's Perspective and Analysis -- References -- 5 Allied Air Command -- 5.1 Vision -- 5.2 Mission -- 5.3 History -- 5.4 Overview -- 5.5 Tasks -- 5.5.1 Part 5.5.1 Securing the Sky -- 5.5.1.1 Detection -- 5.5.1.2 Decision -- 5.5.1.3 Launch -- 5.5.1.4 Intercept -- 5.5.1.5 Identify -- 5.5.1.6 Escort. ; 5.5.1.7 Return -- 5.5.1.8 Report -- 5.5.2 Protection of Territories, Populations, and Forces -- 5.5.3 Crisis Response -- 5.5.4 Part 5.5.4 Bringing Airpower to Full Effect -- 5.5.5 Contribution to International Stability -- 5.5.6 Baltic Air Policing -- 5.5.7 Practitioner's Perspective and Analysis -- References -- 6 Allied Land Command -- 6.1 History -- 6.2 Overview -- 6.2.1 Missions -- 6.3 Operations -- 6.3.1 Graduated Readiness Forces (Land) -- 6.3.2 NATO Force Integration Units (Land) -- 6.3.3 Enhanced Forward Presence (Land) -- 6.3.4 NATO Response Force (Land) -- 6.4 Practitioner's Perspective and Analysis -- References -- 7 Allied Maritime Command -- 7.1 History -- 7.2 Overview -- 7.2.1 MARCOM Overview -- 7.3 Missions -- 7.3.1 MARCOM Mission -- 7.3.2 Operation Sea Guardian -- 7.3.3 Maritime Groups -- 7.3.3.1 Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) -- 7.3.3.2 Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) -- 7.3.3.3 Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCG1) -- 7.3.3.4 Standing NATO Mine Countermeasure Group 2 (SNMCG2) -- 7.4 Practitioner's Perspective and Analysis -- References -- 8 E3A/D Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) Component -- 8.1 History -- 8.2 Overview -- 8.2.1 Command Mission -- 8.3 Operations -- 8.3.1 Current Operations -- 8.3.1.1 Support to Counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) -- 8.3.1.2 Support to Operation Sea Guardian -- 8.3.1.3 Assurance Methods Mission -- 8.3.1.4 NRF Support -- 8.3.2 Fleet -- 8.3.3 Crew -- 8.4 Practitioner's Perspective and Analysis -- References -- 9 NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) -- 9.1 History -- 9.2 Mission and Vision -- 9.2.1 Mission Statement -- 9.2.2 Vision Statement -- 9.3 Overview -- 9.3.1 Logistics Operations -- 9.3.1.1 Consolidation -- 9.3.1.2 Centralization -- 9.3.1.3 Competition -- 9.3.2 Central Europe Pipeline System (CEPS) Program -- 9.3.2.1 Mission. ; 9.3.2.2 The Six Member Nations -- 9.3.3 NATO Airlift Management (NAM) Program -- 9.3.4 NSPA Support Units -- 9.4 Practitioner's Perspective and Analysis -- References -- 10 NATO Communications & -- Information Systems Group (NCISG) -- 10.1 NATO Communications & -- Information Systems Group (NCISG) Overview -- 10.1.1 NCISG Mission -- 10.1.2 NCISG History -- 10.1.3 1st NATO Signal Battalion (1NSB) -- 10.1.4 2nd NATO Signal Battalion (2NSB) -- 10.1.5 3rd NATO Signal Battalion (3NSB) -- 10.2 Communications and Information Systems (CIS) -- 10.2.1 Rationalization, Standardization, and Interoperability (RSI) -- 10.2.2 Role of CIS -- 10.3 Practitioner's Perspective and Analysis -- References -- Part IV (Relevance): Military Training, Lessons, and Exercises -- 11 Allied Command Transformation (ACT) -- 11.1 History -- 11.2 Overview -- 11.3 Vision -- 11.4 Mission -- 11.5 Structure -- 11.5.1 Capability Development Directorate -- 11.5.2 Strategic Plans and Policy Directorate -- 11.5.3 Resources and Management Directorate -- 11.5.3.1 Human Resource Management -- 11.5.3.2 Protocol -- 11.5.3.3 Strategy Management -- 11.5.3.4 NATO Security Investment -- 11.5.4 Joint Force Development Directorate -- 11.5.5 Military Partnerships Directorate -- 11.6 Practitioner's Perspective and Analysis -- References -- 12 Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) -- 12.1 History -- 12.2 Vision -- 12.3 Mission -- 12.4 Overview -- 12.5 Practitioner's Perspective and Analysis -- References -- 13 Joint Analysis and Lessons Learned Centre (JALLC) -- 13.1 History -- 13.2 Mission -- 13.3 Overview -- 13.3.1 Joint Analysis -- 13.3.2 Lessons Learned -- 13.4 Practitioner's Perspective and Analysis -- References -- 14 Joint Forces Training Centre (JFTC) -- 14.1 History -- 14.2 Mission -- 14.3 Overview -- 14.4 Practitioner's Perspective and Analysis -- References -- Part V (Future): Wrap Up. ; 15 Conclusion and the Way Forward -- 15.1 S.W.O.T. Analysis -- 15.1.1 Strengths -- 15.1.2 Weaknesses -- 15.1.3 Opportunities -- 15.1.4 Threats -- 15.2 Conclusion -- 15.3 Way Forward -- References -- Index.
• Sommario/riassunto: 'Powerful and compelling. One of the world's most prolific writers on military intelligence and U.S. public administration has woven together a concise and commanding book on NATO and its continued relevance in peace keeping and global security. A must read.' - Lorenda Naylor, PH.D., Associate Professor and Schaefer Center Faculty Fellow, College of Public Affairs, University of Baltimore, USA 'If you think NATO is a Cold War relic, this book will convince you of the contrary. History's longest lasting defense alliance will continue to play an important role in the XXI century. Utilizing recent information, the author explains how NATO has repeatedly risen to the occasion to address conflicts in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is also a critical approach that identifies and explains its shortcomings and new challenges.' - Javier Aguayo, PH.D., Assistant Professor of Political Science, York College of Pennsylvania, USA This book builds on the six years of hands-on experience that the author had while working in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It provides an overview and history of NATO, looks at the political and military components of the Alliance, as well as the military command from the perspective of real-world contemporary NATO operations and planning. The author also looks at the military training, lessons, and exercise components and how it prepares forces to support upcoming NATO Response Force (NRF) rotations to ensure that NATO is a viable threat deterrent and responsive organization to both Article 5 and non-Article 5 operations. This book will serve as a primer into the world's longest enduring Alliance and one that has made an impact on real world operations over the last 20 years in Europe (Bosnia and Kosovo), Africa (Libya), Asia (Afghanistan and Pakistan), and the Middle East (Iraq). John Michael Weaver, DPA (University of Baltimore), is Associate Professor of Intelligence Analysis, York College of Pennsylvania (USA), a retired lieutenant colonel from the US Army, and a retired civilian from the Intelligence Community of the US.
• Titolo autorizzato: NATO in Contemporary Times
• ISBN: 9783030687311; 3030687317
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910483988703321
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