Nato Flashcards
When was NATO founded?
1949 during the cold war
How many members originally and now in NATO?
12 originally, 32 now
2 in NA 30 in Europe
Who was NATOs rival during the cold war?
The Warsaw pact, a similar alliance led by the soviet union
How much do NATO members have to contribute in terms of their GDP
2%
What does the RAF do in NATO?
Air Policing
NATO Baltic Air Policing Mission - deploys to air bases in Estonia/Lithuania to protect NATO members
Operation AZOTIZE
Operation BILOXI
Exercise Soaring Falcon - Deploying to Qatar to build interoperability with the Qatar Emiri Air Force
Deploys Typhoons as part of NATO Air Enhanced Policing Missions
Provide QRA against threats
History of NATO
Created to: deter soviet expansionism, forbid revival of nationalist militarism in Europe through strong NA presence in Europe
Berlin blockade influenced creation of NATO
Who wants to join NATO?
Ukraine
Bosnia Herzegovina
Georgia
Kosovo
NATO previous involvement in conflicts
Afghanistan - following 9/11 - international security assistance force was established in 2001. Mission was to develop new Afghan security forces and enable Afghan authorities to provide effective security and prevent Afghanistan once again becoming safe haven for terrorists. Contributed to the reconstruction and development in Afghanistan
What does NATO do?
Safeguard the freedom and security of all its members through political and military means
Maritime security - provide the alliance with continuous maritime capability that can be rapidly deployed in times of tension/crisis
NATO current involvement
1999 Kosovo. ensure safe and secure environment, & freedom of movement, deter renewed hostilities. 4500 allied and partner troops
2018 non combat advisory and capacity building mission in Iraq, to strengthen Iraqi security institutions and forces so they can prevent return of ISIS, fight terrorism and stabilise their country
Maintaining practical cooperation with the African union. provided airlift to the AU mission in Sudan 2005, AU mission in Somalia 2007 by providing air and sealift for AU peacekeepers. Providing capacity building and expert training to the African standby force which is part of AU’s long term peacekeeping capabilities
NATO air policing mission- ensure integrity of airspace of the countries that don’t possess fighter aircraft
Disaster relief such as Türkiye earthquakes in 2023 - temporary shelter for 1000’s and coordinated air-bridge to deliver vital supplies from allies and partners
NATO involvement 1949-1990s
During cold war - powerful deterrent against military aggression. NATO not involved in a single military engagement during cold war
After cold war -
Op Anchor guard: 1990-91, After Iraqi forces invaded Kuwait, NATO Airbourne Early Warning aircraft deployed to Türkiye to monitor the crisis and provide coverage of SE Türkiye in case of an Iraqi attack during the first Gulf War
Op Ace Guard: 1991 in response to Türkiye request for assistance to meet threat posed by Iraq during the first Gulf War. NATO deployed the ACE Mobile Force and air defence packages to Türkiye
Op Allied Goodwill I & II: 1992, following break up of soviet union in 1991 & collapse of centrally-controlled economic system, NATO assisted an international relief effort by flying teams of humanitarian assistance experts & medical advisors to Russia & other commonwealth nations
Op Agile Genie: 1992 During period of Western tension with Libya after UN security council imposed sanctions designed to induce Libya to surrender suspects in the bombing of a Pan Am airliner over Scotland in 1988, NATO provided increased AWACS coverage of the central Mediterranean to monitor air approach routes from the North African littoral. NATO AWACS aircraft flew a total of 36 missions
