NATO Flashcards
NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
When was NATO founded?
April 4th 1949
What was the original founding purpose of NATO?
Oppose the threat generated by the Soviet Union
What is the current purpose of NATO?
NATO’s purpose is to safeguard the freedom and security of its members through political and military means.
Key role in crisis management.
Name the 12 Founding Countries.
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Portugal UK Belgium Luxembourg Iceland Canada France Netherlands Denmark Italy Norway
How many members in NATO currently?
30
Name and date the most recent member of NATO.
27th March 2020 was the official announcement of North Macedonia’s inclusion to NATO.
Any other European state in a position to further the principles of this Treaty and to contribute to the security of the North Atlantic area.”
Explain Article 5.
Collective Defence-means that an attack against one Ally is considered as an attack against all Allies.
NATO invoked Article 5 for the first time in its history after the 9/11 terrorist attacks against the United States.
Name the first NATO operation on Article 5.
Eagle Assist.
Name current 5 NATO operations.
Afghanistan (RSM) Securing the Mediterranean Sea (Operation Sea guardian) Kosovo NATO Mission Iraq Supporting African Union Air Policing
Key functions for NATO in Afghanistan.
Operational planning, budgetary development, force generation process, management and development of personnel and civilian oversight in order to ensure the Afghan security forces and institutions act in accordance with the rule of law and good governance.
NATO in Kosovo.
Kosovo Force (KFOR) is currently deployed in the Balkans to maintain a safe and secure environment, freedom of movement for all citizens in Kosovo.
When was NATO in Kosovo launched?
1999
NATO Air Policing.
Ensure the integrity of Allies’ airspace and to protect Alliance nations by maintaining continuous a 24/7 Air Policing.
Explain Operation Sea guardian
It is helping to maintain a secure and safe maritime environment
