Accession Number:

ADB006701

Title:

Restructuring NATO Forces--Northern Tier

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE FORT LEAVENWORTH KS

Personal Author(s):

• Woodcock, Michael J.

Report Date:

1975-06-06

Pagination or Media Count:

47.0

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.

Descriptors:

• *COMBAT EFFECTIVENESS
• COMBAT READINESS
• DEPLOYMENT
• EASTERN EUROPE
• MILITARY EQUIPMENT
• MILITARY FORCE LEVELS
• MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN)
• MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES)
• MILITARY RESERVES
• MOBILIZATION
• NATO
• OPERATIONAL READINESS
• STANDARDIZATION
• THREAT EVALUATION

Subject Categories:

• Humanities and History
• Naval Surface Warfare

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE