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SACEUR Statement to the Media

Today marks a historic first for NATO. Today, for the first time in the organization's 52-year history, assets are being made available to the continental United States, on their request, in support of Article 5 operations. Two of a total of five NATO Airborne Warning and Control Systems aircraft - the AWACS - began deploying today to the United States from our base in Geilenkirchen, Germany. The remaining aircraft will follow in the next few days.


These NATO aircraft, manned by multinational crews from 12 NATO nations, provide a critical air surveillance and early warning capability in operations. This deployment will directly support those aircraft under the command of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD for short, by providing assets required to support the global campaign against terrorism.


In addition, NATO naval assets presently on exercise off the coast of Spain were re-assigned today to a new mission. Effective immediately, the Standing Naval Force Mediterranean (STANAVFORMED), consisting of nine ships from eight NATO countries, will set sail to provide an allied military presence in the eastern Mediterranean and to demonstrate our resolve.


These two actions underline the unwavering commitment of the 19 NATO nations to fight terrorism. Of course, we stand ready to provide any additional support requested by the United States, on order of the North Atlantic Council.

I am now prepared to take your questions.

Additional information:
Photos of the Statement to the Media by SACEUR

NATO Handbook:
The Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR)

Website of the NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Force - E-3A Component
Webmodule: NATO and the Scourge of Terrorism
What is Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty?
Fact Sheet: NATO Airborne Early Warning & Control Force (.PDF/136Kb)
AFSOUTH Press Release: NATO Naval Force deploys to Eastern Mediterranean
SHAPE News Release: NATO Airborne Early Warning Aircraft Begin Deploying To The United States