NATO BODIES RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RESERVE FORCES ESTABLISHMENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMMAND AND CONTROL
NATO BODIES RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RESERVE FORCES ESTABLISHMENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMMAND AND CONTROL

Summary/Abstract: NATO nations have undergone major transformations within their armed forces. The author considers that reserve forces are important so that the Alliance can conduct joint and combined operations and a broader spectrum of missions. In this respect, the NRFC was established in 1981 as an independent, informal group of senior national officers responsible for reserve matters. The committee’s objectives are to strengthen the Alliance reserves readiness by providing a forum for informal and candid exchange of information in areas such as mobilisation, organisation of peacetime reserve forces, motivation of reserve forces and employer support. It serves as a committee to provide policy advice on reserve issues to NATO’s Military Committee. The NRFC also provides appropriate advice and support to the Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers, to assist them in their activities in support of Alliance goals and to advise the MC on its relationship with CIOR.

• Details
• Contents