With the official launch of Joint Force Command-Norfolk, the United States received its first NATO Command on Thursday, which will prove decisive in the event of any potential large-scale conflict in the Atlantic.
The command aims to provide personnel and weapons for any future wars that may occur in Europe. It is the first allied command dedicated to protecting the Atlantic sea lanes since 2003, said Military net
General Mark A. Milli, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said at a live broadcast ceremony on the aircraft carrier Kirthach: “This is the mission of this command to fight the Battle of the Atlantic.” He added that the order is necessary. To “prevent bloody, destructive wars against major opponents or win wars when they break out”.
Milli said: “The survival of NATO and the success or failure of future European wars depend to a large extent on the success or failure of this command.”
“Think about it. If you understand your history, you understand World War II, you will know how important that is,” he added. During World War II, German U-shaped submarines and other ships lingered in the Atlantic Ocean for the purpose of transporting torpedo troops and combat equipment.
“If another war breaks out in Europe, protecting the Atlantic will be crucial,” he added.
report Said that the headquarters’ launch coincided with growing concerns about Russia and its ability to control the Atlantic in the event of a war.
The words of Lieutenant General Andrew Lewis, Commander of the Second Naval Fleet and the new Joint Forces Command, reflect this concern.
Regarding the increasing activities of Russia and China in the Atlantic, he said: “We can no longer assume that we control the Atlantic, as it was at the end of the Cold War. We are once again challenged by the threats of these waters. [Russia and China] Both have increased their presence in the Atlantic Ocean, from the Arctic Circle to the South Pole. “
Lewis also talked about the climate change patterns that led to the opening of Arctic waterways. The open Arctic has paved the way for increased competition with Russia, as countries compete with each other to master the region’s abundant undeveloped natural resources.
Joint Forces Command-Norfolk will cover the area from the east coast of the United States, the gap between Greenland-Iceland-UK and the Arctic.
FC Norfolk include There are about 150 posts in peacetime, with 19 allies and two partner countries stationed. Lewis said: “JFC Norfolk demonstrates NATO’s commitment to the security and stability of the region, and sends a strong message of assurance to North America and Europe, as well as a powerful signal to deter any potential adversaries.”
Photo: U.S. Navy/Jackson ADKINS
