NATO: debating and defending Europe

[WGEwald]

Then if the previous comments are correct then simply pull the remaining logistics, 12CAB, 173rd and 2ACR completely out of Europe and let the Europeans go it alone---so all the Americans, their families and children who are enjoying it here are what to pack up as well?

Try floating that question---meaning are you ready to go back completely and never serve a tour in Europe---to the troops.

Good luck with that one.

Did not not know DoD made assignments by polling the troops. In my day I got orders and went where the Army told me. Is that something from Obama's West Point speech, along with the mission of combatting global warming?

[novelist]

What preparations does DoD or U.S. 7th Army need to make for the potential eventuality of conflict with Russia???

[Maeda Toshiie]

What preparations does DoD or U.S. 7th Army need to make for the potential eventuality of conflict with Russia???

Back in 2010, there were leaks on the contingency plans for the defense of the Baltic states. Apparently 9 divisions are earmarked, including US, German, and Polish formations. I'm sure there are already plans for Poland, which should be regularly updated if the G3 branch isn't sleeping.

http://www.globalsecurity.org/milita...e-guardian.htm

http://www.lithuaniatribune.com/4465...land-20104465/

[davidbfpo]

This thread was entitled Readiness of U.S. 7th Army, Germany and has been amended to the wider them in the posts to date - the European NATO conventional land combat force level and the US contribution. The new title is: Shrinking European NATO land combat levels and has been re-opened. Yes to enable the next post!

[davidbfpo]

Link:http://www.iiss.org/en/publications/military%20balance/issues/the-military-balance-2016

[AdamG]

Europe should build its own army and not rely on security guarantees from Washington, the European Commission president said following the election of Donald Trump. At the same time, Jean-Claude Juncker called for the preservation of the transatlantic partnership.

https://www.rt.com/news/366177-europ...urity-juncker/

[davidbfpo]

https://www.rt.com/news/366177-europ...urity-juncker/

That is little more than wishful thinking. The EU regularly tries to extend its role in security matters, even a common army etc. Nowt is said about the declining spending by most European NATO members.