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Recommendation 10
10
Acknowledged
Paragraph: 52
The Joint Expeditionary Force has proven itself to be effective, acting as a force multiplier...
Recommendation
The Joint Expeditionary Force has proven itself to be effective, acting as a force multiplier for both its constituent countries and NATO. We have heard that the UK should focus its efforts within NATO on the High North. Given that UK Defence is calling for greater NATO focus on the High North, it appears obvious that under the SACEUR’s new regional plans the UK should be looking to reinforce the borders of its JEF counterparts. We therefore recommend that the Government ensure that it has the necessary personnel and capabilities available to lead NATO operations in the High North.
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the JEF's effectiveness and states that it will complement NATO and national response capabilities by aligning JEF activity with NATO’s Regional Plans, homeland defence plans and peacetime vigilance activity.
Paragraph Reference:
52
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The JEF continues to provide a range of credible military options to respond from peacetime through to times of crisis or conflict, as well as an important forum to discuss defence and security challenges affecting Northern Europe. The JEF will complement both NATO and Participant Nations’ national response capabilities by aligning JEF activity with NATO’s Regional Plans, homeland defence plans and peacetime vigilance activity.