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UK-based strike, attack, reconnaissance, long-range
maritime patrol and air defence forces for operations in
SACEUR's, SACLANT's and CINCHAN's areas.
The UK air defence organisation includes fighters, Airborne
Early Warning (AEW) aircraft and a chain of radar stations, as an
integral part of SACEUR's air defence system. The UK has recently
offered to place additional UK-based Strike Command combat,
transport and communications aircraft under NATO command in time
of tension or war.
Reinforcement Forces
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Since 1968 the UK has made available to NATO the following major
reinforcement forces:
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Amphibious Force. The force consists of the Royal Marine
(RM) Commando Brigade, commando ships with their support
helicopter squadrons, assault ships and the necessary
afloat support.
UK Mobile Force (UKF). The land element comprises
3 airportable brigade groups with associated divisional
troop and logistic support. It relies heavily on TAVR
units and reservists. The air element consists of 30
offensive support and 10 short range tactical transport
aircraft, as well as 42 support helicopters. The helicopters
provide tactical mobility to the land element, and the
other aircraft are allocated to the local Allied Tactical
Air Force (ATAF).
Allied Command Europe Mobile Force (AMF). (UK contribution)
The AMF is an immediate-reaction multi-national force,
whose purpose is to deter aggression by demonstrating
NATO solidarity and by assisting in conventional defence if
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