Thread by @hansdamen

What should be the key elements of credible @NATO Forward Defence of the Baltics? #EASD 1/5

Land Domain:
Forward Based: Division HQ, selected combat support/combat service support forces (enablers)
- National Home Defence Forces: 1-2 brigades
- 1 Allied mechanised brigade (minus)
- repositioning of equipment, supplies and ammunition
#EASD 2/5

Reinforcement elements based in home countries:
- forces to complete the Allied mechanised brigade plus division-level combat support forces
- Command and control element (forward) at corps level.
#EASD 3/5

Air Domain:
- Continuous availability of substanital high readiness air power capabilites
- Arrangements in place for transition from air policing to air defence without delay
#EASD 4/5

Maritime domain:
- Standing regional Maritime Component Command (MCC)
- Ensuring maritime control in support of NATO operations ashore
- Protecting sea lines of communication to ensure transportation of reinforcements
- Standing maritime capability for the Baltic Sea
#EASD 5/5