Commander Multinational Corps Northeast, Lt Gen Manfred Hofmann: Our presence in the region would not have been possible if not the support from our Slovak allies
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- Date: 11.10.2017
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The conference conclusions, the role and tasks of the NATO Force Integration Units (NFIUs) at a time of crisis, and so-called NATO's enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) were the topics addressed at a press briefing held at the conclusion of the 5th NFIU Commanders' Conference in Vajnory.
Lt Gen Manfred Hofmann, Commander Multinational Corps Northeast (MNC NE) and Chairman of the NFIU Commanders' Conference, evaluated the progress and results achieved by the NFIU Slovakia. On 1 June 2017, one year on since its launch, the NFIU SVK achieved Full Capability (FC) and is now ready, whenever needed, to take over responsibility for command of operations on NATO's northeastern flank. In this context, Lt Gen Hofmann said:“Our presence here would not have been possible if not the phenomenal support that we have received from our Slovak allies. I would like to thank the SVK Armed Forces and all Slovakians for their attitude to and support for NATO's presence in the region.”
Among other things, throughout 2017 NATO activities have been stepped up across Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. Lt Gen Hofmann said: “The presence of the enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) units is a clear demonstration of NATO's strong bond and partnership and is sending an unmistakable message: NATO stands as one!” As he accentuated, it should be remembered that the southern part of our area of operations is no less important.
The NFIU Slovakia, based at Bratislava's Vajnory Barracks, operates under the command of MNC NE Szczecin and identifies logistic and transport options and support infrastructure.
Lt Gen Manfred Hofmann, Commander Multinational Corps Northeast (MNC NE) and Chairman of the NFIU Commanders' Conference, evaluated the progress and results achieved by the NFIU Slovakia. On 1 June 2017, one year on since its launch, the NFIU SVK achieved Full Capability (FC) and is now ready, whenever needed, to take over responsibility for command of operations on NATO's northeastern flank. In this context, Lt Gen Hofmann said:“Our presence here would not have been possible if not the phenomenal support that we have received from our Slovak allies. I would like to thank the SVK Armed Forces and all Slovakians for their attitude to and support for NATO's presence in the region.”
Among other things, throughout 2017 NATO activities have been stepped up across Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. Lt Gen Hofmann said: “The presence of the enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) units is a clear demonstration of NATO's strong bond and partnership and is sending an unmistakable message: NATO stands as one!” As he accentuated, it should be remembered that the southern part of our area of operations is no less important.
The NFIU Slovakia, based at Bratislava's Vajnory Barracks, operates under the command of MNC NE Szczecin and identifies logistic and transport options and support infrastructure.
