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After receiving the emergency notification, the Caribbean Coast Guard Maritime Operations Center alerted Groningen. Subsequently, the naval ship sailed towards the distressed ship. In order to be able to approach it at close range, the last part was covered by a fast motorboat FRISCAfter the Groningen, the passengers eventually arrived safely in Aruba after being provided with fuel and water.

The Navy stands ready to deploy a station ship in the Caribbean Sea, combining, among other things, counter-drug operations with support for the Caribbean Coast Guard and humanitarian assistance.

A Dutch Marine unit is also stationed in the Caribbean. Currently, the group supports the St. Maarten police along with the Curacao militia. This is to ensure security during the elections and maintain public order. That was August 19. The island is still restless. Therefore, the Marines’ deployment will continue until the end of the month.

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Host country support

Defense contributes to the transportation of U.S. military equipment through the Netherlands. Containers that arrive by ship are unloaded at the Port of Vlissingen and then loaded onto trains bound for Eastern Europe.

The Ministry of Defense led the relocation operation, directed and secured the train transport. During the loading and unloading process, the transfer area in Vlissingen temporarily became a military objective guarded by the Ministry of Defense.

Defense support is provided at the request of the United States. NATO countries often transport military equipment through the Netherlands. This is due to its strategic location, good infrastructure and knowledge in the field of logistics.

The Netherlands is the host country for such requests and the armed forces support these activities. Read more about this so-called Host country support.

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Lithuania

The new batch of Lithuanian soldiers are preparing for the big exercise. For example, they are keeping up to date with their shooting skills. This is done with small-caliber weapons such as MP7 submachine guns and MG3 machine guns.

The Ministry of Defense is providing 270 to 300 soldiers for NATO’s advance force (eFP) in Lithuania. International forces are stationed in the Baltic country to show the alliance’s readiness and solidarity with the people.

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Iraq

The Netherlands Helicopter Unit (NMI) of the NATO mission in Iraq has been released. The unit is equipped with 3 Chinook transport helicopters from Assad Air BaseThe aircraft are used to supply and transport advisers, troops and equipment. The unit, which has a mission strength of up to 120 soldiers, also supports operations against the Islamic State. Inner determination (External Return on Investment).

Within the NMI, a unit of the 11th Airmobile Brigade, along with Spanish and Polish units, was also responsible for Armed protectionThe company, with a maximum strength of 145 soldiers, is responsible for protecting military and civilian advisers in and around Baghdad. NMI aims to enhance security and stability in Iraq and reduce the threat of terrorism. This is achieved by training, advising and assisting the defence and security services. The staff includes five Dutch soldiers and five Ministry of Foreign Affairs employees who act as advisers.

In Erbil, Iraq, five Dutch soldiers remain as advisors to Kurdish forces fighting ISIS. They are part of OIR. Three staff officers have been assigned to the mission headquarters: one in Kuwait and two in Baghdad. The National Support Unit supports the Dutch contribution in Baghdad, Erbil and elsewhere. Assad Air Base.

NMI is led by a Dutch commander. In addition to five military advisers, there are more than 10 Dutch staff officers working at NMI headquarters.

Training Ukrainian soldiers

Before surgery Interflex Dutch trainers provide basic training to Ukrainian recruits in the UK. This happens on a large scale. Ukrainian soldiers receive courses in tactical operations, shooting, weapons knowledge and explosive ordnance disposal. After the five-week process, they head to the front lines.

14 Dutch F-16 fighters are in service at the F-16 training center in Romania. These aircraft are designed to train Ukrainian and Romanian pilots.

Around 150 soldiers from the Air Mobile Brigade are training Ukrainian forces in Germany. This is done under the banner of the European Training Mission EUMAM. Weapons operations, operations in urbanized areas, and command and control are at the core. The Ministry of Defense provides 1 EUMAM officer to the Brussels headquarters. Six soldiers are also on duty Special Training Command Located in Strausberg, Germany and Zagan, Poland. This officer works at the Combined Arms Training Command.

The Netherlands also provided several soldiers to the US-led headquarters Ukraine Security Assistance Group (SAG-U) and for IInternational Donor Coordination Centre (IDCC) in Wiesbaden, Germany. This involves collaboration with an advanced logistics location in Rzeszów, Poland, where several Dutch soldiers are also based.

Defending the NATO Treaty Area

The Armed Forces provide ships, ground forces and aircraft for the primary mission of national defense: the joint defense of the NATO Treaty Area.

Ongoing overseas business:

• After he was deployed for surgery spider It was Ms. Zr. Karel Doorman who travelled from the Red Sea to Den Helder. Some staff officers and a political adviser still work for the mission at the operational headquarters in Larissa, Greece. spider The mission is designed to promote safe and free passage in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The Netherlands is also providing soldiers to the Brest Maritime Security Centre. This is the first point of contact for shipowners and the shipping industry. The Ministry of Defence will also send a staff officer to the US-led operation. Prosperity GuardianIts purpose is to spider.
• In the Middle East, 10 Dutch soldiers have been serving as observers on the borders between Israel and Lebanon and Israel and Syria for some time. They are doing this for Manchester United United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO). The Netherlands Gender Advisor is United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon The headquarters of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon in Naqoura.
• Four Dutch nationals involved in Jerusalem and Ramallah incidents U.S. Security Coordinator (United States Marine Corps). This involves 2 civilians and 2 soldiers. The mission focuses on the professionalization of the Palestinian security sector. The USSC seeks to contribute to the viability of a stable Palestinian state. The United States is responsible for coordinating this mission.
• A company of around 150 marines contributes to the EU mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina EUFOR AsayyaThe unit has a variety of missions: from patrolling to “Crowd and riot control”and provide support as a rapid reaction unit anywhere in the country. Six Dutch staff officers and an intelligence team are also working in the country. They contribute to the proper management of the mission at EUFOR Althea headquarters.
• The Air Force has deployed three Dutch MQ-9 Reapers in Romania to collect information on the eastern flank of the NATO zone. About 40 soldiers with MQ-9 are stationed at a military base in the Romanian city of Luna. They are responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of unmanned equipment and the necessary connections. Flying the aircraft and processing the collected information is carried out at the Leeuwarden Air Base. About 100 soldiers are still involved.
• Dutch soldiers also contribute to various headquarters and forward duty posts. Uniformed personnel are assigned separately to Rota, Spain.EU Naval Forces), Bahrain (Combined Maritime Forces), Kosovo (European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo) and Qatar (Firm determination to act).

Domestic Business/Operations:

• Last week, bomb disposal operations destroyed 36 explosive devices that were found scattered across the country.
• Air Combat Control Centre monitors Dutch airspace 24/7 Air Combat Control Station New Milligan. Dutch and Belgian fighters alternately protect the entire Benelux. Currently this task is undertaken by Belgium.
• Due to the conflict between Hamas and Israel, an Air Force contingent is on standby in the Netherlands to provide humanitarian assistance or possible evacuation. This also applies to troops from the Marine Corps and the Air Mobile Brigade.
• The defence ministry helps host Ukrainian and Afghan refugees as well as asylum seekers from other countries. This happens at the Walaardt Sacré Camp in Zeist and at Legerplaats Harskamp in Ede.
• one’United“The aircraft recovery team recovered a British aircraft in northeast Friesland Vickers Wellington from World War II. There were 5 crew members on board the plane. Hopefully the remains will be found, identified and ultimately given a final resting place.