DEFENDER-Europe 20 Builds USEUCOM Strategic Readiness
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U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and the Department of the Army announced the largest deployment of U.S.-based forces to Europe for an exercise in the last 25 years.
DEFENDER-Europe 20, and linked activities, will increasestrategic readiness and interoperability by exercising the U.S. military’sability to rapidly deploy a large combat-credible force and equipment from theUnited States to Europe; and alongside its allies and partners, quickly respondto a potential crisis.
The joint, multinational training exercise is scheduled totake place from April to May 2020, with personnel and equipment movementsoccurring from February through July 2020. The exercise supports objectivesdefined by NATO to build readiness within the alliance and deter potentialadversaries.
Approximately 37,000 U.S., allied, and partner nationservice members are expected to participate with roughly 20,000 soldiersdeploying from the U.S.
Participating units will include a U.S. Army divisionheadquarters, three armored brigade combat teams, a fires brigade, and asustainment brigade; as well as planned U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and MarineCorps participation. Some units will deploy with their equipment from theUnited States while other U.S.-based units will deploy and draw Europe-basedArmy Prepositioned Stock vehicles and equipment.
“Readiness is not only about having the right forces andcapabilities in place throughout the theater, it’s about exercising our abilityto quickly receive and integrate forces with our own and those of our alliesand partners,” said Lt. Gen Christopher Cavoli, U.S. Army Europe commandinggeneral. “This ability is critical in projecting force at a moment’s notice,our readiness reassures our allies and deters potential adversaries.”
Eighteen countries are expected to participate, withexercise activities occurring across 10 countries.
“Conducting tough, realistic training alongside our allies and partners in Europe enhances those professional relationships that build trust and confidence in each other and increases our overall interoperability, readiness and the ability to collectively deter potential threats,” Cavoli said.
Source: US Army Europe
