How is NATO organized?

NATO’s Command Structure is under the authority of the Military Committee, NATO’s highest military authority composed of the Chiefs of Defence of all twenty-nine member countries. The NCS consists of two strategic commands: Allied Command Operations (ACO) and Allied Command Transformation (ACT).

What are the 2 branches of NATO?

The Structure of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is complex and multi-faceted. The decision-making body is the North Atlantic Council (NAC), and the member state representatives also sit on the Defence Policy and Planning Committee (DPPC) and the Nuclear Planning Group (NPG).

How many NATO divisions are there?

NATO International Staff The work of the North Atlantic Council and its committees is supported by an International Staff. It comprises the Office of the Secretary General, eight Divisions, the office of Resources and the Office of Security. Each Division is headed by an Assistant Secretary General.

What are the main organs of NATO?

NATO bodies involved

• NATO International Staff.
• NATO International Military Staff.
• Allied Command Operations (ACO)
• Allied Command Transformation (ACT)
• NATO Communications and Information (NCI) Agency.
• NATO Support and Procurement Agency.

What is the current NATO military command structure?

The current official reference for the NATO Military Command Structure appears to be MC 324/1 (The NATO Military Command Structure, May 2004) and a successor MC 324/2. Allied Command Transformation (ACT) is based in the former Allied Command Atlantic headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia, United States.

What kind of organisations does NATO work with?

NATO cooperates with a range of countries and international organisations in different structures (Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council, Mediterranean Dialogue, Istanbul Cooperation Initiative,…). A list of these international organisations and countries with links to their information servers.

Who are the permanent representatives of NATO headquarters?

Civilian structure NATO Headquarters Permanent Representatives and National Delegations International Staff (IS) Private Office (PO) Special Representative on Women, Peace and Security Political Affairs and Security Policy Division NATO Liaison Office (NLO) Ukraine NATO Liaison Office (NLO) in Georgia

Where can I find list of NATO countries?

An overview of NATO member countries with links to the national information servers of each country and to the website of its national delegation to NATO. NATO cooperates with a range of countries and international organisations in different structures (Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council, Mediterranean Dialogue, Istanbul Cooperation Initiative,…).