Knowing NATO - #2 NATO's structure

Since NATO was founded we’ve grown a lot, notably from 12 to 30 Allied nations. That’s why the Alliance needed some organization right from the beginning. Here’s an overview of how NATO is structured.
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Allied Command Operations (ACO), NATO's headquarters for all military plans and operations, is the successor to two historic strategic commands for NATO - Allied Command Europe and Allied Command Atlantic.
ACO is one of The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation's (NATO) two strategic military commands. The other command being Allied Command Transformation ACT in Norfolk, Virginia.
ACO is commanded by the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) and is responsible for all Alliance military operations. The command headquarters, known as Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, or SHAPE, is located in Casteau near Mons, Belgium. The mission of ACO and the SACEUR is to contribute to preserving the peace, security and territorial integrity of NATO member nations in its area of responsibility.
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[@user-yf9qj3yt8u]

As a German I an only say, that we've come a long a way from our horrible past (WW II ) to now being a part of this strong and important alliance!

[@Petro_yanchuk]

There is some problem with audio and video

[@burneyoptaia7552]

NATO flags should be rise on NATO's property

[@2200Stinger]

NATO property should be integral territory of the US unless the state in question actually pays their fair share.

[@OliverRehn]

@@2200Stingerthat makes no sense at all. The US government happily pay a for a military budget 4 times bigger than any other nation in the world because they want to feel needed by others. The US uses its military to form alliances that it needs to function.

[@2200Stinger]

@@OliverRehn Yes, and that is a waste of time in this new multipolar world. We need allies who can carry their own weight like Poland. We don’t need leeches like Britain, Germany, etc.

[@OliverRehn]

@@2200Stinger They aren’t leeches lol. They can defend themselves If they want to, but they choose not to invest in their militaries because the US want to be involved in their defence. I agree. It’s incredibly stupid on the US’s part, but don’t blame the European countries. They’re just taking advantage of a good deal being offered to them.

[@2200Stinger]

@@OliverRehn “They’re just taking advantage of a good deal”. Yes, they are leeches.