NATO Standing Naval Forces
From July to December 2024, Denmark is in lead of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1).The naval force conduct patrols in the waters surrounding Europe, including the Baltic Sea and North Atlantic.
The frigate Niels Juel during a former deployment to Standing NATO Maritime Group 1. Photo Henning Jespersen-Skree, The Armed Forces Photo Service
Denmark contributes on a regular basis to NATO's Standing Naval Forces. The purpose of the naval forces are to demonstrate solidarity among NATO countries and stress the willingness and ability to protect NATO's population and territory against any aggression.
From July to December 2024, Denmark is in lead of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1).The naval force conduct patrols in the waters surrounding Europe, including the Baltic Sea and North Atlantic.
The naval force's tasks may include all military maritime tasks, including supporting the establishment of local maritime control and securing maritime communication routes and the right to free navigation. The naval force may also support land and air forces. The Standing Naval Forces are under the control of NATO Allied Maritime Command which responds to Allied Command Operations.
During the deployment in the maritime group, the ships participate in naval exercises and train together. The deployment in the force helps keep the frigate's crew at a high level of training and readiness.
Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 primarily operating in the North Atlantic and the Baltic Sea.
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Place
Østersøen -
Operation strength
NATO -
Period of time
Fra 2022 -
Current
Yes
Esbern Snare in Task Group 441.01
The deployment in Task Group 441.01 takes place on the basis of Parliamentary Resolution B.127 from 24 February 2022.
NATO's four standing naval forces are multinational integrated forces, that ensures constant and visible proof of the alliance's solidarity and cohesion on the world's sea routes.
NATO seeks to increase security through cooperation and building of relationships in accordance with shared values, building of mutual security as well as respect for the right of individual nations to determine their own future.