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DISTINGUISHED GAMES
Protection and control of the Greek territory during the Olympics Games
In response to a request by the Greek government, NATO provided assistance to the Olympic and Paralympic Games held in Athens on 13-29 August and 17-28 September 2004. NATO assistance consisted of intelligence support, provision of CBRN (Chemical Biological Radiation and Nuclear) defence assets, and NAEWF&C aircraft.
On 3 August 2004 the Joint Forces Command Naples Joint Operations Centre and its Forward Command Element in Athens began 24-hour operations in support of the Olympic Games. Deployed assets included a CBRN Task Force, Joint Special Operations Task Force (JSOTF) assets and NAEWF&C aircraft. This was the first operation in which non-Article 4 or 5 NATO assistance was provided within the borders of a member nation.
Durata Missione:
02/08/04 - 29/09/04Luogo:
GreeceTipologia:
Counter-terrorism and logistic assistanceBase legale:
North Atlantic Council AuthorisationForze impiegate:
10 Airborne Early Warning Aircraft (AWACS), 1 CBR Counter Battalion, 8 military vessels (Frigates and destroyers)
