Germany Navy Nations // North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

OVERVIEW The German navy (Deutsche Marine) provides forward defense in the Baltic Sea and North Sea in close cooperation with NATO naval forces. These roles are becoming mid-level priorities, however, as Mediterranean operations are increased and new emphasis is placed on protection of sea lines of communication and joint expeditionary operations. Following reorganization, the Naval Command in Rostock incorporates the Naval Joint Staff, formerly located in Bonn , and the Fleet Command,...