Norway Army Nations // North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

OVERVIEW The principal task of the Norwegian army is to defend against ground invasion, especially along the nation's 196-km (121.8-mi) border with Russia. Secondary responsibilities include contributing to NATO task forces, U.N. peacekeeping efforts and other international operations; securing the royal palace; and maintaining a presence throughout the country to keep the peace and support the civil community. The wartime organization of the Norwegian army is as follows: 1 headquarters ...