Learn how NATO Allies and partners contribute troops to the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) and help maintain security in Kosovo.
Synopsis
The NATO-led KFOR peacekeeping mission in Kosovo continues to provide a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement for all communities living in Kosovo, under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 of 1999.
Today, the Kosovo Force (KFOR) numbers around 3,700 troops from 20 NATO Allies and seven partner countries, and troops regularly train and exercise together to ensure readiness in case a dispute occurs. In a crisis situation KFOR operates as the third responder, after the Kosovo Police and the European Union Rule of Law Mission (EULEX).
As part of their usual tasks, KFOR troops regularly engage with all local communities across Kosovo and enhance their readiness with a variety of training, including Crowd and Riot Control (CRC), patrols at checkpoints and Liaison and Monitoring Teams, which interact with local communities across Kosovo.
Transcript
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SOLDIERS WITH THE NATO KOSOVO FORCE (KFOR)
CONTRIBUTE EVERY DAY
TO GUARANTEEING SAFETY AND FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT
FOR ALL COMMUNITIES LIVING IN KOSOVO
UNDER A UNITED NATIONS MANDATE
--SOUNDBITE (ENGLISH)— Col Christopher J. Samulski Former Commander of KFOR Regional Command East (RC East)
‘There are many different nations that are represented here, and at a moment’s notice we can incorporate somebody into our plans and provide security where it needs to be provided.
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TODAY THERE ARE AROUND 3,700 TROOPS IN KFOR
FROM 20 NATO ALLIES
AND SEVEN PARTNER COUNTRIES
--SOUNDBITE (ENGLISH)— Capt Martin Taferner KFOR Austrian contingent
“In KFOR it’s good that there are so many different nations. We are always looking for an opportunity to get training together and to do things with them.”
SOLDIERS KEEP UP THEIR READINESS
THROUGH JOINT TRAINING
--SOUNDBITE (ENGLISH)— Capt Martin Taferner KFOR Austrian contingent
“My platoon trained here today, Crowd and Riot Control (CRC). And the purpose of this training was to implement our Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) into the training so that we can strengthen our effort, enhancing our procedures.”
Music
Cold Promises by Daly and Mole Big Hitter by Johnson, Prendergast and Shield
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