Maritime operations
3 Apr, 1997 Stephan
Maritime Operations
April 3, 1997 (this is the last update)
The SFOR maritime component (Operation Determined Guard) consisted of ships and aircraft from several nations, formed into Task Force 436, under the Commander Naval Forces Southern Europe (NAVSOUTH), Admiral Mario Angeli.
Task Force 436 normally comprised three frigates and seven mine hunter/sweepers from Greece, Italy and Turkey. These forces, together with the Standing Naval Force Mediterranean (STANAVFORMED), were available or can be called upon to support the SFOR mission. Other maritime forces in the Mediterranean Sea could also be made available, to include US Navy Sixth Fleet amphibious and air assets, operating under the Commander of Allied Striking and Support Forces Southern Europe, Vice Admiral Charles S. Abbot.
Source: NATO, AFSOUTH, Dutch Department of Defence.