I wonder how the military units get organized when stuff like this happens, do the people from the tiny countries militaries just get told to go be part of a different military for awhile and follow those guy’s orders? Do they get their own little tent and individual unique assignments from their home country?
Well generally everyone on joint bases like that reports to the base commander. There’s always a clear chain of command that transcends nations when it comes to NATO operations.
Also, I expect that most small detachments like that are just technical experts, not just straight infantry or anything lol
I believe they are attached to the troops of larger nations. The bilateral military integration agreements some countries in Europe have work similarly, for example a Dutch Grenadier (IIRC) unit is attached to the german Bundeswehr. For all practical purposes they are considered part of the German forces for the duration of that exchange.
I wonder how the military units get organized when stuff like this happens, do the people from the tiny countries militaries just get told to go be part of a different military for awhile and follow those guy’s orders? Do they get their own little tent and individual unique assignments from their home country?
Well generally everyone on joint bases like that reports to the base commander. There’s always a clear chain of command that transcends nations when it comes to NATO operations.
Also, I expect that most small detachments like that are just technical experts, not just straight infantry or anything lol
It’s like a Eddie Murphy/Mike Myers movie where you show up to base and every person you meet is just the same guy in different outfits and makeup.
I believe they are attached to the troops of larger nations. The bilateral military integration agreements some countries in Europe have work similarly, for example a Dutch Grenadier (IIRC) unit is attached to the german Bundeswehr. For all practical purposes they are considered part of the German forces for the duration of that exchange.