This fact sheet provides information on the the participation by other countries in the multinational Implementation Force (IFOR) coalition in Bosnia.
CANADA-- 1,500
One battalion (up to 1,000 personnel) will be deployed, probably in
the UK sector. Remaining troops will be air and naval support in
theater (approximately 370) and indirect support (approximately 160)
outside of the area.
DENMARK-- 800
One infantry battalion (800 troops) will participate in the Nordic
Brigade. Elements currently in Bosnia will transfer authority.
FRANCE-- 7,500-10,000
Approximately 7,500 current forces in UNPROFOR will transfer
authority to IFOR. Approximately 2,500 additional troops outside of
Bosnia for support (such as air-sea lift). Would form 2 mechanized
brigades. Will command Eastern Bosnia sector, including Sarajevo.
GERMANY-- 4,000
Combat support role (in Croatia-primarily Split, Zadar and Sibenik),
including transportation battalion, engineer battalion, logistics
battalion, army flying regiment, and a medical brigade. 2,600 will
be ground forces in Croatia.
GREECE-- 1,000
Up to 1,000 personnel, probably a transportation unit with some
engineer support. One frigate, two minesweepers and two C-130
aircraft have been offered.
ITALY-- 2,200
Parliamentary approval to send a reinforced infantry brigade (the
Garibaldi Brigade - mechanized with special paratrooper forces,
military police, armor, fire support, logistics, and medical) plus
continued air and naval participation. San Marco Battalion (naval
infantry) in reserve. Will deploy in the French sector, under a
French Division.
LUXEMBOURG-- 300
Anticipate company-sized contribution.
THE NETHERLANDS-- 2,060
One mechanized infantry battalion, and perhaps a tank squadron (6-7
Leopard tanks). Will operate with a British brigade in the UK Sector.
Also likely to continue air element.
NORWAY-- 750
Represents forces currently in UNPROFOR likely to participate in
Nordic Brigade. Would include engineering company, MP company,
medical company, and logistics battalion.
PORTUGAL-- 900
Will deploy their Independent Airborne Battalion with 192 vehicles,
of which 25 are armored. Battalion will be integrated into the
Italian brigade under a French division.
SPAIN-- 1,000-1,500
Anticipate reinforced battalion contribution.
TURKEY-- 1,300
Will provide a reinforced battalion for operations in the U.S.
sector.
UNITED KINGDOM-- 13,000
Builds on UNPROFOR troops. UK will command western sector.
Infantry Battalion(+) Poland
Tactical Air Control Denmark
Headquarters Denmark
Engineer Company Norway
Infantry Battalion (-) Denmark
Logistics Battalion Norway
Infantry Battalion Sweden
Military Police Company Norway
Infantry Battalion Finland
Medical Company Norway
FRENCH DIVISION HQ, MOSTAR AOR: EAST B-H
UK DIVISION HQ, GORNJI VAKUF AOR: WEST B-H
US DIVISION HQ, TUZLA AOR: N/NE B-H
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