A NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) delegation visited Georgia recently as part of ongoing military partnership initiatives in collaboration with the Georgia Coast Guard.

In a news release, the alliance say that the six-member visitor team comprised members from Military Partnerships, Operation Sea Guardian, Cyber Enablement, and NATO Shipping Center (NSC) branches at MARCOM.

“Senior leadership from the GCG hosted the delegation for a full day of staff talks at the Joint Maritime Operations Center (JMOC). They provided an update on the GCG’s force structure, personnel, authorities, and capabilities, while the MARCOM delegation led discussions on communications system upgrades and future GCG integration into Operation Sea Guardian (OSG). With Georgia as a new Operational Partner to OSG, the GCG reaffirmed its commitment to NATO partnership, OSG operations, and future exercise participation.

The MARCOM delegation hosted Mobile Training Team sessions for GCG personnel, designed specifically for capacity building in partner nations, requested by the GCG. The sessions included an overview of current OSG operations, a thorough description of secure communication linkages between MARCOM and the GCG, and the role of the NATO Shipping Center within the MARCOM mission.”

MARCOM’s Military Partnership Division Branch Head German Navy Commander Jorg Maier led the MARCOM delegation and was quoted as saying:

“Partnership is a core mission of NATO Maritime Command,” Maier said. “As the effects of COVID recede and we adjust to an evolving operational environment in the Black Sea, it is more important than ever that we maintain deep, personal connections to our partners in the region. This visit is just another step in our historical and continuous partnership between NATO and Georgia.”

In a statement, NATO add:

“MARCOM is the central command of all NATO maritime forces and the MARCOM Commander is the primary maritime advisor to the Alliance. Like its land and air counterparts (LANDCOM and AIRCOM), MARCOM reports directly to NATO’s Allied Command Operations (ACO), which is located in Mons, Belgium.”

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George Allison
George Allison is the founder and editor of the UK Defence Journal. He holds a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and specialises in naval and cyber security topics. George has appeared on national radio and television to provide commentary on defence and security issues. Twitter: @geoallison

21 COMMENTS

  1. Excellent idea! Given current circumstances, have a vision of Mad Vlad having a stroke at the mere thought of even minor Georgian/NATO cooperation. Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy…😁

  2. Yeah convenient this happens before the British government decides to throw th the military under the bus and slash defence again

  3. In the face of Mad Vlads actions NATO expansion in to the caucuses should be a priority. bring in Georgia and any other member in the region we can allowing us to threaten Russia form the South as well as Chinas energy and land based supply routes in Central Asia. Time for NATO to start playing the “great game” and show the Orcs they don’t stand a chance.

    • May be wrong but didn’t Georgia, Turkey and Azerbaijan carry out joint manoeuvres not long ago? Russia has a real problem to its south developing even without formal NATO cooperation.

      • Yes and Azerbaijan has started attacking Armenia now that they Orcs have proven themselves to be no threat. Another area for NATO to turn the screw.

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