A breakdown of national commitments to international fight against terrorism
Associated Press
Novenber 06, 2001
National committments to international fight against terrorism to date:
Germany: Up to 3,900 troops, including a unit to detect chemical, biological and radioactive contamination; another for evacuating wounded troops; special forces; transport aircraft and marines to help monitor and protect ship traffic.
Great Britain: The second largest contributor of personnel and equipment after the United States. Has deployed ships, including an aircraft carrier, an assault ship, a frigate, a destroyer, and three nuclear submarines, and has flown refueling and reconnaissance missions. Plans to contribute 200 marines for special operations, plus 400 in reserve in the United Kingdom.
Canada: Ships, aircraft, special forces and some 2,000 military personnel.
Australia: 150 special forces and 1,400 other personnel, along with warships and aircraft.
Italy: 1,000 troops, including armored regiment, explosive experts, fighter jets for reconnaissance, four warships, transport aircraft, and a team of experts and special vehicles to deal with nuclear, bacteriological and chemical weapons.
France: Intelligence officers on the ground in Afghanistan and an oil tanker and a frigate in the Arabian Sea, mainly to help U.S. and British vessels with logistical support. Special ground forces, if requested, and use of French airspace.
New Zealand: Special forces for military actions, as well as medics, engineers and transport for humanitarian efforts.
Turkey: Anti-guerrilla mountain warfare unit.
Philippines: Use of airspace and ports; ground troops, if asked.
Spain: Use of air space and military bases; troops, if necessary.
Japan: According to Japanese media reports, more than 1,000 personnel, up to six military vessels and four transport planes.
Poland: Has offered its special forces, if needed.
Czech Republic: Chemical warfare unit of 300 troops. |
