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To: Dealer who wrote (44065)	11/7/2001 11:17:53 PM
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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.