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Old 04-19-2009, 09:37 PM
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Here's the British contingent.

From NATO Vehicle Guide v1
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1st Royal Marine Brigade
The Royal Marines were deployed to Norway on 1 November 1996 as part of the SACEUR mobile force. In December 1996 the unit, in conjunction with the US 4th MAB, conducted blocking operations against the forward spearhead of the Soviet 18th Army. After clearing the Narvik area, the brigade took part in the Kola Pennisula offensive. Several of its component units undertook long-range raids against Soviet facilities in Kronstadt and Leningrad. After the NATO offensive stalled in June 1997, the Royal Marines withdrew southward, along with the US 4th MAB. Although much of the brigade withdrew, aportion of it remained in Norway, where it is now under the personal command of the King.
subordination: None
Current Location: Southern Norway
Manpower 500

1st Royal Marine Brigade
40th Commando
42nd Commando
45th Commando
2nd Special Boat Company
29th Commando Regiment, Royal Artillery
Ind. Commando Regiment, Royal Engineers
From SGUK v1
Quote:
1st Royal Marine Brigade
The Royal Marines were deployed to Norway on 1 November 1996 as part of the SACEUR mobile force. In December 1996 the unit, in conjunction with the US 4th MAB, conducted blocking operations against the forward spearhead of the Soviet 18th Army. After clearing the Narvik area, the brigade took part in the Kola Pennisula offensive. Several of its component units undertook long-range raids against Soviet facilities in Kronstadt and Leningrad. After the NATO offensive stalled in June 1997, the Royal Marines withdrew southward, along with the US 4th MAB.
The brigade was eventually withdrawn and sent to other duties, but several of its subcomponents were detached for service with the Norwegian Army, and one regiment (the 42nd Commando) was sent to Iran for service with the MEFF. By 1 January 2001, the brigade was back in the UK. Its present duties include antimarauder patrols, oil platform security, and special missions for the British government.

subordination: UKLF
Current Location: Southern UK, North Sea
Manpower 400
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