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He cited operational synergies and support structures in the region.<\/p>\n
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The battlegroup linked to Forward Land Forces Finland will operate largely in northern Finland. Sodankyl\u00e4 hosts the Jaeger Brigade garrison.<\/p>\n
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The Rovaj\u00e4rvi training area, located between Rovaniemi and Kemij\u00e4rvi, serves as a key exercise site.<\/p>\n
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The Multinational Staff Element will develop in stages over the coming years. About half of the posts will be filled by personnel from the framework nation Sweden and the host nation Finland. The remaining posts will go to other contributing allies.<\/p>\n
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In peacetime, staffing levels will match those of NATO\u2019s Multi Corps Land Component Command in Mikkeli. The headquarters in Rovaniemi is expected to employ several dozen personnel once it reaches full strength.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThis is a step towards strengthening NATO\u2019s deterrence and defence in the High North and the Arctic region,\u201d H\u00e4kk\u00e4nen said.<\/p>\n
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\u201cTogether with the Allies contributing to FLF Finland, we are enhancing readiness across the Alliance and building better interoperability,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
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Forward Land Forces form part of NATO\u2019s peacetime posture. Under normal conditions, units train and exercise alongside Finland\u2019s national forces.<\/p>\n
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Finland will host the Multinational Staff Element on a permanent basis. Troops from allied countries will deploy to Finland for exercises and in response to the security situation.<\/p>\n
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The forces are integrated into NATO\u2019s operational planning. If required, the presence in Finland can expand to brigade level.<\/p>\n
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Allies will also rehearse the rapid reinforcement of land forces during peacetime exercises.<\/p>\n
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Sweden acts as the framework nation for Forward Land Forces in Finland. The United Kingdom, France, Italy, Denmark, Norway and Iceland have announced their participation.<\/p>\n
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H\u00e4kk\u00e4nen said preparations have advanced in line with Finland\u2019s model for hosting the forces.<\/p>\n
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