Territorial Defence in the Structures of the Member States of NATO Defence Derived from the Former Warsaw Pact

Paszyn, Maciej (2014) Territorial Defence in the Structures of the Member States of NATO Defence Derived from the Former Warsaw Pact. ACADEMIC AND APPLIED RESEARCH IN MILITARY AND PUBLIC MANAGEMENT SCIENCE, 13 (3). pp. 477-491. ISSN 2498-5392 (print); 2786-0744 (online)

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Abstract

The constant reduction of defence budgets combined with a significant reduction of the armed forces of the European NATO members coming from the Warsaw Pact creates the necessity to create alternative forms of border defence. The ideal solution to the problem seems to be the creation and development structures of Territorial Defence. Components of this type are characterized by a high defence potential, low maintenance costs and high level of popularity. Despite the obvious advantages, except for the Baltic States, these structures do not exist in the countries examined. Following the pattern of Scandinavian or Baltic Sea countries the analysed states should put a strong emphasis on the creation and development of this kind of component and support it by voluntary pro–defence organizations.

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