Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO | |
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![]() Coat of arms | |
Active | 1 July 2004–present |
Location | Oeiras, Portugal |
Website | sfn |
Commanders | |
Commander | Vice Admiral Thomas Ishee, USN |
Deputy Commander | Rear Admiral Craig Wood RN |
Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO) is a naval command of Allied Command Operations of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). It is part of the NATO Force Structure.[1] STRIKFORNATO is commanded by the Commander of the United States Sixth Fleet, and it is the only command capable of leading an expanded maritime task force.[2] Its predecessor was Naval Striking and Support Forces Southern Europe (STRIKFORSOUTH); the name change took place in 2004.