The success of NATO operations largely depends on the
smooth functioning and collaboration between all stakeholders.
Deployment of forces over great distances to areas with little or no
local support, requires the development of deployable logistics
capabilities that will be able to provide required support.
A multinational approach to the provision of logistics support for
current and future operations is a key task for the optimization of
logistic support, improvement of operational efficiency and
achievement of economies of scale. For most nations, multinational
logistics cooperation is the only way to successfully engage in joint
operations. Interoperability is essential prerequisite for logistics
cooperation and has a direct impact on the sustainability of forces
and the combat effectiveness.