significant combat capable forces forward in europe to deter aggression and enhance the alliances s ability to defeat that if necessary. and we will provide forces to the nrf. in the event that nato should activate that construct. and the arf is a force made up of land, air and maritime and special operations sources all components that the alliance could deploy on short notice wherever needed. altogether, the nrf comprises around 40,000 multi-national troops. within the nrf is called the high readiness joint task force or vjtf. this nrf element which is about 20,000 strong across all domains including a mults national land brigade and maritime components.