NATO's Allied Command Operations

NATO’s Allied Command Operations (ACO) is the military division responsible for planning and executing NATO’s missions worldwide. It ensures collective defense, crisis management, and peacekeeping efforts by coordinating alliances’ military activities. Led by a top military commander, ACO oversees operations such as joint exercises, rapid response forces, and strategic deployments to address threats or conflicts. Its goal is to maintain security and stability among member countries by working together efficiently during peace and conflict situations.