European Maritime Force
| European Maritime Force | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1995–present |
| Country | France Italy Portugal Spain |
| Branch | Navy |
| Type | Rapid reaction force |
| Motto | At Sea for Peace |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Vice-Almirante José Rafael Salvado de Figueiredo |
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The European Maritime Force (EUROMARFOR or EMF) is a non-standing, military force with the current participation of France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. The force may carry out naval, air and amphibious operations, with an activation time of 5 days after an order is received.
The force was formed in 1995 to fulfill missions defined in the Petersberg Declaration, such as sea control, humanitarian missions, peacekeeping operations, crisis response operations, and peace enforcement.
The force can also be deployed for other international organizations, such as NATO, the United Nations, or the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.