In its absence, military responsibilities for Africa remain split between CENTCOM, EUCOM, and PACOM.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: AFRICOM proceeds apace

More equipment would reach Turkey by sea later in January, Eucom was quoted by the Associated Press as saying.

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"The forces will augment Turkey's air defence capabilities and contribute to the de-escalation of the crisis along the Alliance's border, " Eucom said in a statement.

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It featured a real-life series of scenarios outlined by EUCOM's Lt.

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Increasingly, indeed, after the one-year period (October, 2007 to October, 2008) during which the African Command will remain based in Stuttgart, Germany under the temporary gaze of EUCOM, it seems likely that AFRICOM headquarters will be placed in an African location.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: AFRICOM proceeds apace