SHAPE
Military abbreviation · Military Unit and Organization
| Stands for | Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
SHAPE stands for Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, a military unit and organization abbreviation.
Headquarters of NATO's Allied Command Operations, from which the Supreme Allied Commander Europe directs alliance military operations and plans the defense of member states. It is located at Casteau, near Mons, Belgium.
Example: Officers from across the alliance work at SHAPE on NATO's operational planning.
Usage notes
SHAPE was first set up near Paris in 1951 and moved to Belgium in 1967 after France withdrew from NATO's integrated military command. Pronounced as the word "shape." France rejoined the integrated command in 2009, but SHAPE remained in Belgium.
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