Finally, NATO nations would have to make a separate decision to actually send the force.

All 16 NATO nations would also have to approve the change.

But NATO nations have sent little of the necessary equipment.

But only seven NATO nations have or are acquiring such systems.

About 90% of the force were contributed by NATO nations.

"We need to notify all of the southern NATO nations as well."

More than 20,000 troops from other NATO nations are also deployed there.

But other NATO nations have not committed themselves to contributing troops.

NATO nations, he said, could also provide access to airfields and airspace.

NATO nations plan to formally pledge troops for the mission later this week.