The NRF and VJTF aim to cut the head off of the snake before it gets its body through the door by barring the first phase of an attack and attempted seizure of critical objectives. The quick response shows the populace that their government is effective and willing to defend its people, inflicting a massive setback to the invading force. If the VJTV can have a sizable force on the ground in the contingency area within 48 hours, it can have the potential to turn the tide, but would need large and quick reinforcements like the NRF to stop the subsequent invasion of conventional forces.

Trident Juncture commences the 28th of September, 2015, and, when it ends on the 6th of November, it will have certified the world's premiere unified fighting force. While no one currently thinks Russia wants “to fight us,” or as Lt. Gen. Robert Neller said “they don't want to kill Americans,” they have expressed extreme rhetoric and demonstrated their willingness to use military force to annex chunks of sovereign nations. This time NATO, with the NRF and the VJTF, will be primed and ready.

This article will be updated as new information becomes available.