As one of four groups of ships subordinate to the NATO naval command, Standing Mine Countermeasures Group 1 is a response unit that is among the primary rapid responders, which the alliance can deploy in various places around the world in five days.
Ühena neljast NATO merelise väejuhatuse alluvuses olevast laevade grupist on NATO 1. alaline miinitõrjegrupp esmaste kiirreageerijate hulka kuuluv valmidusüksus, keda allianss võib viie päeva jooksul saata erinevatesse maailma paikadesse.