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Entered into force July 1, 1963.

In accordance with Article 83, the Agreement and Protocol of Signature were subject to ratification or approval and instruments of ratification or approval of the Agreement and Protocol of Signature were deposited by the signatory States with the Government of the United States of America. The Agreement and Protocol of Signature entered into force thirty days after the date on which the Federal Republic of Germany deposited with the Government of the United States of America, in accordance with the conditions specified in the Resolution of the North Atlantic Council of 5 October 1955, its instrument of accession to the NATO Status of Forces Agreement.

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