Under the North Atlantic Treaty, the United States

Under the North Atlantic Treaty, the United States

A) assumed a commitment to aid any member nation attacked by the Soviet Union.
B) guaranteed to maintain permanent military presence in western Europe.
C) assumed military command of the armies of Britain, France, and Italy.
D) pledged not to form alliances with any other nations.
E) was required to consult with its NATO allies before taking any military action.