German Army Armaments Planning: Focused On Operations, Committed To Operational Success!

摘要

As the core of the German land forces and the main force provider for Bun-deswehr missions abroad as well as for the NATO Response Force and the EU Rapid Reaction Force, the Army provides more than 20,000 soldiers each year, including those for the necessary preparatory and post-operational activities. For many years, operations and preparation for operations have been determining features of everyday Army life. Military operations, whether high-intensity combat, stabilization operations or support of nation-building efforts, will always reach a point where land - densely populated areas and urban centres in particular - must be controlled and secured. Only land forces have the competence necessary for this purpose. This underscores the significance of the Army as an important instrument of German security policy.