Category: Armed Forces

Fast boats, slow procurement

Fast boats, slow procurement

Gepostet von | 1 Jul 2021 | , | 0

The soldiers of the sea battalion and KSM are still waiting for a decision from politicians on the purchase of new combat boats. Yet their value is undisputed. Hans-Uwe Mergener Multi-dimensional naval warfare includes amphibious operations. An indispensable prerequisite for this is the availability of suitable means of transport for the soldiers. Operational vehicles for the naval battalion and the naval special forces command (KSM) have therefore been on the naval command's wish list for a long time. However, as with other current Bundeswehr procurement projects, little is currently happening here. Reason enough for the marineforum to take a look at the current state of affairs. Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Here now...

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Between theory and application

Between theory and application

Gepostet von | 1 Jul 2021 | , | 0

Only eight frigates and five supply vessels are currently available for operational duties in EF 2. Optimisation of exercise periods and virtual training help to train crews efficiently. With the reorganisation of Europe following the end of the East-West conflict, the German Navy and its partners were increasingly tasked with maintaining and re-establishing order at the external maritime borders of the European and Atlantic community of values as early as the beginning of the 1990s. The fight against international terrorism, the presence on the Levantine coast and finally the missions in connection with the consequences of the Arab Spring inevitably led to a significantly reduced fleet...

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Points of view: The Bundeswehr abides by law and order!

Points of view: The Bundeswehr abides by law and order!

Gepostet von | 23 Jun 2021 | , | 0

A letter to the editor on the topic of defence administration The bureaucratisation in the military administration and troops addressed by Dieter Stockfisch in his article "Improve operational capability!" (marineforum 3-2021) is indisputable. The bureaucratisation of military administration and troops is undeniable. Therefore, approaches to examine the existing processes in procurement and the use of defence equipment in terms of their usefulness and efficiency are to be welcomed in principle. However, the article makes a number of statements that are factually incorrect and in some cases demonstrate a questionable understanding of the constitution and the law, which is why we would like to take this opportunity to provide some clarification: The current international rules and conventions on shipping (e.g. Solas, Marpol) do not apply to warships. The German Ship Safety Act does not apply to ships of the German Armed Forces...

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Discipline and the will to succeed are crucial

Discipline and the will to succeed are crucial

Gepostet von | 3 Jun 2021 | , | 0

The sea battalion attracts many young men, but also women, who are looking for a personal challenge. The fascination of this unit lies particularly in the fact that the battalion is the Bundeswehr's naval infantry. However: wanting does not mean being able per se. Questions for Kapitänleutnant Klemens Klabunde, 33, head of the training company 1 responsible for the "green" part since April 2019. Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember meLost your password? Don't have access yet? Click here for the marineforum digital+ subscription: Access to all articles from the marineforum...

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Maritime Interdiction Operations

Maritime Interdiction Operations

Gepostet von | 3 Jun 2021 | , | 1

If political decisions are to be enforced against the will of third parties, there are a number of options available. Operation Irini centres on boarding in various forms. Maritime interdiction operations serve to enforce political will. One example of this is the current military operation Irini (Eunavfor Med Irini) of the European Union (EU), the predecessor of which was Operation Sophia. The core task of Irini (Greek for peace) is to implement the United Nations arms embargo against Libya in accordance with UN Resolution 2292 from 2016. The operation also aims to gather information on illegal oil exports and prevent people smuggling.

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