Cold start capable

Thanks to highly motivated soldiers and modern, ready-to-use ships, Operational Flotilla 2 can react flexibly to current operational requirements.

Nevertheless, there are major challenges, particularly in the area of personnel. In this interview, the commander of Flotilla 2, Flotilla Admiral Axel Schulz, talks about the problems involved in implementing the Soldiers' Working Hours Ordinance and his wishes for modern equipment for the ships.

marineforum: How are the EZ/AZ mission training projects progressing in terms of content and infrastructure?

Axel Schulz: The Multidimensional Maritime Warfare Training Centre (EAZ MD SeekFü) project continues to make good progress in terms of set-up, operation and the associated infrastructural measures. With effect from 1 April 2022, the EAZ MD SeekFü has grown from the current 77 posts to 120 posts and has thus been adapted to the scope of training.

Maritime training includes training support in the areas of nautical science, ship technology, command and control technology, ship security, medical services, operational services and force protection, as well as