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the Reorientation of the Bundeswehr – Meeting the Challenges
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Copyright Year | 2012 |
| Abstract | The dynamically changing global security environment is a key parameter for the reorientation of the Bundes‐ wehr. The reform package, outlined by Defence Minister Thomas de Maizière in June 2011, is both ambitious and radical. It’s most important drive has been to suspend conscription, and use the complimentary reduction in troop numbers to create leaner, expeditionary armed forces. The detailed planning consistently follows operational and capability‐related considerations. In order for the Bundeswehr to fulfil its tasks in a constantly altering complex and dynamic security environment, its internal structures must ensure that it can adapt to new levels of ambition and retain its build‐up capacity. This approach is part of the long‐term national security approach and encompasses capabilities, structures and processes across the Bundeswehr as a whole. To this end, the Bundeswehr reorientation follows a top‐down‐approach. All five services – Army, Air Force, Navy, Joint Support Service and Joint Medical Service – will transform their command structure. The Ministry of Defence will be reduced by half. At present, work on the Bundeswehr reorientation is on schedule. The outlines of a Bundeswehr fit for the future are taking definite shape. Yet, the reorientation of the Bundeswehr including the German security and defence policy still has a long way to go. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://www.files.ethz.ch/isn/140840/184_Thiele.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Notice |