German Navy's new Flotilla 1: Lighthouse Project for the transformation of the Bundeswehr
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The formation of Flotilla 1 reflects a transformation process to enhance the maritime capabilities of the Bundeswehr, aimed at creating a German Navy that would be operations-oriented, having the ability to adapt flexibly to changing conditions. Three independent flotillas, mine warfare, fast patrol boat and submarine flotillas, are transformed to Flotilla 1, accompanied by restructuring to form a streamlined 'single-pillar staff structure', which is expected to be of relevance in maritime joint cooperation with other German services and also NATO partners.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 2006
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German Navy in transition
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The major transformation of the German Armed Forces, the Bundeswehr, is aimed at shaping of a continuous, farsighted process of adaptation of changing parameters in order to maintain and enhance the operational effectiveness of the Bundeswehr in action in the long term. It is very important for the German Navy to strike a delicate balance between realistic equipment requirements and proper awareness of the indispensable maritime contribution to the armed forces, politics and society.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 2006
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German naval protection forces: Concept, mission and perspectives
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The basic conceptual ideas, mission, tasks and perspectives for the build-up of German Naval Protection Forces (NPF) to tackle the asymmetric threats are outlined. The NPF have started to develop their tactics and procedures that would drive the procurement of their equipment to achieve initial operational capability (IOC) and it is considered that NPF would achieve their full operational capability (FOC) in the year 2007.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 2005
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