Bundeswehr exercise Blue Greif causes excitement in Nadrensee!

Bundeswehr exercise Blue Greif causes excitement in Nadrensee!

Nadrensee, Deutschland - in Nadrensee, a small town in the Vorpommern-Greifswald district, a Bundeswehr truck in camouflage colors causes a sensation. Provided with a mounted machine gun, park the vehicle between two yellow buildings and has the task of securing access. Lieutenant Colonel Andy Öhlschläger explains that a unit of the pension company from the Jägerbattalon 413 from Torgelow is quartered in this area in order to be stationed for a few days at an agricultural business. It is particularly important that the company organizes vital supplies there, such as ammunition and diesel. In addition to the truck, there is also a field kitchen that was installed in the neighboring village of Krackow on a farm.

As part of the exercise scenario "Blue Greif", around 80 soldiers of the supply company train under real conditions in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Brandenburg. The exercises must be designed as realistic as possible, which is why the soldiers learn to merge with the urban infrastructure. These measures serve to hide military technology from enemy looks. Large halls of the surrounding agricultural businesses not only act as a hiding place, but also as a place to sleep for the soldiers. However, many residents of the region are surprised by the sudden appearance of the armed soldiers near the border, so that the federal police initially reacted somewhat puzzled.

training under real conditions

The exercise "blue griffin" is classified as very successful by those responsible. The soldiers have the opportunity to try out and deepen practical skills, for which there is often no time in everyday life. However, there are also critical voices: some residents complain about the disregard for lunch rest when a mountains roll through their village. This reality not only brings with it a challenging, but also a sometimes stressful situation for the civilian population.

The Logistics Command of the Bundeswehr (Logkdobw), which was founded on January 15, 2013 in Erfurt and plays a central role in the improvement of logistical processes on January 15, 2013. With the task of providing logistical services of the Bundeswehr in the right quality and quantity at the right place at the right place, the importance of logistics for the security policy situation in Europe is becoming increasingly clear. The changes since the annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014 have caused the Bundeswehr to adjust, such as the reversion to the logistics battalions in order to optimize their support. Germany is increasingly becoming a strategic transit country for military forces in Europe.

The current exercise of the Bundeswehr reflects how necessary a reliable logistics is. In times of geopolitical crises, such as the Ukraine conflict, functioning logistical processes have a decisive influence on military ability to act. The LogKdobw therefore plans to continue to counter the challenges of the security policy framework and digitization in the future. It is more important than ever that the military adapts its structures to modern conditions and continues to operate efficiently.