Bundeswehr exercises in the Meißen district: Soldiers test their skills!

Bundeswehr exercises in the Meißen district: Soldiers test their skills!

These days the Bundeswehr is carrying out exercises through the Meißen district. From October 27th to 29th, 2025, training will take place at various locations to improve the soldiers' operational capability. The focus is on realistic scenarios that come very close to the requirements of a later use. The city of Radebeul has informed the public about this exercise, thereby providing insight into the Bundeswehr's preparations.

Germany's geographical diversity proves to be an ideal training area to prepare soldiers for different ground conditions and landscapes. Rough terrain and urban environments are used here to expand the soldiers' capabilities. In these exercises, the soldiers learn to act in a variety of real situations and to develop their skills, which is an important element for the security situation in Germany. These activities are of great interest not only to the authorities but also to citizens.

Insight into Bundeswehr training

The Bundeswehr offers a wide range of training options, both in military and civilian professions. Military training begins with basic training, which lasts three months, followed by specialized training and courses. Soldiers can enlist for a period of two to four years. The minimum age for entry into the team career is 17 years, with military training including various aspects such as military and technical training. Training to become a military driver can also be part of military training.

Specialist non-commissioned officers who already have a certain level of experience can also complete vocational training within the Bundeswehr. Here too, the minimum age of 17 is crucial. For sergeant candidates, this is also 17 years old, but a secondary school leaving certificate is required along with completed vocational training. An interesting factor are the numerous apprenticeships in technical, craft, commercial and medical areas, which can also appeal to young people without a military background.

The civilian training and further education is supervised by civilian education providers and is usually designed to last 21 months. This gives soldiers the opportunity to learn a civilian training occupation during their service, with well-founded theoretical and practical training. This combination of military and civilian training makes the Bundeswehr an attractive employer when it comes to young people.

If you have any questions about these exercises or the training, you can contact Ms. Böhme, the head of the department for order and security in the Law and Order Office, at any time. You can reach them on 0351 8311-712 if you would like to find out more about the activities of the Bundeswehr or the training offers.

Overall, the Bundeswehr's exercise activities are an important part of its preparatory measures. Not only do they help sharpen soldiers' skills, but they are also a sign of a proactive security strategy in the region.