Generals in Dresden: Setting the course for the future of security!

Generals in Dresden: Setting the course for the future of security!

During these turbulent times, important visitors came to the Gray Stauffenberg Barracks in Dresden. Last Tuesday, Lieutenant General André Bodemann, deputy commander of the Bundeswehr's operational command, paid an informative visit to the facility. Together with Divisional Alexander Kohli, the commander of Switzerland's Territorial Division 2, the challenges and tasks of the Bundeswehr with regard to national and alliance defense were discussed. These issues are not only of national but also of international importance diesachsen.de reported.

During his visit, Bodemann emphasized the central role of the Saxony State Command, which occupies a key position due to its geographical location and transport infrastructure. “National and alliance defense is the core mission of the Bundeswehr,” said Bodemann, who praised the troops’ constant ability to act efficiently in the event of a disaster or threat. Cooperation with civil authorities is particularly important. This recently became clear during the forest fire in Gohrischheide, where quick and coordinated measures were required.

The role of civil-military cooperation

The visit of the two generals comes at a time when civil-military cooperation (ZMZ) is becoming increasingly important in Germany. Security threats, particularly from Russia, have grown continuously since the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the attack on Ukraine in 2022. These developments require a rethinking of security and foreign policy, as described in the GREEN PAPER ZMZ 4.0, which was published by Zoes Bund was published.

In this context, the Comprehensive Defense Framework is of central importance. It represents an integrative approach that takes both internal and external security into account and responds to the challenges of hybrid threats. This framework, which is based on the specifications of the National Security Strategy of 2023, combines best practices from other countries and adapts them to current German requirements. provides details on this BwConsulting.

A look at the future

The challenges facing the Bundeswehr and its partners are as diverse as they are complex. Threats can only be addressed effectively through a coordinated and decisive response. Furthermore, there is a need for a commitment to strengthening resilience at all levels of society and to defending a rules-based international order. Civil-military cooperation will be essential to address both the military and societal challenges that await us in the coming years.

General Bodemann and Divisional Kohli's visit could therefore be seen as a starting signal for closer cooperation and exchange between the armed forces and civilian institutions. This partnership is crucial in order to respond to dynamic security policy developments with a combined strength.