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"The Reibert" - now available to order from Mittler!

"The Reibert" - now available to order from Mittler!

Gepostet von | 27 Sep 2024 | , , | 0

"Der Reibert - Das Handbuch für die Soldatinnen und Soldaten der Bundeswehr" can now be ordered from Mittler! The Reibert has been the standard handbook for the Bundeswehr for decades and offers comprehensive basic knowledge of laws, ordinances, decrees and service regulations. Indispensable for soldiers of all ranks. On 24 September 2024, the new edition of "Der Reibert - Das Handbuch für Soldatinnen und Soldaten der Bundeswehr" was published by Mittler Report Verlag GmbH. The comprehensively revised and updated edition also includes the organisational changes in the branches of the armed forces and in the Ministry of Defence, information on the new organisational area of cyber and information space as well as details on the newly introduced hand weapons...

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Research vessel instead of naval forces

Research vessel instead of naval forces

Gepostet von | 27 Sep 2024 | , , , , | 0

On Tuesday, 1 October 2024, the research vessel "Planet" departs for the NATO support mission in the Aegean Sea. With the adoption of the new NATO force organisation (NATO Force Model) on 1 July 2024, the demands on the German Navy as part of the NATO defence forces have increased significantly. The combat and support units previously entrusted with the task are therefore required to do more than before. In order to increase the German Navy's room for manoeuvre, it was decided to replace the German Navy's military forces with civilian units suitable for the tasks. The research vessel "Planet", with its capabilities in the area of sea endurance, the large amount of space available and the necessary telecommunications...

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Solemn swearing-in ceremony

Solemn swearing-in ceremony

Gepostet von | 27 Sep 2024 | , , | 0

Ceremonial swearing-in of Crew 2024 at the Naval Academy Mürwik On 26 September 2024, the cadets of Crew 2024 were sworn in as part of a ceremonial muster. The invited family members of the officer cadets were able to experience the naval school in the evening light of torches and to the musical accompaniment of the Kiel Naval Music Corps. In addition to former Vice Admiral Heinrich Lange, who was invited as guest of honour, and Rear Admiral Christoph Müller-Meinhard, Commander Support of the Rostock Naval Command, visitors from politics, society and the Bundeswehr were also present. The Mürwik Naval School on the Flensburg Fjord (MSM) is the "alma mater" of officers and officer cadets of the German Navy. Since...

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US Navy - New Arleigh Burke-class destroyer

US Navy - New Arleigh Burke-class destroyer

Gepostet von | 26 Sep 2024 | , , , | 0

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) hat mit der Kiellegung des fünften Schiffes im dritten Los der Arleigh Burke-Klasse (Flight III) einen Meilenstein im Marineschiffbau erreicht. Mit der Kiellegung beginnt der Zusammenbau des Schiffsrumpfes aus den vorgefertigten Sektionen zu einer zusammenhängenden Schiffsstruktur. Bei der Zeremonie wurde das traditionelle Ritual vorgenommen, indem man als Glücksbringer eine Münze auf die Pallung (Holzauflage) legt, bevor die erste Sektion darauf abgesetzt wird. Ein Sanitäter als Namensgeber Die zeremonielle Kiellegung der zukünftigen USS „William Charette“ (DDG 130) am 29. August 2024 sei nicht nur ein Symbol amerikanischer Stärke, sondern auch ein Zeugnis für Mut...

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The NH 90 takes over

The NH 90 takes over

Gepostet von | 26 Sep 2024 | , , | 0

The Navy is introducing two versions of the NH 90. This will replace the Sea King, which has proven its worth for decades, in Naval Air Wing 5 in the short term and the Sea Lynx on-board helicopter in the medium term. The recent operational readiness of the NH 90 Sea Lion marks the beginning of a new era at Marinefliegergeschwader 5 (MFG 5). With this modern, high-performance helicopter, the old Sea King Mk 41 and soon also the Sea Lynx Mk 88A will be sent into retirement. Despite a number of start-up problems and technical hurdles, one thing is certain: by 2029 at the latest, the naval aviators with the NH 90 should be able to make their full contribution to a war-fighting...

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