Koninklijke Landmacht The Dutch 11th Airmobile Brigade (Air Assault) is a rapidly deployable and light infantry formation within the Dutch armed forces that can be deployed anywhere on the globe within five to twenty days to defend its own or allied territory, protect the inter- national rule of law and support law enforcement, provide disaster relief and humanitarian aid. Whenev- er the 11th Airmobile Brigade, which is an Army asset, operates integrated with the Dutch Defence Helicop- ter Command, an Air Force asset, they form and are designated as the 11th Air Manoeuvre Brigade (11 AMB). Helicopters from the Dutch Defence Helicopter Com- mand support 11th Airmobile Brigade with troop transports and ensure the transportation of weapons and materials. Attack helicopters are used for recon- naissance tasks, to provide air support and cover for infantry on the ground. When helicopters are used in combination with infantry as part of an offensive operation, it is called an ‘air assault’ operation. When troop carrier helicopters are just used to move infan- try from A to B it is called an ‘airmobile’ operation. With attack helicopters performing on their own, it is called an ‘air mechanized’ operation. When para- troopers are deployed it is called an ‘airborne’ opera- tion. The brigade is also able to operate ‘motorized’ with heavily armed light armoured vehicles. Specially trained units are also able to assist Special Forces as a ‘Special Operations Task Group’ (SOTG). Outlook “We both share common interests and values. These will remain the firm basis of our bilateral relations and be at the core of our enhanced cooperation in the future. We intend to further strengthen the ability of NATO and the European Union to take action in matters of securi- ty, defence and armaments policy.” Declaration of Intent, 28 May 2013 We will continue to use present forms of cooperation and collective structures to investigate with our partner nations where there is further room for integration or training cooperation which will provide benefit to both sides. This might imply sharing training and exercise capabilities from the unit level up to the respective headquarters for deployments. In order to strengthen existing relations between both countries and to improve the cooperation in the field of training and operations, both sides intend to deepen their efforts with a view to setting up bilateral forces for mutual benefit and the further integration of forces. We strongly believe that future security challenges can only be tackled together. Common beliefs filled with life German-Netherlands Army Cooperation
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Koninklijke Landmacht
The Dutch 11th Airmobile Brigade (Air Assault) is a rapidly deployable and light infantry formation within the Dutch armed forces that can be deployed anywhere on the globe within five to twenty days to defend its own or allied territory, protect the inter-national rule of law and support law enforcement, provide disaster relief and humanitarian aid. Whenev-er the 11th Airmobile Brigade, which is an Army asset, operates integrated with the Dutch Defence Helicop-ter Command, an Air Force asset, they form and are designated as the 11th Air Manoeuvre Brigade (11 AMB).
Helicopters from the Dutch Defence Helicopter Com-mand support 11th Airmobile Brigade with troop transports and ensure the transportation of weapons and materials. Attack helicopters are used for recon-naissance tasks, to provide air support and cover for infantry on the ground. When helicopters are used in combination with infantry as part of an offensive operation, it is called an ‘air assault’ operation. When troop carrier helicopters are just used to move infan-try from A to B it is called an ‘airmobile’ operation. With attack helicopters performing on their own, it is called an ‘air mechanized’ operation. When para-troopers are deployed it is called an ‘airborne’ opera-tion. The brigade is also able to operate ‘motorized’ with heavily armed light armoured vehicles. Specially trained units are also able to assist Special Forces as a ‘Special Operations Task Group’ (SOTG).
Outlook
“We both share common interests and values. These will remain the firm basis of our bilateral relations and be at the core of our enhanced cooperation in the future. We intend to further strengthen the ability of NATO and the European Union to take action in matters of securi-ty, defence and armaments policy.”
Declaration of Intent, 28 May 2013
We will continue to use present forms of cooperation and collective structures to investigate with our partner nations where there is further room for integration or training cooperation which will provide benefit to both sides. This might imply sharing training and exercise capabilities from the unit level up to the respective headquarters for deployments.
In order to strengthen existing relations between both countries and to improve the cooperation in the field of training and operations, both sides intend to deepen their efforts with a view to setting up bilateral forces for mutual benefit and the further integration of forces.
We strongly believe that future security challenges can only be tackled together.
Common beliefs filled with lifeGerman-Netherlands Army Cooperation
The German Division Schnelle Kräfte (DSK) [Rapid Response Forces Division] is part of the German Army and was activated in January 2014.
The German Rapid Response Forces Division (DSK) based in Stadtallendorf exercises command over the German Kom-mando Spezialkräfte (KSK) [DEU Special Forces Command], a redesigned airborne brigade comprising two paratroop regiments and the Army’s helicopter formations, which will be using TIGER support helicopters and NH-90 utility heli-copters in the future. The German Rapid Response Forces Division (DSK) will provide single-source training for, plan and conduct airmobile operations, as well as special and specialized operations, in particular military evacuation operations. Thus, this division will pool the German Army’s capabilities for rapid reaction and air mobility. This includes the coordination of all Army aviation forces, including joint search and rescue assets.
Since June 2014, the Dutch 11th Airmobile Brigade (AMB) is NATO OPCOM to the German Rapid Response Forces Divi-sion (DSK).
As of today, some 9,100 German and 2,100 Dutch soldiers serve together in this division.
Future cooperation will in particular include both training and exercises where they are feasible and beneficial to both sides involved. “Project Griffin” stands as a role model for that future cooperation.
Project Griffin
“Project Griffin” stands as a role model for future cooper-ation between the Netherlands and Germany, compromis-ing more than 30 single projects (so called business cases), including:
• Deeper integration of fire support
• Cooperation between the Dutch 43rd Mechnized Brigade and the German 1st Armored Division
• Common Army vision on land warfare (doctrine)
• Development of common organization
• Exchange of Company and Battalion Commanders
• Interoperability
• Officer and non-commissioned officer training/ exchange of cadets
• Language training
• Logistic cooperation
• Help Desk telemaintenance
• Medical cooperation
• Exchange of instructors
The overall security of the Netherlands and the Feder-al Republic of Germany is inextricably linked to political developments in Europe and throughout the world. The increased international integration in all areas has result-ed in a growing interdependence between states, which is increasingly affecting their respective security policies. The United Nations, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union provide the international framework of our security and defence policy posture. Today, safeguarding our interests is only possible in an interministerial approach.
We therefore need a bi- or multinational, comprehensive and coordinated security policy that includes political and diplomatic initiatives, as well as economic, development policy, police, humanitarian, social and military measures.
With a view to force planning and against the background of the existing scarcity of resources, it is also imperative to achieve a multinational balance between an efficient spe-cialization on the one hand and the basic provision of core military capabilities on the other. Consistent steps towards integration, such as “Smart Defence” as well as “Pooling and Sharing”, are apt to reinforce the European pillar of NATO and give Europe its own independent capabilities.
Therefore, we want to serve peace in the world as a relia-ble partner in a strengthened Europe. Deutsches Heer and Koninklijke Landmacht understand their role as key leaders of multinational cooperation in Europe. Not only do we attribute this to our geographical position, but also to our understanding of cooperation, of our common training philosophy and of our future missions, which will require the capability of working and fighting as an integral part of a multinational force.
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