Bundeswehr / Military of Germany

[vor033]

I have previously posted these photos on the Afghan thread, but thought I would add them on here as well.

German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the 2nd armoured infantry battalion 122 monitor the area at a combat outpost called Hill 431; during a mission in Chahar Dara district in the outskirts of Kunduz, May 1, 2010.

[muck]

Most probably either I./ ObjSRgtLw (Schortens) or II./ ObjSRgtLw (Kerpen).

That is either I. battalion or II. battalion of the Air Force Infantry Regiment respectively.

There is no proper translation for this unit's designation. In German it is called Objektschutzregiment which would literally translate as "force protection regiment" but there's more than that to their tasks. For example, the regiment is also able to maintain airports in combat zones.

The regiment consists of four battalions, the first of which has three infantry squadrons and a air defense squadron, the second one has three infantry squadrons and a military intelligence squadron whereas the third specializes on explosive ordnance disposal, firefighting and airport clearance as well as maintenance. The fourth battalion is a reserve infantry battalion.

[vor033]

German Bundeswehr army soldiers during a joint training exercise with the Austrian Army Called Pacemaker 07.

All Photos from the Austrian Army Website

[vor033]

Some older photos Cross of Honour for Valour which have been on the daily photos, but i really liked them so thought i would post them on here.



The Bundeswehr Cross of Honour for Valour is a new level of the awards of honour of the Bundeswehr, the existing levels being the Medal of Honour, the Bronze Cross of Honour, the Silver Cross of Honour and the Gold Cross of Honour. With this award, Bundeswehr soldiers can be shown appreciation for acts committed in the performance of their duties that are far in excess of the bravery expected.



The Bundeswehr Cross of Honour for Valour is a new level of the awards of honour of the Bundeswehr, the existing levels being the Medal of Honour, the Bronze Cross of Honour, the Silver Cross of Honour and the Gold Cross of Honour. With this award, Bundeswehr soldiers can be shown appreciation for acts committed in the performance of their duties that are far in excess of the bravery expected.



German Chancellor Angela Merkel (R) talks to German army Bundeswehr Master Sergeant Henry Lukacs after awarding him the Cross of Honour for Valour in the Chancellery in Berlin July 6, 2009. Lukacs was awarded the cross after rescuing comrades and Afghani children during a life threatening situation while on a tour of duty in Afghanistan.



The Honour Cross for Valour is seen on the breast pocket of an officer of German army Bundeswehr after he was awarded the medal in the Chancellery in Berlin July 6, 2009. Four officers were awarded Honorary Crosses on Monday after rescuing comrades and Afghani children during a life threatening situation while on a tour of duty in Kunduz Afghanistan in October 2008.

[muttbutt]

Jesus giant German's!!

[vor033]

German soldiers of the Specialized Naval Boarding Forces are experts at searching and checking of foreign vessels. They abseil down from the helicopter or go by means of inflatable boats to get on board. In the current missions of the German Navy, they are an essential component.

[vor033]

German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the Delta platoon, 4th company, 391 mechanised infantry battalion part of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) monitor the area during a mine sweeping operation in Chahar Dara in the outskirts of Kunduz, December 13 , 2009.



A sniffer dog from the German Bundeswehr army military police takes a break during a demonstration for Afghan police officials at the ISAF camp in Kunduz, December 12, 2009.



German Bundeswehr army soldiers, part of the 401 mechanised infantry battalion of the ISAF Quick Reaction Force (QRF), arrive at the airport in Kunduz December 12 , 2009.



German Bundeswehr army Colonel Micael Matz, commander of the ISAF Quick Reaction Force (QRF), gestures as he arrives at the airport in Kunduz December 12 , 2009.



German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the Bravo platoon, 4th company, 391 mechanised infantry battalion part of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) march during a mine sweeping operation in Chahar Dara in the outskirts of Kunduz, December 13 , 2009.



German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the Bravo platoon, 4th company, 391 mechanised infantry battalion of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) march to provide security during a bridge reconstruction operation in Chahar Dara in the outskirts of Kunduz, December 14, 2009.



German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the Bravo platoon, 4th company, 391 mechanised infantry battalion part of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) march during a mine sweeping operation in Chahar Dara in the outskirts of Kunduz, December 13 , 2009.

[vor033]

German Bundeswehr army soldiers with Echo Company, 401 mechanised infantry battalion of the ISAF Quick Reaction Force (QRF) patrol on the outskirts of Mazar-e-Sharif, north of Kabul, December 10, 2009.

[flanker7]

A "**** magnet" cooking....

Fantastic sniper pics on the previus page, and a fantastic thread alltogether!!!

[vor033]

That is either I. battalion or II. battalion of the Air Force Infantry Regiment respectively.

There is no proper translation for this unit's designation. In German it is called Objektschutzregiment which would literally translate as "force protection regiment" but there's more than that to their tasks. For example, the regiment is also able to maintain airports in combat zones.

The regiment consists of four battalions, the first of which has three infantry squadrons and a air defense squadron, the second one has three infantry squadrons and a military intelligence squadron whereas the third specializes on explosive ordnance disposal, firefighting and airport clearance as well as maintenance. The fourth battalion is a reserve infantry battalion.

Thank you for the info, i must admit i didnt know German had a unit like that, and as i am ex RAF regiment myself i thought i new all the countries with similar units the Regiment 1 So again thanks Both for for the info.

[The Mighty Quinn]

Some pretty bad ass photos! keep um coming!

[vor033]

BERLIN - DECEMBER 03: Soldiers of the German Bundeswehr carry torches in the honourary farewell ceremony for outgoing German Chief of Staff Wolfgang Schneiderhan on December 3, 2009 in Berlin, Germany.

[muck]

Thank you for the info, i must admit i didnt know German had a unit like that, and as i am ex RAF regiment myself i thought i new all the countries with similar units the Regiment 1 So again thanks Both for for the info.

You're welcome, and thanks for the terrific pictures.
The original captions are somewhat misleading though. They're not permanently doing "mine sweeping", an ordinary ied sweep is just a part of every operation outside the bases.

[JCR]

Thank you for the info, i must admit i didnt know German had a unit like that, and as i am ex RAF regiment myself i thought i new all the countries with similar units the Regiment 1 So again thanks Both for for the info.

This is because the Friesland regiment is pretty new, only a few years old.

[vor033]

MUNICH, GERMANY - JULY 30: Soldiers of the German Bundeswehr attend a swearing-in ceremony for new recruits at Marienplatz on July 30, 2009 in Munich, Germany. 500 recruits took part in the so called "geloebnis" swearing-in ceremony on Thursday in the Bavarian capital.