Summary
The "Technische Hilfswerk" (Technical Relief Organisation)
The "Technische Hilfswerk” (THW) is the operational organisation of the Federal Republic of Germany and represents an authority within the Federal Ministry of the Interior that is organised for over 99 percent on a voluntary basis.
Raimondo Count Montecuccoli (1609 - 1680)
The Emperor’s Defeater of the Turks. Field Marshal Montecuccoli paved the way for the ensuing generations of great Austrian military leaders.
Military Museum: The Luxembourgian Military Museum Diekirch.
Coup of Pfrimer 1931
In September 1931 a coup was attempted in Austria under the leadership of the Heimwehr (Homeland Defence) Commander of Styria, which, however, failed miserably.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand - Personality and Work
On 2 and 3 May 2011, an international meeting under the title "Franz Ferdinand: From the Belvedere to Sarajevo” took place at the National Defence Academy.
Military Policy: The Military Chain of Command of the EU.
Soldiers’ Conference of the Armed Forces
The ongoing domestic political discussion on defence systems and training in the Austrian Armed Forces caused the Armed Forces Commander, Lieutenant General Mag. Höfler, to interview the group of people directly affected by the measures taken in training about the current situation.
The new Austrian map 1:250,000
With the introduction of the new Austrian map 1:250,000, the civilian and military map inventory will become standardised. In this way, the Austrian Armed Forces and the civilian operational organisations will, for the first time in the Second Republic, have a common identical basis of command.
Commentary: London - Lessons learned.
Mobile Phone and Smart Phone - Advantage and Risk
Everybody appreciates the incredible advantages the use of this technology involves. However, no advantage comes without risk, which primarily consists in the loss of stored contents. Taking safety precautions can reduce this threat risk.
Air Defence - Tactics 2
In this second part an approach for the use of air defence capabilities, based on the lessons learned of the first part (TD 04/2011), is presented.
Operations in the Urban Environment
The increasing number of military operations in the urban environment requires adaptions in the training system and intensified cooperation of the agents involved.
Psychology: Only what is effective is real!
Focus: 7th Reconnaissance and Artilley Battalion (AAB7) with Future!
7th Reconnaissance and Artillery Battalion
The Battalion continuously provides the Brigade Command with comprehensive pictures of the situation and ensures the indirect fire support of brigade combat troops.
The Austrian Contribution to the Reconnaissance Element on the Balkans
Austria also takes an active role in Kosovo and Bosnia-Herzegovina by deploying reconnaissance elements there. In the following contribution equipment, structure and operations are presented.
ISAF in Transition
In March 2011, the handover of responsibility for the security of the first provinces from ISAF to the Afghan security forces started. While being important for Afghanistan and the whole region, this process harbours risks as well.
Embedded Journalists in the EURAD 10
For the first time integrated in an exercise of the Austrian Armed Forces, journalists report about a military operation.