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My Opinion
It may be a dangerous illusion to believe that neutrality alone can provide security.
The Phenomenon of War in our Time
Terms like Peace Enforcement or Humanitarian Intervention disguise the fact that they describe armed conflicts, and this is what war is all about.
The Website of the Austrian Armed Forces
Competence through Information.
Higher Officers' Training
In future, the bulk of officers eligible for higher officers' training will have undergone college-type education before. This is why their further training is to be organised on an academic, i.e. university level.
Think of It: Don't Get Upset - Act!
It is easy to deliberately overlook things that are not as they should be, but it is difficult to correct deficiencies. The latter, however, often leads to success.
Current Events
NATO, the EU Reaction Force and Austria.
Depleted Uranium Ammunition - How Dangerous is it?
DU ammunition is hazardous, but the effects of depleted uranium are less dramatic than what has been reported in the media.
Surviving Captivity as a Prisoner of War
Being taken prisoner is a sort of occupational hazard for soldiers. How can they survive a period of captivity without betraying their country or getting crushed by the experience?
"I must die, so that Gotha may live"
Lieutenant Colonel Josef Gadolla: Officer in the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, of the Volkswehr, the Armed Forces of the First Republic and of the German Wehrmacht - and saviour of the city of Gotha.
The T-80UK Armoured Command and Control Vehicle
A communications suite with a range of up to 350 km, a navigation system, the TShU1-7 "Shtora" optical countermeasure system, and a new gun are the most significant features of the T-80UK.
The Development of a New Security and Defence Doctrine
The debate about neutrality is put into a new perspective, and a draft of the new security and defence doctrine is presented.
"Going International"
There is no need to wait for the end of the discussion about neutrality, if one wishes to give the Austrian Armed Forces the means required for a credible contribution to Austria's foreign and security policy.
Military's Self-Analysis Required for Victory
Military organizations prepare for the next war by studying the last. That is why they perform badly.
The Combat Competition for Mechanised Forces
A suggestion to modify this competition to make sure it remains the apex of combat training.
Important Inoculations and Preventive Measures (II)
Both tourism and the world-wide deployment of military forces call for an increased emphasis on protective measures.
From the Forces
Both structures and personnel must be adapted to the changing tasks. This requires a number of supporting measures.
The Menace of Man Smuggling - a Military Security Risk
A description of the structure of man smuggling organisations, including the most important passageways through which illegal border crossers are smuggled into Austria.
Man is in the Centre
The support of the Australian forces in the UN peace-keeping mission in Indonesia by military psychologists has been highly successful.
Tactical Capabilities
In addition to full scale manoeuvres and command post exercises, the eficient training of cadres is a proper way to eliminate deficiencies in tactical capabilities.
Training Glimpses
The range of tasks to be covered calls for a well-educated officer. We now must make the public aware of the fact that the profession of an officer is an academic one.
The New Tactical Command and Control Procedures
The most important items contained in the MoD Circular "Das taktische Führungsverfahren".
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