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My Opinion: Into a New Future
The reorganisation of the Austrian Armed Forces and the new command and control structure bring about fundamental changes for the forces, too. Soldiers are in for an exciting future.
International Missions of the German Bundeswehr
Currently, soldiers of the Bundeswehr serve to maintain peace in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, (former Soviet) Georgia, and in Afghanistan.
Peace Enforcement
US manuals already cover aims, general conditions, principles and tasks of peace enforcement operations, including the planning procedure and possible methods of employment.
Territorial Command and Control - the Provincial Military Commands
Be it security operations, assisting law enforcement agencies, or disaster relief, the Provincial Military Commands have indispensable territorial command and control tasks and also must ensure that all soldiers can perform their tasks in the best possible way.
The Day of Tradition of the Austrian Armed Forces
September 7th reminds us of the 1955 Defence Act, which (re)established universal conscription. This is an ideal opportunity for our armed forces in a democratic setting.
Current Events: EU Economic Policy and the Elections in France
EU members have set the strategic goal to make the EU the most competitive and dynamic economic area in the world within the coming decade.
The Austrian Air Force from 1955 till Today
A brief review of the development of the Air Force in the Second Republic.
House Searches (II) - Lessons learned in the Kosovo Mission
Experiences made on section and platoon levels help to develop general principles to be applied in individual actions, like house searches.
Going International: Fighting Terrorism in an International Network
After the events of September 11th , the first conclusions can be drawn with respect to security policy. Now it is Austria’s turn to develop its forces in a way that is meaningful in an international context.
The Employment of Infantry in Armoured Combat Vehicles
The infantryman is the most versatile, toughest, but also the most vulnerable soldier on the battlefield. In addition to firstclass training and the usual equipment, he deserves protection by armoured combat vehicles.
From the Forces: Do we have to Go Abroad?
Who wishes to serve abroad if all one’s acquaintances continue to live in peace, whereas oneself must fear that one’s relatives may not be taken care of if one should not return?
Lifelong Fitness - A question of responsibility
Personal responsibility and responsibility for inferiors with respect to bodily fitness are often neglected. Military regulations set aside duty time for soldiers to train. And what about the commanders?
First Sergeant Duty
The first sergeant’s role in the Army is timehonored and rich in custom and tradition. The primary duties of the first sergeant have changed very little since the days of the American Revolution.
Man is in the Centre: Can You Handle Personal Crises?
There are many factors that help in the handling of personal crises. They all are capabilities. The use of these factors as resources will help to overcome such crises.
New Manual: "General Combat Duties”
This manual applies to all soldiers and covers the basics of how to act in combat, and thus provides the basis for further combat manuals.
Meeting the Challenges of the 21st Century with Leadership Competence
The Fachhochschulrat has extended the accreditation of the collegetype training course "Military Leadership” beyond the 31st of December 2002.
Stepping in Between
The combat exercise dubbed CHALLENGE 2002 of the Theresan Military Academy aims at establishing and overwatching a fragile peace.
Training Glimpses: Measuring Success in Vocational Training
When is a learner successful? How can success be measured? Does the 50 per cent threshold, as used in general education, make sense in vocational training?
Training and Education towards Missionoriented Leadership in the Austrian Armed Forces
Missionoriented leadership is one of the main pillars of the command and control system of the Austrian Armed Forces.
G(S)6 - the Information Manager
His main tasks are to safeguard friendly and to hamper enemy command and control.
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