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The Reform Project "Bundesheer 2010"
From the Armed Forces’ Reform Commission to the introduction of the "new" Austrian Armed Forces.
The Roots of Islamism
Islamism is aimed at installing a political order based on Islamic law, which both Muslims and non-Muslims have to subordinate to. In order to achieve this, some Islamists does not rule out the use of force. The origin of Islamism can be traced back to the 19th century.
Current Affairs: Endless Terrorism
Islamic fundamentalists who are prepared to resort to violence intend to force the West, its economy and culture, including Europe, to its knees.
I had a Comrade
Altogether, 46 soldiers have died in Austrian international operations so far. They remain unforgotten.
The German Air Force’s Basic Training for International Operations in Peacetime
In order to ensure the operability and the sustainability of the service, all soldiers of the German Air Force earmarked for an operation have to undergo what is known as "Air Force Basic Training".
Aviation’s Highly Qualified Technical Personnel
The Aviation Technology branch of the Austrian Armed Forces Logistics School conducts training courses in military aviation technology for military aircraft mechanics and technicians.
Testing a New Mine Protection Boot
The Austrian Armed Forces tested a new design concept for blast protection of the lower extremities in case of landmine blasts.
Going International: International Challenges - Longer-term Considerations
Austria is now embedded in an economic, social, and political network. Even if the EU consolidates quite slowly, the expectations regarding security and, consequently, the Armed Forces remain unchanged.
Employment of Pack Animals
Pack animals will continue to be used in the course of future operational scenarios because possible security-political conflict areas may be located in mountainous regions.
Developments in the Field of System Bridges (I)
An assessment of the current state and an analysis of the requirements as well as a comparison of bridge systems as a result of the floods in Austria of August 2002.
From the Forces: Explosive Ordnance Disposal Experts in the Kosovo
Explosive ordnance disposal units have become indispensable in the Kosovo. Which army is keen on losing soldiers in an operation, in particular due to explosive scrap metal that has been piling up in the area of operations in the years of war?
Diabetes
Heritability and obesity are the most common causes for the development of diabetes, the most important symptoms of which are chronically increased blood sugar and the excretion of urinary sugar.
Service Regulations to Be Tested by the Armed Forces: Loading and Transportation of Containers.
The introduction of modern transportation systems, such as containers, requires that specific regulations be developed - not least at the request of the forces.
Air Defence in the Form of a Seminar - "Air Alert!" "Take Cover!" - That was it?
This seminar also includes air target firing exercises in air defence training areas and is to motivate to conduct active air defence as a high point of training.
Supervision - the Commander’s Duty between Inspection, Training, and Performance Measurement
Supervision has always been conducted in armed forces in order to find out if the objectives set have been achieved. In addition, today performance measurement is increasingly moving into the centre of interest.
The Person Comes First: I Must Be Dreaming!
Operation does not Equal Peacetime. Anecdotes are often funny only for outsiders - the personnel deployed in international operations often has problems coping with the "new old" reality.
Mobile Defense of Mechanised Troops (III) - Situation CLEVER FOX (I)
This map exercise deals with a reinforced tank battalion in a mobile defence situation.
Assistance Operation in Support of the Police Fulfilling Police Tasks
Legal status and powers of the soldiers employed in the exercise "SCHUTZ 04", an assistance operation in support of the police, and in international armed conflicts.
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