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"Ulan" - the new AIFV of the Austrian Armed Forces
There can be no doubt that the inventory of the Austrian Armed Forces needs modernisation. The problem, however, is financing. After the purchase of battle tanks, tank hunters and selfpropelled howitzers, the obsolete Saurer APCs are now being replaced.
The Employment of UAVs as Sensor Carriers and Weapons Platforms
UAVs play an increasingly important role on the modern battlefield. What had started as the V1 "flying bomb", has now developed into a modern carrier of sensors or weapons, and is employed with much success.
Provincial Military Command of Lower Austria
Disaster Management During the Flood of August 2002 The flood in Europe also affected Austria. The newly developed modular disaster management system of the Lower Austrian Provincial Military Command has proved itself in practice.
This first part of the contribution deals with the events of August 2002.
Flood Relief Work with the new Austrian Military Bridge
First employment in Austria: In August 2002, floods destroyed the bridge over the Kamp river at Rosenburg and cut off the only access route to Stallegg. Engineers from Villach rebuilt the destroyed bridge, using the Waagner-Biro Panel Bridge.
Current Events: Saddam Hussein: No Chance
The US have decided to fight the system of the Iraqi dictator. With or without the UN, they are determined to act.
Smallpox - the Biological Agent of the 21st Century?
The natural form of smallpox has been eradicated for decades, but this is not true for smallpox as a possible biological agent. This could result in renewed smallpox epidemics, and these must be prevented.
Drug Abuse - Questions and Answers (II)
It is not enough to recognise the threat posed by drugs and how people act under the influence of drugs. One must also know the methods to counter this threat, and know both their effectiveness and limitations.
The Employment of HPiB 1 During the Hungarian Uprising of 1956
Following a secret order of the then Inspector General of the Austrian Armed Forces, Colonel Fussenegger, Heerespionierbataillon 1 (Melk) prepared the blasting of a number of bridges over the river Danube during the Hungarian uprising of 1956.
Going International: 2003: A Challenging Year
According to the decisions taken in Helsinki in 1999, the EU crisis management forces ought to be ready in 2003. Therefore, this year will be a decisive one for the credibility of ESDP.
NCO Report: Der Sergeants Major Course
For the first time ever, an Austrian NCO took part in the Sergeants Major Course at the US Army Sergeants Major Academy at Fort Bliss, Texas.
Military Police Tasks
Crowd control will gain in importance as a military task.
Supporting Afghanistan from Europe
The soldiers of the 21st Theater Support Command packed no less than 100 000 pounds of supplies daily when the mission was in full swing.
International Security and Assistance Forces (ISAF) in Afghanistan
The tasks of the Austrian guard and security elements, and of individual soldiers serving with AUCON 2/ISAF.
Man is in the Centre: Difficulties to Adapt
Some recruits are unable to act on their own under extraordinary stress.
40 Years of Truppendienst Panel Discussions
The need for higher education for military leaders is largely undisputed. There are, however, ongoing discussions how to achieve this, and how to maintain the balance between theory and practice.
Situation "SCHUTZENGEL" [Guardian Angel] (II)
The employment of an infantry company, equipped with "Pandur" wheeled APCs, to protect a VIP meeting.
"Hold at any Cost"(II)
Victory was achieved through the excellent firing results of the Israeli tank crews, and through the courage and commitment of individual soldiers.
Information and Communication
Modern people want to be informed at all times. The Strategic Public Relations Division provides a modern information and media service for the Austrian Armed Forces.
The Austrian Service Medal (Wehrdienstmedaille)
is the first military decoration of the Austrian Armed Forces in the Second Republic. Originally known as Wehrdiensterinnerungsmedaille (WDEM), it was introduced almost 40 years ago.
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