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Soldiers in High Mountain Regions (IV) - High-level Alpine Training 1956 - 2006
In the mid-fifties of the 20th century high-level Alpine training was reorganised and today culminates in intensive, cross-border cooperation.
The Return of the Mercenaries (II)
Private military and security enterprises are booming. The legal status of the members of such organisations, however, is often unclear.
Observer Training System for High-Trajectory Weapons
The new observer training system assists in optimising the training and continuation training of observer and fire control personnel for heavy high-trajectory weapons.
International Affairs: Israel’s War in Lebanon: The Two Sides of the Coin
When Stress Makes People Ill
If a person is subjected to an excess of stress factors over a longer period of time without the possibility to cope with the stress, the person will get ill.
Airspace Surveillance (I) - The Radar Systems of the Austrian Armed Forces
The Goldhaube airspace surveillance system is a network of radar stations that monitors the Austrian airspace around the clock and 365 days a year.
Military Policy: New Challenges for International Cooperation
Project Management - Fashion Trend or Real Help?
It is almost inflationary at the moment how even numerous small tasks are referred to as projects. However, not everything labelled project really is one.
Focus: The Land Forces School - A Cornerstone of the Reform
Electronic Artillery Fire Control System (III)
The application in training and, particularly, in practice is the culmination of the development of every new system.
The Friesland Object Security Regiment of the Air Force
The Object Security Battalion of the German Air Force, presented in the media for the first time by TRUPPENDIENST in 2003, has been converted into an Object Security Regiment.
German-Austrian Partnership: Mechanised Infantry Training at Altmark
Soldiers of the 3rd and 4th (AU) Mechanised Infantry Brigades and the 30th (GE) Mechanised Infantry Brigade conducted a combined exercise at the Combat Training Centre at Altmark, Germany.
Desert Training
Austrian soldiers receive professional preparation for operational scenarios in the most diverse areas of the world. Only recently have they become familiar with the desert climate in the United Arab Emirates.
A (Personal) View of Kosovo
Thousands of Austrians have been active in Kosovo either as soldiers or with assistance organisations. How does someone perceive the country who is not there for such motives?
Ski Sticks Support for Winter Use of the Machine Gun 74
The problem that the bipod sinks into the snow can be remedied simply by using the ski sticks to give additional support.
Contingency Contracting
The contracting of civilian resources in international operations requires special knowledge. The Contracting Officer Course, specifically designed for that purpose, provides students with the required competence.
The Military Dimension of the EU: the Battlegroup Concept
The Battlegroup Concept has been developed for the deployment of European forces all over the world. With it, the EU is ready to make its contribution to global security.
Psychology: Stress in High Mountain Areas
Searching for Mines and Munitions (I)
The threat that mines pose to personnel and equipment in crisis areas and war-torn countries is always evident. Searching for mines and munitions is the ultimate challenge.
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