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Semmering Pass, April 1945 - Action in the Area of the Südbahn-Meierei Dairy Farm Complex
On the Semmering Pass, one can find traces of the final military action of WW II still today. These events are largely unknown, and rarely mentioned, even in military literature.
The Uniforms of the Austrian Armed Forces in the Second Republic (III)
After some thirty years, the "Kampfanzug 75" battle dress of the AAF is now being replaced by a better system. The new battle dress is more practical and comfortable, and has a modular structure to simplify supply activities.
Current Events: Islamists - Fighting the West
What is the underlying reason for the hatred against the western world, and what are the goals of Islamic fundamentalism?
The "MUSTAFA" Trilateral Camouflage Measuring Campaign
To make sure that the protection afforded by camouflage is neither questionable nor deceptive, the effectiveness of camouflage must be measurable and rateable. Projects like "MUSTAFA" help to establish the basis for such measurements.
Clash of Cultures in the Biedermeier Period
The threat against the maritime trade in the first third of the 19th century was partly caused by the arrogant policy of European states vis á vis the "seminaked savages" of northern Africa.
Going International: Solana’s Strategy Paper - a New Dimension for Austria, too?
The AAF will have to face numerous challenges. Possible future employment scenarios are discussed on the basis of this strategy paper.
Iraq - a Rogue State? (II)
Now that the military action of the allies is over, the question still remains if the search for the remaining Iraqi weapons of mass destruction will be successful one day.
Facility Security taken Seriously (II)
The fact that the training of the Objektschutzbataillon of the German Air Force is adequate has been demonstrated in its recent employment at Kabul International Airport.
Exercise for AUSBATT/UNDOF
A final exercise for the whole battalion is the capstone of the preparatory training for a unit to serve abroad.
From the Forces: "Communications" versus Command and Control Tasks
No other technology than that of information and communication has undergone such dramatic changes in the last decade - and this is reflected in the forces as well.
Integrating Tactical UAVs into Armor and Cavalry Operations (II) (in English)
The linkage of the TUAV with advanced command and control systems made the TUAV a key source for brigade situational awareness.
5 Years of College-Style Training Courses in "Militärische Führung" (Military Leadership)
The Theresan Military Academy has been reaccredited until 2007. One of the main goals is to visibly improve the quality of the teaching and study procedures.
Command and Control in Combat on the Lower Levels of Command (II)
The effects of combat in a modern theatre of operations strongly influence the training of command and control procedures on lower levels of command. Therefore, command and control procedures must be as short as possible.
Man is in the Centre: Psychologists in the Special Forces
In the course of the reorganisation of the AAF, the special forces have been upgraded in their command and control structure, which now includes a military psychologist.
Engineer Support at the "Felsenberg 2003” Training Exercise
The "Felsenberg" exercise proved to serve as the basis for discussions long after the end of the exercise itself. Lessons learned as seen by an experienced engineer officer, providing food for thought for future engineers.
Physical Fitness of Female Soldiers
In fitness tests, female soldiers must meet higher standards than their male counterparts.
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