About Bundeswehr
The Bundeswehr has more than 260,000 personnel, including women and men in uniform as well as civilian staff.
The Bundeswehr has more than 260,000 personnel, including women and men in uniform as well as civilian staff.
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Since the end of the Cold War, the demands on German security and defence policy have fundamentally changed.
There is more to the Bundeswehr than weapons and equipment, more than commands and obedience.
The history of the Bundeswehr has been shaped by radical political change, technical innovation and ever new security challenges.
Those who lost their lives while dutifully performing their service deserve worthy commemoration. They have made the ultimate sacrifice for our society: their lives.
A hierarchical structure: the Bundeswehr ranks indicate the position of military personnel within the organisation.
Information at a glance on the Bundeswehr Reserve.
We have collected the most common military terms and compiled this glossary.
