German troops who volunteered to participate in the April teachings rapid response force NATO, in fact, have considerable difficulties: for example, in the framework of the teachings, Marienberg Soldiers instead of guns attached to the tank Boxer painted broom, writes.
"NATO wants to form an effective response forces, the Bundeswehr would willingly become a part of this" Tip of the spear ". However, the motorized rifle battalion in Marienberg clearly shows how unimportant the condition of the troops, " writes printed illustrated edition.
the story is about infantry battalion, which emphasizes Spiegel, looks like ready to go into battle any time. However, printed illustrated edition thinks it's " striving to make an impression on the commander of the land forces of the Bundeswehr of Lieutenant General Bruno Kasdorf arrived in Marienberg.
If on paper the German troops are well equipped in reality they have problems: lack of rifles, pistols, body armor, night vision devices. Episode with a broom instead of guns Spiegel calls crying.
NATO decided to make a division of rapid response forces with the name " Point of the spear ", as if reacting to the invasion of Russia in Eastern Ukraine. It is understood that in case of need five thousand soldiers will be required for several days to arrive at the Playground, the place where the conflict.
on April planned large-scale exercises in which Germany and several other countries will show how much they are willing to deploy such a force.
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