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The Inspector General's focus exercise as a motor for the operational readiness of GermansLand Forces

“The obvious shortcomings of the Russian army show how important it is to practice the interaction of the armed forces in a realistic scenario. At the large unit level, from around 5,000 to more than 30,000 soldiers. The Quadriga exercise cluster is therefore the engine of the Bundeswehr’s operational readiness and makes a visible contribution to increasing NATO’s deterrence and defense capability.”

In November last year, the Deputy Inspector General of the Bundeswehr, Lieutenant General Markus Laubenthal, described what was meant by the “Quadriga” project, which now takes place annually.

The goddess of victory Victoria on the Brandenburg Gate as today's national symbol of freedom (Source: Bundeswehr/Andreas Schindler)

Planning and intention

The three GRAND exercise components are transferred to US or NOR planned exercises, while “Grand Quadriga” was planned by the Army Command. (Graphics: Bundeswehr/PIZ Heer)

At this point in time, planning for the associated large-scale exercises under the leadership of the Army Command was already in full swing. The principle is very simple: exercises by the Bundeswehr or international exercises with German participation are combined to ensure the operational readiness of the

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