Army Operational Command (Denmark) Explained

Unit Name:Army Operational Command
Native Name:Hærens Operative Kommando
Dates:1 January 1991 - 1 October 2014
Country: Denmark
Size:190 civilian & military
Command Structure:Ministry of Defence
Garrison:Karup
Garrison Label:Headquarters
Nickname:HOK
Colors Label:Stable belt
Commander1:Major General Poul Kiærskou
Commander1 Label:Chief HOK

Army Operational Command (Danish: '''Hærens Operative Kommando'''), short "HOK", was the Danish Army's top authority. It is a Level.II command authority, directly under the Defence Command. HOK was formed on 1 January 1991.

The origin of HOK can be traced back to 1808, with the forming of the General staff. Initially located in Aarhus, 1 August 1993 it had its headquarters in Karup, Denmark.

Due to the recent Defence agreement 2005-2009 many changes are currently in the process of being implemented, so the following subordinated list might not be fully complete or fully accurate. Directly subordinated is the following Level.III authorities.

Subordinated Level.III authorities

Regiments

Schools

Camps

Recent disbanded structures (since 2000)

Previous disbanded structures (since 1995)