Joint Support Service Command (Germany) Explained

Unit Name:Joint Support Service Command
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Dates:2012–present
Country: Germany
Branch:Joint Support Service
Type:High command
Garrison:Bonn
Garrison Label:Headquarters
Website:www.kommando.streitkraeftebasis.de
Commander1:Lieutenant General Martin Schelleis
Commander2:Lieutenant General Jürgen Weigt
Commander2 Label:Current deputy commander
Commander3:Major General Wilhelm Grün
Commander3 Label:Current chief of staff
Native Name:Kommando Streitkräftebasis (KdoSKB)

The Joint Support Service Command (German: Kommando Streitkräftebasis, KdoSKB) is the high command of the Joint Support Service of the German armed forces, the Bundeswehr. The command is responsible for management and administration of the units and elements of the Joint Support Service, and for ensuring operational readiness across the armed services. Formed on 29 September 2012 as part of the restructuring of the Bundeswehr, it is based in Bonn. Its commander and deputy commander each have the rank of lieutenant general or vice admiral.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sebastian. Wanninger. Sina . Pawlowski. Bundeswehr. Zweite Ebene erreicht. 4 February 2013. 18 February 2013. Mit dem 1. Februar verabschiedet die Streitkräftebasis sich auch vom Streitkräfteunterstützungskommando – eine der tragenden Säulen der alten Strukturen.. German.