Stabilizing forces
The stabilization forces (SK) were one of the three force categories of the Bundeswehr , alongside the intervention forces and support forces . The force categories were introduced in the course of the transformation of the Bundeswehr in 2002–2009. Accordingly, the units of the Bundeswehr differed in terms of equipment, availability, training and skills. With the realignment of the Bundeswehr from 2010, the categorization no longer applies.
task
The stabilization forces comprised 70,000 soldiers, of whom up to 14,000 could be deployed in up to five different missions abroad for a limited period.
Stabilization Forces provided forces for multinational, joint armed forces military operations of low and medium intensity. In contrast to the intervention forces, they were intended for long-term peace-stabilizing missions. However, when deploying to prevent conflicts and deal with crises, these two categories of forces could also be deployed simultaneously or in close chronological order and are therefore capable of working together. Within the framework of peace-stabilizing missions, the prerequisites for the development of state or social structures (“nation building”) are to be created. To this end, the parties to the conflict are separated and the population is protected. Under certain circumstances, these missions harbor a risk of escalation up to and including combat, so that the forces were able to conduct combat up to the level of a reinforced battle group against both militarily organized opponents and against asymmetrically fighting forces. The army's ability to fight such enemies was also ensured by integrated armored forces. Because of their participation in missions abroad, stabilization forces consisted mainly of professional and temporary soldiers as well as voluntary military service .
structure
army
In the army , the following troops were completely part of the stabilization forces:
Some of the following associations were classified as stabilizing forces: