‘Size Matters’

‘Size Matters’

1 German-Netherlands Corps (1GNC) is the Land Component Command HQ of the NATO Response Force (NRF), the Alliance’s rapid reaction force, in 2023. What does it take for a headquarters to fulfil this role? And what are the challenges lying ahead for the NRF against the...
1GNC’s comprehensive approach to Collective Defence

1GNC’s comprehensive approach to Collective Defence

Source: https://militairespectator.nl/artikelen/1gncs-comprehensive-approach-collective-defence The war and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine demonstrate that protecting civilians in urban environments requires a comprehensive approach. Well before the Russian invasion...
STEADFAST JUPITER 2022: 1GNC NOW READY FOR NRF23

STEADFAST JUPITER 2022: 1GNC NOW READY FOR NRF23

The computer-assisted command post exercise (CAX/CPX) portion of the three-layer NATO Exercise STEADFAST JUPITER 2022 (STJU22) was the final exercise for 1 German- Netherlands Corps (1GNC) to certify for its role as NATO Response Force 2023 (NRF23). It helped 1GNC...
ARCADE LIONHEART

ARCADE LIONHEART

Lieutenant General Nico Tak, commander 1GNC, led a delegation from the corps to participate in ARRCADE LIONHEART. This event, held on 5 July 2022 at the London Science Museum, was hosted by the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) and focused on Multi- Domain Operations...
1GNC as professional training platform: the foundation

1GNC as professional training platform: the foundation

This week the MEL/MIL Workshop for the exercise Cougar Sword 22, where 1GNC will act as professional training platform, took place with representatives of the training audiences and the planners of 1GNC. The term MEL/MIL stands for ‘Main Events List’ and...