1 German-Netherlands Corps
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‘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
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...
NATO RESPONSE FORCE: 1 GERMAN-NETHERLANDS CORPS ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY AS NRF LAND COMPONENT 2023
1 German-Netherlands Corps assumed responsibility as NATO Response Force (NRF) land component for 2023 in a ceremony at the headquarters in Münster, Germany. The NATO land headquarters is now on-call to respond on short notice to a crisis, contingency, or operation. ...
1German-Netherlands Corps explained
1 German-Netherlands Corps is a multinational war fighting headquarters assigned to NATO and EU. We lead forces in land heavy operations. 1GNC is committed to defending the Alliance’s interests to protect our people, our values and our future. 1GNC embraces a comprehensive approach to working with military and civilian partners in order to operate successfully in any environment.