Military exercises in Amberg-Sulzbach: Noise and traffic awaited!

Military exercises in Amberg-Sulzbach: Noise and traffic awaited!

This day, the district of Amberg-Sulzbach becomes the setting for military activities of the Dutch forces. From August 4th to 8th the exercise "301 Mayhem" takes place there, which involves 43 soldiers, 12 cycling vehicles and 5 helicopters. The exercise is guided by Major van Giessel of the Defense Helicopter Command. As Oberpfalzecho.de reports, the focus of these combat exercises is on helicopter reconnaissance flights, some of which are carried out at night and in the outdoor area become.

The residents in the Upper Palatinate were informed early by the district office. We ask for understanding for the expected impairments. In particular, increased traffic must be expected by military vehicles and noise by the helicopter exercises. Those responsible have assured that they will keep the impairments as low as possible.

cross -border cooperation

But not only in Bavaria, the Dutch armed forces are active. They also recently tested their logistical skills on the Rhine. Between 23 and 26 March, 2025, there was a large transport exercise on the program, which focused on the crossing of the Rhine between Emmerich and Kalkar. Loud Niederrhein-total.de took part.

The aim of this exercise was to optimize logistical processes and promote cooperation between the Dutch armed forces and the German authorities. It was a pure transport exercise without combat maneuvers. The city administrations of Emmerich am Rhein, Kalkar and Rees had already asked for understanding with regard to the associated traffic impairments. The L7 between Emmerich and Rees as well as the B67 including the Rhine bridge between Rees and Kalkar.

outlook and thanks to the population

Overall, it can be seen that the Dutch armed forces carry out active exercises both in the Upper Palatinate and the Niederrhein to make preparations for possible operational scenarios and to promote cooperation with the German authorities. Like emmerich.de , the Dutch armed forces thank the citizens in advance for their understanding and support during these exercises.