Bundeswehr shows its skills: exercise in the Estergebirge on November 5th!

Bundeswehr shows its skills: exercise in the Estergebirge on November 5th!

The anticipation of alpine training goes into the next round: This Garmisch-Partenkirchen District Office informs about an exciting exercise by the mountain and winter combat school in Mittenwald, which will take place on November 5th and 6th, 2025 in the beautiful Estergebirge. The Bundeswehr will train the special features of mountain combat under alpine climate and terrain conditions. A total of over 30 soldiers will take part in this demanding exercise, supported by six wheeled and special vehicles. This means that handshakes are also practiced vigorously in practical training.

The safety regulations that the population should observe are particularly important. Soldiers are asked to stay away from the training areas in order to avoid any dangers caused by the use of training ammunition. The risks of military explosive material left behind, which should not be underestimated, require particular caution. Anyone who finds something like this should contact the police immediately.

A look behind the scenes

The mountain and winter combat school, which has always been located in Mittenwald, has a long tradition in training soldiers of the mountain troops. This facility, which functions as a training base for mountain and winter combat, not only specializes in the German armed forces, but also trains international troops. The Wikipedia proposes that the school's tasks include, among other things, the implementation of special courses and that it also deals with the operation of an equipment and material warehouse for mountain material.

The history of the mountain and winter combat school goes back to September 1, 1956, when it began work in the Luttensee camp. Over the years the school has undergone various restructuring and name changes, but has been known by its original name again since its re-establishment in April 2021. The various internal association badges are also exciting, expressing how deeply this school is rooted in the identity of the Bundeswehr.

Safety comes first

An important detail to conclude: exercise injuries must be reported to the responsible municipality within one month of the exercise. This also shows that security and responsibility must go hand in hand. The soldiers of the mountain and winter combat school are well trained and well prepared to overcome the challenges of mountain combat while ensuring the well-being of the population.