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The basic idea of the transformation, that is to advance and tailor the Bundeswehr in line with the developments in security policy, is still considered to be the right concept. The Bundeswehr has conceptually adjusted itself to the dynamically developing security environment and the new tasks with a good sense of proportion. The modernization of our equipment is making progress. We are using the available resources in an economical way and with particular orientation towards specific selective measures.This is being achieved by an enhancement of the economic efliciency in procurement and operation as well as by a conscious acceptance of the still existing capability deficiencies. We must be able to manage the missions of today and tomorrow. Constant adaptations are therefore inevitable. We will have to continuously review our further development by gearing our efforts to the superior goal of the transformation just as in a feedback loop. And we will adhere to the classic military principle and establish focal points.Transformation is a tool set to lay tracks in undeveloped terrain, to build bridges, and to define speed zones.Transformation supports situations recurring at regular intervals for staff with command responsibilities: Decision- making in times of uncertainty.To that end, we must - In future, too - be willing to let go of familiar things and activities and to develop unknown terrain.This is the mental challenge of the transformation which requires an intensive dialogue and an approach on a partnership basis between politics, Bundeswehr, society, and trade and industry. The personnel of the Bundeswehr are basically in the center of all deliberations here. Command responsibility and command culture are determinant for dealing with each other in the Bundeswehr and for motivating each and everyone of us. Motivated and qualified personnel continue to be the prerequisite for the operational readiness of the Bundeswehr. (Europäische Sicherheit / SWP)

Die Streitkräfte der Bundesrepublik Deutschland befinden sich im tiefstgreifendsten Veränderungsprozess seit ihrer Aufstellung vor 50 Jahren. Der Autor (Generalinspekteur der Bundeswehr) begründet, dass und warum die eingeleitete Transformation der Bundeswehr keine bloße neuerliche Streitkräftereform ist. Vielmehr geht die einsatzorientierte Neuausrichtung über die Weiterentwicklung und Verbesserung von bestehenden Streitkräftestrukturen hinaus. Neue Bedrohungen und die Tatsache, dass Krisen, die in weit entfernten Erdteilen entstehen, auch die Sicherheit der Bundesrepublik Deutschland zunehmend gefährden können, zwingen die Streitkräfte zur Veränderung und zur Anpassung an neue Aufgaben. Auslandseinsätze, sichtbarer Ausdruck der gewachsenen internationalen Verantwortung Deutschlands, sind mittlerweile zum bestimmenden Merkmal des Alltags in den Streitkräften geworden und müssen daher auch deren Struktur prägen. Die Erfolge des Transformationsprozesses lassen sich an der Fähigkeit Deutschlands ablesen, substantielle militärische Fähigkeiten für die verbesserten Krisenreaktionsfähigkeiten von NATO und EU bereitstellen zu können. (ICA2)

The image of the soldier, his role in state and society and also the understanding of his profession have always been subject to a continuous, partly aggravating process of change. In the last two centuries it occurred mostly gradually and developed over a loqger period of time. In the recent past, however, we have witnessed a tremendously fast progressing process of change in the wake of a phenomenon which we call "globalization". For large portions of the population globalization offers excellent opportunities for an improvement of their quality and standard of life. It promotes the economic development, expedites technological advance and raises worldwide prosperity. Today, the globalization affects nearly all areas of life. Its implications are ubiquitous and increasingly noticeable in everyday life -also and especially for the soldier. (Europäische Sicherheit / SWP)