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The Special Training Command (ST-C) of the EU Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM UA ) in Strausberg has reached an important milestone: since the beginning of the mission in autumn 2022, instructors from 11 nations have provided basic and advanced training to more than 20,000 Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel (AFU) in a wide range of military disciplines on German soil. Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine in contravention of international law has violated Ukraine’s territorial integrity and thrust the entire country into a war it did not choose. Since October 2022 EUMAM UA training mission aims to strengthen the Ukrainian Armed Forces in support of Ukraine’s freedom and a peaceful Europe.  As a multinational command, the ST-C in Strausberg coordinates all training activities conducted in Germany. The focus is on a realistic, mission-oriented training concept. Members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces are trained six days a week, 12 hours a day, in modules such as infantry tactics, mine clearance, casualty rescue and military leadership. Major General Olaf Rohde, commander of the ST-C, emphasized that “providing the best possible training for Ukrainian soldiers is an essential contribution to Ukraine’s defence capability. It reinforces both military competence and trust among comrades.” Over the next few months, emphasis will be placed on training Ukrainian instructors and leadership personnel to enhance their capacity for conducting their own training in Ukraine. Highly specialized training will likely remain for some time on EU soil. “This mission is more to us than a mere task. It is a commitment to Ukraine’s freedom and to peace in Europe. We will continue to support Ukraine for as long as necessary,” Major General Rohde added. 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All rights reserved « Back The Lincoln County News Serving Maine and Lincoln County for over 140 years Ed Strausberg sits next to parts of an incomplete diorama of Saipan on his desk at his home in Round Pond Unable to complete the work due to a tremor he hopes to find someone willing to finish the job a Round Pond man who builds World War II dioramas hopes someone will help him finish one more project Ed Strausberg has dioramas on display at the U.S Military Academy at West Point and the U.S He has many more pieces in institutions and private collections but wants to complete this last project – a series of six dioramas depicting the U.S Marine Corps in the Pacific theater – out of a love of history and a desire to share it An early field trip in elementary school was to the Revolutionary War battlefield at Stony Point the young student immediately started thinking about how he could make the diorama more realistic A diorama by Ed Strausberg depicts the U.S The soldiers have just taken a German pillbox “I’ve been crazy about history since the fourth grade,” he said when his teacher “told us to look at history objectively and keep in mind which side is writing it.” He graduated high school in 1965 and volunteered for the U.S motivated by a desire for adventure and by John F Kennedy’s famous call to service: “Ask not what your country can do for you and by the time I was 19 I was in Vietnam,” he said Strausberg was an infantryman in Vietnam in 1966 and 1967 I expected a noble war that made sense,” he said “If people want to understand the Vietnam War all I can tell them to do is to watch Ken Burns,” he said He served in the Marines until 1969 and started to build dioramas again soon thereafter He returned to New York and worked as a bartender approach a Japanese machine gunner in a cave on Peleliu in a World War II diorama by Ed Strausberg “I would build pieces and sell them here and there and I did a couple of architectural models,” he said The dioramas were a form of therapy for Strausberg after his experiences in combat “It was a way for me to convey my inner demons without really shouting them,” he said His research and work on World War II was also a reminder “Somebody always has it worse than you,” he said Strausberg believes few people today understand the scale of World War II The National WWII Museum estimates the total number of military and civilian deaths at 60 million Strausberg’s dioramas both honor “the bravery and commitment” of U.S troops and serve as a warning about the cost of war “It was a way for me to try to explain to people that A big moment in Strausberg’s career was a commission from West Point He built three dioramas for the storied institution: of Barbarossa and Stalingrad A German U-boat makes a surface attack on an armed Allied merchantman during World War II in a diorama by Ed Strausberg He first moved to Maine when his mother-in-law left a house in South Bristol to his wife then moved to Maine permanently around 1985 He tended bar and drove a hearse before retiring on disability in 1999 He makes the dioramas with an assortment of materials then modifies them with tiny tools and plastic filler to achieve certain poses he might use Styrofoam with a coat of plaster if you pull up young trees and get the roots on them you’ll have fine fibers on them – it looks like a tree,” he said Marine Corps at the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War He estimates that he has made 50 or 60 dioramas over the years of World War II as well as a few of the Korean War His non-military work includes models of local lighthouses and other landmarks Three of the six are complete – Guadalcanal and has two more to go: Iwo Jima and Okinawa After a health scare a couple of years ago essential tremor “causes involuntary and rhythmic shaking,” according to the Mayo Clinic Army’s 442nd Regimental Combat Team in Italy Many of the team’s soldiers were Japanese-Americans whose families were in U.S “It can affect almost any part of your body but the trembling occurs most often in your hands – especially when you do simple tasks such as drinking from a glass or tying shoelaces,” according to the clinic “Essential tremor is usually not a dangerous condition but it typically worsens over time and can be severe in some people.” The tremor renders Strausberg’s hands useless to render the fine details of his dioramas he wants to see his last big project through to completion Someone who builds model trains might make a good candidate for the work – or anyone with time and steady hands “I can talk them through all this,” Strausberg said it’s really just patience – and not touching stuff before it’s dried!” Strausberg asks anyone who would like to help to contact him by mail at P.O To stay informed on local happenings, sign up for our newsletter! and goings-on in Lincoln County with our twice-weekly email newsletter An exhibition of handmade dioramas built by Vietnam Marine Corps veteran Ed Strausberg will be on display through the end of June at The Good Supply in Pemaquid The public is invited to join the artist at a reception to be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m May 22 at The Good Supply’s post and beam storefront The exhibit is designed to open during Memorial Day weekend and span Flag Day and Father’s Day meticulously depicts battle scenes from the Korean War and World War II Using images found in history books for inspiration Strausberg creates his dioramas to further educate the public about the perils of war His work has been shown at the West Point Museum and the Naval War College among other reputed institutions Strausberg would like to see his models traveling to schools and libraries to inspire children specifically Strausberg began building models at the age of eight after seeing Revolutionary War dioramas during a class trip Being able to see a moment in history — a place and time with real people — in three dimensions allowed him to relate war and military service in a new way “We should always think twice before sending our troops into harms way and make sure that’s the only option,” said Strausberg “I generally build these dioramas to remind us of what it takes to make war — the people who serve and the people who actually fight the war.” known for promoting the work of local artisans Strausberg’s models will be available for viewing starting opening day and running through the end of June The business storefront is located in The Good Supply barn at 2106 Bristol Road in Pemaquid Falls For additional information, call 207-607-3121 or c.walton@thegoodsupply.org and/or visit www.thegoodsupply.org We continue delivering the news our communities need during these ever-changing times If you already subscribe in print or online please subscribe or become an online supporter today New print or eEdition subscriptions are available at a 30% discount (use 'subscribe-to-support' coupon code at checkout) Or become an online supporter for as little as $2.99 per month X In this We Are Austin Tech video Strausberg shares her thoughts on the opportunities for 9W Search in Austin Austin Select members of Chicago clergy have joined with friends of well-known award-winning African American writer/reporter and WVON radio talk-show host to produce an afternoon and evening of honor and tribute to “the career professi @font-face { font-family: “Times New Roman”; }@font-face { font-family: “Arial”; }@font-face { font-family: “Verdana”; }p.MsoNormal div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18pt; font-family: Arial; color: black; letter-spacing: -0.1pt; }a:link span.MsoHyperlink { color: blue; text-decoration: underline; }a:visited span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed { color: purple; text-decoration: underline; }table.MsoNormalTable { font-size: 10pt; font-family: “Times New Roman”; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } to produce an afternoon and evening of honor and tribute to “the career professional who is always on the cutting edge of 21st Century journalism,” so says Josephine “Mother” Wade long-time proprietor of Hardtime Josephine’s Cookin,’ the popular high-end Chatham eatery at 436 E “Chinta continues to devote her efforts to get the correct information to her reading and listening audiences,” adds Wade “And she always maintain her self-esteem dignity and character while never wavering on getting her stories accurate We’re inviting the community to stop by chew and roast Chinta with a wishing-well blessing.” Hats Off – to the Chicago Chapter of atHHNational Women of Achievement Inc for their sponsorship of an enlightening and educational day for their Youth Achievers’ Chapter Achiever Verlane Franklin organized an outstanding outing for the young folk at the Museum of Science and Industry pointed out the Black Creativity leaders in energy to the youth assisted with the tour and educational aspects of the informative museum exhibits Youth Achievers on hand included Asia Bush Perspectives Math & Science Academy; Casimir V Lindblom Math & Science Academy; Eugene Reed Chicago Bulls College Prep; and John Adams Carrie Filer Davis is Chicago Chapter founder A very special “thank you” from the NWOAI chapter goes out to to Octavia Hooks and Tameka Edwards-Chihota both of the Museum of Science and Industry for their individual invaluable assistance in the success of the yearly event president/CEO of South Central Community Services Inc. doubles as the star headliner again when SCCSI stages its 27th annual fundraiser “Puttin’ On the Hits,” an entertaining non-stop lip sync dinner show featuring a wide array of “name” entertainers on Friday Doors open at 6 p.m.; dinner served promptly at 7 p.m. Corporate sponsorships: Risk Management Resources Inc. (Tickets: $75; $750 for a table of 10.) Get yours early ‘cause this show is guaranteed to “sell out,” promises Michael Platt March Monument – The Cliff Dwellers of Chicago and the Ida B Wells Commemorative Art Committee co-host a fundraiser on March 7 to benefit the development of a monument to honor the life and accomplishments of Ida B women’s rights activist and civil rights pioneer The event is being underwritten in part by the Lloyd A was commissioned by IBWCAC to create the monument; he will be featured at the cocktail reception and will give an overview of his vision for the monument which will be located in Bronzeville where Wells lived Once installed on the median strip on 37th and Langley the monument will be donated by IBWCAC to the City of Chicago’s Public Art Collection cities that honor an African American woman through a monumental sculpture The event cost is $150 per person; $125 will go towards the cost of the monument and is tax deductible Persons attending and supporting the project will be contributing to the initial $300,000 needed for the creation of the monument The goal is to complete the project in 2012 to coincide with the 150th birthday of Ida B is a private club and functions as a non-profit for men and women either professionally engaged in or who support the fine and/or performing arts IBWCAC is made up of representatives of former Ida B North Kenwood-Oakland Conservation Community Council Oakwood Shores Development Team (Community Builders and Granite Development Corp.) Business and Professional People for the Public Interest (BPI) Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture and Ida B For more about the event and/or to sign up Newsy Names – Daymond John of ABC’s Shark Tank to address N’Digo’s $125 Business Shark Breakfast “for the serious entrepreneur moving to the next level.” Six businesses will be selected to present their business for evaluation and company consideration to John Proposal deadline: March 7 to Hermene Hartman Fashion maven Barbara Bates will be one of the designers featured on NBC’s new show “Fashion Star” that debuts March 13 Bates and other designers vie each week to be bought by major retailers Saks Fifth Avenue Tags: , Please activate JavaScript to use all functions on this site Since the Russian attack on Ukraine began in February 2022 Germany has been supporting the country in its fight against the aggressor A crucial element of the support package is to provide training for Ukrainian service personnel regarding weapon systems The training provided by the Bundeswehr is carried out as part of the EUEuropean Union training mission EUMAM UAEuropean Union Military Assistance Mission Ukraine (European Union Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine) The training mission was agreed by the EUEuropean Union member states on 17 October 2022 at the Foreign Affairs Council It is the first training mission on European soil The 24 participating European nations plan to provide basic and advanced training to approximately 60,000 Ukrainian service personnel by the end of 2024 Like-minded third-party countries may also participate in the mission The aim is to strengthen the military capabilities of the Ukrainian armed forces in such a way that they can effectively and sustainably defend their country and protect the civilian population The equipment required for training will be provided by the EUEuropean Union member states with common funding provided through the European Peace Facility EUMAM UAEuropean Union Military Assistance Mission Ukraine was recognised as a mission on 31 May 2023 and is now legally equivalent to other recognised missions such as the enhanced Forward Presence in Lithuania Recognised missions are permanent standing operational tasks with framework conditions that are comparable to a special foreign assignment They do not constitute a deployment of armed forces as defined in the German Parliamentary Participation Act EUMAM UAEuropean Union Military Assistance Mission Ukraine is also a mission without an executive mandate A mandate of the German Bundestag is therefore not required The task of EUMAM UAEuropean Union Military Assistance Mission Ukraine is to provide basic and advanced training for the Ukrainian armed forces in order to strengthen and enable them in their defence battle against the Russian aggressor Germany’s training contributions include the areas of military command and control command post training up to brigade level and combat training up to company level training on weapon systems and equipment including their tactical use All training is geared to the needs of the Ukrainian armed forces The focus is on combat readiness and sustainability EUMAM UAEuropean Union Military Assistance Mission Ukraine is a mandate without executive tasks – a so-called recognised mission Recognised missions inside NATONorth Atlantic Treaty Organization territory do not require the approval of the German Bundestag Up to 24 nations are participating in the mission The United Kingdom is conducting its own training mission at the national level A number of EUEuropean Union member states are supporting the mission by providing instructor contingents The multinational Special Training Command (MN ST-C) in Strausberg near Berlin coordinates and manages all training courses for the Ukrainian armed forces conducted in Germany regardless of which nation provides the instructors Training in EUEuropean Union countries outside Germany is managed by the Combined Arms Training Command in Zagan The ST-C is a multinational entity with around 100 posts filled by partner countries among them EUEuropean Union states such as Romania but also the non-EUEuropean Union state Norway The share of Bundeswehr service personnel involved in the actual training varies depending on which training courses are in progress around 1,500 Bundeswehr personnel are involved in the mission not only in instructor roles but also in supply roles and as translators for the Ukrainian forces This currently makes EUMAM UAEuropean Union Military Assistance Mission Ukraine the largest mission of the Bundeswehr in terms of numbers The ST-C as the coordinating command element is located in Strausberg near Berlin All other forces are assigned to the respective locations where the training takes place The training locations and times are not made public so as to protect the German and Ukrainian service personnel there is no need for separate medical support the military personnel involved can be treated at the local Bundeswehr medical clinic This also applies to Ukrainian service personnel in need of medical assistance The aim of the participating nations is to complete the training of approximately 30,000 Ukrainian service personnel within the framework of EUMAM UAEuropean Union Military Assistance Mission Ukraine by the end of 2024 around 6.200 Ukrainian troops have completed training in Germany Up to 10.000 service personnel could complete training by the end of the year The training is oriented towards operational requirements and focuses on essential topics so as to convey practical combat skills and knowledge in the shortest possible time This is because Ukrainian service personnel can generally only be exempted from their assignment in Ukraine for a short time The training contents are continuously adjusted to suit the needs of the Ukrainian forces The instructors are experienced expert personnel of the Bundeswehr and Teaching materials are provided in the Ukrainian language The training courses are also conducted in Ukrainian or Russian German service personnel with suitable language skills are employed as translators and interpreters the participating Ukrainian service personnel receive everything they need for their training from a designated service point operated by the Bundeswehr Bekleidungsmanagement GmbHGesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung This is initiated by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment Information Technology and In-Service Support In addition to several sets of undergarments and combat uniforms this basic equipment for instance also includes two pairs of combat boots as well as cold and wet weather protection gear All German national insignia are removed beforehand The Ukrainian soldiers are also issued with a sleeping bag the Bundeswehr training focuses on the PatriotPhased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept on Target air defence system and the Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 main battle tanks Some of the training 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The carbon-fiber composite airplane is aimed at the training market, and continues the company’s forays into environmentally driven improvement, to include noise impacts as well as reduced carbon emissions. “I expect we will train around 10 by the end of the year” Eight thousand members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have been trained so far by the EU mission for military assistance to Ukraine (Eumam Ua): “I expect we will train about 10 by the end of the year.” This is what was declared by the general of the German army Andreas Marlow at the top of the multinational special command for the training of Eumam Ua based in Strausberg near Berlin As reported by the radio and television station "Ard" in training the military of the country attacked by Russia attention is no longer focused on defensive operations Eumam Ua was designed to have a two-year duration and is structured around two equal operational commands while the second is assigned to Major General of the Polish Army Piotr Trytek Suddenly two armoured self-propelled howitzers (Panzerhaubitze 2000) appeared in the early morning fog it became clear that the commands and orders for the gun crew were not in German A German instructor explains the turret of the armoured self-propelled howitzer (Panzerhaubitze 2000) to a Ukrainian gunner In addition to training on the Medium Artillery Rocket System II (MARS II) the artillery school in the southwest of Germany has been providing training which the gunners need to operate the howitzer – to protect Ukraine from Russia The country which was attacked - in violation of international law - has received artillery systems of this type from the Netherlands as well as rocket launchers MARS II and MLRS from the United Kingdom and also from Germany The EU Military Assistance Mission for Ukraine is ensuring the effective training of Ukrainian soldiers to use this artillery to defend their country The part of the mission that Germany leads is managed by the "Special Training Command" with the abbreviation ST-C Its multinational staff is based in Strausberg The word "special" comes from the fact that special skills are trained such as operating the technically complex Panzerhaubitze 2000 And only the German artillery school can train them Suddenly there is hissing and cracking in the turret of the gun The practice insert: automatic ammunition supply failed The task now is to rearrange the processes so that the firefight can continue But the trainees do everything right: "Fire mission accomplished He has been on duty constantly since Russia occupied the Donbas in 2014 Ten to twelve hours of training every day and the news of the war at home You cannot survive the war without humour.” And a thoughtful person: “Civilians and soldiers die every day You must continue to help us.” He calls his country the protective shield for Europe He pronounces the word Panzerhaubitze in German the artillery had been neglected for years But artillery is the greatest force on the ground!” According to the Commander  , the German instructors give their all One has been with the Ukrainian gunners since May last year continuously "Always full throttle." The artillery school has been providing multinational training "for decades" "But trainees coming from a war for a war - that has a completely different quality." A particularly sad example: The brother of a Ukrainian gunner died How to help the young man who comes from a country where men are not allowed to cry Such mental aspects are also taken into account in the howitzer training It is obvious that they are highly motivated Intercultural competence is increasing on both sides every day While stressed German artillerymen may raise their voices when transmitting commands The German instructors stand guard as their Ukrainian comrades get on the bus Three days later they are back at the front Election has framed future of automobility as showdown between petrolheads and green zealots his white Hyundai Ioniq lurches forward and nestles between two fast-moving Volkswagens in the right-hand lane “A tap on the accelerator and the gap is mine,” he howls with glee “I love cars with curves and the growl of an eight-cylinder piston engine,” he says But for the last four years the vehicular object of his desires has run on megawatts rather than litres After swapping an old petrol-chugging Opel Signum for his first electric vehicle in 2017 he found himself having to defend his purchase to sceptical friends and family members who joked that he would spend more time at charging ports than ferrying around his young family To prove them wrong, Dumke recorded his daily commute and uploaded it to a YouTube channel that grew into a full-time occupation when restaurants closed during the pandemic This February he co-founded Berlin-Brandenburg Electric an association for EV enthusiasts that organises car shows rallies and culinary Saus und Schmaus (“drive and dine”) trips out of the German capital but it can offset one of the negative aspects of driving and allow us to have plenty of fun along the way,” he says Enthusiastic early adopters such as Dumke are key to the economic future of Europe’s leading car-producing nation But in a German election campaign that has framed the future of automobility as a showdown between speed-loving petrolheads and green zealots on cargo bikes As the country heads to the polls on 26 September, all main parties on the ballot apart from the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) say they are committed to Germany reaching net zero within the next 14 to 29 years and to curbing combustion engine emissions accordingly The outgoing government claims existing subsidy schemes will suffice for Germany to meet its green targets, forecasting 14m electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to populate its roads by the year 2030. The Greens and the Social Democratic party (SPD) are even more ambitious, by another 1m vehicles. But the question is whether the enthusiasm required for a pivot to electric vehicles can be mustered in a country as romantically attached to a car culture of old as Germany. many European nations think they have a unique love affair with car culture,” said Giulio Mattioli a transport researcher at the Dortmund’s Technical University “But I don’t know another country where so much national pride is invested in the combustion engine.” An opinion piece in the mass-market tabloid Bild this month mourned the days when politicians used to “lovingly stroke carriage parts” for photo ops complaining that “this year we are seeing an electoral campaign against the car and people who rely on four wheels” a likely kingmaker in Germany’s next coalition government has accused climate activists of waging an ideologically motivated “culture war against the car” while the AfD has attested its political rivals have a “hatred” for Germany’s automobile industry claiming that “Your car would vote for the AfD” Economic concerns were always likely to cause hesitancy in a country whose collective memory still links the “economic miracle” of the 1950s to the prowess of carmakers such as Volkswagen and BMW Roughly every 50th worker in Germany is directly employed in the automobile industry Some economic forecasters fear the switch to electric will not only spell redundancy for traditional car mechanics but also hit medium-sized suppliers When Steve Dumke joined fellow Berlin-Brandenburg Electric members at a lakeside hotel in Strausberg it was a Tesla Model Y and an electric Ford Mustang that had EV enthusiasts begging for a ride Out of 15 vehicles lining up on the car park Enthusiasts check out an electric car Photograph: Nicole Krueger/The GuardianYet even in Germany the situation is changing rapidly Purchasing incentives linked to last year’s pandemic stimulus package led to registrations of pure electric cars increasing by more than 300% year on year and in July electric cars on German roads crossed the 1m threshold missing a 12-year-old target by only a few months “Germany’s chances of becoming a champion of electric mobility are not perfect but they are still pretty good,” said Patrick Plötz a transport economist at the Fraunhofer Institute in Karlsruhe “The big manufacturers have finally clocked to what’s at stake.” Yet to win over the country’s car lovers completely politicians and business leaders may have to listen more carefully to early adopters like Steve Dumke the main big obstacle that prevented ordinary drivers from switching to electric was a fear of getting stranded between A and B “When someone like Olaf Scholz says we need to have a fast charging point at every petrol station you can tell he how rarely he uses the electric car he’s supposed to have in his garage,” says Dumke who lives in a rented fourth-floor flat and cannot charge his car at home slow but cheap charging points in areas where people actually live that has to be the motto: when you’re parking his club is fielding a team in the E-Cannonball a 70-car rally from Berlin to Munich organised by Ove Kröger Those who cross the finishing line first won’t be automatic winners a surprise perhaps in the only country in the western world not to have a maximum motorway speed limit the trophy will be awarded to those who complete the journey with the fewest amount of charging stops All type of EVs are permitted: to level the playing field cars with more powerful batteries must have 50% of power at the start and finish lines Bei manchen Mobilgeräten und Browsern funktioniert die Sprachausgabe nicht korrekt sodass wir Ihnen diese Funktion leider nicht anbieten können Rights and laws are an integral part of our everyday life but it is sometimes hard to imagine that rules do apply even in times of war Legal Advisors make a decisive contribution to ensuring compliance with these rules who is employed as a Legal Advisor with EUMAM UAEuropean Union Military Assistance Mission Ukraine she gives insights into her activities and the legal training of Ukrainian soldiers you are currently employed as a Legal Advisor with the Special Training Command I am directly subordinate to the Commander of the Special Training Command (ST-C) The focus is on providing legal advice on operations and not on working as a Disciplinary Attorney for the Armed Forces In addition to verifying the legitimacy of all orders my daily work also includes supporting the Chief of Staff and the individual divisions in all conceivable issues What distinguishes EUMAM UAEuropean Union Military Assistance Mission Ukraine in particular from previous missions in Mali and Lithuania is the training of Ukrainian soldiers in international humanitarian law Why are Ukrainian soldiers trained in international humanitarian law within the scope of EUMAM UAEuropean Union Military Assistance Mission Ukraine and how is the training conducted It is a direct EUEuropean Union task to train all Ukrainian soldiers also in the field of international humanitarian law within the scope of EUMAM UAEuropean Union Military Assistance Mission Ukraine we decided to have this important training phase conducted only by fully trained legal experts that is personnel of the military legal system of the Bundeswehr This is mainly due to the fact that only such personnel can answer the real-life questions of Ukrainian soldiers in a legally correct and adequate way The training itself is similar to the legal training provided in the Bundeswehr we first discuss the most important rules and then deepen our knowledge with case studies Why is this training so important not only for the soldiers themselves but also for the Ukrainian military in general The EUEuropean Union realized early on that the EUMAM UAEuropean Union Military Assistance Mission Ukraine training mission already indirectly intervened in the war between Russia and Ukraine it is therefore of extreme importance that the trained Ukrainian soldiers and the Ukrainian military in general represent and defend the code of values of the EUEuropean Union It is understandable that these values are not always immediately comprehensible to the individual from a subjective point of view we combine military tactics with legal foundations in order to highlight which military advantages may result from arresting prisoners of war What challenges did you have to face with regard to this legal training some 10,000 Ukrainian soldiers are to be trained at major training areas throughout Germany Especially at the beginning of the mission it was therefore not easy to employ the limited number of personnel of the military legal system of the Bundeswehr that was available in such a way that training in international humanitarian law could be ensured we have developed a well-functioning system Another challenge was to make Ukraine aware of the need to integrate legal training into the already tight training schedule much is at stake and that support will only be continued if Ukraine complies with EUEuropean Union legal standards In addition to the general legal training of all Ukrainian soldiers The training offered within the scope of EUMAM UAEuropean Union Military Assistance Mission Ukraine is always tailored to the needs of the Ukrainian military the Ukrainian military also asked for more in-depth training for Ukrainian Legal Advisors in the field of international humanitarian law The first training of this kind will start in December 2023 It will allow us to enter into dialogue with Ukrainian legal experts and exchange experiences The Legal Advisors from Ukraine are confronted with real-life national defence cases every day and are able to provide us with valuable information and insights from which we can learn we are able to objectively assess scenarios and provide legal background knowledge for any training that has taken place or will take place during the mission each training phase is conducted by legal experts of the Bundeswehr in cooperation with a soldier experienced in the relevant field of knowledge to come back to your tasks in your function as Legal Advisor what specific questions have been forwarded to you so far within the scope of this mission I have been involved in this mission almost from the very beginning I was already concerned with the question whether EUMAM UAEuropean Union Military Assistance Mission Ukraine meets all legal requirements in order to become an acknowledged mission I then assessed the most diverse verification tasks and provided advice on questions that arise with the presence of soldiers of the UKR armed forces in Germany There were a lot of questions that we were able to effectively assess with all the agencies concerned A Legal Advisor ultimately has a wide range of subject matters to deal with which makes this function so exciting and versatile I look forward to continuing to support this mission as best as possible The ES15 aircraft from ECARYS is working missions around the world each day When ECARYS engineers designed the concept concentrating on how to create payload and space to provide a flexible aircraft that delivers The design is based on a 59-foot (18-meter) wingspan and a retractable tricycle undercarriage which is stable to crosswinds (up to 16 knots) and has a wide wheelbase – ideal characteristics indeed for reliable ground handling and flight operations The fuselage is divided into three sections starting with the hybrid composite cockpit module An array of avionics solutions are available Second is the mid-fuselage comprising a center steel frame compartment for the Rotax turbo-charged engine The midsection comprises the cantilever wing with flaps across the entire wingspan This provides incredible take-off and landing performance which – when combined with the speed brakes – enables the ES15 to land on airstrips inaccessible to many other aircraft The tailboom section completes the special platform Throughout each module the ECARYS engineering team can adapt and modify according to the customer’s requirements THE ES15 climbs to 7,000 feet within 12 minutes With 115 horsepower in the turbo-charged Rotax engine the performance will meet most mission objectives An operating ceiling is certified to 16,000 feet Depending on the configuration the ES15 can achieve between 10 and 20 hours of endurance Burning just 15 liters of fuel per hour means that it is an incredibly efficient and environmentally conscious platform Just as important as its maximum speed is its slow speed flight characteristics – at 50 knots it can perform 30-degree bank turns putting you in control when you need to be focused on a particular spot operating speeds are as high as 130 knots and max speed is 148 knots giving ample speed to keep on top of a moving situation The ES15 takes up a small area of hangar space as the folding wings reduce the wingspan to just 25 feet The wings can be removed for trailer or container transportation This takes less than 1 hour and requires just two people Related reading: S-PLANE electronic subsystems transform ECARYS ES15 into optionally piloted aircraft The ability to put the ES15 in a trailer or container is vitally important for operational flexibility It can be moved efficiently and be ready for operations in one hour ECARYS offer a 40-foot container which doubles as field maintenance The avionics and electrics are a bespoke solution according to the mission requirements from each customer Standard avionics are impressive and state of the art and we understand that each customer has varying requirements The Electrics are either an 1800W/28 VDC generator or 3900/28VDC generator a 24 Ah/24 VDC buffer battery system and a customer tailored 28 VDC electrical network bus with sockets ECARYS is a division of the German aircraft manufacturer The company’s ES15 aircraft has been proven in the field since 2012 and has proven itself as an incredibly efficient and robust platform for airborne surveillance Company officials welcome cooperation with commercial partners and governments to develop the platform according to their needs The ES15 is highly adaptable as demonstrated by the company’s partnership with Safran Electronics and Defense and the Patroller aircraft a combined unmanned and manned configured aircraft ECARYS supplies the base platform and will tailor it according to specific requirements Search the Aerospace & Defense Buyer's Guide Keep pace with aerospace innovation and opportunities via your favorite social media channels. Connect with Intelligent Aerospace on Twitter (@IntelligentAero), LinkedIn,Google+, and Instagram and trends of vital importance to aerospace professionals throughout the industry and around the globe and other key decision-makers involved in the research & development and acquisition of electronics hardware and software components and systems for commercial and military fixed-wing Whether you’re looking for a spacious family home or a place with an easy commute here are the best suburbs and cities near Berlin By Victoria Pearce and large family homes are out of the question are some great hidden gems that offer affordable housing and more spacious living options these commuter towns have an easier (albeit slower) pace of life within easy reach of the action Discover the magic of Berlin’s suburbs by reading the following sections: Spotahome takes the hassle out of househunting by doing the hard work for you and book rental properties all from the comfort of your own home Take the stress out of househunting in Berlin with Spotahome Berlin is Germany’s vibrant capital Known for its tumultuous past, the city has since transformed itself into a global hub of creativity Given that the rental market in the capital has exploded in recent years, moving to the outskirts of the city might be a good option for those seeking a suitable home on a budget The small cities and charming villages near Berlin provide a great alternative to the dense inner-city housing offering more space for those seeking a home with a garden or a place for their growing family to enjoy Berlin’s excellent public transport network also makes it possible to commute into the city from dozens or even hundreds of kilometers away living in the suburbs allows residents to enjoy the best of both worlds Although property prices in the suburbs are lower than in the city they have also felt the pinch of an increasingly competitive housing market finding accommodation within budget can be a challenge – but not impossible There are several ways to find a place to live in the suburbs some people use a local estate agent (Makler) online property portals are also popular to find housing some online advertisements are listed as provisionsfreie (i.e. You can find rental accommodation on the following websites: When searching for properties to rent, it is important to keep in mind that scams do exist. Be cautious and vet advertisements and agents carefully, especially when you don’t speak German fluently or are contacting people online One of the big draws of the suburbs is the size of the homes You are much more likely to find houses with gardens or larger apartments in cities near Berlin Population growth has also resulted in the development of more apartment blocks across the region These can offer lower rents with close proximity to parks or nature reserves Similar to the rest of Germany, Berlin’s suburbia has a large percentage of renters. In 2023, more than half of the country’s population (52.4%) lived in rented accommodation This was the highest share in the European Union (EU) Although rental rates have increased as the region’s population grows rentals are still more affordable rentals in cities near Berlin than in the capital itself Rent in the suburbs can be separated into the following categories: If you compare these costs to those in Mitte where rents regularly exceed €1,900 for a similarly sized apartment you can see why many people choose to expand their housing search beyond the city limits For potential buyers in Germany, there’s both good news and bad news. After a decade-long house price boom, real estate prices are in freefall (2024) The housing market is struggling as higher mortgage interest rates and rising inflation have increased affordability constraints Conversely, Berlin is the most affordable city in Germany If you’re employed, you should be able to get a mortgage with no additional requirements – regardless of your nationality. That being said, while there are no restrictions for expats looking to purchase a home there is also no need to jump into it straight away buying property makes more sense if you are already familiar with the area or are moving to be close to family you might want to consider renting when you first arrive so that you can explore the different cities near Berlin you can be sure to buy property in a suburb where you will enjoy living for the long term Real estate guide: buying a house in Germany The German capital is entirely surrounded by the Brandenburg region That means that many villages and commuter cities near Berlin are part of the same government district Fortunately, public transport links are plentiful between Berlin and the suburbs outlined below commute time has a large impact on rental prices with the cheapest housing often being found where commutes are the longest Natural beauty is plentiful outside Berlin these areas tend to attract people who are drawn to nature or those seeking a quieter environment Although nightlife is harder to come by outside of Berlin are well-known for their events and cultural scene Keep reading for a closer look at some of the top cities near Berlin Well known for its many popular attractions, Bernau has several museums and is the host of the annual Hussite Festival (Hussitenfest) which celebrates the town’s medieval history Its fascinating past is still present in its impressive 8-meter-high defense walls that surround the town and its small alleyways that take visitors back in time only one original city gate – the Steintor – still remains and now serves as a local museum Bernau features a mix of modern high-rise housing estates and historic half-timbered buildings from the early 19th century Residents enjoy this scenic town for its quiet streets and pleasant neighborhoods Hohen Neuendorf is not an old town but a pleasant one This city near Berlin was developed as a commuter town in the early 20th century tranquil setting and easy access to the city center making this a popular choice for workers headed to an inner-city office every day Most of the housing in Hohen Neuendorf is relatively new Once home to the world’s first radio station Nauen is a quiet satellite in Berlin’s orbit Said to be one of the most beautiful in Brandenburg the old town is a popular choice for families who seek larger gardens and quiet streets With wind turbines scattered around the town’s edge Nauen is set near many areas of natural beauty Expats looking for social entertainment may want to look elsewhere This village does not have many cultural events or substantial nightlife Oranienburg’s pleasant streets hide the town’s dark past having been a concentration camp for both Nazis and Soviets Now a pretty city near Berlin, locals enjoy a pleasant and relaxed lifestyle. Tourists often visit the area for its memorials and the 350-year-old baroque Oranienburg Palace (Schloss Oranienburg) The former Prussian palace with its large open park is home to a museum and a cultural center Oranienburg is a good choice if you prefer a village setting and don’t blame a place for its historical past The capital of Brandenburg, Potsdam, is a tourist destination in its own right. The city near Berlin is home to several palaces, including Sanssouci Palace (Schloss Sanssouci) which was once the summer home of Frederick the Great (former King of Prussia) Potsdam has many businesses, including a major film studio and 30 research facilities. It is also home to the Berlin Brandenberg International School the historic town center dissolves into fairly typical Berlin suburbs With many cultural offerings within Potsdam’s borders you don’t necessarily have to head to the capital to socialize and find entertainment so it may not be the best option if you are looking to save money by living outside Berlin with low housing costs and a convivial atmosphere The satellite city was established 800 years ago and now has a population of 27,000 Rathenow is a sleepy area compared to Berlin The area is popular with families who appreciate having more space and access to nearby parks and lakes Strausberg offers authentic small-town German life within easy commuting distance of the capital this city near Berlin is located just 30 kilometers from the Polish border.Sports enthusiasts will particularly enjoy Strausberg because of its many sporting facilities and traditions thin town is a popular option for hybrid workers who want the price and quality of life from the countryside but still need to commute to the big city Teltow is located on the outskirts of Berlin This German suburb has followed the city through its many trials and tribulations and served as a border between West Berlin and East Germany and new developments continue to spring up to provide affordable housing for workers flocking to the German capital Its location provides easy access to higher education institutes in both Berlin and Potsdam Teltow primarily offers apartments and townhouses If you’re hoping for a single-family house the town does boast plenty of parks and outdoor spaces you can visit Developed as a vacation resort in the early 20th century This small town with a little over 21,000 inhabitants is located in a nature reserve between two lakes making it an ideal choice for those who love the outdoors a small compound was built nearby to house high-ranking officials of the East German government away from the rest of the population While the building has been out of use for a long time the natural beauty that drew officials to Wandlitz can still be found today The villages and cities near Berlin are all fairly safe and can be a good choice if you need more space or crave a quieter environment Reported crime rates are also generally lower than in the German capital, with the exception of: However, this does not necessarily mean that these areas are to be avoided. For example, Zeuthen is mostly made up of family homes with gardens, and the rents are typically affordable. The town is a short distance away from Berlin Mitte and has easy access to Schönefeld airport, making it a popular suburb for commuters. Whether you’re renting on a budget or buying a spacious family home, you’ll want to be sure you end up in a place that suits you best. It is important that you consider your housing requirements, budget, and commuting plans before you settle on an area. For example, if you know you need to work on-site in central Berlin most days per week, moving to a suburb may not make sense at all. On the other hand, if you work from home and bring family, trading in some of Berlin’s excitement for quieter suburban living could be the perfect fit. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when looking for a city near Berlin to call your home: Victoria is an American writer (and mom) living in the UK. Having previous experience as a lawyer, she focuses on local content for employment law and business culture articles. The Limpopo Department of Education has confirmed that Strausburg College in Namakgale outside Phalaborwa is registered with the department but is not registered as an exam center. This after parents raised concerns over the legitimacy of the institution, which offers primary, secondary and tertiary education curricula. One of the parents Evance Lamola has told Capricorn FM News that after enquiring at the Namakgale education circuit offices they were told that the college is not registered and now they fear that their children in grades 11 and especially grade 12 will not sit for exams. Another parent Molesi Maponya says they were told by the circuit that despite the college not being registered, their children will sit for exams as repeat candidates. The parents have called on the circuit manager to place their children at local schools so that they can write their exams. Director of the Strausberg College Simon Masete has disputed the allegations saying the school has been registered since 2002. He says there were delays by the basic education department to register them on the Education Management Information System (EMIS) due to their relocation from Sekororo to Namakgale, but exams will be written. Spokesperson for the provincial education department, Tidimalo Chuene says grade 12 learners will write their final exams at a registered alternative venue but trial exams will be written at the school. Copyright © 2022Capricorn FM.All rights reserved.