Airmobile Operations Division (Germany) (Paperback)

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Airmobile Operations Division (Division Luftbewegliche Operationen) is a division of the German Army. Its staff is based at Veitshochheim near Wurzburg. The division was founded on July 1, 2002 and reported for duty October 8, 2002 . It incorporates units from various branches of the German Army. These units are stationed all over Germany. Airmobile Operations Division consists of approximately 14,500 soldiers, 350 of which are stationed at the divisionary headquarters in Veitshochheim. The tasks of this division are unique within the modern German military. It is able to provide air mobility as well as ground based fire support, aerial defence and counter chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear assets to all parts of the German military. With an additional infantry component, it is also capable of limited air assault operations. Troops of Airmobile Operations Division also rendered assistance to civilian authorities during in disaster relief operations.