Military convoy of the Franco-German Brigade drives through Baden-Württemberg, Saarland and Rhineland-Palatinate

Military convoy of the Franco-German Brigade drives through Baden-Württemberg, Saarland and Rhineland-Palatinate

A large military association of the Franco-German Brigade will drive on February 19, 2024 by Baden-Württemberg, Saarland and Rhineland-Palatinate. The Jägerbataillon 291 from Illkirch-Graffe-Taden in France will take part in a battalion exercise that takes place on the Baumholder military training area in Rhineland-Palatinate. The convoy consists of over 100 cycling vehicles, including four -axle armored transport vehicles of the "Boxer" type. The vehicles are driven by soldiers and the convoy is divided into several groups that drive time. The route is around 270 kilometers and largely leads through federal highways and federal highways. For reasons of military security, no precise information about the route and intermediate holding is given.

The passage of the convoy is expected to lead to a stronger military traffic volume on the main connection streets between the French-German border and the military training area Baumholder. Therefore, the road users are asked to exercise increased attention and to adhere to the most large distances to the vehicle groups. It is also recommended not to drive between the vehicles of the up to three kilometers long and relatively slow marching columns so as not to endanger security.

The convoy and the military exercise serve to train soldiers and to maintain operational readiness. They are necessary for credible deterrence and effective defense. This affects not only the Bundeswehr, but also our NATO partners, who practice with us and other German and neighboring countries as part of the "Turntable Germany" in the federal territory. Overall, more military will be visible in public space, especially on streets and highways, as part of the state and alliance defense.

It is expected that the passage of the military convoy will lead to traffic disruptions. Road users should therefore be prepared and, if necessary, choose alternative routes to avoid delays.

Table:

| Date | Action | Location |
| ————- | ——————————- | ———————— | February 19 | Transition of the military convoy | Baden-Württemberg |
| February 19 | Transition of the military convoy | Saarland |
| February 19 | Transition of the military convoy | Rhineland-Palatinate |
| February 19 | Arrival of the convoy | Higher training area Baumholder, Rhineland-Palatinate |

This information is based on the press release of the Franco-German Brigade and the Bundeswehr and can change at short notice. Road users should check the current traffic information and follow the instructions of the authorities and the military to ensure that the military exercise runs smoothly.

Source: territorial leadership command of the Bundeswehr/ots