Bundeswehr prepares companies for war (Germany)

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Posted on 11/26/2024 7:42:28 AM PST by EBH

A secret strategy paper clearly outlines the role of the economy should Putin attack in the east. The German army has concrete suggestions on how companies should prepare themselves.

A new secret document, reported on by Germany's FAZ newspaper, spells out what this would mean - particularly for German businesses.

The 1,000 or so page document lists every location - from bridges to power plants - that could be vulnerable to an attack in the event of a more direct confrontation with Russia.

Earlier this year, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius warned that Germany must be ready for the possibility of war with Russia - following the full scale invasion in Ukraine - by 2029, prompting the plan. The concerns are that the conflict could escalate in future.

"We must not believe that Putin will stop at Ukraine's borders," he said at the time.

The outline known as 'Operationsplan Deutschland' (Operational Plan Germany) currently circulating to businesses, envisions Germany being a key state for the transport of troops an equipment to countries on the eastern flank like Poland and the Baltics - as well as food and medicines. Officials believe this could make Germany a particular target of Russian missiles - even if the frontline were closer to Russia's borders.

Civil and military defence

The paper reportedly recommends a host of civil defence measures - which would include prescribed actions for both businesses and individuals to be more war-resilient - alongside military defence.

For starters, each company is urged to train at least five extra truck drivers, noting that more than 70 percent of all truck drivers in Germany are from Eastern Europe and may be likely to return there in the event of a war.

Bundeswehr generals advise companies to have their own electricity generators - and to ensure all employees receive safety training - in case electricity grids are knocked out.

The report also notes Germany's lack of preparedness for a confrontation with Russia at the moment - pointing out that Germany is producing three tanks a year versus Russia's 25 per month. It also warns of the possibility of high-level assassinations in companies and frequent drone overflights, sabotage, and cyber-attacks. The report refers to this as "shaping the battlefield" on the part of Russia.

Generals, citing intelligence sources, say there is the possibility of Russia being willing and able to attack further west in four to five years.

The Bundeswehr report also recommends additional hiring of emergency services personnel - and infrastructure employees. Hamburg has already created 40 more positions at its port.

Fire crews and German soldiers have also already conducted joint exercises simulating attacks - or sabotage attempts - on critical infrastructure like Hamburg's port. If hit hard, an attack on Hamburg's port could disrupt the flow of goods and supplies coming into Germany, which could lead to shortages both for Germany's civilian population and the war effort further to the front.

The state would also reserve the right to reintroduce food rations and stamps to combat shortages.

As extensive as the document is, the Bundeswehr notes that it is a "living" plan - one that will need to be frequently updated over time as new facts come to light from how the Russians are waging war in Ukraine - particularly around the effects of ever-evolving drone and electronic warfare.

What does Germany recommend residents do to prepare?

The Bundeswehr recommends residents in Germany stockpile food and other key supplies - noting that grocery stores like Lidl and Rewe could be hit with attacks to the electricity grid in the event of war activity - preventing them from opening.

People should have non-perishable items too because electricity cuts could see outages to refrigeration.

In general, the German Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance recommends that people stockpile food and drink to last them 10 days in the event of any type of emergency. Households should stockpile around 14 litres of liquid per person.

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