US troop exercises in Kallmünz: convoys & night operations expected!

US troop exercises in Kallmünz: convoys & night operations expected!

In the run-up to next year, the Kallmünz administrative community will provide information about the planned events Maneuver activities of the US armed forces, which will take place in Germany. The period of the exercises extends from February 3rd to March 4th, 2025. The exercises will take place in the area of ​​the administrative community and in the surrounding area and were announced in advance to ensure transparency and security for the population.

The exercise will involve a variety of activities, including convoy movements. The emergency services will be out in the open in civilian clothing and will carry weapons (without ammunition). The equipment used includes tracked vehicles, helicopters and drones that are used outside of military properties. The exercises are aimed at maintaining defense readiness, which is of great importance in the current geopolitical situation.

Planned exercises and safety precautions

During the maneuver, short-term disruptions may occur due to vehicles or marching troops. The nearby population is advised to keep their distance and to immediately inform the police or the Bundeswehr if ammunition or ammunition parts are found. This corresponds to the usual safety precautions already used in similar exercises Bundeswehr, US Army and NATO be applied.

According to local news, the US Army is also conducting current military exercises in the Amberg-Sulzbach district. It is planned that helicopter landing zone training will take place here from January 2nd to 30th, 2026, some of which will also be carried out at night. Communities affected in this exercise include Etzelwang, Ursensollen and Hirschau. The population there is also asked to stay away from the training troops' facilities.

Military training areas in Germany

Military training areas are essential military training areas that offer a variety of possible uses. Grafenwöhr, which is loud, is one of these places largest military training area in the hands of the US Army. Grafenwöhr plays a central role in military training and is known to even use live ammunition. These placements are highly regulated and civilians are generally not permitted entry.

Overall, the military training areas in Germany are more than twice as large as Berlin and are not only of military but also ecological importance. They provide habitats for various wildlife, despite the military activities that take place there. These aspects make military training areas a special topic within nature conservation and military infrastructure in Germany.