Bundeswehr invites young people to exciting action days!

The Bundeswehr has launched a new initiative to interest young people aged 16 to 19 in military careers. As part of this measure, the Bundeswehr is organizing special action days that offer a variety of activities, including camouflage exercises in the forest and obstacle courses. Participants are also offered the opportunity to visit the “Eurofighter”. the Süddeutsche Zeitung reported.

Tümer, a 16-year-old participant, expressed his dream of becoming a pilot, inspired by his experiences in the school camp in the Harz Mountains, where he saw three jet fighters at the age of 14. He takes part in the Bundeswehr's “Discovery Days”, which serve as a taster course for interested teenagers.

Bundeswehr Discovery Days in November 2024

The “Discovery Days” is a specific event that will take place in southern Germany from November 18th to 22nd, 2024, as announced on the official website of the Bundeswehr. This event is aimed at young people aged 16 to 20, although minors require the consent of their legal guardian. The requirements for participation include physical fitness, health and German citizenship.

The activities during the “Discovery Days” are diverse: Participants can experience the CH-53 transport helicopter, use glider flight simulators and get an insight into the work of aircraft technicians and the use of the Eurofighter fighter jet. The program also includes information from Air Force soldiers, supplemented by team activities on an obstacle course. Loud the Bundeswehr career However, the event is already fully booked.

Anyone interested with questions about the events can contact bwdiscoverydays [at] bundeswehr.org by email.