Hessen relies on homeland protection: 120 new soldiers provide vow!

Hessen relies on homeland protection: 120 new soldiers provide vow!

in Wiesbaden today gather 120 Hesse to solemnly take their wages for the Bundeswehr's new home protection command. This group consists of people who have never served with the Bundeswehr or even refused military service. With the ceremony in front of the Kurhaus, a new phase of life begins for you, in which you want to work as soldiers in a recently established home protection regiment.

The solemn event is accompanied by the unveiling of the official regimental flag, which symbolizes identity and pride of this new unit. A total of 2,500 applicants from Hesse have registered for home protection, with most of them being reservists. The main goal of this group is to protect important infrastructure such as highways, rails and bridges in the event of Hesse.

a new regiment with a clear task

The home protection regiment will consist of 1,200 posts, but should also offer the possibility that some of these items are filled twice or triple. This means that reservists are made operational again by not only receiving a uniform, but also going through training in military tactics and the weapon.

The rush in Hessen is remarkable. Lieutenant Colonel Tilman Engel explains that the unconventional recruitment strategies that have been used have led to this high interest. One spoke actively with reservists and spoke specifically to employers, similar to a call center.

The safety requirement grows

The background for the formation of this new home protection regimental is in the changing security situation in Germany. Angel emphasizes that peace in Europe is no longer a matter of course and that active protective measures are therefore required. Heimatschützers can not only provide valuable support in times of crisis, but also in natural disasters or pandemic inserts.

The call to participate in this initiative is aimed at all German citizens up to the age of 57, which can take part without military knowledge. Among the 2,500 applicants are around 500 people who were never in the Bundeswehr, including 20 percent of former conscience of military service. However, it is noteworthy that only around three percent of applicants are women.

The motivation to participate is often shaped by the current global events. In particular since the Ukraine War, many people have recognized that it is necessary to become active to protect their region, as Lieutenant Colonel explains.

The support of the employers is also crucial for the success of this project. The volunteers have to be released annually for about three weeks for training and training, with the salary being taken over by the federal government during this time. According to Angels, around 60 percent of Hessian employers would support this commitment of their employees.

Before the candidates are accepted into the regiment, they go through a medical health check. Angel emphasizes that it is important to be with good physical condition and have no physical restrictions. There is also a review of previous police abnormalities or extremist statements on social networks. This is intended to ensure that the values and integrity of the new homelands remain preserved.

The comprehensive reporting on these developments can be found in an article on www.ffh.de .