Structure of the German Army

German infantry battalions field 1,000 men, considerably larger than most NATO armies.

Under the heading of “transformation”, the structure of the army is subject to constant change in small steps.

After the Russian invasion of Ukraine from February 2022, NATO began expanding its forces in the three Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

In November 2023 a press release from the German Ministry of Defence specified that a new armoured brigade, de:Panzerbrigade 42, would be established in Lithuania.

The German Army uses the term "Jäger" to describe its light infantry units and formations.

military satellites), and Electronic Warfare units of the German Armed Forces fall under the Cyber and Information Domain Command (Kommando Cyber- und Informationsraum) of the Bundeswehr.

Logistics, CBRN defense and Military Police units of the German Armed Forces fall under the Joint Support Service (Streitkräftebasis) of the Bundeswehr.

Structure of the German Army in 2023 (click to enlarge)
33rd Panzergrenadier Battalion Puma infantry fighting vehicle
131st Artillery Battalion PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzer
104th Panzer Battalion Leopard 2A6 tank
36th Attack Helicopter Regiment Tiger attack helicopter