Generalkommando)) was the overall command of all Royal Danish Army units in Jutland and on Funen.

In the beginning there was large focus on having a larger defence in Jutland and the 2nd General Command.

However, after the West German rearmament, focus was sifted to the Eastern Regional Command.

[3] In case of war, the command would be placed under the control of the Allied Forces Northern Europe.

[3] Following the end of the Cold War, there was a political wish to reduce military spending along with greater centralization.