German-Mongolian military cooperation: a lesson of friendship!

German-Mongolian military cooperation: a lesson of friendship!

An exciting training cooperation between the German Panzergrenadierbrigade 41 "Western Pomerania" and the Mongolian armed forces takes shape. Over the next two years, the brigade, which is based in Neubrandenburg, will train Mongolian comrades. As the Nordkurier reports in May from 2025 to 2027 and extend over four weeks.

The training itself is carried out about 30 kilometers west of Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. A team of 30 German trainers each will be on site. The focus of the training is to carry out patrols, the right behavior in the event of threats caused by improvised explosive traps (IEDS), the medical supply of wounded and the defusing of explosive traps. In order to facilitate communication between the soldiers, Mongolian officers will act as an interpreter who have previously enjoyed comprehensive voice training in Germany.

partnership with a historical background

This cooperation is not the first of its kind. The Panzergrenadierbrigade 41 already gained experience with the Mongolian armed forces in 2023 in a previous cooperation that took place as part of a mobile training team (MTT) of the United Nations. This MTT is a recognized United Nations training program, but in this case the implementation is carried out without direct participation in the organization. It is noteworthy that the Mongolian armed forces are also actively involved in the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (Unmiss), where about 10% of their troops are stationed.

The Panzergrenadierbrigade 41 itself, which is subordinate to the 1st Panzer Division, aptly described itself as "army in the northeast". Their main tasks not only include conflict prevention within the framework of NATO and EU operations, but also the national defense in the event of an attack. With its colorful coat of arms, which shows Pomeranian country colors and a red griffin, the brigade has a story that goes back until 1991 when it was formed from parts of the National People's Army (NVA).

A look at the future

The coming training years promise deep cooperation and a lively exchange between the two nations, shaped by camaraderie and mutual appreciation, even if language barriers are to be overcome. The Panzergrenadierbrigade 41 has repeatedly proven itself over the years in national and multinational operations, be it in disaster protection measures or international missions in crisis areas such as Afghanistan and Mali.

The Croatian initiative not only reflects Germany's commitment to international security, but also promotes a spiritual connection that goes beyond the military framework. With a good hand for the challenges of the future, the soldiers are ready to train both their Mongolian colleagues and gain valuable experiences themselves.

The cooperation is expected to support the "military training support" department of the Panzergrenadierbrigade 41 and the armored pioneering battalion 803 from Havelberg, which creates further potential for continuing exchange. If you consider that the brigade extends over several federal states, from Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania to Schleswig-Holstein, it is obvious: the future is written here.