Overview
- The Wachbataillon is running the exercise from November 17 to 21 across Berlin, including activities visible in public spaces.
- At U-Bahnhof Jungfernheide, troops will train movement in underground facilities, clearing routes, casualty handling, and detaining saboteurs from 1:00 to 4:00 a.m. on November 18–20.
- Authorities say there is no danger to the public, snipers will appear only for scenario depiction, and live ammunition will not be used.
- Further training sites include the police “Fighting City” in Ruhleben and the former Rüdersdorf chemical works to rehearse protection of government facilities and critical infrastructure.
- Residents should expect possible traffic restrictions and military convoys marked with blue flags—green on the last vehicle—and can contact the Bundeswehr at 030 1824-24242 or info@bundeswehr.org.