Overview
- The Wachbataillon is conducting the exercise from November 17 to 21 at multiple sites, including U‑Bahnhof Jungfernheide, the Police Academy’s “Fighting City” in Ruhleben, and the former chemical works in Rüdersdorf.
- Nocturnal training at Jungfernheide runs from roughly 1 to 4 a.m. on November 18, 19 and 20, focusing on movement in tunnels, clearing blocked routes, detaining saboteurs and practicing casualty care.
- Snipers are part of the scenario near the station for situational depiction, with the Bundeswehr emphasizing the use of blanks only and no danger to the public.
- Residents should expect military convoys, possible detours and an increased presence of troops and vehicles, while BVG indicates no station closures are planned.
- The visible drills have drawn criticism from some local politicians and citizens wary of militarization, with reporting also recalling an October training incident in Bavaria that raised safety and coordination concerns.