Multinationales Kommando Operative Führung

The Multinational Joint Command is a military command center in Ulm that coordinates NATO operations through modern command infrastructure located within the Wilhelmsburg Barracks. The facility is equipped to lead military forces worldwide under a Joint Task Force mandate.

The center was established in July 2013, evolving from the German Armed Forces Operations Command to strengthen NATO and EU planning capabilities. This transition reflects the growing role of multinational coordination in European security.

Military personnel from multiple countries work together daily, shaping how NATO nations coordinate their defense efforts. This gathering of professionals from different military traditions creates a space where strategic decisions are made for several nations at once.

The facility is located within the Wilhelmsburg Barracks, a military security zone with restricted access. Visitors can explore the surrounding barracks area, but should understand that entry to the command center itself is not permitted.

The facility serves two distinct roles at the same time: it functions as an Operations Headquarters for EU directives and as a Force Headquarters for military operations. This dual role makes it a bridge between political and military decision-making processes on an international scale.

Location: Ulm

Inception: July 1, 2013

Website: http://kommando-operative-fuehrung.bundeswehr.de

GPS coordinates: 48.41693,9.98341

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:54