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The KSA was founded in January 2002 as a central command of all military intelligence abbilitys of Bundeswehr. Before that military intelligence where separated in the military branches (Airforce, army, navy). The capabilities include "satellite-based imaging reconnaissance" ([[SAR-Lupe|SARLupe]]),<ref>{{Cite web|last=Zeitung|first=Aachener|date=2008-07-26|title=Gelsdorf: Blick in jeden Winkel der Erde: Neue Satellitenaufklärung der Bundeswehr|url=https://www.aachener-zeitung.de/panorama/blick-in-jeden-winkel-der-erde-neue-satellitenaufklaerung-der-bundeswehr_aid-27680981|access-date=2022-02-18|website=Aachener Zeitung|language=de}}</ref> "telecommunications and electronic reconnaissance", [[electronic warfare]], area of ​​"object analysis" and [[Communication systems of the Bundeswehr|operative communication]].
The KSA was founded in January 2002 as a central command of all military intelligence abbilitys of Bundeswehr. Before that military intelligence where separated in the military branches (Airforce, army, navy). The capabilities include "satellite-based imaging reconnaissance" ([[SAR-Lupe|SARLupe]]),<ref>{{Cite web|last=Zeitung|first=Aachener|date=2008-07-26|title=Gelsdorf: Blick in jeden Winkel der Erde: Neue Satellitenaufklärung der Bundeswehr|url=https://www.aachener-zeitung.de/panorama/blick-in-jeden-winkel-der-erde-neue-satellitenaufklaerung-der-bundeswehr_aid-27680981|access-date=2022-02-18|website=Aachener Zeitung|language=de}}</ref> "telecommunications and electronic reconnaissance", [[electronic warfare]], area of ​​"object analysis" and [[Communication systems of the Bundeswehr|operative communication]].


The command works closely with the [[Federal Intelligence Service]] (BND). For military counterintelligence the [[Military Counterintelligence Service (Germany)|Military Counterintelligence Service (MAD)]] is responsibel. The KSA is also responsible for the joint development of military intelligence and training.
The command works closely with the [[Federal Intelligence Service]] (BND). For military [[counterintelligence]] the [[Military Counterintelligence Service (Germany)|Military Counterintelligence Service (MAD)]] is responsibel. The KSA is also responsible for the joint development of military intelligence and training.


Since July 2017 KSA is under the command of the new formed [[Kommando Cyber- und Informationsraum]].
Since July 2017 KSA is under the command of the new formed [[Cyber and Information Domain Service (Germany)|Cyber and Information Domain Service (]]Kommando Cyber- und Informationsraum).


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 20:41, 18 February 2022

Strategic Reconnaissance Command
Kommando Strategische Aufklärung
Intern emblem of KdoStratAufkl
Active16 January 2002
Country Germany
BranchGerman Bundeswehr
TypeStreitkräftebasis
Garrison/HQGrafschaft (Schmallenberg), NRW, Germany
Engagements
Commanders
Current
commander
Major general Werner Sczesny

The Strategic Reconnaissance Command (Kommando Strategische Aufklärung, KdoStratAufkl or KSA) is the central headquarter for military intelligence of German Bundeswehr, based in Grafschaft.[1]

The KSA was founded in January 2002 as a central command of all military intelligence abbilitys of Bundeswehr. Before that military intelligence where separated in the military branches (Airforce, army, navy). The capabilities include "satellite-based imaging reconnaissance" (SARLupe),[2] "telecommunications and electronic reconnaissance", electronic warfare, area of ​​"object analysis" and operative communication.

The command works closely with the Federal Intelligence Service (BND). For military counterintelligence the Military Counterintelligence Service (MAD) is responsibel. The KSA is also responsible for the joint development of military intelligence and training.

Since July 2017 KSA is under the command of the new formed Cyber and Information Domain Service (Kommando Cyber- und Informationsraum).

References

  1. ^ "SERVICE.BUND.DE - Behörden und Institutionen des Bundes - Kommando Strategische Aufklärung". www.service.bund.de. Retrieved 2022-02-18.
  2. ^ Zeitung, Aachener (2008-07-26). "Gelsdorf: Blick in jeden Winkel der Erde: Neue Satellitenaufklärung der Bundeswehr". Aachener Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 2022-02-18.