The Joint Support Service Command () is the high command of the
Joint Support Service of the
German
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armed forces, the
Bundeswehr
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. The command is responsible for management and administration of the units and elements of the Joint Support Service, and for ensuring operational readiness across the armed services. Formed on 29 September 2012 as part of the restructuring of the Bundeswehr, it is based in Bonn. Its commander and deputy commander each have the rank of
lieutenant general
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or
vice admiral
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Australia
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.
References
2012 establishments in Germany
Bundeswehr
Joint Support Service (Germany)
Military units and formations established in 2012
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