Operational Support Command Land


The Operational Support Command Land is a support command of the Royal Netherlands Army. The command consists of multiple combat support and combat service support units that provide the army with a broad variety of services. The OOCL was established in 2009, with the simultaneous disbandment of 1 Logistics Brigade and 101 Combat Support Brigade.

Units

Command & Control Support Command

The , is based in Stroe and provides the army with all types of communications. The command consists of three signal companies and the Signals Service School:
The Joint ISTAR Command is based in 't Harde, and is tasked with collecting, analysing and sharing intelligence. The command consist of the following units:
The Fire Support Command is based in 't Harde, and is responsible for providing the Dutch armed forces with ground-based fire support. The command consists of the following units:
The 1 is based in Apeldoorn, and is specialised in various forms of interactions between the army and non-military parties, such as local populations and NGOs. The command is specialisied in the following disciplines:
The is based in Stroe, and is tasked with the supply and transport for missions, exercises and foreign deployments. The command consist of the following units:
  • Supply and Transport Command
  • * Staff Company
  • * 110 and 220 Transport Company
  • * 130 and 230 Base Company
  • * 140 Heavy Transport Company
  • * 210 Regional Transport Company
  • * 240 Service Company

    101 Engineer Battalion

The is based in Wezep, and is tasked with the construction and maintenance of military infrastructure such as roads, buildings and bridges. The battalion consists of the following units:
The is based in Ermelo, and provides medical services to the Dutch armed forces. The battalion consists of the following units:
The is based in Soesterberg, and is responsible for land and maritime explosive ordnance disposal. The service consists of the following units:
  • Defence Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service
  • * Ground-based Company
  • * Maritime Company
  • * Research Institute
  • * EOD School

    Land Forces Command Staff Support Group

The Land Forces Command Staff Support Group is based in Arnhem, and comprises various support and ceremonial units. The group consists of the following elements: