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.
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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:
  • Command & Control Support Command
  • * A; B and C Signal Company
  • * Signals Service School

Joint ISTAR Command

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:

Fire Support Command

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:Fire Support Command, in 't Harde

1 Civil-military Interaction Command

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:
  • 1 Civil-Military Cooperation Command
  • * Culture and Education
  • * Public governance
  • * Infrastructure
  • * Human Rights and Healthcare
  • * Economy, Employment, Agriculture and Cattle
  • * Development of Small Businesses

Supply and Transport Command

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:

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:
  • 101 Engineer Battalion
  • * 101 Staff Company
  • * 102 and 103 Construction Company
  • * 105 Hydraulic Engineer Company

400 Medical Battalion

The is based in Ermelo, and provides medical services to the Dutch armed forces. The battalion consists of the following units:
  • 400 Medical Battalion
  • * Staff and Support Company
  • * 420; 421; 422 and 423 Hospital Company

Defence Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service

The is based in Soesterberg, and is responsible for land and maritime explosive ordnance disposal. The service consists of the following units:

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: