Strategic Reconnaissance Command
| Strategic Reconnaissance Command | |
|---|---|
| Kommando Strategische Aufklärung | |
 Intern emblem of KdoStratAufkl | |
| Active | 16 January 2002 |
| Country |  Germany |
| Branch | German Bundeswehr |
| Type | Streitkräftebasis |
| Garrison/HQ | Grafschaft (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.
References
- ^ "SERVICE.BUND.DE - Behörden und Institutionen des Bundes - Kommando Strategische Aufklärung". www.service.bund.de. Retrieved 2022-02-18.
- ^ Zeitung, Aachener (2008-07-26). "Gelsdorf: Blick in jeden Winkel der Erde: Neue Satellitenaufklärung der Bundeswehr". Aachener Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 2022-02-18.