Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Einsatzarmee
English translation:
expeditionary army/force
Added to glossary by
Judith Imbo
Mar 7, 2007 13:41
17 yrs ago
German term
MA in Translation Studies
Native in: English (Variants: British, UK)
Works in: Danish to English, German to English
Einsatzarmee
German to English
Other
Military / Defense
Context: general security developments and how countries respond
"Im Zuge des Transformationsprozesses der Bundeswehr und der Wandlung zu einer Einsatzarmee......."
I think'Einsatz' refers to 'deployment' or 'commitment' ie- sent out on varied operations -am not sure of the correct term for this expression.
"Im Zuge des Transformationsprozesses der Bundeswehr und der Wandlung zu einer Einsatzarmee......."
I think'Einsatz' refers to 'deployment' or 'commitment' ie- sent out on varied operations -am not sure of the correct term for this expression.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +1 | expeditionary army/force |
Kim Metzger
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| 4 | deployment/operational army |
Tim Jenkins
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| 2 | rapid delployment forces |
Jonathan MacKerron
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Proposed translations
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5 mins
Kim Metzger
Mexico
Mexico
Native in English
Works in field
Mexico
Committed to Quality and Service
Native in: English (Variant: US) 
Works in: German to English
Related KudoZ points
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249
Selected
expeditionary army/force
I'm not sure, but I think the German term is used to indicate the transformation of the German army's role from a defensive posture to being used abroad as an expeditionary force.
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Note added at 15 mins (2007-03-07 13:56:14 GMT)
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A New Bundeswehr: From National Sensitivity to Expeditionary Capability
The recent White Paper on German Security Policy and the Future of the Bundeswehr represents a real shift in Germany’s outlook. For the first time since the Second World War Germany has enunciated a strategy that includes an expeditionary role, something Germans are traditionally extremely hesitant about due to Constitutional restrictions and post-war sensitivities.
In past years Germany’s allies were comforted by the nation’s reluctance to engage in foreign military endeavours but times have changed. Today Germany’s allies enthusiastically welcome a Germany willing to contribute to military missions abroad.
As Germany finally begins to restructure its military from a Cold War static defence force toward expeditionary capability, it is simultaneously emphasising the role of international organizations with NATO and the EU coming at the top of the list.
http://www.rusi.org/research/studies/european/commentary/ref...
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Note added at 15 mins (2007-03-07 13:56:14 GMT)
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A New Bundeswehr: From National Sensitivity to Expeditionary Capability
The recent White Paper on German Security Policy and the Future of the Bundeswehr represents a real shift in Germany’s outlook. For the first time since the Second World War Germany has enunciated a strategy that includes an expeditionary role, something Germans are traditionally extremely hesitant about due to Constitutional restrictions and post-war sensitivities.
In past years Germany’s allies were comforted by the nation’s reluctance to engage in foreign military endeavours but times have changed. Today Germany’s allies enthusiastically welcome a Germany willing to contribute to military missions abroad.
As Germany finally begins to restructure its military from a Cold War static defence force toward expeditionary capability, it is simultaneously emphasising the role of international organizations with NATO and the EU coming at the top of the list.
http://www.rusi.org/research/studies/european/commentary/ref...
Note from asker:
| Thank you - this is very helpful, am still deliberating |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you very much for this authoritative answer and the supporting material."
18 mins
Tim Jenkins
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
United Kingdom
15 years' IT & commercial experience
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, English to German, Spanish to English
deployment/operational army
"...accelerated efforts to transform the Bundeswehr from a training to a deployment army (Armee im Einsatz)"
i.e. the willingness and ability to participate in foreign NATO/UN missions/operations. So in this respect, an "|operational army".
i.e. the willingness and ability to participate in foreign NATO/UN missions/operations. So in this respect, an "|operational army".
Note from asker:
| Thank you - this is excellent information and very helpful. The words deployment and army have featured quite a lot in my text -so may go for operational force |
3 mins
Jonathan MacKerron
Native in English
Retired as of Jan 2019!
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, French to English
Related KudoZ points
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27
rapid delployment forces
perhaps
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Note added at 3 hrs (2007-03-07 16:51:31 GMT)
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"reaction force" seems to be the new mantra here
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Note added at 3 hrs (2007-03-07 16:51:31 GMT)
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"reaction force" seems to be the new mantra here
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