Auslandseinsatzgebühren

Auslandseinsatz refers to the deployment of a nation's armed forces outside its own territory to carry out operations that can include combat, stabilization, reconnaissance, training, or humanitarian assistance. These missions are conducted within international coalitions or under mandates from the United Nations, NATO, or the European Union, and may be accompanied by civilian components such as police or development agencies.

In Germany, Auslandseinsätze are subject to constitutional and political oversight. The government negotiates mandates with international partners and, in most cases, must obtain the approval of the Bundestag before deployment. Missions are framed by a stated objective, duration, and rules of engagement, and they can be terminated when political or security conditions change.

Common types include peacekeeping and stabilization missions, humanitarian relief, training and advisory roles for partner forces, and security-sector reform. Non-combat civilian missions are sometimes grouped with military deployments under the broader label of Auslandseinsätze, reflecting the interagency nature of modern international operations.

Notable examples in recent decades include the Kosovo Force (KFOR) in Kosovo, the International Security Assistance Force and later Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan, European Union Training Mission in Mali (and associated efforts like Takuba), and international anti-piracy patrols off the Horn of Africa (Operation Atalanta).