Einsatzordnungen
Einsatzordnungen are formal deployment orders used by German-speaking organizations such as police, military, fire services and disaster relief to plan, coordinate, and execute operations. They define how an operation is to be conducted, who commands whom, and how resources are allocated, ensuring orderly and lawful action.
The purpose is to provide a clear chain of command, assign tasks, specify procedures for deployment and
Typical contents include the mission, command structure, assignment of units and roles, deployment sequencing, routes and
Application areas include police operations ( raids, crowd control), military operations, fire and rescue missions, and civil
Creation and maintenance: developed by the responsible authority (police leadership, military staff, or fire department command),
Legal and ethical considerations: must adhere to applicable law, human rights, and rules of engagement; they