The German armed forces, the Bundeswehr, are preparing businesses for a new war. Companies are being trained as part of a new secret document called “Operational Plan Germany.” In response to growing security concerns, the Bundeswehr has launched a nationwide initiative to train businesses in crisis preparedness, particularly in the event of military escalation, such as a conflict with Russia.
The government’s “Operational Plan Germany,” a classified 1,000-page document, outlines strategic steps for defending critical infrastructure and maintaining national security. A key component of the plan involves strengthening economic resilience.
As part of this effort, the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a seminar for local businesses. Lieutenant Colonel Jörn Plischke, who led the session, urged companies to take proactive measures. He recommended training at least five additional truck drivers for every 100 employees, given that 70 percent of trucks on Germany’s roads are operated by Central and Eastern Europeans—drivers who may be unavailable in the event of war.
Businesses were also advised to develop contingency plans and prepare for employee shifts in wartime conditions. Self-sufficiency was another key focus, with Plischke suggesting that companies consider backup power sources like diesel generators or wind turbines.
The training comes as Joe Biden announces he is granting permission to Ukraine to conduct strikes on Russian territory using U.S.-supplied long-range missile systems.
Previously, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia would see such actions as NATO participation in the war, as many of the missile systems involved require NATO assistance to operate. Putin stated that such an attack on Russian territory would be a significant escalation and likely put NATO close to a state of war with Russia.
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