Military officials always sound the alarm.
They are living complaints bodies.
Sometimes it's the little things that are publicly criticized, but quite a few shortcomings have an impact on the substance.
The Bundeswehr's ability to carry out its mission is now particularly in the spotlight as a merciless war is being fought very close to NATO territory, in which Germany is contributing with arms supplies.
At least the military commissioner did not come to the conclusion of the inspector of the army, who commented on Putin's war of aggression with the words that the Bundeswehr was standing there blank.
A revelation of its own kind.
Back to the core mission
There is no question that the Bundeswehr is doing a good job where it has recently been called upon.
But neither the Corona follow-up nor the flood relief are part of their core mission.
Administrative assistance must not become part of everyday life.
The difficult question is how to use the new cornucopia, which will soon be empty again when you buy large equipment, quickly and in the most sensible way to deter opponents and, if necessary, fight them effectively.
Mindfulness training needs politics and administration more than the armed forces.
Anyone who expects the last mission should equip the troop with the essentials.
You learn from Ukraine what fighters can do for a good cause.
Of course, they are also led from the front.