Change of Command at Bundeswehr Logistic Command
Text: HDF Logistic Support Command | Photo: Bundeswehr | 10:40 October 31, 2024Major General Jochen Deuer recently took over command of the Bundeswehr Logistic Command (Logistikkommando der Bundeswehr) from Lieutenant General Gerald Funke. The handover-takeover event held in Erfurt was attended by the Inspector General of the Bundeswehr, the logistic representatives four distinguished partner countries including Hungary, as well as several military and local leaders.
Lieutenant General Gerald Funke served as commander of the logistic command between 2021 and 2024. He directed the whole range of the Bundeswehr logistic support processes in a complex period full of challenges, which was characterized by, among others, the pandemic and the Russo-Ukrainian War that broke out on NATO’s eastern border.
During his service, he paid special attention to the German–Hungarian program “Structured Partnership in Logistics”, which is aimed at establishing tactical-level, multinational logistic subunits meeting the NATO capability code criteria. Among the joint German–Hungarian capabilities, the Bulk Fuel Installation reached full operational capability in 2022, while the Medium Transport Company in 2023.
In recognition of his outstanding work in the field of cooperation between the two nations, General Dr. Gábor Böröndi, Chief of HDF General Staff awarded a Partnership Medal of Merit to Lieutenant General Gerald Funke. The decoration was presented by Colonel Zoltán Kiss, Deputy Commander, HDF Logistic Support Command during the handover-takeover ceremony.
The new commander is no stranger to Erfurt, as he was chief of staff of the Bundeswehr Logistic Command between 2017 and 2018.
General Funke is going to continue his military career as commander of the Bundeswehr Support Command (Unterstützungskommando der Bundeswehr).
