I German/Dutch Corps
1 German-Netherlands Corps (1GNC) is a multinational formation consisting of units from both the Royal Netherlands Army and German Army. The corps' headquarters also takes part in NATO Response Force readiness rotations. It is situated in Münster (North Rhine Westphalia), formerly the headquarters of the German Army's I. Corps out of which 1 German-Netherlands Corps evolved. The corps has national and multinational operational responsibilities.
| 1 German-Netherlands Corps | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1995–present |
| Country | Germany The Netherlands |
| Allegiance | NATO European Union Germany The Netherlands |
| Branch | Army |
| Size | 1,000 troops in HQ, up to 60,000 troops in total |
| Garrisons | Münster, Germany (HQ) Eibergen, The Netherlands Garderen, The Netherlands |
| Motto(s) | Communitate valemus Together we are strong |
| Commanders | |
| Corps Commander | Lieutenant General Nico Tak |
| Deputy Corps Commander | Major General Gerard Koot |
| Chief of Staff | Brigadier General Stefan Geilen |
Due to its role as a NATO High Readiness Forces Headquarters, soldiers from other NATO member states, the United States, Norway, Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom, France, Greece, Turkey, Czech Republic and Belgium are also stationed in Münster.
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