Major General Per Ludvigsen discusses lessons learned from Danish experiences working with partners in Iraq and Afghanistan. He notes that at the soldier, section, and platoon levels, the modus operandi was similar, but differences emerged at the unit level between decision-making processes and levels of control. Integration of staff officers between groups also requires adaptability. The general then outlines the composition of a standard Danish Battle Group and how it can operate in a "plug and play" manner with multinational partners by receiving attachments to supplement its capabilities.

1. Major General Per Ludvigsen
Commanding General
Army Operational Command Denmark
WORKING WITH PARTNERS – EXPERIENCES & LESSONS LEARNED
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2. EXPERIENCES FROM IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN
• Similar Modus Operandi at the soldier, section, platoon/troop, and sub-
unit levels
• Detachments and attachments – easy and quickly adaptable at all levels
and between all types of elements
• Differences at the unit (Battle Group - BG) level
- Military Decision Making Process (UK 7Q vs. Danish procedure)
- Mission Command vs. detailed control from CO BG to Sqn Ldr
• Integration of staff officers at BG and Bde level – requires adaptability,
sound judgment, appreciation of “Multinationality”, and flexibility
UNITED WE STAND
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3. THE DANISH BG
THE BATTLE GROUP – THE KEYSTONE OF THE DANISH ARMY
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4. THE DANISH BG
THE DANISH BATTLE GROUP
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Recce Plt
FP Plt
Snipers
NSEBG
HQ Coy Inf Coy Inf Coy Tk Troop Fsp Bty Engr Coy MI Coy CIS Plt MP Plt Log Coy
HQ
Operational Support:
• Construction
• CBRN
• Role 2 MTF

5. I I
I II I
“PLUG AND PLAY”
MULTINATIONAL AND INTEROPERABLE
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HQ MI
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6. • A small Army requires an informed and active selection of capabilities
• A Danish Battle Group will most likely require attachment of elements
from lead or partner nation(s)
• National CS and CSS is designed to support the types of combat
elements we can field
• Strategic Air lift dependable on partner nation(s) and/or civilian
contractors
• Long term basing most desirable in conjunction with other nation(s)
• Danish Home Guard and ex military personnel affiliated to Defense
normally augments the regular Army
GENERATING COMBAT POWER
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7. OVERSKRIFT ARIAL BOLD 30PKT