Joint Ground-based Air Defence Command
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| Joint Ground-based Air Defence Command | |
|---|---|
| Defensie Grondgebonden Luchtverdedigingscommando (DGLC) | |
 Emblem of the DGLC | |
| Founded | 29 March 2012 |
| Country |  Netherlands |
| Branch | Royal Netherlands Army |
| Type | Air defence |
| Size | c. 850 personnel |
| Part of | Under command of the Commander of the Royal Netherlands Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Lieutenant General Best Barracks in Venray |
| Mottos | Verenigd op de grond, daadkrachtig in de lucht ("United on the ground, decisive in the air") |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Jos Kuijpers[1] |
The Joint Ground-based Air Defence Command (Dutch: Defensie Grondgebonden Luchtverdedigingscommando, DGLC) is a joint command of the Royal Netherlands Army, formed in 2012 after amalgamation of the Commando Luchtdoelartillerie (Anti-aircraft Artillery Command) of the Royal Netherlands Army and the Groep Geleide Wapens (Group Guided Weapons) of the Royal Netherlands Air Force. The command is responsible for all ground-based air defence tasks and consists of both army and air force personnel.[2] The DGLC employs an integrated layered air-defence approach featuring FIM-92 Stinger, NASAMS II and MIM-104 Patriot systems.
800 Support Squadron
The 800 Support Squadron (Dutch: 800 Ondersteuningssquadron) consists of a staff and three flights. The CIS flight is responsible for data and voice communication between the operational units. The logistic flight provides supply and transport services. The force protection flight guards and protects the operational units. and is responsible for the education and training of personnel, and the maintenance of materiel.[3]
802 Patriot Squadron
802 Patriot Squadron is responsible for the deployment of the MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missile system. The squadron consists of a staff and six flights: a logistic flight, a command and control flight, and four Patriot flights each consisting of a complete fire unit. The fourth Flight was activated on July 1st 2024[3]
11 Air Defence Battery
The 11 Air Defence Battery (Dutch: 11 Luchtverdedigingsbatterij) was activated on June 1st 2023. The battery comprises a staff, a Counter-UAS platoon and a Stinger platoon.[3]
12 Air Defence Battery
The 12 Air Defence Battery (Dutch: 12 Luchtverdedigingsbatterij) consists of four platoons. Together with the 13 Air Defence Battery 'Ypenburg' the battery is responsible for short and medium range air defence. The battery comprises a staff, a signals group and four operational platoons:[3]
- NASAMS Platoon, operates Hensoldt TRML-3D/32[4] and AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel radar systems, and the NASAMS 2 air defence system.
- Stinger Platoon, provides short range air defence with the Fennek Stinger Weapon Platform and shoulder-launched FIM-92 Stinger MANPADS.
- Counter rocket, artillery, and mortar (C-RAM) Platoon, responsible for detecting rockets, artillery, mortars and drones using the UDIS sensor system.
- Logistic Platoon, responsible for maintenance, supply and recovery of the units within the battery.
13 Air Defence Battery 'Ypenburg'
The 13 Air Defence Battery 'Ypenburg' (Dutch: 13 Luchtverdedigingsbatterij 'Ypenburg') consists of four platoons. Together with the 12 Air Defence Battery the battery is responsible for short and medium range air defence. The battery comprises a staff, a signals group and four operational platoons:[3]
- NASAMS Platoon, operates Hensoldt TRML-3D/32[4] and AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel radar systems, and the NASAMS 2 air defence system.
- Stinger Platoon, provides short range air defence with the Fennek Stinger Weapon Platform and shoulder-launched FIM-92 Stinger MANPADS.
- Counter rocket, artillery, and mortar (C-RAM) Platoon, responsible for detecting rockets, artillery, mortars and drones using the UDIS sensor system.
- Logistic Platoon, responsible for maintenance, supply and recovery of the units within the battery.
The battery received the name Ypenburg in 1999. This name symbolises the relationship with the 13 Air Defence Artillery Battery (Dutch: 13 Batterij Luchtdoelartillerie) which was tasked with the defence of the Dutch government, just north of Ypenburg Airport during the Battle for The Hague.
Air Defence Missile Group 61
The Air Defence Missile Group 61 (German: Flugabwehrraketengruppe 61) is an air defence battalion of the German Air Force, consisting of approximately 300 personnel.[3] The battery has been placed under Dutch command since 4 April 2018, and is fully integrated into the DGLC.[5] The group operates radar-guided cannon and rocket SHORAD systems, and is based in Todendorf in Germany.[6] Group 61 consists of a Mantis squadron, a LeFlaSys Squadron, a support squadron and a training squadron.
Education and Training Centre
The Education and Training Centre (Dutch: Opleidings- en Trainingscentrum) provides all air defence training, driving instruction and international training support.[3] The centre operates a wide variety of advanced weapon simulators.[citation needed]
Ground-based Air Defence Research Centre
The Research Centre (Dutch: Kenniscentrum Grondgebonden Luchtverdediging) is responsible for obtaining, safeguarding and sharing knowledge concerning air and missile defence.[3] This knowledge is used to shape the structure of the DGLC. In addition, the centre provides technical and tactical documentation and procedures, and supports and advices the Defence Materiel Organisation with the acquisition of new systems and materiel.[citation needed]
