Allied Joint Support and Enabling Command
| Allied Joint Support and Enabling Command | |
|---|---|
Coat of arms | |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Allegiance | |
| Type | Joint operational-level support command |
| Role | Enablement, reinforcement and sustainment of military forces |
| Size | ≈ 450 personnel |
| Part of | |
| Headquarters | Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, DE |
| Website | jsec |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | Lieutenant General Kai Rohrschneider |
| Deputy Commander | Lieutenant General Piotr Malinowski |
| Chief of Staff | Major General Detlev Simons |
The Allied Joint Support Enabling Command (abbr. JSEC) is a joint operational level command under the NATO Military Command Structure. The command is designed to facilitate the rapid movement of forces across national borders in Europe. According to NATO spokesperson Oana Lungescu, "The new command in Ulm will help our forces become more mobile and enable rapid reinforcement within the Alliance, ensuring we have the right forces in the right place at the right time". It is under the operational command of Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR).
The headquarters is staffed by 450 military and civilian staff. It is located in Ulm, Germany. Its first commander was Lieutenant General Jürgen Knappe, also concurrently Commander Multinational Joint Headquarters Ulm. The command was declared initial operational capable on 20 September 2019.