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{{Infobox military unit | unit_name = Operational Support Command Land | native_name = ''Operationeel Ondersteuningscommando Land (OOCL)'' | image = Embleem_Operationeel_Ondersteuningscommando_Land.svg | caption = Emblem of the OOCL | start_date = 2009 | dates = | country = {{NLD}} | allegiance = | branch = [[Royal Netherlands Army]] | type = [[Combat support]]<br>[[Combat service support]] | role = | size = 5000 personnel | command_structure = [[Commander of the Royal Netherlands Army]] | current_commander = [[Brigadier general]] Joland Dubbeldam | garrison = Frank van Bijnen Barracks in [[Apeldoorn]] | ceremonial_chief = | colonel_of_the_regiment = | nickname = | patron = | motto = | colors = | march = | mascot = | battles = | notable_commanders = | anniversaries = | identification_symbol = | identification_symbol_label = | identification_symbol_4 = | identification_symbol_4_label = }} The '''Operational Support Command Land''' ([[Dutch (language)|Dutch]]: '''''Operationeel Ondersteuningscommando Land, OOCL''''') is a support command of the [[Royal Netherlands Army]]. The command consists of multiple [[combat support]] and [[combat service support]] units that provide the army with a broad variety of services.<ref>{{cite web |title=Operationeel Ondersteuningscommando Land |url=https://www.defensie.nl/organisatie/landmacht/eenheden/oocl |website=defensie.nl |publisher=Ministry of Defence |access-date=13 March 2021}}</ref> The OOCL was established in 2009, with the simultaneous disbandment of 1 Logistics Brigade (''1 Logistieke Brigade'') and 101 Combat Support Brigade (''101 Gevechtssteunbrigade'').
== Units == === Command & Control Support Command === The {{ill|Command & Control Support Command|nl|Command & Control Ondersteuningscommando}} (''Command & Control Ondersteuningscommando'', C2OstCo), is based in [[Stroe, Gelderland|Stroe]] and provides the army with all types of communications.<ref>{{cite web |title=Command & Control Ondersteuningscommando |url=https://www.defensie.nl/organisatie/landmacht/eenheden/oocl/command--control-ondersteuningscommando |website=defensie.nl |publisher=Ministry of Defence |access-date=14 March 2021}}</ref> The command consists of three signal companies and the Signals Service School: * Command & Control Support Command ** A; B and C Signal Company ** Signals Service School
=== Joint ISTAR Command === The [[Joint ISTAR Command]] (''Joint ISTAR Commando'', JISTARC) is based in [['t Harde]], and is tasked with collecting, analysing and sharing intelligence.<ref>{{cite web |title=Joint ISTAR Commando |url=https://www.defensie.nl/organisatie/landmacht/eenheden/oocl/joint-istar-commando |website=defensie.nl |publisher=Ministry of Defence |access-date=14 March 2021}}</ref> The command consist of the following units: * Joint ISTAR Command ** Staff Squadron (Stafeskadron) ** 102 [[Electronic Warfare]] Company (102 Elektronische Oorlogsvoering compagnie) ** 104 JISTARC Reconnaissance Squadron (104 JISTARC Verkenningseskadron), with [[Fennek]] light armoured [[reconnaissance vehicle]]s ** 105 Field [[Human intelligence (intelligence gathering)|HUMINT]] Squadron (105 Field Humint-eskadron) ** 106 Intelligence Squadron (106 Inlichtingeneskadron) ** 107 Aerial Systems Battery (107 Aerial Systems Batterij), with [[AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven|RQ-11B DDL Raven]], [[Boeing Insitu ScanEagle|Q-27 ScanEagle]], [[Boeing Insitu RQ-21 Blackjack|RQ-21A Integrator]] [[unmanned aerial vehicle]]s<ref>{{cite web |title=Integrator komt eraan |url=https://magazines.defensie.nl/materieelgezien/2017/03/mg201703integrator-jv |publisher=Dutch Armed Forces |accessdate=30 April 2020}}</ref> ** 108 Technical Exploitation Intelligence Company (108 Technical Exploitation Intelligence-compagnie) ** 109 [[Open-source intelligence|Open-source Intelligence]] Company (109 Open Sources Intelligence-compagnie)
=== Fire Support Command === The [[Fire Support Command]] (''Vuursteun Commando'', VustCo) is based in 't Harde, and is responsible for providing the [[Dutch armed forces]] with ground-based fire support.<ref>{{cite web |title=Vuursteun Commando |url=https://www.defensie.nl/organisatie/landmacht/eenheden/oocl/vuursteun-commando |website=defensie.nl |publisher=Ministry of Defence |access-date=14 March 2021}}</ref> The command consists of the following units:
* '''Fire Support Command''', in 't Harde<ref name="Vuursteun">{{cite web |title=Vuursteun Commando |date=16 September 2019 |url=https://www.defensie.nl/organisatie/landmacht/eenheden/oocl/vuursteun-commando |publisher=Royal Netherlands Army |accessdate=30 April 2020}}</ref><ref name="Versterking">{{cite web |title=Versterking vuursteun krijgt vorm |url=https://magazines.defensie.nl/landmacht/2024/05/05_versterking-vuursteun |publisher=Netherlands Army |access-date=9 June 2024}}</ref> ** 11 Horse Artillery Battalion (11 Afdeling Rijdende Artillerie; supports [[43rd Mechanized Brigade (Netherlands)|43 Mechanized Brigade]])<ref name="Versterking"/> *** Headquarters Battery (Stafbatterij) *** C and D Battery, each with 9× [[Panzerhaubitze 2000]] [[Self-propelled gun|self-propelled howitzers]] ** 41 Field Artillery Battalion (41 Afdeling Veldartillerie; supports [[13th Light Brigade (Netherlands)|13 Light Brigade]])<ref name="Versterking"/> *** Headquarters Battery (Stafbatterij) *** A and B Battery, each with 9× [[Panzerhaubitze 2000]] [[Self-propelled gun|self-propelled howitzers]] ** Fire Support School (Vuursteunschool) ** Artillery Fire Range (Artillerieschietkamp)
=== Communications and Engagement Command === The {{ill|Communicatie en Engagement Commando|nl|Communications and Engagement Command}} (formerly the 1 Civil-military Interaction Command) is based in [[Apeldoorn]]. It specialises in various forms of interactions between the army and non-military parties, such as local populations and NGOs, and [[psychological operations]].<ref>{{cite web |title=1 Civiel en Militair Interactiecommando |url=https://www.defensie.nl/organisatie/landmacht/eenheden/oocl/cmi-commando |website=defensie.nl |publisher=Ministry of Defence |access-date=14 March 2021}}</ref> It received its new name on 1 March 2026. It originated as the CIMIC Battalion, which became the Civil-Military Interaction Command in October 2013. The command, under a [[lieutenant-colonel]], specialises in the following disciplines: * Culture and Education * Public governance * Infrastructure * Human Rights and Healthcare * Economy, Employment, Agriculture and Cattle * Development of Small Businesses
Its companies focus on operational CIMIC and psychological operations; socio-cultural expertise of (potential) mission areas and cultural heritage operations; and it also supervises a network of specialist reservists with a wide ranges of civilian knowledge.
=== Supply and Transport Command === The {{ill|Supply and Transport Command|nl|Bevoorradings- en Transportcommando}} (Bevoorradings- en Transportcommando) is based in Stroe, and is tasked with the supply and transport for missions, exercises and foreign deployments.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bevoorrading en Transport Commando |url=https://www.defensie.nl/organisatie/landmacht/eenheden/oocl/bevoorradings-en-transport-commando |website=defensie.nl |publisher=Ministry of Defence |access-date=14 March 2021}}</ref> The command consist of the following units: * Supply and Transport Command ** Staff Company (Stafcompagnie) ** 110 and 220 Transport Company (Transportcompagnie) ** 130 and 230 Base Company (Clustercompagnie) ** 140 Heavy Transport Company (140 Zwaar Transportcompagnie) ** 210 Regional Transport Company (210 Regionale Vervoerscompagnie) ** 240 Service Company (240 Dienstencompagnie)
=== 101 Engineer Battalion === The {{ill|101 Engineer Battalion|nl|101 Geniebataljon}} (101 Geniebataljon) is based in [[Wezep]], and is tasked with the construction and maintenance of military infrastructure such as roads, buildings and bridges.<ref>{{cite web |title=101 Geniebataljon |url=https://www.defensie.nl/organisatie/landmacht/eenheden/oocl/101-geniebataljon |website=defensie.nl |publisher=Ministry of Defence |access-date=14 March 2021}}</ref> The battalion consists of the following units: * 101 Engineer Battalion ** 101 Staff Company (101 Stafcompagnie) ** 102 and 103 Construction Company (Constructiecompagnieën) ** 105 Hydraulic Engineer Company (105 Geniecompagnie Waterbouw)
=== 400 Medical Battalion === The {{ill|400 Medical Battalion|nl|400 Geneeskundig Bataljon}} (400 Geneeskundig Bataljon) is based in [[Ermelo, Netherlands|Ermelo]], and provides medical services to the [[Dutch armed forces]].<ref>{{cite web |title=400 Geneeskundig Bataljon |url=https://www.defensie.nl/organisatie/landmacht/eenheden/oocl/400-geneeskundig-bataljon |website=defensie.nl |publisher=Ministry of Defence |access-date=14 March 2021}}</ref> The battalion consists of the following units: * 400 Medical Battalion ** Staff and Support Company (Staff & Ondersteuningscompagnie) ** 420; 421; 422 and 423 Hospital Company (Hospitaalcompagnie)
=== Defence Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service === The {{ill|Defence Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service|nl|Explosieven Opruimingsdienst Defensie}} (Explosieven Opruimingsdienst Defensie) is based in Soesterberg, and is responsible for land and maritime explosive ordnance disposal.<ref>{{cite web |title=Eenheden Explosieven Opruimingsdienst Defensie |url=https://www.defensie.nl/organisatie/landmacht/eenheden/oocl/eod/eenheden-eod |website=defensie.nl |publisher=Ministry of Defence |access-date=14 March 2021}}</ref> The service consists of the following units: * Defence [[Bomb disposal|Explosive Ordnance Disposal]] Service ** Ground-based Company (Grondgebonden compagnie) ** Maritime Company (Maritieme compagnie) ** Research Institute (Kenniscentrum) ** EOD School (EOD-school)
=== Land Forces Command Staff Support Group === The Land Forces Command Staff Support Group (Ondersteuningsgroep CLAS) is based in [[Arnhem]], and comprises various support and ceremonial units.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ondersteuningsgroep CLAS |url=https://www.defensie.nl/organisatie/landmacht/eenheden/oocl/ondersteuningsgroep-clas |publisher=Ministry of Defence |accessdate=14 March 2021}}</ref> The group consists of the following elements: * Land Forces Command Staff Support Group ** [[Royal Military Band "Johan Willem Friso"]] (Koninklijke Militaire Kapel "Johan Willem Friso) ** Regimental Fanfare [[Grenadiers' and Rifles Guard Regiment|Garde Grenadiers en Jagers]] (Regimentsfanfare Garde Grenadiers en Jagers) ** Mounted Units Regimental Fanfare (Regimentsfanfare Bereden Wapens) ** [[National Reserve Korps Fanfare]] (Fanfare Korps Nationale Reserve) ** Honorary Cavalry Escort (Cavalerie Ere Escorte) ** Defense Geography Service (Dienst Geografie Defensie) ** Military Penitentiary Center (Militair Penitentiair Centrum)(in [[Stroe, Gelderland|Stroe]]) ** Individual Transmission Office - Security Sector Reform (Bureau Individual Uitzendingen - Security Sector Reform) ** Internal Security Service (Interne Dienstverlening) ** Military Court (Militaire Rechtbank)
== References == {{Reflist}}
[[Category:Brigades of the Netherlands]] [[Category:Royal Netherlands Army]]