Joint Support and Enabling Command

The Joint Support Enabling Command (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).

Joint Support and Enabling Command
Coat of arms
Active2018 (2018)–present
Allegiance NATO
TypeSupport command
RoleEnablement, reinforcement and sustainment of military forces
Size200 personnel
Part ofAllied Command Operations
HeadquartersUlm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Websitejsec.nato.int
Commanders
CommanderLieutenant General Alexander Sollfrank (German Army)
Deputy CommanderMajor General Dariusz Ryczkowski (Polish Air Force)
Chief of StaffMajor General Antoine Richard Laurijssen (Royal Netherlands Air Force)

The command is staffed by 160 personnel and extendable to 600 if required. It is located in Ulm, Germany. Another article states it will have around 280 personnel in peacetime and more if a crisis develops. It is commanded by Lieutenant General Jürgen Knappe, who is also jointly Commander Multinational Joint Headquarters Ulm. The command was declared initial operational capable on 20 September 2019.

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