A U.S. Army officer does not have direct authority over Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) soldiers under normal circumstances, as both military forces operate under separate national chains of command. However, in joint operations, NATO missions, or multinational exercises, command structures may grant operational control (OPCON) or tactical control (TACON) to officers from allied nations, including the U.S. and Germany. Does a US Army Officer Have Authority Over Bundeswehr Soldiers?
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