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Joint Ground-based Air Defence Command
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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.
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Joint Ground-based Air Defence Command | |
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Defensie Grondgebonden Luchtverdedigingscommando (DGLC) | |
![]() Emblem of the DGLC | |
Founded | 29 March 2012 |
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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 |
Motto(s) | Verenigd op de grond, daadkrachtig in de lucht ("United on the ground, decisive in the air") |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Colonel Jos Kuijpers[1] |
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