Naval Force Protection Battalion

The Naval Force Protection Battailon (Seebataillon) is a land formation of the German Navy formed in Eckernförde on 1 April 2014. The battalion comprises four companies - a reconnaisance company (Aufklärungskompanie), a boarding company (Bordeinsatzkompanie), a coastal operation company (Küsteneinsatzkompanie), and a mine clearance diving company (Minentaucherkompanie) - plus staff, support and depot units.