Carsten Breuer
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| Birth name | Carsten Breuer |
| Born | December 1, 1964 Letmathe, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany |
| Allegiance | Germany |
| Branch | German Army |
| Years of service | 1984–present |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Inspector General of the Bundeswehr Bundeswehr Homeland Defence Command COVID-19 Task Force Kommando Territoriale Aufgaben der Bundeswehr 37th Panzergrenadier Brigade 12 Armoured Air Defence Gun Battalion 4th Battery, 6 Armoured Air Defence Gun Demonstration Battalion |
| Battles / wars | Kosovo War (KFOR) War in Afghanistan (ISAF) |
| Awards | Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany Armed Forces Deployment Medal (KFOR & ISAF) NATO Medal (KFOR) NATO Non-Article 5 medal (ISAF) |
| Alma mater | Helmut Schmidt University (BS) |
Carsten Breuer (born 1 December 1964) is a German Army general serving as the 17th and current Inspector General of the Bundeswehr. Prior to his appointment to the post, Breuer served as the first commander of the Bundeswehr Homeland Defence Command and is also known for his role as commander of the COVID-19 Task Force. Breuer also served as commander of the Bundeswehr Territorial Command, the 37 Armoured Infantry Brigade and the 12 Armoured Air Defence Gun Battalion.