A maneuver is a realistic military exercise that can be held on or outside a military training area. Maneuvers are training activities of the corresponding military units and serve to prepare for deployment.

The maneuvers must be registered in good time with the competent authority by the unit carrying them out. When registering, the extent to which roads are expected to be used in excess of normal traffic conditions must be stated.

As a rule, the Bavarian State Chancellery, the government or the district administrative authority are responsible for accepting maneuver notifications. Further details are regulated by the announcement on maneuvers and other exercises of the Bundeswehr and the armed forces of the sending states in Bavaria (Maneuver Announcement).

On the basis of the notifications, the other authorities concerned, including the respective municipalities affected, are informed. In addition, the usual local announcement of the exercises is arranged.