German Special Forces (GSG9) - 1990s

The GSG9 is the elite tactical unit of the German Federal Police. As a consequence of the mismanagement of the Olympic tragedy, the West German government created the GSG 9 so that similar situations in the future could be responded to adequately and professionally. GSG 9 is deployed in cases of hostage-taking, kidnapping, terrorism and extortion. The group may also be used to secure locations, neutralize targets, track down fugitives, and sometimes conduct sniper operations. The unit is very active in developing and testing methods and tactics for these missions. SONG USED: