GSG 9 der Bundespolizei, formerly Grenzschutzgruppe 9 (German for 'Border Protection Group 9'), is the police tactical unit of the German Federal Police (Bundespolizei). The unit is responsible for combatting terrorism and violent crime, including organized crime. [1]

GSG-9 (GrenzSchutzGruppe 9) is a special forces counter-terrorism service of the German government. The group was formed on April 17th, 1973 and features approximately 250 personnel under the authority of the German Government and its Federal Police.

The DSR-1 is a compact bolt-action sniper rifle designed, manufactured and marketed by the German company DSR-Precision GmbH and was (until 2004) also marketed by the German company AMP Technical Services as a specialized sniper rifle for police sharpshooters.

Jun 9, 2020 · GSG 9 is also tasked with tracking down fugitives, VIP protection, neutralizing specific targets, and conducting sniper operations. The elite unit began operations with 178 men.

Oct 13, 1977 · GSG 9, that exists within Germany’s Federal Police (Bundespolizei). It was formed in the wake of the massacre at the Munich 1972 Olympic Games. After the defeat of the Nazi regime in World War II, the West German government was reorganized.

Mar 13, 2024 · GSG 9/1: The first unit specialises in regular land-based counterterrorism, including hostage-taking, kidnapping, terrorism, extortion and has a dedicated sniper unit. GSG 9/2: The second unit specialises in maritime operations, such as …

Regular Operations: The first sub-group of the GSG 9 is used for regular ground actions against terrorism. This may involve cases of hostage taking, kidnapping, terrorism and extortion. The group can also be used to store secure locations, neutralize targets, sniping and tracking fugitives.

Oct 13, 2016 · GSG 9/1: The first operational unit is utilised for regular land-based counter-terrorism operations, such as hostage taking, kidnapping, terrorism or extortion. The unit may also be used to secure locations, neutralise targets, tracking fugitives and sniper operations.

Nov 15, 2022 · K-ISOM shows the present of the GSG9 in many pictures and the unit still operates in the spirit of its founder: Ulrich Wegener created and shaped the German counter-terrorism specialists. This is what it used to look like. Historical pictures are …

Jan 11, 2024 · The GSG-9, or Grenzschutzgruppe 9 der Bundespolizei (Border Protection Group 9), is a highly specialized counter-terrorism and special operations unit within the German Federal Police. Does anyone recognize the platform the GSG-9 operator in the middle is running?