W40. Fallschirmjägerbataillon Willi Sänger was the only airborne infantry formation of the East German National People's Army. It was formed in 1962. The battalion was based in Prora on Rügen island (1962–82) and later near Potsdam (1982–90). It had a complement of approximately 400 to 500 men. A former member of the British Special Boat Service rated the East German airborne battalion the best operational airborne unit in training and active service within the Soviet Bloc. Its primary assignment was to conduct commando operations against enemy military installations. Other assignments included destroying nuclear weapons carriers, enemy command centers, and enemy supply lines.
WEGB Forces (German Spezialisierte Kräfte des Heeres mit Erweiterter Grundbefähigung für Spezielle Operationen is a special operations force of the German Bundeswehr, organized under the Rapid Forces Division.
WThe FSLK200 was a highly specialized reconnaissance unit of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). It has also been described as a deep reconnaissance company.
WNaval Special Forces Command, also called the Kampfschwimmer or Verwendungsgruppe 3402 are an elite special forces unit of the Germany Navy, specializing in commando and amphibious warfare operations. They are the only special-purpose force of the German Navy. The Kampfschwimmer were set up when Germany joined NATO in 1955.They serve a similar role to Americas top tier [DEVGRU] unit. They are frequently asked to conduct operations with their counter parts. Such as Americas [DEVGRU] the French [Hubert commandos] and Polands [JW GROM]
WHelicopter Wing 64 is a wing of the German Air Force (Luftwaffe). It was subordinate to Air Force Forces Command until that was disbanded in 2013. In 2015 Helicopter Wing 64 was integrated into Air Force Troops Command which is subordinate to Air Force Command.
WKampfretter (German: Kampfretter, lit. 'Combat rescuemen' is a special operations force of the German Air Force, tasked with combat search and rescue missions. As part of personnel recovery Kampfretter units are tasked with the recovery of air crews and personnel in hazardous regions or behind enemy lines.
WThe Kommando Spezialkräfte is an elite special forces military command composed of special operations soldiers selected from the ranks of Germany's Bundeswehr and organized under the Rapid Forces Division. The KSK has received many decorations and awards from NATO, the United States and its affiliates. KSK operatives are frequently requested for joint anti-terror operations, notably in the Balkans and Middle East.
WThe Naval Protection Force was a marine unit of the German Navy. It had the size of a Battalion and was part of the 1st Flotilla. It was established on April 1, 2005, but traces its roots back to 1958, when the so-called Sea battalion (Seebataillon) was activated. Its headquarters was in Eckernförde on the Baltic Sea. Next to the Naval Special Deployment Force, the Naval Protection Force were considered to be a marine element within the German Navy.