German Special Operations Forces : the case for revision

Zusammenfassung: Triggered by recent events in Afghanistan, Germany is debating the future role of its special operations forces (SOF). Particular criticism has focused on the lack of transpar-ency regarding the deployment of the Special Operations Forces (Kommando Spezialkräfte, or KSK) and on insufficient mechanisms for political oversight over these forces. The German government wants the KSK to continue to participate in Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). However, in order to prevent further domestic political backlash against the use of these forces, there needs to be a political debate about the future role of SOF in German defense and security policy as well as a revision of current practice. (SWP-Comments / SWP)

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: 1 Online-Ressource (4 Seiten)
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: SWP comment ; 2006, 26 (November 2006) ; SWP comments ; 2006, 26 (November 2006)

Classification and Topics

• Keyword: Militär ; Kommandotruppe ; Struktur ; Militärischer Einsatz ; Konzeption ; Parlamentarische Kontrolle ; Deutschland

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (where): Berlin
• (who): SWP
• (when): [November 2006]
• Creator: Noetzel, Timo ; Schreer, Benjamin
• Contributor: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik

Further information

• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2024020611393800445844
• Rights: Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
• Last update: 25.03.2025, 1:55 PM CET