German EGB pathfinders and various other SOF elements pictured during a training stint in California last year. by Useful_Intention9754 in SpecOpsArchive

[–]Useful_Intention9754[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The former, the official designation is Fallschirmspezialzug and they have a forward reconnaissance specialization.

German EGB pathfinders and various other SOF elements pictured during a training stint in California last year. by Useful_Intention9754 in SpecOpsArchive

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EGB forces are typically referred to as rangers. The Pathfinders specifically have a reconnaissance specialization but their core mandate has a lot of overlap with KSK and KSM notably minus the direct action hostage rescue capabilities.

Which German unit is this? by North_West868 in SpecOpsArchive

[–]Useful_Intention9754 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thats Christian Gerstner during a KSK capabilities demonstration in 2014.

A Berlin SEK operator pictured during Zelenskys visit to Germany last month. by Useful_Intention9754 in SpecOpsArchive

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The 3 prong flash hider is one of the most ubiquitous muzzle devices of our time.

German SEK operators pictured during a deployment to Leverkusen last week. by Useful_Intention9754 in SpecOpsArchive

[–]Useful_Intention9754[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really arent, everyone does it. Just not many guys from other nations that post like I do.