GSG 9 der Bundespolizei, formerly Grenzschutzgruppe 9 (German for 'Border Protection Group 9'), is the police tactical unit of the German Federal Police (Bundespolizei).

Oct 13, 1977 · GSG 9 made its public debut in response to the hijacking of a Lufthansa flight on October 13, 1977. The hijackers spent the following days ordering the plane to various …

GSG 9 der Bundespolizei (Formerly a German abbreviation for Grenzschutzgruppe 9, Or in English: Group 9 of the Border Guard) Is the counterterrorism response unit of German …

The GSG 9 der Bundespolizei, also known by their formal name Grenzschutzgruppe 9 (GSG 9) is the police tactical and primary counter-terrorism unit of the German Federal Police …

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 …

Sep 10, 2025 · Born out of the ashes of the Munich Massacre, GSG 9 became the model of modern counterterrorism—disciplined, lethal when required, and a direct inspiration for …

This episode dives into the rise of modern counterterrorism in Germany, tracing how the failures of Munich ’72 led to the creation of GSG-9.

Sep 22, 2013 · The GSG 9 was an abbreviation for Grenzschutzgruppe 9, which means Border Protection Group 9 of the Federal Police. Their motto has become a phrase: To protect the …

Nov 25, 2025 · Border Protection Group 9 – or GSG 9 (Grenzschutzgruppe 9) for short – was founded in September 1972 as a consequence of the failed police operation at the Olympic …

THIS DESCRIPTION OF THE WEST GERMAN BORDER PATROL UNIT GSG 9, A FEDERAL POLICE UNIT ESTABLISHED IN 1973 TO DEAL WITH TERRORIST SITUATIONS, …