Due to the many diverse missions and environments that KSK may be forced to operate in, KSK operators are affored the use a wide variety of weapons and equipment. Uniforms consist of basic German infantry uniforms and LBE, black Nomex coveralls and balaclavas, and Kevlar "Fritz" sytle helmets. Commo equipment consists of a modified helmet mounted SEM52/SL with throat mike.

 

KSK operatives shown in formation with H&K G36E Assault Rifle

KSK operators have access to the entire arsenal of German military weapons, and a large number of weapons purchased exclusively for their use. These weapons are known to include the following: HK G36 5.56mm assault rifles, in both carbine and SAW versions with tactical lights, and lasers attached; P8 9mm pistols; HK MP5-SD3 9mm SMGs; HK G8 assult rifles; HK 512 12-gauge shotguns; G22 Sniper Weapon System (Accuracy International AW with folding stock, and German Optics in .300 Win mag); HK PII underwater pistols; HK 21 5.56mm LMG HK 23 7.62mm LMGs; MG3 7.62mm GPMGs; and Panzerfaust 3 and Milan AT Weapons. Vehicles in use with KSK are known to include Unimog 2 ton trucks, and mercedes Benz G Wagon's. For heliborne operations, the members of KSK practice with the Bell 212's and Sikorsky CH-53's of the German Luftwaffe. KSK is known to have sent over 100 operators to Afghanistan to aid in the fight to destroy the ist organization Al-Qaeda.