In 1995, Germany to the initial steps to form a new military special operations unit known as Kommando Spezialkraefte, or KSK for short. With the unification of the two formerly separate Germany's, and their increased influence and business interests outside of Germany's borders, a new force was needed.

Germany formed a new Special Forces unit named Kommando Spezialkraefte, or KSK for short. KSK Besides support units it consists of 4 commando platoons. The first platoons are specialized in ground infiltration, the second in airborne operations, the third in amphibious operations, the fourth in operations in the mountains or under arctic conditions.