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| Missions Abroad and Special Operations Auslands- und Spezialeinsätze | |
|---|---|
| Common name | ASE |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 2008 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Federal agency | Germany |
| Operations jurisdiction | Germany |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany |
| Parent agency | Federal Criminal Police Office (Germany) |
BKA ASE (Auslands- und Spezialeinsätze; English: Missions Abroad and Special Operations) is a specialized unit within the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). ASE is composed of specially selected and trained BKA personnel that typically operate in high-threat environments.[1]
Mission[edit]
- ASE may operate as close protection details in hazardous areas.
- Functions as counter assault teams. In the event a VIP, the VIP's vehicle, or a protected site is attacked by armed assailants, ASE opeartors may be tasked with engaging and diverting the attackers, thereby buying the close protection shift time to evacuate the dignitary to a safe area.
- Tasked with the protection of German constitutional organs of the federal government such as the German President, Bundeskanzler and Ministers during their visits to foreign crisis regions.
- Provides tactical support to foreign high-profile state guests during their stay in Germany.
- Provides high-risk escort of witnesses within the witness protection tasks of the BKA and the escort of high-profile and dangerous prisoners.
ASE operates closely with the close protection details of the BKA or with other special units of the German Police such as the protection unit for German Diplomatic Missions.
Organisation[edit]
ASE is a sub-section of the BKA Protection Division in Berlin.[2] It is composed of elite members of the BKA Protection Division chosen through a highly competitive and selective process. The unit is subdivided in two operational teams: ASE Alpha and ASE Bravo.
Selection and training[edit]
Members of the BKA and other German police services can apply for the selection process of the ASE.
During the selection process candidates have to complete the following tests
- Physical fitness which includes a 3000 m run, benchpress and an obstacle course
- Marksmanship and weapons handling
- Self-defense and hand-to-hand fighting
- Psychological examinations
- Oral interviews
Upon successful completion of the selection phase, ASE operators attend the standard personal security detail training by the BKA's Protection Division and further specialization courses. These involve advanced firearm handling, combatives, tactics in high-threat environments or advanced medical training.
Equipment[edit]
Various weaponry such as
- Assault rifle HK G36K
- Assault rifle HK G36C
- Submachine gun HK MP5
- Submachine gun HK MP7
- Pistol SIG Sauer P229.[3]
Further equipment depends on the mission and may include armoured vehicles, night vision goggles or ballistic shields.
References[edit]
- ^ "Bundeskriminalamt auf Instagram: „A S E – Der Bereich Auslands- und Spezialeinsätze der #Sicherungsgruppe des #BKA . Diese speziell ausgebildete Einheit sorgt für die…"" (in German).
- ^ "BKA - Organigramm".
- ^ "Bundeskriminalamt auf Instagram: „Die Einheit „Auslands- und Spezialeinsätze" (ASE) ist eine Spezialeinheit der #Sicherungsgruppe im #BKA. Die ASE schützt ➡️ die…"" (in German).
Further reading[edit]
- Sören Sünkler: ASE SG BKA, Auslands- und Spezialeinsätze Sicherungsgruppe Bundeskriminalamt. In: Kommando-International Special Operations Magazine, Nr. 2/2019 März/April, ISSN 2196-1204, S. 4-23.