The German K.S.K., Kommando Spezialkräfte, is the special force unit of the "Bundesheer" of the German Army. They are legit special force soldiers tasked with hostage rescue of German Citizens in foreign countries, combat missions, and covert operations and the capture of high-value targets in foreign territory.

They were formed right after a hostage situation in Rwanda, where 11 German Citizens were kept hostage and the G.S.G.9 was not allowed to intervene, due to this being a war terrain. Lastly, Belgian special forces rescued the hostages. Shortly after, K.S.K. was born.

They can be compared to the US Delta Force.

Motto: "Facit Omnia Voluntas"
Translation "The will is decisive"

Established in: "1996"

To be able to join the unit, one must be between 17 and 29 years old, German Citizen and want to enlist for at least 6 years. Since 2005, also civilians can join the ranks of KSK soldiers, after a 36-month training process.

Das Eignungsauswahlverfahren des KSK, Kommandoanwärtertest, (Pre-Selection) consists of more than just a physical fitness test. It lasts for 3 weeks. The candidates will be tested in various areas, such as their Intelligence, their mental abilities, and through a couple of interviews. This is followed by the physical fitness test, which incorporates the elements from the former German Bundeswehr physical fitness test. The Pullups have to be performed on command. The pushups are not regular pushups. Once the arms are extended, the left elbow needs to be touched with the right hand, descent onto your chest, clap your hands behind your back, and repeat. For the 7 KM Cross run, the candidate will wear a ruck of 20 KG. There is some rest given between the parkour, the 7KM run, and the swim. Those candidates who pass this test will be allowed to join the 10-week Selection course that prepares the candidates for hell week.

Hell week (Höllenwoche)

Hell Week of the KSK is considered to be very hard. It is part of the selection process. The attrition rate is very high during this phase. Candidates will carry 45 lbs logs on their neck for an undetermined time, while also carrying a ruck of 45 lbs. This is done to test their mental aptitude. They are only allowed to drop the log once during this walk, else the candidate is dropped from the course. It is to be said that candidates lose up to 8 kg (20lbs) during this 5 days event. Further activities during Hell Week are Swimming in ice-cold water, Team exercises such as carrying weights and a wounded soldier, further ruck runs and marches of up to 200km. The candidates are restricted to a bare minimum of sleep and a minimum of food intake. They will again go through more mental testing, once they are completely sleep-deprived and hungry, to again, test their mental abilities and character. Those candidates who make it through this phase will be invited into the 3-year Specialized Course.