K-ISOM - Kommando Magazine Special Edition 2/2020

01 Contents, Editor’s note.
02 Foreword by Commodore HSG 64 and foreword by author.
04 Introduction:
– History of the Air Force in action since 1990.
– Structural change up to the present day.
– Foreign missions of the Air Force.
09 The German SOF concept of the Bundeswehr.
– Basics.
– The Special Operations Department of the Bundeswehr’s Operations Command (EFK).
12 core elements of German special forces of the Bundeswehr:
– Army Special Forces Command (KSK).
– Naval Special Forces Command (KSM).
– Special Operations Air Task Unit – Rotary Wing (Maritime).
20 Air Force in the German SOF architecture since 2016.
22 Rapid Forces Division (DSK).
23 New tasks and challenges for Helicopter Squadron 64.
23 Capability requirements and concept LUH SOF.
26 The “new” 4th Flying Squadron of the HSG 64 of the Luftwaffe in the Bw SOF concept.
28 The H145M LUH SOF:
- Furnishing.
– Helionix® helicopter on-board electronics system.
– H145M LUH SOF abseiling equipment (fast rope, rappelling, winch) and free fall transfer.
37 pilots and their equipment
– Modular life jacket.
– Pilot helmet.
39 Passive self-protection H145M LUH SOF.
41 German technological expertise.
42 certification climate zones: Arctic winter, deserts and savannas.
42 Future music FARP.
46 Surprise at “Black Dagger” 2020 in Africa.
48 Tactical Special Operations Procedures H145M LUH SOF in the Air Force.
49 deployment options:
– Hostage Release Operations (HRO).
– Target engagement from the air – Special Operations Sniper Interdiction.
– Car Interdiction / SOF Air Assault in conjunction.
– Surveillance and reconnaissance with the H145M LUH SOF.
– Use with the Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) system.
– Fire support with the on-board weapon MG6.
66 Tactical Operators (TacOp).
68 Specialized Forces of the Air Force: The Combat Rescuers.
77 Doorgunners.
80 “Dog Boning” – Aggressive fire support with the CH-53.
82 Old but Gold – The CH-53.
84 on-board weapons for SOF fire support:
– FN Herstal M3M.
– MG6.
– MG3A1.
90 weapons packages from the industry: AIRBUS HForce.
93 DEU-FRA SOF Squadron C-130J SOF from 2021.
94 Glossary.
96 Acknowledgements, Imprint.