Unser Anliegen

The Kampfschwimmer – literally “combat swimmers” – are the Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the German navy. As an operational resource of the German armed forces (“Bundeswehr”), they have gradually moved from the fringe position they occupied in the 1950s to their current role as a core asset. This website illustrates their colorful history. It also hopes to provide useful information and support for future Kampfschwimmer applicants. To protect active duty personnel and their units we will not discuss classified operations or events.