Global InformationDiensteinheit IX information
| Diensteinheit IX | |
|---|---|
| Active |
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| Country |  East Germany |
| Branch | Ministry for State Security |
| Type | Police tactical unit |
| Role | Air assault Bomb disposal CBRN defense Clandestine operation Close-quarters combat Cold-weather warfare Counterinsurgency Counterterrorism Covert operation Crowd control Direct action Executive protection Force protection Hostage rescue Irregular warfare Law enforcement Manhunt Naval boarding Patrolling Raiding Reconnaissance Special operations Special reconnaissance Urban warfare |
| Size | 200 operators |
| Part of | Under the Ministry for State Security |
| Garrison/HQ | East Berlin, Germany |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Ernst Fabian |
The Diensteinheit IX (DIX) (English: Service Unit 9) was the tier one police tactical unit of the Volkspolizei that specialized in capture high-value target, counterinsurgency, counterterrorism, engaging heavily armed criminals, high-risk law enforcement situations, hostage rescue, operating in difficult to access and dangerous areas, protecting important government areas in times of social turmoil, special operations, supporting crowd control, and VIP protection. According to Rolf Sakulowski, there were an estimated 200 operators who formerly served in the unit.[1]
It was not the same as the 9. Volkspolizei-Kompanie (English: 9th People's Police Company)[2] since its structure was meant to handle anti-riot duties in East Germany.[3]
- ^ "Das Schattenkommando: Neues Buch über DDR-Antiterroreinheit". Der Tagesspiegel Online.
- ^ "DDR- Volkspolizei". TierFreunde. Archived from the original on April 30, 2022.
- ^ "9. VP-Kompanie". Archived from the original on May 28, 2022.