Detachment A
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Detachment A also known as 7781 Army Unit, and 39th Special Forces Operational Detachment was a specialised unit within the 10th Special Forces Group founded in 1956 and based in Bad Tölz, West Germany later West Berlin.[1] It consisted of approximately 90 members and operated primarily in Berlin.[2]
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Detachment A | |
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Active | 1956–1984 |
Disbanded | 1984 |
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Type | Special Forces |
Role | Unconventional Warfare Underwater Operations |
Size | 90 (reportedly) |
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Garrison/HQ | Bad Tölz Later relocated to West Berlin |
Engagements | Operation Eagle Claw (Preparation and Reconnaissance) |
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