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JJungle · 03-04-2017, 09:59

Greetings All,

I am the author of Special Forces Berlin.... (the book referenced above)

First, I hope you enjoy the history and story.

Second, as far as calling it open source - it is now but only after a 14-month review by DoD.

It is based on the oral and written histories of around 60 troopers who served there between 1956 and 1990, the documents found at NARA, CMH, USAREUR, and USASOC, as well my service there (twice).

And to clarify one misconception: Detachment "A" (39th SFD) preceded PSSE-B (410th) - they actually overlapped about ten months - but they are both Special Forces Berlin. Det "A" passed its missions on to PSSE-B and the (classified) lineage continued. It's outlined in the book pretty comprehensively.

Once again, enjoy. Let me know if you have any questions!

VR

03-04-2017, 09:59	#12
JJungle Asset Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 6	Special Forces Berlin Greetings All, I am the author of Special Forces Berlin.... (the book referenced above) First, I hope you enjoy the history and story. Second, as far as calling it open source - it is now but only after a 14-month review by DoD. It is based on the oral and written histories of around 60 troopers who served there between 1956 and 1990, the documents found at NARA, CMH, USAREUR, and USASOC, as well my service there (twice). And to clarify one misconception: Detachment "A" (39th SFD) preceded PSSE-B (410th) - they actually overlapped about ten months - but they are both Special Forces Berlin. Det "A" passed its missions on to PSSE-B and the (classified) lineage continued. It's outlined in the book pretty comprehensively. Once again, enjoy. Let me know if you have any questions! VR
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