| Missions Abroad and Special Operations | |
|---|---|
| Auslands- und Spezialeinsätze (German) | |
| Active | 2008 - present |
| Country |  Germany |
| Agency | Federal Criminal Police Office |
| Type | Police tactical unit |
| Role | Close protection |
| Headquarters | Berlin |
| Abbreviation | ASE |
The Missions Abroad and Special Operations (in German: Auslands- und Spezialeinsätze, abbreviated BKA-ASE) is a specialized unit within the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). The ASE is composed of specially selected and trained BKA personnel that typically operate in high-threat environments.[1]