USMLM

The United States Military Liaison Mission (USMLM) was established in 1947 as part of the agreements between Allied powers to maintain military liaison missions in post-World War II Germany. Operating primarily in East Germany, USMLM’s primary mission was to facilitate communication between U.S. and Soviet military authorities, but it also conducted intelligence-gathering activities by observing Soviet and East German military forces. Throughout the Cold War, USMLM personnel provided valuable insight into Warsaw Pact capabilities and intentions, often at significant personal risk. The mission continued until 1990, when the reunification of Germany and the end of the Cold War rendered its role obsolete.