ABOUT S.W.AT.
FBI SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) Requirements:
The Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) are among the most elite tactical units in law enforcement and the military. SWAT is the most utilized first response team in the FBI
These highly trained professionals utilize a variety of specialized equipment to resolve high-risk situations like
-Hostage rescue
-Vehicle stops
-Aircraft, train and bus assaults
-Fortified position assaults
-Personnel protection
-Airplane hijackings
-Sniper operations
Ready to Deploy at a Moments Notice SWAT members are expected to have specialized training and skills necessary to perform mission responsibilities. These specialists may include:
-Breachers
-Assaulters
-Medics
-Snipers
The SWAT teams is under the command of a Special Agent in Charge or an On-Scene Commander who monitors the situation and provides on-the-ground direction.
In order to obtain SWAT team jobs, candidates must meet the highest standards on a number of tests that include;
-Marksmanship
-Decision making
-Tactical techniques
-Ability to command and obey orders
Candidates who are approved must also complete the SWAT basic training programs. These programs will teach operatives;
-The ability to maintain optimal mission capability through operations of extended duration
-Monitor and gain intelligence about an incident through electronic or other forms of surveillance
-Develop a response strategy to a major crisis like hostage taking, hijacking or an armed standoff
-Conduct investigations at crime scenes in order to provide intelligence
-Maintain peak physical and mental readiness through aggressive training programs
-Provide medical treatment and assistance to team members and injured bystanders
The Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) are among the most elite tactical units in law enforcement and the military. SWAT is the most utilized first response team in the FBI
These highly trained professionals utilize a variety of specialized equipment to resolve high-risk situations like
-Hostage rescue
-Vehicle stops
-Aircraft, train and bus assaults
-Fortified position assaults
-Personnel protection
-Airplane hijackings
-Sniper operations
Ready to Deploy at a Moments Notice SWAT members are expected to have specialized training and skills necessary to perform mission responsibilities. These specialists may include:
-Breachers
-Assaulters
-Medics
-Snipers
The SWAT teams is under the command of a Special Agent in Charge or an On-Scene Commander who monitors the situation and provides on-the-ground direction.
In order to obtain SWAT team jobs, candidates must meet the highest standards on a number of tests that include;
-Marksmanship
-Decision making
-Tactical techniques
-Ability to command and obey orders
Candidates who are approved must also complete the SWAT basic training programs. These programs will teach operatives;
-The ability to maintain optimal mission capability through operations of extended duration
-Monitor and gain intelligence about an incident through electronic or other forms of surveillance
-Develop a response strategy to a major crisis like hostage taking, hijacking or an armed standoff
-Conduct investigations at crime scenes in order to provide intelligence
-Maintain peak physical and mental readiness through aggressive training programs
-Provide medical treatment and assistance to team members and injured bystanders