SWAT COMMANDER:
The SWAT Commander is responsible for presenting tactical operations for
the safe resolution of an incident. Additional responsibilities range
from the selection and training of a SWAT Officer to maintaining administrative
and logistical records.
TEAM LEADER:
The Team Leader is a senior SWAT Officer who has been selected to command
the entry team in a high risk situation.
TEAM MEMBER:
An Officer trained in the use of special weapons and tactics who is utilized
in various capacities which include: inner perimeter security, building
entry and suspect apprehension, hostage rescue, team security, delivery
of chemical agents, anti-sniper techniques, dignitary protection.
SCOUTS:
A two man team that is sent out ahead of the main body of the team to ascertain
any information that will assist in the safe deployment of the team.
UTILITY MAN:
The Utility Man carries additional equipment and a fully stocked back pack
and is considered Rear Security for the team. He is armed with a
shotgun to deploy chemical weapons and breaching rounds.
BREACHER:
Team members that are responsible for forcibly opening secured doors and
clearing blocked avenues of entrance for the SWAT team to make their entry.
GAS TEAM:
Two man teams that deploy chemicals into a structure.
MARKSMAN:
A SWAT Officer trained in the use of a scoped rifle.
