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Behind the Scenes with the Tactical Response Team

The Tactical Response Team (TRT) is the pinnacle of Australian law enforcement's elite units, overseen by the Australian Federal Police (AFP).

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  • October 4, 2023
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Soldiers from 188th Military Police Company "Original Warfighters" with Republic of Korea Navy Special Duty Team members prepare to engage a notional active shooter and hostage situation, March 16, 2017, at Busan Naval Base. The training enforced and enhanced joint service interoperability. (Photo by Sgt. Uriah Walker, 19th ESC Public Affairs)
(Photo by Sgt. Uriah Walker 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
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The Tactical Response Team (TRT) is the pinnacle of Australian law enforcement’s elite units, overseen by the Australian Federal Police (AFP). The TRT specializes in countering threats from armed offenders, terrorists, organized crime groups, and oversees instability. Their personnel often include former special forces members and are trained to handle threats in various environments, from urban to maritime.
  

Key Points: 

1. Origins and Framework: The TRT functions under the AFP, with personnel often drawn from ex-special forces. They’re trained for operations in urban, rural, and maritime settings.

2. Roles and Capabilities: The TRT’s duties encompass addressing threats from armed criminals, terrorists, organized crime, and instability abroad. They are also adept at high-risk arrests, tactical support, and training regional forces. They boast advanced combat skills like advanced weapons handling and Close Quarters Battle (CQB).

3. Regional and Domestic Challenges: Australia faces increased Chinese influence in the region and strives to maintain stability, domestically and abroad. In terms of security threats, while terrorism in Australia is relatively uncommon, there has been an uptick in extremist propaganda consumption during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Organized crime, especially involving drugs, has been costly for the Australian economy.

4. History of the Tactical Units: Before the TRT, Australia had various elite units like the Armed Offenders Squad and Counter-Terrorist Operations Section. The TRT’s existence was officially recognized by the AFP in March 2023, though they’ve been operational since at least 2017.

5. Insignia and Symbols: The TRT’s emblem depicts a dragon and a delta triangle, symbolizing power, strength, and their three-fold deployment model. TRT operators also wear the AFP badge, highlighting their affiliation. 

 

Source: https://greydynamics.com/the-tactical-response-team-one-of-australias-best-kept-secrets/ 

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