Introduction

When the lives of hostages are on the line, the soldiers of elite hostage-rescue units must act quickly and with skill. In a chaotic situation, soldiers must rely on their training, and each other, to save lives in danger.

Operation Details

Take a look at how elite hostage-rescue units operate. Find out about the equipment that elite soldiers use and the training they must undergo. Learn about the different skills elite soldiers use, including:

• fast-entry tactics through doors and windows using explosives
• building attacks using assault ladders and mountain-climbing techniques
• rescues from inside an aircraft
• negotiation techniques to calm a situation
• clues that tell when a terrorist is lying