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[Bomb Squad/Explosives Teams 2](#__RefHeading___Toc102539972)

[Law Enforcement Aviation-Helicopters--Patrol & Surveillance
5](#__RefHeading___Toc102539973)

[Law Enforcement Observation Aircraft (Fixed-Wing)
7](#__RefHeading___Toc102539974)

[Mobile Field Force Law Enforcement (Crowd Control Teams)
8](#__RefHeading___Toc102539975)

[Public Safety Dive Team 11](#__RefHeading___Toc102539976)

[SWAT/Tactical Teams 14](#__RefHeading___Toc102539977)

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<th colspan="10"><span id="__RefHeading___Toc102539972"
class="anchor"></span><strong><span class="smallcaps">Resource: Bomb
Squad/Explosives Teams</span></strong></th>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<th colspan="2"><strong><span
class="smallcaps">Category</span>:</strong></th>
<th colspan="4">Law Enforcement/Security</th>
<th><strong><span class="smallcaps">Kind:</span></strong></th>
<th colspan="3">Team</th>
</tr>
<tr class="header">
<th colspan="3"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Minimum
Capabilities:</span></strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Type
I</span></strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Type
II</span></strong></th>
<th colspan="3" rowspan="2"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Type
III</span></strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Type
IV</span></strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong><span
class="smallcaps">Other</span></strong></th>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<th><strong>Component</strong></th>
<th colspan="2"><strong>Metric</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Equipment</td>
<td colspan="2">Blast Protective Clothing</td>
<td><p>(5) Bomb Suits;</p>
<p>(5) Search Suits;</p>
<p>(10) Cooling Vests;</p>
<p>Tactical Body Armor (helmet with ballistic shield, fire resistant
clothing, gloves &amp; hood);</p>
<p>Hydration System</p></td>
<td><p>(3) Bomb Suits</p>
<p>(3) Search Suits</p>
<p>(6) Cooling Vests;</p>
<p>Tactical Body Armor (helmet with ballistic shield, fire resistant
clothing, gloves &amp; hood);</p>
<p>Hydration System</p></td>
<td colspan="3"><p>(1) Bomb Suits</p>
<p>(1) Search Suits</p>
<p>(2) Cooling Vests; (recommended);</p>
<p>Tactical Body Armor (helmet with ballistic shield, fire resistant
clothing, gloves &amp; hood);</p>
<p>Hydration System</p></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">X-Ray</td>
<td>(5) Portable X-Ray Devices</td>
<td>(3) Portable X-Ray Devices</td>
<td colspan="3">(1) Portable X-Ray Device</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>(2) Real-Time X-Ray</td>
<td>(1) Real-Time X-Ray</td>
<td colspan="3">(1) Real-Time X-Ray (recommended)</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">RSP</td>
<td>(5) Disrupters &amp; Advanced render safety Capabilities; DEMO
kits</td>
<td>(3) Disrupters &amp; Advanced render safety Capabilities; DEMO
kits</td>
<td colspan="3">(1) Disrupter &amp; Advanced render safety Capabilities;
DEMO kits</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">CBRN Protective Clothing</td>
<td><p>(5) Level A PPE</p>
<p>(10) Level B PPE</p>
<p>(10) Level C PPE</p>
<p>APR</p></td>
<td><p>(6) Level B PPE</p>
<p>(6) Level C PPE</p>
<p>APR</p></td>
<td colspan="3"><p>(2) Level C PPE</p>
<p>APR</p></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Respiratory Protection</td>
<td>SCBA/APR necessary to sustain all team members</td>
<td>SCBA/APR necessary to sustain all team members</td>
<td colspan="3">APR necessary to sustain all team members</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Remote Stand-Off Capability</td>
<td>Complete Robot system</td>
<td>Robot system</td>
<td colspan="3">Stand-Off Manipulation Equipment</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>Rigging Equipment</td>
<td>Rigging Equipment</td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Tools</td>
<td>Bomb Squad Hand Tools</td>
<td>Bomb Squad Hand Tools</td>
<td colspan="3">Bomb Squad Hand Tools</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>Fiber Optics Camera</td>
<td>Fiber Optics Camera (recommended)</td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>“COBRA” Computer</td>
<td>“COBRA” Computer</td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>Monitoring/</p>
<p>Detection</p></td>
<td>CBRN Monitors; personal dosimeters</td>
<td>CBRN Monitors; personal dosimeters</td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Explosive Transport</td>
<td>Total Containment Vessel (TCV)—Chemical/Biological</td>
<td>Containment Vessel</td>
<td colspan="3">Explosive Containment Box</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Communi-cation</td>
<td>Intrinsically Safe In-Suit Communication Capability</td>
<td>Intrinsically Safe In-Suit Communication Capability</td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Personnel</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td><p>(2) Supervisors trained to bomb technician level</p>
<p>(10) Bomb Technicians</p>
<p>(2) Bomb Trained Medics (recommended)</p>
<p>(2) Explosive K-9 Teams (recommended)</p></td>
<td><p>(2) Supervisors trained to bomb technician level</p>
<p>(6) Bomb Technicians</p>
<p>(1) Bomb Trained Medic (recommended)</p>
<p>(2) Explosive K-9 Teams (recommended)</p></td>
<td colspan="3"><p>(2) Tech Bomb Technicians</p>
<p>(1) Supervisor recommended</p>
<p>(1) Explosive K-9 Teams (recommended)</p></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Vehicles</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td><p>(1) Primary Response Vehicle</p>
<p>(1) Back-up Vehicle</p>
<p>(1) Armored Vehicle</p></td>
<td>(1) Dedicated Equipment Vehicle</td>
<td colspan="3">Equipment Vehicle</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Training</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>Post Blast Investigation Training—6 weeks; Basic Hazardous Devices
school—6 weeks; Robot Operator’s Course; Hazardous Materials Tech
Training; Additional WMD Training; Advanced Access and Disablement;
Explosive Breaching Training; 40 hours continuous training annually; 16
hours training monthly; Recertification every 3 years</td>
<td>Post Blast Investigation Training—6 weeks; Basic Hazardous Devices
school – 6 weeks; Hazardous Materials Tech Training; WMD Training;
Advanced Access and Disablement; Explosive Breaching Training
(recommended); 40 hours continuous training annually; 16 hours training
monthly; Recertification every 3 years</td>
<td colspan="3">Post Blast Investigation Training—6 weeks; Basic
Hazardous Devices school—6 weeks; Hazardous Materials Tech Training; WMD
Training; Advanced Access and Disablement; Explosive Breaching Training
(recommended); 40 hours continuous training annually; 16 hours training
monthly; Recertification every 3 years</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><strong><span class="smallcaps">Comments</span>:</strong></td>
<td colspan="9"><p><u>Type I</u><strong>—A dedicated full-time bomb
squad, capable of handling a complex incident. A complex incident may
include multiple or simultaneous life-threatening or time-sensitive IEDD
incidents, involving sophisticated improvised energetic materials,
electronic/remote firing systems, and tactical explosive breaching
support. Teams shall consist of a minimum of 10 bomb technicians and 2
supervisors. Team must have render safe capabilities up to and including
large vehicle borne IEDs (capable of containing up to 60,000 lbs. of
explosive material) and CBRN dispersal devices. Team shall be capable of
working in a CBRN environment and support tactical team
operations.</strong></p>
<p><u>Type II</u><strong>—A full-time or part-time bomb squad, capable
of handling a moderate incident. A moderate incident may include a
life-threatening or time-sensitive incident, involving sophisticated
improvised energetic materials and electronic/remote firing systems.
Teams shall consist of a minimum of 6 bomb technicians and 2
supervisors. Team must have render safe capabilities up to and including
a medium vehicle borne IEDs (capable of containing up to 4,000 lbs. of
explosive material) and CBRN dispersal devices. Teams should be capable
of working in a CBRN environment absent of vapors.</strong></p>
<p><strong><u>Type III</u></strong>—A full-time or part-time bomb squad,
capable of handling a small incident. Teams shall consist of a minimum
of 2 bomb technicians. Team must have basic IED render safe
capabilities. Teams should be capable of working in a CBRN environment
absent of vapors and liquids.</p>
<p>Definitions</p>
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<td>RSP</td>
<td>Render-Safe Procedure</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>IEDD</td>
<td>Improvised Explosive Device Disposal</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>CBRN</td>
<td>Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>PPE</td>
<td>Personal Protective Equipment</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>APR</td>
<td>Air Purifying Respirator</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>SCBA</td>
<td>Self Contained Breathing Apparatus</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Level A PPE</td>
<td>Totally encapsulated chemical resistant vapor suit with SCBA</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Level B PPE</td>
<td>Non-encapsulated or encapsulated chemical resistant suit with
SCBA</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Level C PPE</td>
<td>Non-encapsulated chemical resistant suit with APR</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>“COBRA” Computer</td>
<td>Chemical Biological Response Aide</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>TCV</td>
<td>Total Containment Vessel</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>WMD</td>
<td>Weapons of Mass Destruction</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<th colspan="10"><span id="__RefHeading___Toc102539973"
class="anchor"></span><strong><span class="smallcaps">Resource: Law
Enforcement Aviation-Helicopters–Patrol &amp;
Surveillance</span></strong></th>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<th colspan="2"><strong><span
class="smallcaps">Category</span>:</strong></th>
<th colspan="4">Law Enforcement/Security</th>
<th><strong><span class="smallcaps">Kind:</span></strong></th>
<th colspan="3">Aircraft</th>
</tr>
<tr class="header">
<th colspan="3"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Minimum
Capabilities:</span></strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Type
I</span></strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Type
II</span></strong></th>
<th colspan="3" rowspan="2"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Type
III</span></strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Type
IV</span></strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong><span
class="smallcaps">Other</span></strong></th>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<th><strong>Component</strong></th>
<th colspan="2"><strong>Metric</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Vehicles</td>
<td colspan="2">Helicopters</td>
<td>4 or more seats incl. Pilot; 12K ft or &lt; ceiling; Certified
aircraft; Jet turbine</td>
<td>Same as Type I except Military Surplus</td>
<td colspan="3">Same as Type II except 2 or more seats incl. Pilot;
Certificated aircraft or Military Surplus but would meet Certified,
turbine, or reciprocating engine</td>
<td>Same as Type II except 2 or more seats incl. Pilot; Certificated
aircraft or Military Surplus but would meet Certified, turbine, or
reciprocating engine with fixed or inflatable flotation device</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Capabilities</td>
<td>VFR</td>
<td>VFR</td>
<td colspan="3">VFR</td>
<td>VFR</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Equipment</td>
<td colspan="2">Radios</td>
<td>Programmable/encryption radios (aviation (2) &amp; law enforcement
(3 or &lt;)</td>
<td>VHF/UHF capabilities; Police radios</td>
<td colspan="3">VHF/UHF capabilities; Police radios</td>
<td>VHF/UHF capabilities; Police radios</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Navigation Equipment</td>
<td><p>GPS</p>
<p>Night Vision Goggles</p></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Visual Aids</td>
<td>FLIR</td>
<td>FLIR</td>
<td colspan="3">FLIR</td>
<td>FLIR</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>Binoculars</td>
<td>Binoculars</td>
<td colspan="3">Binoculars</td>
<td>Binoculars</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>Microwave Downlink Video Capability</td>
<td>Recommended: Microwave Downlink Video Capability</td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">PPE</td>
<td>Helmet; Nomex Flight Suits; Gloves; Full Leather Boots (mandatory
for flight crew, optional for other passengers)</td>
<td>Helmet; Nomex Flight Suits; Gloves; Full Leather Boots (mandatory
for flight crew, optional for other passengers)</td>
<td colspan="3">Helmet; Nomex Flight Suits; Gloves; Full Leather Boots
(mandatory for flight crew, optional for other passengers)</td>
<td>Helmet; Nomex Flight Suits; Gloves; Full Leather Boots (mandatory
for flight crew, optional for other passengers)</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Personnel</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td><p><strong><u>Pilot</u></strong>—Commercial or higher,
rotary/helicopter, pilot license w/Class I Medical, pre-TFO experience,
full-time assignment to unit</p>
<p><strong><u>TFO</u></strong>—Complete unit level trng program, Min. 2
yrs in patrol, Superior field tactics skills, full-time asgnmt to
unit</p>
<p>Maint. Staff—Full-time asgnmnt, A&amp;P/IA license</p></td>
<td><p><strong><u>Pilot</u></strong>—Same as Type I except Class II
Medical</p>
<p><strong><u>TFO</u></strong>—Same as Type I</p>
<p>Maint. Staff—Same as Type I except not required to be I/A</p></td>
<td colspan="3">Same as Type II except Maint. Staff may be part-time or
contracted</td>
<td><strong><u>Pilot</u></strong>—Same as Type II</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Training</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td><p><strong><u>Pilot</u></strong>—Currency trng every 6 mos. with all
emerg proc as well as mtg all FAA license requirements</p>
<p><strong><u>TFO</u></strong>—Unit-level trng &amp; Law Enf. AOT</p>
<p>Maint. Staff—Maintain I/A license w/ yearly classes</p></td>
<td><p><strong><u>Pilot</u></strong>—Currency trng every 6 mos. with all
emerg proc as well as mtg all FAA license requirements</p>
<p><strong><u>TFO</u></strong>—Unit-level trng &amp; Law Enf.
AOT</p></td>
<td colspan="3"><p><strong><u>Pilot</u></strong>—Currency trng every 6
mos. with all emerg proc as well as mtg all FAA license requirements</p>
<p><strong><u>TFO</u></strong>—Unit-level trng &amp; Law Enf.
AOT</p></td>
<td><p><strong><u>Pilot</u></strong>—Currency trng every 6 mos. with all
emerg proc as well as mtg all FAA license requirements, including sea
plane license</p>
<p><strong><u>TFO</u></strong>—Unit level trng &amp; Law Enf.
AOT</p></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td><strong><span class="smallcaps">Comments</span>:</strong></td>
<td colspan="9"><p><strong><u>Type I</u></strong>—Day/night patrol
helicopters, infrared and visible light, searchlight, jet turbine
powered, GPS, microwave or similar downlink, tracking devices</p>
<p><strong><u>Type II</u></strong>—Same as Type I except military
surplus</p>
<p><strong><u>Type III</u></strong>—Same as Type II except: jet turbine
or reciprocating engines</p>
<p><strong><u>Type IV</u></strong>—Water landing/surveillance/patrol
capabilities</p>
<p>Definitions</p>
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<td>A&amp;P</td>
<td>Airframe and Powerplant mechanic</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>FAA</td>
<td>Federal Aviation Administration</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>FLIR</td>
<td>Forward Looking Infrared</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>GPS</td>
<td>Global Positioning System</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>IA</td>
<td>Inspection Authorization</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>IFR/VFR</td>
<td>Instrument Flight Rules/Visual Flight Rules</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>PA</td>
<td>Public Address (speaker)</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>PPE</td>
<td><p>Personnel Protective Equipment consists of clothing and equipment
that provides protection to an individual in a hazardous environment.
Chapter</p>
<p>9 of the IHOG details appropriate equipment requirements for various
aerial missions and ground helicopter operations.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>VHF/UHF</td>
<td>Very High Frequency/Ultra High Frequency</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>TFO</td>
<td>Tactical Flight Officer</td>
</tr>
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</table></td>
</tr>
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<th colspan="10"><span id="__RefHeading___Toc102539974"
class="anchor"></span><strong><span class="smallcaps">Resource: Law
Enforcement Observation Aircraft (Fixed-Wing)</span></strong></th>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<th colspan="2"><strong><span
class="smallcaps">Category</span>:</strong></th>
<th colspan="4">Law Enforcement/Security</th>
<th><strong><span class="smallcaps">Kind:</span></strong></th>
<th colspan="3">Aircraft</th>
</tr>
<tr class="header">
<th colspan="3"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Minimum
Capabilities:</span></strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Type
I</span></strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Type
II</span></strong></th>
<th colspan="3" rowspan="2"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Type
III</span></strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Type
IV</span></strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong><span
class="smallcaps">Other</span></strong></th>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<th><strong>Component</strong></th>
<th colspan="2"><strong>Metric</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Vehicle</td>
<td colspan="2">Fixed-Wing Aircraft</td>
<td>Fixed-Wing Observation Aircraft</td>
<td>Fixed-Wing Observation Aircraft–Low and Slow</td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
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<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Capacity</td>
<td>2-4 passenger with cargo not to exceed design specifications of
aircraft</td>
<td>2-4 passenger with cargo not to exceed design specifications of
aircraft</td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
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<td>Equipment</td>
<td colspan="2">Flight Suit</td>
<td>Appropriate level of PPE</td>
<td>Appropriate level of PPE</td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
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<td></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>Video/</p>
<p>Electronic</p></td>
<td>Microwave Downlink Video; FLIR</td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Radios</td>
<td>VHF Radios; Police Frequency Radios</td>
<td>VHF Radios; Police Frequency Radios</td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Personnel</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td><p><strong><u>Pilot</u></strong>–Commercial or higher, ASEL, pilot
license w/Class I or II Medical, full-time assignment to unit</p>
<p><strong><u>TFO</u></strong>–Complete unit level training program, law
enforcement trained</p></td>
<td><p><strong><u>Pilot</u></strong>–Commercial or higher, ASEL, pilot
license w/Class I or II Medical, full-time assignment to unit</p>
<p><strong><u>TFO</u></strong>–Complete unit-level training program, law
enforcement trained</p></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Training</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td><p><strong><u>Pilot</u></strong>—Commercial Pilots Certification or
higher (instrument rated), updated every 6 mos. with Emergency
Procedures as well as meet all FAA license requirements; Current Medical
Flight Review (FAA)</p>
<p><strong><u>TFO</u></strong>–Unit-level training &amp; Law Enforcement
AOT</p></td>
<td><p><strong><u>Pilot</u></strong>—Commercial Pilots Certification or
higher (instrument rated), updated every 6 mos. with Emergency
Procedures as well as meet all FAA license requirements; Current Medical
Flight Review (FAA)</p>
<p><strong><u>TFO</u></strong>–Unit level training &amp; Law Enforcement
AOT</p></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><strong><span class="smallcaps">Comments</span>:</strong></td>
<td colspan="9"><p><strong><u>Type I</u></strong>–Fixed-Wing Aircraft
with advanced observation capabilities for extended operations and
nighttime use. Capable of sending video images to ground location
(downlinking). Low and slow observation ability. General law enforcement
type of fixed-wing.</p>
<p><strong><u>Type II</u></strong>–Fixed-Wing Aircraft with observation
capabilities for extended operations, low and slow observation ability.
General law enforcement type or fixed-wing.</p>
<p>Definitions</p>
<table>
<colgroup>
<col style="width: 13%" />
<col style="width: 86%" />
</colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td>AOT</td>
<td>Advanced Officer Training</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>FAA</td>
<td>Federal Aviation Administration</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>TFO</td>
<td>Tactical Flight Officer</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>VHF</td>
<td>Very High Frequency</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<table>
<colgroup>
<col style="width: 9%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 9%" />
<col style="width: 16%" />
<col style="width: 16%" />
<col style="width: 6%" />
<col style="width: 6%" />
<col style="width: 3%" />
<col style="width: 16%" />
<col style="width: 16%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th colspan="10"><span id="__RefHeading___Toc102539975"
class="anchor"></span><strong><span class="smallcaps">Resource: Mobile
Field Force Law Enforcement (Crowd Control Teams)</span></strong></th>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<th colspan="2"><strong><span
class="smallcaps">Category</span>:</strong></th>
<th colspan="4">Law Enforcement/Security</th>
<th><strong><span class="smallcaps">Kind:</span></strong></th>
<th colspan="3">Team</th>
</tr>
<tr class="header">
<th colspan="3"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Minimum
Capabilities:</span></strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Type
I</span></strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Type
II</span></strong></th>
<th colspan="3" rowspan="2"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Type
III</span></strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Type
IV</span></strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong><span
class="smallcaps">Other</span></strong></th>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<th><strong>Component</strong></th>
<th colspan="2"><strong>Metric</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Equipment</td>
<td colspan="2">Protective Clothing</td>
<td><p>Protective Clothing;</p>
<p>Soft Body Armor (helmet and face shield, gloves, shin guards);
Fire-resistant clothing recommended</p></td>
<td><p>Protective Clothing;</p>
<p>Soft Body Armor</p>
<p>(helmet and face shield, gloves, shin guards); Fire- resistant
clothing recommended</p></td>
<td colspan="3"><p>Protective Clothing;</p>
<p>Soft Body Armor (helmet and face shield, gloves, shin guards);
Fire-resistant clothing recommended</p></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Communi-cation</td>
<td>Team Radio Communication Equipment (portable radios, extra
batteries, battery charger, cellular phones)</td>
<td>Team Radio Communication Equipment (portable radios, extra
batteries, battery charger, cellular phones)</td>
<td colspan="3">Team Radio Communication Equipment (portable radios,
extra batteries, battery charger, cellular phones)</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Respiratory Protection</td>
<td>NIOSH-approved protective mask</td>
<td>NIOSH-approved protective mask</td>
<td colspan="3">NIOSH-approved protective mask</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Safety Equipment</td>
<td>Safety glasses; Ear protection (recommended); Fire extinguisher</td>
<td>Safety glasses; Ear protection (recommended); Fire extinguisher</td>
<td colspan="3">Safety glasses; Ear protection (recommended); Fire
extinguisher</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>Foul Weather Gear; Hand- Held Shields</td>
<td>Foul Weather Gear; Hand-Held Shields</td>
<td colspan="3">Foul Weather Gear; Hand-Held Shields</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>Personal Hydration System</td>
<td>Personal Hydration System</td>
<td colspan="3">Personal Hydration System</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Chemical Protective Clothing</td>
<td>Level C PPE suits for entire team</td>
<td>Level C PPE suits for entire team</td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Counter-Sniper Equipment</td>
<td>Provided by SWAT team</td>
<td>(2) Shoulder fired weapons</td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Surveillance Equipment</td>
<td>Video equipment capabilities</td>
<td>Video equipment capabilities</td>
<td colspan="3">Video equipment capabilities</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Individual Weapons</td>
<td>Department authorized handguns; Duty gear and equipment</td>
<td>Department authorized handguns; Duty gear and equipment</td>
<td colspan="3">Department authorized handguns; Duty gear and
equipment</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Impact Weapons</td>
<td>Riot Control Batons or approved impact weapon</td>
<td>Riot Control Batons or approved impact weapon</td>
<td colspan="3">Riot Control Batons or approved impact weapon</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Misc. Equipment</td>
<td>Bullhorns; Flex Cuffs; Mass arrest kits</td>
<td>Bullhorns; Flex Cuffs; Mass arrest kits</td>
<td colspan="3">Bullhorns; Flex Cuffs; Mass arrest kits</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Delivery Systems</td>
<td>Chemical Agents and Delivery Systems; Less lethal munitions and
delivery systems</td>
<td>Chemical Agents and Delivery Systems; Less lethal munitions and
delivery systems</td>
<td colspan="3">Chemical Agents and Delivery Systems; Less lethal
munitions and delivery systems</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Personnel</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td><p>1 OIC</p>
<p>1 Deputy OIC</p>
<p>4 Supervisors</p>
<p>2 Counter Snipers</p>
<p>8 Grenadiers</p>
<p>38 Officers</p>
<p>4 Prison Transportation Officers</p>
<p>1 Field Booking Team Recommended</p></td>
<td><p>1 OIC</p>
<p>1 Deputy OIC</p>
<p>4 Supervisors</p>
<p>2 Counter Snipers</p>
<p>8 Grenadiers</p>
<p>38 Officers</p>
<p>4 Prison Transportation Officers</p></td>
<td colspan="3"><p>1 OIC</p>
<p>2 Supervisors</p>
<p>1 Counter Sniper</p>
<p>4 Grenadiers</p>
<p>19 Officers</p>
<p>2 Prison Transportation Officers</p></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Vehicles</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>2 Prisoner Transportation Vans; 14 Patrol Vehicles</td>
<td>2 Prisoner Transportation Vans; 14 Patrol Vehicles</td>
<td colspan="3">1 Prisoner Transportation Van; 7 Patrol Vehicles</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Training</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td><p>No known national standard;</p>
<p>Law enforcement officer with certified advanced training</p></td>
<td><p>No known national standard;</p>
<p>Law enforcement officer with certified advanced training</p></td>
<td colspan="3"><p>No known national standard;</p>
<p>Law enforcement officer with certified advanced training</p></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td><strong><span class="smallcaps">Comments</span>:</strong></td>
<td colspan="9"><p><u>Type I</u> <strong>– A predesignated team
consisting of a Type I or a Type II tactical team (platoon) including
four 12-person squads and an OIC and a Deputy OIC. Each squad includes a
supervisor. The team is capable of managing large-scale operations
including managing crowds, traffic control enforcement, and general
saturation presence for the purpose of maintaining order and preserving
the peace to include CBRN environments. The team engages in routine
training to maintain advanced skill level.</strong></p>
<p><u>Type II</u> <strong>– A predesignated team consisting of four
12-person squads and an OIC and a Deputy OIC. Each squad includes a
supervisor. The team is capable of managing large crowds, traffic
control enforcement, and general saturation presence for the purpose of
maintaining order and preserving the peace to include CBRN environments.
The team engages in routine training to maintain advanced skill
level.</strong></p>
<p><strong><u>Type III</u></strong> – A nondesignated team consisting of
two 12-person squads and an OIC. Each squad includes a supervisor. The
team is capable of managing large crowds, traffic control enforcement,
and general saturation presence for the purpose of maintaining order and
preserving the peace.</p>
<p>Definitions</p>
<table>
<colgroup>
<col style="width: 15%" />
<col style="width: 84%" />
</colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td>OIC</td>
<td>Officer in Charge</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>NIOSH</td>
<td>National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>CBRN</td>
<td>Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Level C PPE</td>
<td>Personal Protection Equipment consisting of a non-encapsulated
chemical resistant suit with APR</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>SWAT</td>
<td>Special Weapons Assault Team</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Platoon</td>
<td>Consists of (4) 12-person squads with an OIC (minimum rank of
lieutenant) and Deputy OIC (minimum rank of sergeant), each with a
driver. Total minimum personnel is 52, with a minimum total of 14
vehicles</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Squad</td>
<td>An organized element of a platoon consisting of 11 officers and a
supervisor (sergeant). 12 total personnel in a minimum of 3 patrol
vehicles</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Field Booking Team</td>
<td>A team of personnel specially trained to respond to field incidents
and set up a booking site to facilitate the booking process and
transportation of those arrested. The size of the team depends on the
nature of the incident</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Mass Arrest Kit</td>
<td>Kit containing field booking forms, Polaroid or digital camera, flex
cuffs, plastic bags for prisoner property, computers, cutting tool for
flex cuffs, fingerprint equipment</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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<table>
<colgroup>
<col style="width: 9%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 11%" />
<col style="width: 17%" />
<col style="width: 12%" />
<col style="width: 6%" />
<col style="width: 6%" />
<col style="width: 3%" />
<col style="width: 16%" />
<col style="width: 16%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th colspan="10"><span id="__RefHeading___Toc102539976"
class="anchor"></span><strong><span class="smallcaps">Resource: Public
Safety Dive Team</span></strong></th>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<th colspan="2"><strong><span
class="smallcaps">Category</span>:</strong></th>
<th colspan="4">Law Enforcement/Security</th>
<th><strong><span class="smallcaps">Kind:</span></strong></th>
<th colspan="3">Team</th>
</tr>
<tr class="header">
<th colspan="3"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Minimum
Capabilities:</span></strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Type
I</span></strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Type
II</span></strong></th>
<th colspan="3" rowspan="2"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Type
III</span></strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Type
IV</span></strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong><span
class="smallcaps">Other</span></strong></th>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<th><strong>Component</strong></th>
<th colspan="2"><strong>Metric</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Air Compressor</td>
<td>Recommended ability to refill air bottles onsite</td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Equipment</td>
<td colspan="2">Scuba</td>
<td>1 for each diver, including: full face mask, regulator,<br />
1 additional air bottle, wetsuit, fins, and light</td>
<td>Same as Type I, plus at least 1 additional air bottle per diver</td>
<td colspan="3">Same as Type I, plus at least 1 additional air bottle
per diver</td>
<td>Same as Type I, plus at least 1 additional air bottle per diver</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Deep Water Scuba</td>
<td>Each diver will be equipped with backup air source and
regulator</td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td>Each diver will be equipped with backup air source and
regulator</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Surface Supply System</td>
<td>Capable of sustaining divers for deep water dives (more than 60′) or
dives of extended lengths of time, including<br />
2, 300′ umbilical hoses to support primary and backup divers, and 1
positively pressured full face mask with communications system for each
diver; Underwater video monitoring/recording capabilities</td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td>Capable of sustaining divers for deep water dives (more than 60′) or
dives of extended lengths of time, including 2, 300′ umbilical hoses to
support primary and backup divers, 1 positively pressured full face mask
with communications system for each diver; Underwater video
monitoring/recording capabilities</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV)</td>
<td>Available only for a Type I Team</td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Towable Motorized Vessel</td>
<td>Capable of transporting the entire team and its equipment</td>
<td>Capable of transporting the entire team and its equipment</td>
<td colspan="3">Capable of transporting the entire team and its
equipment</td>
<td>Capable of transporting the entire team and its equipment</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Electronic Communications Systems</td>
<td>Each diver equipped with underwater communications system</td>
<td>Recommended same as Type I</td>
<td colspan="3">Recommended same as Type I</td>
<td>Same as Type I</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Portable Sonar</td>
<td>Aides in locating objects from surface, allowing diver to be
directed by support team</td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Drysuits/Wetsuits</td>
<td>Drysuits: Vulcanized-Rubber,<br />
1 for each diver, necessary to have available for potential biological
or HazMat diving</td>
<td>Same as Type I</td>
<td colspan="3">Wetsuit, recommend drysuit</td>
<td>Same as Type I</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Lift/Salvage</td>
<td>Bags with minimum lift capacity of 6,000 lbs. and rigging
equipment</td>
<td>Bags with minimum lift capacity of<br />
4,000 lbs. and rigging equipment (recommended)</td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Evidence Collection/Search Tools</td>
<td>Including: body recovery bags (fine nylon mesh), underwater metal
detectors, sealing plastic containers, 200′ of search lines and marker
buoys</td>
<td>Same as Type I</td>
<td colspan="3">Sealing plastic containers</td>
<td>Same as Type III, plus explosives handling equipment</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Personnel</td>
<td colspan="2">Divers</td>
<td>Minimum 6, at least 4 for deep water diving (capability and training
to dive a minimum of 100′, low visibility overhead and cold-water
environments)</td>
<td>Minimum 4</td>
<td colspan="3">Minimum 3</td>
<td>2+ specially trained in explosives and underwater demolition</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Dive Team Leader</td>
<td>1 per 4 divers</td>
<td>Same as Type I</td>
<td colspan="3">Same as Type I (if available)</td>
<td>Recommended</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Rescue Diver</td>
<td>1 rescue diver trained in First Aid/CPR and hyperbaric
recognition</td>
<td>1 rescue diver trained in First Aid/ CPR and hyperbaric recognition
(recommended)</td>
<td colspan="3">1 rescue diver trained in First Aid/CPR and hyperbaric
recognition (recommended)</td>
<td>1 rescue diver trained in First Aid/CPR and hyperbaric recognition
(recommended)</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Vehicles</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>Support vehicle for transportation of personnel/ equipment</td>
<td>Support vehicle for transportation of personnel/ equipment</td>
<td colspan="3">Support vehicle for transportation of personnel/
equipment</td>
<td>Support vehicle for transportation of personnel/ equipment</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Training</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>Minimum Physical Fitness Qualification with recurrent annual
certification**; Scuba Certification; Public Safety Certification** –
100 hours minimum, including the use of full face masks and lift bags,
surface supplied air systems, diving in polluted environments, use of
lift bags for salvage operations, evidence recovery and preservation,
low visibility, and overhead environment; (Recommended: aircraft
deployment and tactical) operations; Certification of<br />
6 training dives per year, including 1 training dive to maximum
depth</td>
<td>Scuba Certification; Public Safety Certification** – 60 hours
minimum, including the use of full face masks and lift bags;
Certification of 6 training dives per year</td>
<td colspan="3"><p>Scuba Certification; Public Safety
Certification**</p>
<p>– 60 hours minimum, including the use of full face masks and lift
bags; Certification of 6 training dives per year</p></td>
<td>Same as Type I, plus explosives training</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td><strong><span class="smallcaps">Comments</span>:</strong></td>
<td colspan="9"><p><strong>All teams are described for law enforcement
purposes. Many of these teams will be trained and prepared for search
and rescue as well. All divers and dive operations will be compliant
with current NFPA. 1670 and 1006 guidelines.</strong></p>
<p>** A national training standard needs to be developed.</p>
<p><strong>Description of Type</strong></p>
<p><u>Type I</u> <strong>– A team of divers and a support team with
necessary diving experience as well as law enforcement experience. Teams
should be able to respond with all outlined equipment to handle evidence
recovery and deep water diving. Team should be self-contained for 24
hours. A dive team leader with experience and training in risk/benefit
analysis should be assigned to each dive team. Capable of conducting
rescue dives.</strong></p>
<p><u>Type II</u> <strong>– A team capable of responding with all
outlined equipment to handle evidence recovery.</strong></p>
<p><strong><u>Type III</u></strong> – A team with Scuba certification
and Public Safety Diving Certification.</p>
<p><u>Type IV</u> <strong>– A team of divers and support team with
necessary diving experience as well as explosive/underwater demolition
experience.</strong> <strong>Teams should be able to respond with all
outlined equipment to handle evidence recovery and deep water diving.
Team should be self-contained for 24 hours. A dive team leader with
experience and training in risk/benefit analysis should be assigned to
each dive team.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Definitions of Acronyms</strong></p>
<table>
<colgroup>
<col style="width: 22%" />
<col style="width: 77%" />
</colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td>NFPA</td>
<td>National Fire Protection Agency</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Scuba</td>
<td>Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Sonar</td>
<td>Sound Navigation and Ranging – uses sound to identify objects,
allowing divers to be directed by surface support team</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<table>
<colgroup>
<col style="width: 9%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 9%" />
<col style="width: 16%" />
<col style="width: 16%" />
<col style="width: 6%" />
<col style="width: 6%" />
<col style="width: 3%" />
<col style="width: 16%" />
<col style="width: 16%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th colspan="10"><span id="__RefHeading___Toc102539977"
class="anchor"></span><strong><span class="smallcaps">Resource:
SWAT/Tactical Teams</span></strong></th>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<th colspan="2"><strong><span
class="smallcaps">Category</span>:</strong></th>
<th colspan="4">Law Enforcement/Security</th>
<th><strong><span class="smallcaps">Kind:</span></strong></th>
<th colspan="3">Team</th>
</tr>
<tr class="header">
<th colspan="3"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Minimum
Capabilities:</span></strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Type
I</span></strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Type
II</span></strong></th>
<th colspan="3" rowspan="2"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Type
III</span></strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong><span class="smallcaps">Type
IV</span></strong></th>
<th rowspan="2"><strong><span
class="smallcaps">Other</span></strong></th>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<th><strong>Component</strong></th>
<th colspan="2"><strong>Metric</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Equipment</td>
<td colspan="2">Protective Clothing</td>
<td>Protective Clothing; Tactical Body Armor (helmet with ballistic
shield; fire resistant gloves &amp; hood)</td>
<td>Protective Clothing; Tactical Body Armor (helmet with ballistic
shield; fire resistant gloves &amp; hood)</td>
<td colspan="3">Protective Clothing; Tactical Body Armor (helmet with
ballistic shield; fire resistant gloves &amp; hood)</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Communi-cation</td>
<td>Team Radio Communication Equipment (portable radios, extra
batteries, battery charger, cellular phones)</td>
<td>Team Radio Communication Equipment (portable radios, extra
batteries, battery charger, cellular phones)</td>
<td colspan="3">Team Radio Communication Equipment (portable radios,
extra batteries, battery charger, cellular phones)</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>Night Vision Goggles for entry and containment</td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>2 Night Vision Scopes</td>
<td>2 Night Vision Scopes</td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Ballistic Protection</td>
<td>Soft and tactical Body Armor for all team members</td>
<td>Soft and tactical Body Armor for team members</td>
<td colspan="3">Soft and tactical Body Armor for team members</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Respiratory Protection</td>
<td>NIOSH-approved protective mask</td>
<td>NIOSH-approved protective mask;</td>
<td colspan="3">NIOSH-approved protective mask</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>14 SCBAs</td>
<td>SCBAs recommended</td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Safety Equipment</td>
<td>Safety glasses; Ear protection</td>
<td>Safety glasses; Ear protection</td>
<td colspan="3">Safety glasses; Ear protection</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Chemical Protective Clothing</td>
<td>Level B and C PPE Suits for entire team</td>
<td>Level B and C PPE Suits for entire team</td>
<td colspan="3">Level C PPE Suits for entire team</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Breaching Equipment</td>
<td>Mechanical Breaching Equipment</td>
<td>Mechanical Breaching Equipment</td>
<td colspan="3">Mechanical Breaching Equipment</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>Shotgun Breaching Equipment</td>
<td>Shotgun Breaching Equipment</td>
<td colspan="3">Shotgun Breaching Equipment (recommended)</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>Explosive Breaching Equipment</td>
<td>Explosive Breaching Equipment Recommended</td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Sniper Equipment</td>
<td>Extended long-range weapons greater than 500 yards with day and
night scope</td>
<td>Long-range weapons less than 500 yards with day and night scope</td>
<td colspan="3">Long-range weapons less than 500 yards with day
scope</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>Chemical Agents and delivery system</td>
<td>Chemical Agents and delivery system</td>
<td colspan="3">Chemical Agents and delivery system</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>Less lethal munitions and delivery systems</td>
<td>Less lethal munitions and delivery systems</td>
<td colspan="3">Less lethal munitions and delivery systems</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Robot Systems</td>
<td>Robot System with tactical options</td>
<td>Robot System with tactical options recommended</td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Safety Equipment</td>
<td>Foul Weather Gear</td>
<td>Foul Weather Gear</td>
<td colspan="3">Foul Weather Gear</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>Personal Hydration System</td>
<td>Personal Hydration System</td>
<td colspan="3">Personal Hydration System</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Surveillance Equipment</td>
<td>Listening equipment; Video equipment; Fiber optics</td>
<td>Listening equipment; Video equipment</td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>Transmitting equipment that will include wireless and hardline</td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>IR Capability</td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>Portable Ladders</td>
<td>Portable Ladders</td>
<td colspan="3">Portable Ladders</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">Weapons</td>
<td><p>Weapons:</p>
<p>Handguns, assault weapons</p></td>
<td><p>Weapons:</p>
<p>Handguns, assault weapons</p></td>
<td colspan="3"><p>Weapons:</p>
<p>Handguns, assault weapons</p></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>Lighted Weapon System</td>
<td>Lighted Weapons System</td>
<td colspan="3">Lighted Weapons System</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>Distraction Devices</td>
<td>Distraction Devices</td>
<td colspan="3">Distraction Devices</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>Rappelling &amp; Fast Rope Equipment</td>
<td>Rappelling Equipment</td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>Hand Held Ballistic Shields</td>
<td>Hand-Held Ballistic Shields</td>
<td colspan="3">Hand-Held Ballistic Shields</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Personnel</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td><p>2 Long Rifle Teams (2-man Team);</p>
<p>6 Man Entry Team;</p>
<p>1 Team Leader;</p>
<p>8 Containment to include grenadiers;</p>
<p>2 Tactical Medics;</p>
<p>1 Liaison;</p>
<p>1 Tactical Commander;</p>
<p>2 Canine Teams;</p>
<p>1 Electronic Tech;</p>
<p>1 Scribe;</p>
<p>1 Communications Officer;</p>
<p>2 Explosive Breachers;</p>
<p>1 Robot Technician</p></td>
<td><p>2 Long Rifle Teams (2-man Team);</p>
<p>6 Man Entry Team;</p>
<p>1 Team Leader;</p>
<p>8 Containment to include grenadiers;</p>
<p>1 Tactical Medic;</p>
<p>1 Liaison;</p>
<p>1 Tactical Commander;</p>
<p>Canine Teams recommended;</p>
<p>Electronic Tech recommended;</p>
<p>Explosive Breachers recommended;</p>
<p>Robot Technician recommended</p></td>
<td colspan="3"><p>2 Long Rifle Teams (2-man Team);</p>
<p>4 Man Entry Team;</p>
<p>1 Team Leader;</p>
<p>8 Containment to include grenadiers;</p>
<p>1 Tactical Medic recommended;</p>
<p>1 Liaison recommended;</p>
<p>1 Tactical Commander;</p></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Vehicles</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)</td>
<td>Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) recommended</td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Training</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td><p>No known national standard;</p>
<p>Law enforcement officer with certified advanced training</p></td>
<td><p>No known national standard;</p>
<p>Law enforcement officer with certified advanced training</p></td>
<td colspan="3"><p>No known national standard;</p>
<p>Law enforcement officer with certified advanced training</p></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td><strong><span class="smallcaps">Comments</span>:</strong></td>
<td colspan="9"><p><strong><u>Type I</u></strong>—A dedicated full-time
team designated to handle high-risk situations requiring specialized
weapons or extraordinary special operations. Team capable of operating
in rural and urban environments. Team capability includes dealing with
chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) events. Teams
should be capable of working in a CBRN environment absent of vapors.</p>
<p><strong><u>Type II</u></strong>—A full-time or part-time team
designated to handle high-risk situations requiring specialized weapons
or extraordinary special operations. Team capable of operating in either
rural or urban environments. Teams should be capable of working in a
CBRN environment absent of vapors.</p>
<p><strong><u>Type III</u></strong>—A team designated to handle
high-risk situations requiring specialized weapons with limited
resources and capabilities. Teams should be capable of working in a CBRN
environment absent of vapors and liquids.</p>
<p>Definitions</p>
<table>
<colgroup>
<col style="width: 17%" />
<col style="width: 82%" />
</colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td>CBRN</td>
<td>Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>PPE</td>
<td>Personal Protective Equipment</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>APR</td>
<td>Air Purifying Respirator</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>SCBA</td>
<td>Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Level B PPE</td>
<td>Non-encapsulated or encapsulated chemical resistant suit with
SCBA</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Level C PPE</td>
<td>Non-encapsulated chemical resistant suit with APR</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>NIOSH</td>
<td>National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>APC</td>
<td>Armored Personnel Carrier</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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