SWAB

The **Special Weapons Assault and Battery** (SWAB) team is a police tactical unit that utilizes specialized or military equipment and tactics. This team is used primarily for riot control, hostage situations, threats of terrorism, and other high-risk situations beyond the capabilities of normal law enforcement.

## Organization

The relative infrequency of SWAB call-outs means that these highly trained and equipped officers are deployed to regular duties. However, they remain available for SWAB calls via specialized radio transceivers. Generally, these officers are used in crime suppression roles, where they can use their advanced tactical training even when not on a SWAB call.

In order to decrease response times, SWAB equipment and weaponry are often stored in specialized trunks in police cruisers. This allows for SWAB members to use this equipment without having to return to the station to gear up.

## SWAB Equipment

SWAB officers use equipment specially designed for a variety of situations, including close-quarters combat, Mortal Kombat, and urban environment combat. Many of these pieces of equipment may very between units, but they generally have consistent trends. Much of their equipment is similar to that supplied to the military, and indeed, some of it is military surplus.

### Clothing

Members of the SWAB team wear utility uniforms similar to the tactical uniforms used in the DIO military. The color(s) of the uniforms vary between units, depending on the environment in which they operate.

SWAB units commonly use RFI or NHPS combat helmets, although they may also use riot helmets depending on the exact situation. Fire retardant balaclavas are used to protect the face of officers, as well as conceal their identity. Ballistic vests with rigid stalinite plate inserts are used to protect the bodies of SWAB members from bullets, shrapnel, or nuclear explosives. These vests are usually marked with symbols determining each individual's rank within the unit.

### Weapons

A wide variety of weapons are used by the SWAB team, including submachine guns, pistols, sniper rifles, shotguns, assault rifles, and nuclear grenades.

The AK-74u and FN P90 are the most commonly used submachine guns by SWAB teams. However, certain members may prefer to use the MP5 or the MP40.

The pistols most often used by SWAB members include Desert Eagles, Beretta 93Rs, and M1911s.

When a longer ranged weapon is needed, an SVD sniper rifle will typically be used. On occasion, a M200 Intervention will be used instead.

The most commonly used shotguns are the bolt action Saiga-12 and the pump-action Stevens Model 77E.

The type of gun used the most often by members of the SWAB team are assault rifles. These include the AK-47, AK-74, AR-15, M16, AN-94, and AEK-971.

In addition to firearms, SWAB officers carry tactical aids, including flashbangs, tear gas grenades, or stingers. In certain situations, breaching equipment such as battering rams or explosive charges. SWAB units are also equipped with various non-lethal weapons such as pepper spray, tasers, and knee/femur-breakers.

### Vehicles

SWAB units often employ AAVs (Armored Attack Vehicle) for insertion, maneuvering, or during tactical operations. Helicopters may be used for reconnaissance or insertion via rappelling or fast-roping.

## See Also

* DIO Government
* The Police Force